Battleship IOWA President's Guided Tour with Self-Guided Experience
Duration
45 mins
Guided tour
Based on your selection in the next step
Step aboard Battleship IOWA to uncover its presidential story inside the Captain's Cabin and see the bathtub installed for a sitting U.S. president.
Advance reservations secure your spot; start on board with the guided President's Tour, then continue into the Battleship IOWA Experience.
Explore five decks of exhibits and sailor stories at a pace you choose, using brochures and Wi-Fi to dive further into the ship's past.
Hear stories of diplomacy and close calls from your guide, then follow Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt that keeps visitors engaged on every deck.
Entry to Battleship IOWA
Guided President's Tour
Vicky's Scavenger Hunt
Self-guided Battleship IOWA experience
Brochures available
Wi-Fi
Parking fees
Food and drinks
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Explore Battleship IOWA with a Guided President's Tour plus a flexible self-guided visit across five decks of exhibits.
Getting started
Enter Battleship IOWA on the LA Waterfront using your included admission and make any advance reservations required for your selected time. Once on board, staff will direct you toward the starting point for the Guided President's Tour, which is one level up from the main deck. Accessible routes, including chair-lift access for this tour level, are available on request.
What to expect
Battleship IOWA
This experience focuses on Battleship IOWA's presidential legacy and its wider sailor stories. You combine the structured Guided President's Tour with time for a self-guided Battleship IOWA experience so you can explore at your own pace after the guided portion.
Features
On the Guided President's Tour, you receive exclusive guided access to the historic Captain's Cabin, where you hear tales of diplomacy and a close call involving another escort ship during Franklin D. Roosevelt's historic trip.
As you move through the ship, you see the only bathtub still in existence on a Navy vessel that was installed for a sitting U.S. president, a detail that brings FDR's time on board to life.
The self-guided Battleship IOWA experience lets you navigate five decks of interactive exhibits and sailor stories on the main deck, using on-site brochures to follow suggested routes or focus on the areas that most interest you.
Families can join Vicky's Scavenger Hunt, a family-friendly Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt woven through the ship, while staying connected with access to onboard Wi-Fi for the duration of the visit.
What to bring
Reservation: Make sure you have an advance reservation, as it is required to join the President's Tour.
Layers: Bring a light jacket or layers, as the LA Waterfront can be cool in the morning and warmer later.
What's not allowed
Drones: Do not bring drones or any automated photographic devices, as their usage is not permitted on Battleship IOWA.
Commercial photography: Do not conduct commercial photography without prior written consent from Battleship IOWA management.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: The President's Tour is one level above the main deck and has a chair lift available for access.
Accessible routes: Accessible routes are available on Battleship IOWA when you request them from staff.
Main deck access: The Battleship IOWA Experience is accessible on the main deck for guests with mobility needs.
Additional information
Advance booking: Advance reservations are required for this tour, so plan your visit date and time in advance.
Weather note: Expect cooler temperatures in the morning on the LA Waterfront, with conditions warming up in the afternoon.
Exhibit availability: Some exhibits may close temporarily due to events, maintenance, weather, capacity, or other operational needs.
Safety note: The historic battleship environment has inherent risks of injury that all visitors knowingly assume when boarding.
Refund policy: This tour is non-refundable.
Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
