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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

“We loved our guide! She was fun, informative and genuinely interested in all she was talking about. It was a great way to spend an afternoon and it was fun to walk around the area, learning some of the history and spooky stories.”

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4.San Diego: Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour

Discover San Diego’s dark side on this engaging 1.5-hour trolley tour, exploring haunted sites, cemeteries, and legendary ghost stories with expert guides.

★ 4.3

“The tour was amazing and the guide was phenomenal! He told great historical facts and had stories, myths, legends, and even a song tied into it all. Taking a lantern walk in Calvary cemetery was my favorite part of the experience.”

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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

“It was a wonderful tour! The guide shared some great stories! I would highly recommend this tour!!!!”

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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

“Archie our host was good. However we didn't go America's most haunted house - the Whaley House, we just stopped outside and everyone was really disappointed in that. The next house we went to was 'enchanted' not haunted so the story, which was very elaborate,…”

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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

“The Whaley House tour was a fascinating and slightly spooky experience! Hunny, our guide, was fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the house and the Whaley family, sharing intriguing details and captivating stories. His enthusiasm and engaging storytelling really brought the house…”

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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

“Shep was GREAT! So informative and made our experience so much better knowing the fascinating history.”

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