Top of the Tower Tour
Celebrate the Ford Island Control Tower’s 3rd Anniversary!
50% OFF Top of the Tower Tours
Offer Available May 25–31, 2025
This Memorial Day, join us in celebrating three years since the Ford Island Control Tower first opened to the public in 2022. Step into history as you explore one of WWII’s most iconic landmarks, take in breathtaking 360° views of Pearl Harbor, and hear the powerful stories that shaped our nation.
Whether you’re kamaaina, a military family, or visiting Oahu for the first time, this is your chance to experience the Tower like never before — at half the price!
* To receive this special promotion online, guests must book general admission for a date between May 25–31 and add the Top of the Tower Tour upgrade. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout. For walk-up visitors, our staff will be happy to assist and apply the discount onsite.
Overview
“AIR RAID, ON PEARL HARBOR – THIS IS NO DRILL.”
These chilling words, broadcast from Ford Island as the air raid on Pearl Harbor began, echoed across the harbor and into history, marking the beginning of a day that would change the world forever.
The opening of the Ford Island Control Tower to the public in 2022 marked a powerful new chapter in sharing Pearl Harbor’s story. After a decade-long restoration, this historic landmark now invites visitors to relive the events of December 7, 1941, from the very place they unfolded.
Our Top of the Tower Tour offers an unforgettable journey through time. Guests ascend 168-feet in a restored 1940s elevator to the observation deck, where panoramic views of the entire Pearl Harbor battlefield await. At this one-of-a-kind vantage point, expert docents guide guests through vivid accounts of the attack allowing them to gain deeper insight into the resilience of WWII heroes. Guests are welcome to step onto the outdoor observation deck to engage with newly added interpretive plaques and viewfinders that bring the landscape to life.
Through this tour, we connect guests to America’s past in a deeply personal way, with a view unlike any other on Pearl Harbor, where history isn’t just seen, but truly felt.
PRICING
$21.99 per person
This ticket price is added onto General Admission or Passport ticket.
$37.99 per person
As a single ticket price (Top of the Tower Tour ONLY!)
