The 4 San Diego Ghost Tours Worth a Late Night

1.Haunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 584 reviews · 1 hour 55 minutes (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Ride San Diego’s theatrical Ghost Coach and visit five eerie sites, including the Davis-Horton House and Horton Grand Hotel. Costumed guides such as Cowboy Pete, Archie, Josephine, Rosalinda, and Dante mix local history, dark humor, and ghost stories. The tour lasts about 1 hour 55 minutes and includes entry to several locations, though access at Villa Montezuma can vary.

“Great experience - Rosalinda is really knowledgeable & a fun tour guide for us to get to know info about San Diego”

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2.San Diego Ghosts and Gravestones: A Haunted Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 165 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Follow a costumed guide through San Diego’s darker past on a 75-minute tour that mixes trolley travel with substantial walking. Visit Pioneer Park, El Campo Santo Cemetery, and the grounds of Whaley House. Guides such as Tecolote, Antoinette, Helena, Zelda, and Bailey are known for lively storytelling, humor, and theatrical flair.

“The ghost tour was awesome! It went longer than expected so be prepared. The host was excellent, the bus driver did a great job and the neighborhood was super beautiful. I learned some things I never learned before and the whole family enjoyed it. It was spooky, fun and interesting.”

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3.Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 111 reviews · from $44

Ride through San Diego at night with an English-speaking guide, hearing tales of gunslingers, gamblers, strange deaths, and reported hauntings. Walk through El Campo Santo and another historic cemetery, then visit the grounds and exterior of the Whaley House. Guides such as Alfredo and Amy are known for lively storytelling, humor, photos, videos, and even a song.

“Our guide, who went by the ghost name of Alfredo was excellent! A wealth of information and very entertaining! We loved this tour! Highly recommend.”

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4.Sinister Shadows of San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32Best value

Walk through San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with a professional guide such as Molly, Aiden, or Dan, hearing documented haunting accounts tied to eight historic sites. The tour lasts about an hour, stays outdoors, and mixes local history with ghost stories. Expect city noise, a brisk pace, and no guaranteed paranormal activity.

“I just loved our guide, she was so well informed and animated. but I'am so bad with names I forgot our guides name. But she was Fantastic.”

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