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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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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

“This was the cutest ghost gravestone tour I have ever taken. Tecolote is the funniest tour guide. I love the theater aspect to it. There was a scary part, it was when we when to the park. The park was dark and it felt like…”

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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

“This tour was very cool and interesting! We took a 9 year old and two 11 year olds and they were very interested in the history and the ghost stories. Our guide was very engaging and nice.”

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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

“Alex was great, very personable and knowledgeable! Would definitely love to have her guide us in other ghost tours!”

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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

“Our tour guide, Cassie, was great! She was a natural at describing the history and hauntings of the area. I got goose bumps and chills from the stories that were shared and my attempts to capture a ghost on camera. She offered up the best…”

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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

“I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! It ended up just being me and my guide, Fernando, who was full of very interesting and informative facts about the area - he was so professional and well spoken it made the tour very immersive even though I was…”

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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

“It was a lot of fun .. and very informative on the history of San Diego.. we loved it! Had a great time”

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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

“Our family had a great time last night on this tour with Ghost Host Sylvia who was both informative and entertaining. Sylvia is a great story teller who kept us engaged throughout the tour. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!”

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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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