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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

“Cowboy Pete was a very animated great story teller . Very funny and informative with each story . He took you back in time and showed you what was happening and what you were feeling back then.”

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2.San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour

Discover San Diego’s dark past with this engaging Gaslamp Quarter True Crime Tour. A 1.5-hour guided walk exploring crime stories and haunted sites.

★ 4.5

“Fascinating walking tour through the Gaslamp district with hidden gems of historical and notorious locations. Our tour guide Leila was entertaining, friendly and a wealth of knowledge.”

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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

“Molly was a wonderful your guide. She knew her stuff when it came to the history of San Diego, Gaslight area!!! I truly enjoyed all the stories & history she had to tell about the Gaslight area.”

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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 guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and answered all our questions. This was the best tour we had on this trip.”

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7.Sinister Shadows of San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tours

Explore San Diego’s haunted past with a 1-hour ghost tour through the Gaslamp Quarter, guided by passionate locals sharing spooky stories and history.

★ 4.6

“the tour was fun... not as ghostly as it is advertised wish it would had more info and not just stories but its a good way to find your way around gaslamp if your staying in the area”

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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

“I legit want to ask Ophilia out just to hear the way they put history and lore in such a small area of time. I have been waiting so long to do this tour, and in my younger years I could not afford it. I…”

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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

“Loved the history and the houses in Heritage Park but spent too much time there and thought we would get to go into the Whaley House which I was very disappointed the tour did not include even though somewhere I read it would be an…”

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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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13.San Diego Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour

Discover San Diego’s haunted waterfront with a 1-hour ghost tour exploring historic ships, police headquarters, and paranormal tales along the harbor.

★ 4.5

“Detective Drew was a fantastic tour guide. This was an interesting and fun tour to do. Loved it. Our guide Drew was very informative and very personable.”

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