Hilo: Walking Ghost Tour

Hilo, USA

About this activity

Embark on a guided walking tour to discover Hilo and hear about the land's unexplained happenings, haunted heritage, and spooky past. Take in the haunted Palace Theatre, Naha Stone, and more.

Highlights

Marvel at Hawaii's unique perspective on the paranormal on a ghost tour of Hilo
Hear Hawaiian and Japanese accounts of local supernatural encounters
Listen to strange tales from the annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Learn about the spiritual influence of the sacred mountain named Mauna Kea
Enjoy a haunted stroll through the quaint streets of historic Hilo

Full description

Explore Hilo, a colorful, historic, mural-filled town — home to music, ghosts, and magic. Discover Hawaii's wandering spirits, haunted heritage, and paranormal activity on a guided tour. Stroll through Hilo's quaint streets, taking in its charming pre-World War II persona and historic storefronts.

Meet your guide near the Wailuku River, where you may glimpse a fierce sacred being called a mo'o as you listen to tragic occurrences attributed to powerful supernatural forces. Next, head to the Pacific Tsunami Museum to learn about the wandering spirits left in the wake of deadly tidal waves.

Finally, leave your guide at Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo, the scene of paranormal activity, your head full of enigmatic local entities, including 'uhane (wandering spirits), 'aumakua (ancestors transformed into family gods), and akualele (mysterious fireballs associated with curses and the dead).

Included / Excluded

Tour guide
Walking tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips

Meeting point

Start Location

Coldwell Banker DAY-LUM Properties - Sam Butler, 2 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI, USA

Important information

Know before you book

This tour will take place rain or shine

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

3.8(132 reviews)

Kassia

Jun 2026

5.0

Matt was very knowledgeable and a wonderful storyteller. The tour was very entertaining and I would highly recommend!

GetYourGuide traveler

Jun 2026

5.0

Great tour with an incredible history of Old San Juan. Leo was a great guide.

Brian

Jun 2026

5.0

Natalie was a great guide. She had a lot of interesting stories and fun facts to tell. A great way to learn about Juneau’s history, colourful characters (those alive and deceased) and some detail about its cultural heritage. I strongly recommend this tour. I also want to mention that we were on a cruise ship and had limited time at port; so Natalie was able to modify the tour to meet our time schedule.