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15 Best San Diego Ghost & True Crime Tours

These are the ghost and true crime walks that dig into San Diego’s Victorian dark side. The Whaley House in Old Town went up on the site of a public hanging and later served as the county courthouse. October evenings in the Gaslamp fill quickly, so reserve ahead.

1.Haunted San Diego Ghost Tour

Discover the chilling secrets of San Diego's haunted past on our ghost tour. Uncover spine-tingling tales and experience the paranormal. Join us now!

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Amazing tour and well worth the trip. They work with locals in San Diego and you're able to go inside to some of the museums/homes/hotels. I really liked Dante's story telling and the way he captured the hauntings of the places we visited. I highly…”

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2.San Diegos Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour

Uncover the chilling secrets of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter on our Historic True Crime Tour. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the dark side of the city!

★ 4.5

“True Crime tour was good. The information discussed was great, however my wife and I thought there was no real delivery behind what was being said by our guide. She could have been more expressive in our opinion.”

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3.San Diego Ghosts and Gravestones Tour

Discover the chilling secrets of San Diego's haunted past on a Ghosts and Gravestones Tour. Uncover spine-tingling tales that will leave you breathless. Book now!

★ 4.0

“Our guide was very talented! She was very personable and pleasant. She was a good actress!There is a lot of walking. Some of it on uneven ground and there is nowhere to sit.”

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5.San Diego Ghosts: Gaslamp Haunted Tour

Linger in the haunted past of San Diego's Gaslamp District as you uncover tales of paranormal activity on this spine-tingling walking tour.

★ 4.0

“Molly was an excellent guide. Entertaining and informative. Highly recommend this tour. She even stopped for stories from passerby.”

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6.Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour

Ghostly apparitions, unexplained phenomena, and chilling tales await thrill-seekers and history buffs on the Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour, where the city's haunted past comes to life.

★ 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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9.Haunted Whaley House Guided Night Tour

Join the Haunted Whaley House Guided Night Tour for spine-tingling tales and historical insights that will leave you questioning what really lurks in the shadows.

★ 4.5

“Fun, informative and entertaining. It was great to hear the stories and learn the history of the house and early San Diego history.”

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10.Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego

Ghost hunters and history enthusiasts alike will be captivated by the Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour, which unravels San Diego's haunted past with spellbinding tales of the paranormal.

★ 4.5

“Bernice is very knowledgeable and a great and entertaining storyteller! It was an enjoyable evening!”

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11.San Diego: Haunted Ghost Tour by Bus

Spooky tales and haunting history await on this chilling bus tour that explores San Diego's most notorious paranormal hotspots, daring visitors to uncover the city's dark past.

★ 4.7

“Our guide was super entertaining! The locations and history was great! We would definitely recommend the tour to others!”

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12.Gaslamp Quarter Ghost Tour in San Diego

Experience the spooky side of San Diego with a Gaslamp Quarter Ghost Tour. Explore haunted sites and listen to chilling tales of paranormal activity. Book your tour now!

★ 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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13.San Diego Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour

Experience the spooky side of San Diego with the Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour. Explore haunted locations and hear chilling stories from the city's past. Don't miss out on this eerie adventure!

★ 4.5

“What a fun experience. As a San Diego native, I love hearing about our local history. Leila made that a ton of fun! She's a sweetheart and a sassy, excellent storyteller. The waterfront is beautiful at night, and it was a blast to be by…”

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