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San Diego's Original & Official Local Ghost Tour.
The Top-Rated San Diego Ghost Tour for Authentic Haunted History, Guaranteed.
Dark History. Ghosts. Theatre. Eye-rolling Jokes. Entertainment. True Crime. Costumed Hosts.Genuine Paranormal Events (Get Lucky). Satisfaction Guaranteed.
By Gun. By Rope. By Chord. Bye Bye.
Our Haunted Ghost Tours - Choose Wisely
An Intimate Journey on the “Coffin on Wheels”
2 Hours | Relaxed & Comfortable | Maximum 14 Guests
Highlights: Go Inside 4-5 Haunted Locations
Areas Covered: Old Town, Sherman Heights, Gaslamp District
Ghosts, Brothels, and Serial Killers: The Real Gaslamp Story.
2 Hours | Fast-Paced Walk | Strictly Adults Only (18+)
Highlights: True Crime, Dark History, & Notorious Haunts
Areas Covered: Downtown San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter
Go Where Other Tours Can’t in Haunted Old Town.
Approx. 90 Mins | Classic Ghost Walk | Recommended for Ages 10+
Highlights: Exclusive Entry into Heritage Park & El Campo Santo Cemetery Areas
Covered: Historic Old Town San Diego, Including the Whaley House Grounds
Become a Real Ghost Hunter for a Night.
Approx. 1 hr 45 min | Hands-On Investigation | Recommended for Ages 13+
Highlights: Use Professional Ghost-Hunting Equipment & Learn Techniques
Key Feature: Very Small Groups for a True Investigative Experience
Why Tour With Us?
Tours Sell Out Daily!
Our intimate, small-group tours fill up fast. It is common for a tour with open spots at noon to be completely sold out by 4 PM. We strongly recommend booking in advance to guarantee your spot and avoid disappointment.
Our Historic Tour is an Experience You'll Never Forget.
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Go Inside San Diego’s Most Haunted Locations
Unlike other tours, our San Diego haunted tour takes you inside real haunted locations, including a historic haunted house.
The Top-Rated Ghost Tour in San Diego
With the most genuine 5-star reviews on Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor, our guests consistently name us the best ghost tour in San Diego.
An Authentic, Local San Diego Tour
San Diego’s original, locally-owned haunted history tour: an authentic and passionate experience a large corporation can’t replicate.
Our “Love It or It’s Free” Tour Guarantee
If you’re not completely satisfied with your tour experience, we’ll provide a full, no-hassle refund.
Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours Reviews Compared
We have most reviews AND the best – our guests rate us the best/top/#1 of all the SD ghost tours on Google, Facebook, Yelp, Expedia and TripAdvisor. Proof below. Beware of imposters – some other ghost tours will steal our name.
Our reviews are genuine real reviews and we do not pay or do any trickery to get reviews. Accurate as of Jan 11th 2024.
We can’t help but notice our out-of-town competitors reviews often lack details, host names and usually appear in clusters indicating buying reviews – just saying. Beware of tripadvisor and viator reviews most of all. Yelp is the most honest review site.
Cowboy Pete is the best ghost tour guide you’ll ever meet! Best part is you get to go inside locations after dark! This was a great tour, thank you Cowboy Pete for being so punny 😉
We had a lot of fun plus I appreciate the puns! So many fascinating places and Dante was informative and interesting.
I have taken two tours with Haunted San Diego and have enjoyed both so so much! My first tour was with Rosalinda who was so great and really immersed everyone in the experience in a fun and entertaining way. My second tour was with Cowboy Pete who was hilarious, kind, and very engaging with the group! I felt very comfortable under the guide of the hosts and their knowledge of the history of San Diego was fantastic. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in all things eerie and/or those interested in history!
Highly recommend this tour as a fantastic way to see and learn about the city! Our guide, Cowboy Pete, was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining, making the experience both fun and informative. Gaining access to enter the locations was a definite bonus!
My daughter and I LOVED the ghost tour! Rose Linda, our guide, was wonderful and did a fantastic job relaying the spooky stories from years gone by. I will definitely recommend Ghost Tours to all our friends and family!
So glad I went on this tour! I didnt expect to get to go into such iconic historical San Diego haunted locations and spend time ghost hunting but we did, EMF meters and all 🙂 Rosalinda was a fabulous tour guide, very knowledgeable- and funny! Lots of laughs and spooky fun for all, highly reccomend this tour both for stay-cationers and out-of-town visitors!
This was our first tour in San Diego and we had so much fun! Cowboy Pete was so accommodating, the stories were so fun and entertaining. Will definitely be taking another tour again!
