Hilo History and Legends (APP) Audio Self Guided Walking Tour

Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide, only it's on your phone, way more convenient and a better story teller. The tour never expires. You can take it as many times as you want. And after taking the on location tour you'll unlock a virtual tour you can listen to anytime. Did you ever think "What did the tour guide say?" With our WalknTours app you can listen anytime and keep the stories forever. You'll see the historic spots in Hilo, learn about immigration, food, Kapu, Legends, the kings, the Portuguese, the Japanese, Native Hawaii, the Hilo Market, Tsunami's, the Ocean and so much more.

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What To Expect

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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace Theater

You’ll stop outside the theater and learn the story of it’s past
• Admission Ticket Free

Haili Church

The oldest church, hear how it grew from a grass hut and the history of the growth of the church and followers
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lyman Museum

You’ll stop outside the Lyman house and hear about the immigration of the of the people to Hawaii from the West.
• Admission Ticket Free

Naha Stone

the tour stops at the Naha Stone and you’ll learn the legend of the stone and how Hawaii was united.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mokupapapa Discovery Center

The tour stops outside of the Discovery center and you’ll learn a bit about the ocean.
• Admission Ticket Free

Pacific Tsunami Museum

The tour stops outside the Tsunami museum and you’ll learn about the history of Tsunami’s in Hilo.
• Admission Ticket Free

Kalakaua Park

The tour takes you to the park where you’ll learn about the history of the Kings visiting and war memorial.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

East Hawaiʻi 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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

tour on our walking tour app
See the historic sites in Hilo and learn Hawaii’s story
Learn about the food, Kapu, immigration, religion and why only 10% of Hawaii today is native

Exclude

No food, drinks or admission into buildings, the tour is all outside

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