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    Kailua-Kona Daytime History Walking Tour

    Explore Kailua-Kona's royal landmarks and early island history by day

    4.6 stars• 121 reviews
    From$31/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1 hour

    Includes

    Guided history walk, Historic sites

    Highlights

    Trace Kailua-Kona's path from a fishing village to Hawaii's first capital on a daytime walk through its historic center. Explore royal, spiritual, and architectural landmarks without ghost stories.

    • Discover the stories of King Kamehameha and Queen Liliuokalani
    • Visit Hulihee Palace, once a vacation home for Hawaiian royalty
    • Step inside Mokuaikawa Church, Hawaii's first Christian church
    • Explore an ancient Hawaiian temple and Kailua-Kona's early landmarks
    • See lava rock and coral construction at Hale Halawaio Holualoa church
    • Stop by the red-roofed 1928 Kona Inn

    Cancellation Policy

    Tickets are non-refundable. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-call no-shows are charged the full price.

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    Bring water, a camera, and comfortable shoes. Bring a jacket or umbrella depending on the weather.

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    Adult

    $31.80

    Ages 17 and above

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    $26.50

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    $21.20

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    Review summary

    4.6
    Excellent
    121 reviews•Google Maps
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    Most visitors rave about the knowledgeable guides here, particularly mentioning Zach's enthusiasm and deep understanding of Hawaiian royal history and local ghost lore. People appreciate that the tours blend legitimate historical context with spooky stories, creating an experience that's both educational and entertaining. The guides come across as respectful and passionate, and several reviewers mention unexplained experiences during their walks through Kailua-Kona's historic areas. A few travelers felt the experience leaned more heavily into history than spine-tingling ghost stories, which might disappoint those expecting a traditional haunted attraction vibe. There's also one concerning mention of a permanently closed location, though the majority of recent reviews describe successful, enjoyable tours with various guides. The vortex tours with Zake get special praise for their spiritual angle and access to unique spots. Overall, if you're interested in Hawaiian history with a supernatural twist and don't mind a walking tour format, this seems like a solid evening activity that most people genuinely enjoy.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This tour was great. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and paranormal experiences and such. Would deff do again and highly recommend

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    Sarah Daszkiewicz

    November 5, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This tour was great. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and paranormal experiences and such. Would deff do again and highly recommend

    Photo of Sarah Daszkiewicz

    Sarah Daszkiewicz

    November 5, 2025

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