Battleship IOWA Guided Gun Tour with Self-Guided Experience
Duration
4 hrs
Guided tour
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Explore Battleship IOWA with a crew member guide who leads you into behind-the-scenes spaces and shares stories from its WWII and Cold War service.
Reserve a weekend time in advance, then board Battleship IOWA and join a crew member guide as your in-depth exploration of the gun decks begins.
Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided dive into the ship's guns and fire-control, rare entry inside a 16-inch turret, plus 2 hours to explore Battleship IOWA solo.
Follow a crew member guide through working areas of the ship as they share stories of missions, acts of courage, innovation, and life on board.
Entry to Battleship IOWA
Guided gun tour, 2.5 hours
Self-guided battleship visit, 2 hours
Access inside 16-inch gun turret
Guided access to guns and fire-control
Parking fees
Food and drinks
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Explore Battleship IOWA with a 2.5-hour guided gun tour plus a 2-hour self-guided historic battleship visit.
Getting started
Enter Battleship IOWA using your included admission and make your way on board to begin your visit. After check-in, you join a crew member who leads the guided portion of your experience. Once the guided gun tour finishes, you continue exploring on your own during the self-guided battleship visit for the remaining time.
What to expect
Battleship IOWA
This experience focuses on the firepower and daily life aboard Battleship IOWA from World War II through the Cold War. Across a total of 4.5 hours, you combine a structured behind-the-scenes route with time to explore key areas at your own pace.
Features
Your guided gun tour, 2.5 hours A crew member leads this in-depth, 2.5-hour guided gun tour that covers the ship’s guns, turrets, and fire-control systems. Along the way, you hear stories of courage, innovation, and daily life aboard from a member of the current crew.
Access inside 16-inch gun turret During the guided route, you walk inside one of Battleship IOWA’s massive 16-inch gun turrets, among the most powerful naval gun systems still in existence today. This guided access to guns and fire-control takes you into normally behind-the-scenes spaces used to operate the ship’s main batteries.
Guided access to guns and fire-control The guided access to guns and fire-control shows how the ship’s weapons were aimed and managed from WWII through the Cold War. You explore the equipment and positions that controlled the big guns and connect what you see with real actions taken during service.
Self-guided battleship visit, 2 hours After the guided portion, a 2-hour self-guided battleship visit lets you move around Battleship IOWA at your own pace. You use this time to revisit sections that interested you during the tour or focus on areas of the historic battleship you want to see in more detail.
What to bring
Footwear: Wear closed-toe shoes as you'll use ladders and walk on grated decking.
What's not allowed
Drones: Do not use drones or automated photographic devices anywhere on the ship.
Commercial photography: Do not take photos for commercial use without written consent from management.
Accessibility
Mobility limitations: The tour is not recommended for guests with mobility limitations due to ladders, tight spaces, and grated decks.
Additional information
Physical demands: Expect a physically demanding tour that involves ladders, tight spaces, and grated decks.
Age guidance: This experience is not recommended for children under 10 years old.
Reservations: Make advance reservations as space on the guided tour is limited.
Operating days: This guided tour is offered on Saturdays and Sundays only.
Parking and food: Plan for separate parking, food, and drinks as these are not included.
Refund policy: This experience is non-refundable.
Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
