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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

“Dante was fabulous!! Very entertaining and knowledgeable whole family had a wonderful time. Saw a ghost in the photos that I took of the yellow house..”

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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

“Helena was amazing!! Really captivated us with her character's story! Her bonus at the end was just bone chilling with how her performed it! Would 100% do it again if I were to come back to San Diego!”

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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 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

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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7.San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Ghosts and Crime Walking Tour

Fascinate your senses with chilling tales of ghosts and crime in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, where history's dark secrets beckon.

★ 4.5

“This tour is fantastic! We were guided by Fernando who was so fun and knowledgeable about the history of San Diego. Not only is the tour super captivating, but Fernando also gave us great recommendations while seeing the city. Highly suggest this tour, especially if…”

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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

“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

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

“This was our first ghost tour and a great introduction. Kat and Berniece were fun and knowledgeable! We had kids with us and they enjoyed it as well!”

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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

“I can't say enough good thingis about this tour and about Josephine our guide! She was great hilarious and brilliant. It was the highlight of our entire trip to San Diego. Cannot recommend enough! My daughter and I loved it.”

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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

“The history was very informative. The presenter was very well spoken. The weather was a little chilly”

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