55 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
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.
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
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
You’ll stop outside the theater and learn the story of it’s past
• Admission Ticket Free
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
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
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
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
The tour stops outside of the Discovery center and you’ll learn a bit about the ocean.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour stops outside the Tsunami museum and you’ll learn about the history of Tsunami’s in Hilo.
• Admission Ticket Free
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
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