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Dive into the dark, documented history of America’s Finest City. Whether you are looking for spine-chilling local ghost stories, deep dives into San Diego’s true crime past, or tips on what to expect on your first paranormal investigation, you are in the right place. Select a category below to uncover the secrets, the history, and the truth behind San Diego’s most notorious haunted location

Explore our comprehensive guide to the most notorious haunted houses, hotels, and historic cemeteries hidden throughout Old Town and the Gaslamp Quarter.

Get the inside scoop on the ghost tour industry, including the difference between local authentic tours and massive corporate national chains.

Read chilling, real-life encounters and unexplained experiences documented by our hosts and guests during our nightly walking and bus tours.

Uncover the veil on San Diego’s covert history, Victorian architectural marvels, and the true crime events that shaped the city.

Learn the science and the supernatural behind real ghost hunting, including how to use EMF readers and spirit boxes to communicate with the unseen.

First time on a ghost tour? Get all the tips, FAQs, and preparation advice you need before joining us in the dark.

Experience San Diego History. Ghost Stories. Folklore. Paranormal Encounters.

Our Tours & Events

At Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours and San Diego History Tours, we bring the vibrant history and eerie tales of San Diego to life. As a locally-owned business, our expert guides offer authentic and detailed explorations of the city’s most iconic locations.

Whether you’re fascinated by the Victorian-era buildings of the Gaslamp Quarter or crave the thrill of our spine-chilling ghost tours, we provide unique and memorable experiences for all ages. By choosing us, you’re supporting a local business dedicated to the community and its heritage. With exceptional customer service and a satisfaction guarantee, we ensure you only pay for a tour you love. Book today and discover why we are the best in the nation!

Satisfaction Guaranteed On All Tours*

*Just reach out to us directly and provide some constructive feedback (help us improve). In most cases we will give you a full refund up to 4 people.

Ghost and True Crime Tours

Premium Bus Tour

Ghost History. Enter 4/5 Places Most Nights. Semi Kid Friendly. 2 Hours-ish. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Go Inside!

Coffin on Wheels Bus. Dark History. Ghosts. Theatre. Costumed Hosts. Old Town, Sherman Heights & Downtown.
Get On Board

Old Town Walking

Ghost Stories. History. Light Paranormal Investigation with Tools. 1 Mile Walk. Kid Friendly ish. 90 Minutes-ish

History & Paranormal

Exclusive Heritage Park. Graveyard. Whaley Yards. Hear. See. Experience.
Enter Old Town

Gaslamp Walking

Fast Paced in SD's Party Central. Ghosts, Brothels, Serial Killers. Least Kid Friendly. 2 Hours-ish

Downtown Haunts

Go Inside! History/True Crime. 2 Miles Walked. For the Brave.
Dare to Join

Ghost Hunting

Gripping Paranormal Encounters in Old Town. Tool Use. Depends on Kid. 90 Minutes-ish. Light Walking.

Paranormal Investigation

Exclusive Access to Heritage Park. Energy Determines Where We Go. Little History.
Start Hunting

Daytime History Tours

Gaslamp History

Unleashing San Diego's Untold Tales in the Heart of it’s Downtown. Veiled Tales & Covert History.

Gaslamp History

History & True Crime Tour. Ghost-Free. Architectural Marvels. Urban Folklore.
Uncover Secrets

Old Town History

Uncover Secrets & Reveal the Stories That Define Us.

Old Town History

Heritage Park Access. Victorian Architecture. Interactive Storytelling.
Be History