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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

“Great experience - Rosalinda is really knowledgeable & a fun tour guide for us to get to know info about San Diego”

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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

“Loved it! I don’t believe in ghosts so I did this tour more for the historical information plus a general love of spooky vibes and I had a blast! My best advice would be to get there early to appreciate the Old Town Market and…”

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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

“most memorable was definitely listening to her tell all the history of the area, she was very passionate and engaging while sharing all of the scary stories while also putting her cute personality into it.”

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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

“The homes and the graveyard were intriguing. Our guide Shari was passionate about her tour. Great fun!”

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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

“The tour was really interesting & went to places I had never heard of. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept us all entertained even when we hit some traffic. The driver was very professional and I always felt safe. I would highly recommend…”

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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

“Informative and fun. Our tour guide was outstanding being both knowledgeable and entertaining as well.”

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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

“Fun and engaging ghost tour. Our guide, Reggie, was very engaging and he knew his history so well. He made our experience even better.”

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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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