Was a fun spooky and educational tour went this past Monday for my cousins birthday and she enjoyed it too, It was so nice to be driven around the downtown San Diego area, we got dropped off at all the haunted locations.We were able to go into 3 haunted locations and told the story. I highly recommend the haunted bus tour. And our ghost host John Kirkendall was great thank you haunted San Diego for a spooky fun night!👻
Great tour! My family and I did the Old Town San Diego Walking Tour. The guide Branwell was super informative, funny, and an awesome guide. Even though our tour was small (only the four of us + Branwell) it was still a great time. The company also is very quick to respond if you reach out! Overall, well worth it!
Our tour was excellent…a great blend of history, spooky facts, and silly humor. Had a great time!!
Loved our tour with Archie!!! I loved that we were able to go into some of the stops!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Ghosts & Goblets
3 Haunted Bars. 3 Eerie Drinks. Endless Chills. Join The Party Downtown Weekends. Haunted Tales, Spirited Sips, Sinister Fun.
Paranormal Hunt
Advanced Tools. Haunted Park. Capture Evidence. Train With An Actual Paranormal Investigator. Things Happen. Get Lucky
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Our Style of Spooky: Is This Tour Right for You?
We’re All About Atmosphere, Not Jump Scares.
We bring the spooky and the creepy! Our tours are designed to create a chilling atmosphere, focusing on eerie environments, true stories, and local folklore. We do not use costumed monsters jumping out from behind corners. While genuine paranormal events can and do happen, we don’t manufacture scares. If you’re looking for a theme-park haunted house, this may not be the tour for you. If you love a good, creepy story that sticks with you, you’re in the right place.
We Love a Cheesy One-Liner.
We are heavily inspired by classic 80s and 90s horror-comedy films like Scream and The Evil Dead. Expect some crazed, tongue-in-cheek humor, puns, and maybe even an Arnold Schwarzenegger-style one-liner. We believe in playing with all your emotions, so a sense of humor is a must. If you prefer a deadly serious, purely academic tour, we might not be your perfect match.
Haunted San Diego Locations - Three Spirited Homes
One Resurrected Hotel | One Dusty Graveyard
You’ve seen San Diego’s legendary haunts on TV; now experience them in person on a ghost tour that takes you beyond the sidewalk. Our journey begins on the infamous grounds of the Whaley House, where we dive into its chilling and haunted history, before our exclusive access grants you entry into the notoriously active Villa Montezuma*, the beautifully resurrected Horton Grand Hotel, and the historic Davis-Horton House. We end the night inside the gates of the El Campo Santo Cemetery for a truly up-close and personal, frightful experience.
*Entry into specific locations is based on availability (which is over 95% of the time!) and is subject to change without notice.
Meet Your Ride: The “Coffin on Wheels”
Climb aboard our custom Haunted San Diego Ghost Bus, outfitted with a macabre, coffin-like interior for a maximum of 14 ghost hunters. This isn’t just transportation; your host will entertain you with chilling tales as we journey between the city’s most haunted sites.
The Whaley House
(Old Town) Often called America’s Most Haunted House, the Whaley House is a titan of paranormal lore. We’ll explore the infamous grounds and dive deep into its chilling history of tragedy and restless spirits. While no regular tour is permitted inside the museum itself, our exclusive access is what happens next…
The Villa Montezuma
Is it haunted, or merely enchanted? The spirit of the home’s first resident, the spiritualist pianist Jesse Shepard, is said to still linger here. Listen closely—perhaps you’ll sense the phantom music he channeled from long-dead composers. Best of all, we take you inside to experience its mysterious ambiance for yourself.*
El Campo Cemetary
(Old Town) Our journey often ends where so many others did—inside the gates of Old Town’s historic cemetery. The grounds here have been desecrated and the dead do not rest easy. It’s a place with a long history of the macabre, where shadowy figures are still seen floating above the disturbed graves.
Davis-Horton House
(Gaslamp Quarter) Once a transitional hospital where many drew their last breath, this is now considered one of San Diego’s most active paranormal hotspots. Guests on our tours have reported the chilling sensation of a hand on their back when no one is there and have captured mysterious shapes on camera. We take you inside to see what you might experience.
The Horton Grand Hotel
(Gaslamp Quarter) A place of infamous gunslingers and lingering spirits, the Horton Grand is famous for the paranormal activity in rooms 309 and 209. One of its resident ghosts is a notorious gambler you may have heard of—can you guess his name? We’ll take you inside, where visitors still experience mysterious footsteps, cold spots, and glowing orbs.
Led by San Diego's Award-Winning Ghost Hosts
Our costumed hosts are professional entertainers, delivering a captivating performance of haunted history, chilling theatrics, and comedy.
Meet Our Ghosties
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.