2-Hour Hilo Ghost Walks Tour

Overview

The New Orleans of the Pacific, Hilo is a colorful, historic mural-filled town, home to music, ghosts, and magic. The scene of devastating tsunamis and the wandering spirits they leave in their wake, Hilo's crescent-shaped bay also saw the launch of King Kamehameha's 800 war canoes in his quest to unite the major Hawaiian Islands. The annual Merrie Monarch Festival stirs the ancestors and is ground zero for curses dealt by rival hula dancers. Discover the local history of unique paranormal activity including contemporary stories of encounters with Hawaiian deities such as the fiery goddess of the volcanoes, Pele, and Mo'oinanea, the queen of the mo'o, fierce local guardians, who are half-human and half-dragon. This tropical destination is prone to rain, so each guest receives a complimentary rain poncho on request.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Fri 16 May

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Starting at $59.00

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Fri 16 May

Starting at $59.00

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What's Included

Guided haunted history walking tour of downtown Hilo

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Wailuku River State Park

The storied “waters of destruction” are home to fearsome tales, but are also often visited by placid sea turtles, needle fish, and other picturesque creatures of the sea, where these waters meet the Pacific.

Palace Theater

As seen on the TV series Haunted Towns, this historic theater, built in 1925, is the scene of contemporary ghost reports.

Kalakaua Park

A massive banyan tree, a large lotus-adorned reflecting pool, and a statue of Hawaii’s last king, are the backdrop for supernatural stories surrounding the annual Merrie Monarch Festival.

Pacific Tsunami Museum

Dedicated to those killed by devastating tidal waves in Hilo, the museum is the perfect place to discuss the waves of ghost sightings that followed as well as the Buddhist ritual used to dispel them.

Naha Stone

Mammoth, ancient megaliths brought by canoe from a Hawaiian temple in Kauai play an important role in a prophecy about the unification of the Hawaiian Islands.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (10)

Ravenito

Jun 2023

I've done lots and lots of ghost tours in lots of places in the US. This one was pretty unique compared to others that I've taken because it was a lot more history and less ghost stories than I would normally expect. The guide was very nice and she has been living in Hawaii for a long time so she is quite knowledgeable. I think I probably would have preferred more ghost / supernatural stories and less history but I really enjoyed the tour and I did learn a lot. She also gave us tea leaf leis for protection, which I thought was really nice.

M00N_R4CC00N

Feb 2023

Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable from living for years on the island, and our entire tour group went to the local movie theater afterwards just in time for the 7:00 showing! I loved it and would highly recommend this as an evening activity.

christinebX7649SS

Sep 2022

This tour was fantastic and so much more than we expected! The haunted portion of the tour was very interesting, but we were blown away by our guide's knowledge of island history and culture. We asked a lot of questions and she didn't miss a beat. She spoke of people from hundreds of years ago as if she knew them personally, and events as if she'd witnessed them herself. Highly recommended!