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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.

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 nice seeing and knowing the streets of San Diego. Especially the host, she was fine as hell! Wish I could have gotten her number”

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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

“Spooky ghost tour! Great stories with the right ambiance. In the heart of old town San Diego makes a great backdrop for an entertaining night!”

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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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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

“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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11.Gaslamp Quarter Ghost Tour in San Diego

Explore San Diego's haunted Gaslamp Quarter with a guided ghost tour featuring ghost stories, investigation tools, and historic sites.

★ 4.0

“Enjoyed hearing the history of the area and things that had happened in the past. The detective that toured us was very knowledgeable and was able to give good information”

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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

“Very fun exploring the Whaley house the small tour was informative and staff was very friendly and answering all questions”

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