- Hilo Farmers Market - The tour starts on the corner of Mamo and Punhoa street, across from the entrance of the farmers market. Here you’ll discover the market, learn the history of some of the foods and explore.
- S. Hata Building - The tour stops outside the S Hata Building and you’ll learn about the history of Japanese coming to Hawaii and World War 2.
- Palace Theater - You’ll stop outside the theater and learn the story of it’s past
- Haili Church - The oldest church, hear how it grew from a grass hut and the history of the growth of the church and followers
- St. Joseph Catholic Church - The tour stops outside of the church and you’ll hear the history of the Portuguese coming to Hawaii and how they now make up 10% of the population.
- Lyman Museum - You’ll stop outside the Lyman house and hear about the immigration of the of the people to Hawaii from the West.
- Naha Stone - the tour stops at the Naha Stone and you’ll learn the legend of the stone and how Hawaii was united.
- Mokupapapa Discovery Center - The tour stops outside of the Discovery center and you’ll learn a bit about the ocean.
- Pacific Tsunami Museum - The tour stops outside the Tsunami museum and you’ll learn about the history of Tsunami’s in Hilo.
- Kalakaua Park - The tour takes you to the park where you’ll learn about the history of the Kings visiting and war memorial.
- East HawaiÊ»i Cultural Center - The last stop is the Cultural center and arts center, you’ll hear it’s story and feel free to explore local art.
- tour on our walking tour app
- Learn about the food, Kapu, immigration, religion and why only 10% of Hawaii today is native
- See the historic sites in Hilo and learn Hawaii’s story
- No food, drinks or admission into buildings, the tour is all outside
Move at a pace that suits you, matching your own schedule and according to your own conditions. It’s akin to a real-life tour guide, but it’s in the palm of your hand, offering more convenience and superior storytelling abilities.
The tour is everlasting. You have the freedom to revisit it as frequently as you like. Once you’ve completed an on-site tour, you’ll gain access to a virtual tour that you can tune into at any given time. Ever found yourself thinking ‘What was it that the tour guide mentioned?’ With our WalknTours app, you have the chance to listen back at any moment and retain the narratives indefinitely.
You’ll get to visit Hilo’s historical landmarks, discover its immigration history, cuisine, Kapu, Legends, the history of its monarchs, the Portuguese, the Japanese, Native Hawaii, the Hilo Market, the impact of Tsunamis, the Ocean and a plethora of other intriguing aspects.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
