Kailua-Kona: Haunted History Ghost Walking Tour
90 minutes – 120 minutes
Kailua-Kona, USA
About this activity
Join a guided tour exploring the historic and spiritual side of Kailua-Kona on Hawaii's Big Island, featuring tales of Night Marchers, choking ghosts, and ancient Hawaiian deities.
Highlights
- Listen to spine-chilling stories of supernatural occurrences and the beyond
- Familiarize yourself with the eldritch abilities of the kahuna to cure or kill
- Follow in the footsteps of Hawaiian royalty along Kailua-Kona's shoreline
- Discover how Hawaiian and Asian folklore has shaped island ghost stories
- Walk through the coastal town with its black lava landscapes and ocean views
Full description
Embark on a guided tour through the historic and spiritual heart of Kailua-Kona, immersing yourself in the island's rich culture and enthralling supernatural folklore. Experience the mysterious and otherworldly side of the Big Island. Start at Kailua Pier, an oceanfront spot with a rich history. Hear turn-of-the-century accounts of the steamship Mauna Loa and its choking ghost. Continue to the Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark, once the compound of King Kamehameha. Uncover the secrets behind the ki'i akua wooden statues. Next, visit Hulihe'e Palace and the Kona Inn Shopping Village, where you'll encounter tales of sacred artifacts and a Hawaiian sports legend rumored to possess supernatural powers. Also, stop at Moku’aikaua Church, the first Christian Church in Hawaii, known for its old and new miracles. As the sun sets, move to Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, where guests have reported spirited encounters. End the walk at Kamakahonu Beach, known for its sightings of unidentified flying objects, leaving you to ponder whether they could be gods, warnings, spirits, or the manifestation of a curse.
Included / Excluded
- Walking tour
- Paranormal guide
- Drinks or snacks
Meeting point
Start Location
Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, USA
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour runs 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
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Reviews
Cassie Decker
Sep 20265.0
Tony was a fabulous guide!!! Learned so much.
Natalie Jones
Sep 20265.0
The tour was super informative not just with ghosts but history, important people, and well let’s not forget the laughs and fun! Great experience!
Alex Barich
Sep 20265.0
The guide was very knowledgeable. He was a native yo Chicago amd new the story's related to why the areas were haunted. It was a great experience
