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4.5(457 reviews)

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

4.5(457 reviews)
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Miranda Kathrein
Jul 2026
5.0

My brother and I went on The Resurrection Mary 4-Hour Bus Tour experience with American Ghost Walks in May 2025. Tony was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and we both had a lot of fun!!! I've always been fascinated with anything Resurrection Mary so this tour was right up my alley. We got to use ghost equipment at a few places and got to stop at a cool Irish bar near the old Willowbrook Ballroom (as well as stop at Chet's Melody Lounge). The highlight was visiting Resurrection cemetery and seeing the front gates up close where Resurrection Mary bent the bars back. My mom is buried in that cemetery and my brother and I will be buried with her when our time comes. My mom and I picked that cemetery specifically because of Resurrection Mary. My mom used to dance at the old Willowbrook ballroom and loved the idea of being near there as well as going to Chet's Melody Lounge (bar) across the street. Thank you for a very fun experience!!! I would highly recommend this tour and our guide Tony. :)

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Roger Smith
Jul 2026
5.0

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about all things ghost and definitely knows his city. He was very friendly and we enjoyed our time.

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Nikki Carpenter
Jul 2026
5.0

It was so much fun and educational I’m not from Chicago so this told me about a lot of the history of Chicago. If I ever come back to Chicago will definitely do another.

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