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15 Best San Diego Ghost & True Crime Tours

The ghost bookings: the Whaley House’s federally noted hauntings, Gaslamp crime stories and trolleys that work the dark side of a sunny city. The exclusive after-hours entries are the draw.

1.Haunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry

Explore San Diego’s haunted sites on a small-group tour with exclusive evening access, engaging storytelling, and a mix of history and spooky tales.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Amazing tour and well worth the trip. They work with locals in San Diego and you're able to go inside to some of the museums/homes/hotels. I really liked Dante's story telling and the way he captured the hauntings of the places we visited. I highly…”

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3.San Diego Ghosts and Gravestones: A Haunted Trolley Tour

Experience San Diego’s haunted side with a ghost-themed trolley tour through Old Town, featuring spooky stories, historic sites, and a haunted house visit.

★ 4.0

“The ghost tour was awesome! It went longer than expected so be prepared. The host was excellent, the bus driver did a great job and the neighborhood was super beautiful. I learned some things I never learned before and the whole family enjoyed it. It…”

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5.San Diego Ghosts: Gaslamp Haunted Tour

Discover San Diego's haunted history on a 1-hour Gaslamp District ghost tour. Walk through historic sites, hear spooky stories, and see the city’s dark side.

★ 4.0

“If you never been in a big city it can be overwhelming . There was lots of walking. Our tour guide Aiden was very informative. We learned a lot. We did not experience any paranormal activity which my daughter was disappointed with. We would recommend…”

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6.Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

Discover San Diego’s haunted side on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Visit historic sites, hear ghost stories, and explore the city’s spooky past with knowledgeable guides.

★ 4.5

“I was disappointed we couldn’t go inside the buildings. Other than that it was fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable and told great stories.”

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8.San Diego: Haunted Ghost Tour by Bus

Discover San Diego's haunted history on a 2-hour bus tour that takes you inside four spooky locations, guided by engaging storytellers and experts.

★ 4.4

“Cowboy Pete was amazing! We saw a lot of things that other people were not pretty too. I’m definitely recommending this tour to everyone I know!”

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9.Haunted Whaley House Guided Night Tour

Discover San Diego’s haunted history on the guided night tour of the Whaley House—an engaging mix of spooky tales, history, and authentic charm for around $19.

★ 4.5

“Not enough substance to make it worthwhile. The house has been renovated too much to appear realistic. Certainly not spooky in the least. Disappointed 😞”

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10.Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego

Discover San Diego’s haunted side with a 1.5-hour walking ghost tour exploring Heritage Park, Old Town, and eerie historic sites for $42.

★ 4.5

“This was our first ghost tour and a great introduction. Kat and Berniece were fun and knowledgeable! We had kids with us and they enjoyed it as well!”

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12.Haunted Whaley House Admission

Discover San Diego’s historic Whaley House with a self-guided tour for $14, exploring early California history and ghostly legends in around 30 minutes.

★ 4.0

“Great guide! Gave us all the details and had an answer to every question. I went mid-morning and the house was empty aside from one other guest, great experience.”

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