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Hilo Ghost Walks 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10

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  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk through downtown Hilo’s haunted history, from tsunami spirits and hula curses to legends of Pele and Mo'oinanea.

About this tour

Explore the shadowed stories and vivid history of Hilo on a guided walk through its mural-filled downtown. Known as the New Orleans of the Pacific, this crescent-shaped bay town carries tales of music, magic, wandering spirits, and powerful Hawaiian legends.

Your 120-minute Hilo Ghost Walks tour departs from the historical marker near Day-Lum Properties, where the Wailuku River meets the sea. Along the way, hear how devastating tsunamis shaped local ghost stories, learn about King Kamehameha’s 800 war canoes, and discover the rival hula dancer curses associated with the annual Merrie Monarch Festival. The tour also shares contemporary accounts involving Pele, the fiery goddess of volcanoes, and Mo'oinanea, queen of the mo'o, fierce guardians described as half-human and half-dragon.

A live English-speaking guide brings these stories to life, and a complimentary rain poncho is available on request for Hilo’s tropical weather. Join this Hilo Ghost Walks tour to experience the town’s history through the legends that still linger in its streets.

Highlights

  • Trace Hilo’s haunted history through its mural-filled downtown
  • Hear stories of spirits linked to devastating tsunamis
  • Discover local legends of Pele and Mo'oinanea
  • Walk through the history of King Kamehameha’s war canoes and the Merrie Monarch Festival

What's included

Included

  • Guided haunted history walking tour of downtown Hilo

Not included

  • Food and beverage

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Important information

  • Tours depart from the historical marker near Day-Lum Properties at 2 Kamehameha Ave., where the Wailuku River meets the sea
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Complimentary rain poncho available on request

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.36 on Viator and 4.65 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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