Top Ghost Tours in San Diego, California

San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour in San Diego

San Diego , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (224 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Join Murder n’ Mayhem for a Historical True Crime Tour of the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. You will walk through several eras in time as you explore interesting stories of true crime. You will also learn the darker history of the Gaslamp Quarter, the area formerly known as the Stingaree. You will visit a historic hotel where a ghost is said to STILL haunt his room. Then you will travel in time to the roaring 1920’s. Next you will move forward a little over 10 years to become familiar with the 3rd victim of a San Diego Serial Killer. And last, we will share the most horrific crime to take place in downtown San Diego. * Please note due to the graphic nature of the murder cases we advise extreme caution for children under 13. This tour includes discussion of assault, rape and murder, along with gruesome details that some may find offensive. Private tours available upon request.

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San Diego Ghosts and Gravestones: A Haunted Trolley Tour in San Diego

San Diego , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (154 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 44.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Dare to board the trolley of the doomed for the spine-tingling Ghosts and Gravestones Tour of San Diego. This eerie sightseeing adventure takes you through the haunted heart of Old Town San Diego, where spirits of the past, including notorious gunslingers, gamblers, and ladies of the night, are said to linger. Your chilling journey will reveal the haunted histories and paranormal activities that infuse some of the city’s oldest and most storied sites. The tour begins at the historic Pioneer Park, a picturesque spot by day that reveals its darker side as night falls. Feel the chill in the air as you pass by Grant School and delve deeper into the ghostly past of Old Town. Walk through the hauntingly silent El Campo Santo Cemetery, where each step might stir whispers of the long departed. Finish the night will be a visit to the infamous Whaley House, often cited as one of the most haunted houses in America.

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San Diego Gaslamp Downtown Walking Ghost Tour  in San Diego

San Diego , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (126 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 42.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Go inside!! We Are the Only Tour Entering Locations dowtown! Check our site for sales. Warning-The citizens of the Gaslamp are wild! If you are brave, adventurous and can rock city night life this if for you. It's a fun experience, it moves fast and downtown is crazy, join if you dare. Too much for you? Consider our Haunted Bus Tour. Enter Locations The only tour where you enter locations. We have access to two locations and we are waiting another. Join us for a ghostly walking tour with dark history / true crime elements through San Diego's downtown Gaslamp District. SD's Downtown has a sorted history of gunslingers, brothels, killers, businessmen, and puppies. There are ghosts, ghouls, and according to the SD ghost hunters - the most active location in all of San Diego. Find out with us. Local Knowledge Only local Ghost Tour downtown. Our competitors are corporations not from SD, don't care about SD history/ghost. They care about your pocketbook. Go local, go with us!

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Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour in San Diego

San Diego , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (92 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

When you purchase your tickets directly from Ghost City you're in for a stress free, easy, and enjoyable experience. The Ghosts of San Diego will make the evening perfect and spooky for the whole family!

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Specters and Sinners Walking Tour in San Diego

San Diego , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (37 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

The Specters & Sinners Ghost Tour is our Adults-Only Tour in San Diego. It's also the most unique. We use San Diego's haunted locations to tell the lesser-known stories of our Founding Fathers and the hauntings tied to them. If you're looking for an amazing, through-provoking Ghost Tour, this is the tour for you.

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

San Diego , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (23 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 42.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

This tour is a Haunted Ghost Tour with a few Dark History/True Crime elements. You are going to the top Haunted Places in Old Town San Diego - Plus A Rarely Visited Park with Secrets - Bring Your Camera and Courage. San Diego's Old Town is the birthplace of California, and some say one of the most haunted places in the nation. The birth of a state is far from clean and tidy; there have been buckets of blood spilled, and stories must be told. GHOST STORIES, stories of crime, revolution, and the darkest of historical events. Come, join us and bear witness to the lives and horrors that brought this state into being. On your tour, you will go to... Heritage Park The Whaley House Grounds Old Adobe Chapel El Campo Santo Old Town's Cemetary That and more stories of being buried alive and ghosts are reaching out to the living. Your Old Town ghost tour blends the right amount of historically accurate events, humor, and the sinister. Come along, it's absolutely dreadful...

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Gaslamp Quarter Ghost Tour in San Diego in San Diego

San Diego , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (14 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 24.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Join Murder n' Mayhem for a Ghost Tour in downtown San Diego. Experience the darker side of San Diego on this tour of the Gaslamp Quarter with tales of ghostly history. During this walking tour, you will visit several of the Gaslamp Quarter’s most popular local hauntings while learning of sinister spirits, disease, death, espionage and murder. With many infamous ghosts there are several notable occurrences of haunting downtown San Diego. You will hear the thrilling stories of the spirits and have an opportunity to ghost hunt on several areas along the way. Feel the hair-raising chill as an EMF meter lights up in your hands, letting you know that an unseen presence could be just inches away from where you stand. You will be able to experiment with detecting ghosts and spirit anomalies with the latest in paranormal and ghost investigation equipment. Tools are provided at no charge. Private tours available upon request.

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San Diego Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour in San Diego

San Diego , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (11 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Experience the darker side of San Diego on this Murder n' Mayhem walking tour of the downtown waterfront with tales of ghostly history and haunted ships. During this 1 hour walking tour, you will visit several of the Embarcadero’s most popular haunted locations while learning of spooky spirits, disease, death and espionage. With many infamous ghosts & ships there are several notable occurrences of haunting at the downtown San Diego Embarcadero along the waterfront. You will hear the thrilling stories of the spirits and have an opportunity to ghost hunt outdoors with detection tools in several areas along the way. Tools are provided at no charge. * Tour Rating: PG13. Please note due to the type of information shared we advise children to be at least 13 years of age. This experience includes discussion of death that some may find offensive. Children under the age 13 are allowed to attend with parental supervision. Private tours available upon request.

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Ghost Tours in San Diego

Ghost tours in San Diego invite you to uncover the hidden side of the city—its legends, haunted landmarks, and chilling stories that have been whispered through generations. These tours are designed for travelers seeking a unique blend of history, folklore, and supernatural intrigue. As you walk through dimly lit streets, ancient cemeteries, or historic buildings, expert guides bring the city’s darker past to life with tales of restless spirits, mysterious events, and unexplained phenomena. Unlike traditional sightseeing, ghost tours in San Diego give you a chance to experience the atmosphere of the city after dark, combining entertainment with education. Each tour is rooted in local history, ensuring that the stories you hear are not only spooky but also tied to real events and places. Whether you’re a believer in the paranormal or simply curious about urban legends, these tours offer unforgettable memories and a fresh perspective on San Diego. Perfect for groups, couples, or solo explorers, ghost tours provide a fun and immersive way to discover the city’s secrets while connecting with its fascinating cultural and historical layers. Dare to join a ghost tour in San Diego and step into the unknown.

Why Choose Our Ghost Tours in San Diego?

Our ghost tours in San Diego are led by knowledgeable local storytellers who specialize in blending history with spine-chilling tales. Each tour is carefully designed to entertain, educate, and leave you with an unforgettable after-dark adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Tours in San Diego

Ghost tours in San Diego usually include guided walks through historic areas, haunted landmarks, and places connected to mysterious events, with storytellers sharing tales of paranormal activity and local legends.

Ghost tours are designed to be fun and engaging. While they include spooky stories and eerie locations, they are suitable for most audiences and focus on entertainment as much as the supernatural.

Most ghost tours in San Diego last between 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on the route and the number of stops included in the itinerary.

Not at all! Ghost tours in San Diego are for everyone—believers, skeptics, and anyone curious about history, folklore, and spine-tingling stories that reveal a different side of the city.
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