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!
Tour Options
8 PM
Itinerary
20 min
La Casa de Estudillo, one of the oldest and most ghastly properties in San Diego, is claimed to be the second-most haunted house in Old Town. There are mysterious orbs and bone-chilling sounds. Visitors and staff alike are petrified by the ghoulish ongoings in this ominous and otherworldly estate.
20 min
Easily one of the most haunted buildings in America, there are so many poltergeists at the Whaley House that some believe the land is a portal to another dimension. There are more ghosts in the Whaley House alone than there are in most haunted cities.
20 min
The El Campo Santo Cemetery is one of the gloomiest cemeteries you will ever lay your eyes on. Join us for tales of the three most prominent apparitions on this land as we shed light on the overall history of the cemetery.
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What's included
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour take?
Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $30 per person for this San Diego experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet your guide at the Parking Lot C in Old Town San Diego. The lot is located next to the Old Town Chiropractic building.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Ghosts of San Diego Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(99)
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alexishE24WN
July 8, 2026
Lucifer was awesome!
Lucifer was great! We were a smaller group so it was nice to get to ask questions, hear all the in depth stories & histories.
It was about an hr long tour.
We are visiting SD from Dallas so Lucifer gave us some good recommendations to visit
Operator response
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad Lucifer made your tour such a memorable part of your San Diego visit. Smaller groups can be a great opportunity to ask questions and really dive into the stories and history, and it sounds like you made the most of it! We’re also happy to hear Lucifer was able to offer some recommendations for the rest of your trip. We hope you enjoyed exploring San Diego and appreciate you joining us!
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Tessa M
June 29, 2026
Interesting and kid-friendly
Lisa was super kid-friendly. My kiddo loved holding her EMF reader and she answered all of his questions. She was so patient and kind!
Operator response
Thank you for sharing such a sweet review! We’re thrilled to hear Lisa made the experience so enjoyable for your family and was especially patient and welcoming with your kiddo. Getting to participate with the EMF reader sounds like it made the tour even more memorable! We love hearing when our guides are able to make the experience engaging for younger guests while still sharing the history and spooky stories. We truly appreciate you joining us!
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autumnw828
June 26, 2026
Stood up by ghosts
So we followed the instructions to the T. Got there ten minutes early, came to the right location. We got ghosted by ghosts. They never showed up. No text or anything. No further information. We got scammed. This blows
Operator response
We’re truly sorry that you arrived for your tour and no one was there to meet you. Following the meeting instructions, arriving early, and then receiving no communication would understandably be incredibly frustrating, especially when you were looking forward to the experience. This is certainly not the experience we want for our guests. We would appreciate the opportunity to look into what happened with your specific reservation and communication that evening. Please reach out to our customer service team with your booking information so we can investigate this further. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
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Ranae_F
April 11, 2026
It would have been nice...
It would have been nice to be able to see inside of places. What did 20 minutes admission ticket free mean.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Our walking tours primarily take place outdoors as we explore the history and stories connected to San Diego’s historic locations, so interior access is not included as part of the tour. We understand how the wording regarding the admission ticket could have caused some confusion, though, and appreciate you bringing that to our attention. We hope you still enjoyed discovering some of San Diego’s darker history with us!
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Toliger
February 24, 2026
The tour guide never even showed up. I am now trying to get my money back. Sad.
We arrived five minutes before the group was scheduled to meet. Nobody ever showed up. I called Tripadvisor a few different times. I was told by a woman at Tripadvisor that the tour guide will be calling me right away. I made sure that we were in the right area to meet. I would like to have a refund. I never got a phone call, nothing.
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shannonlL1073BB
January 29, 2026
fun and spooky!!!!
katrina was the best!!!! she was very easy to chat with, and very insightful on the history of old town san diego.. along with spooky stories ;) she also brought a ton of pictures that corresponded with the location/ history, which was superrrr cool!!! 👻🔔🪦💀🖤
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693katrenak
August 31, 2025
Small but mighty tour
Lisa was great! Small group but made it easier to hear her and follow her around Old Town. Really liked that she had photos to show us that aided in picturing the people or places she was talking about.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Lisa made the tour enjoyable and easy to follow, and that her photos helped bring the history of Old Town to life. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words—Lisa will be thrilled!
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Sarah_W
July 11, 2025
Mina was a GREAT guide!...
Mina was a GREAT guide! Her enthusiasm, knowledge, and “bad jokes” made the tour so much fun! Easy to park for the tour and the walking was a great way to experience the haunted Old Town.
Operator response
We're glad you had a great time with Mina. We hope to see you again soon.
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Chaitanya_S
July 4, 2025
Our tour guide Mina was amazing and did a great job making the tour entertaining and informative!
Spooky ghost tour! Great stories with the right ambiance. In the heart of old town San Diego makes a great backdrop for an entertaining night!
Operator response
We're glad you had a great time in San Diego. Thanks for your recommendation!
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debbyv443
June 19, 2025
Family friendly boos
Really fun and interesting tour with our guide Mina. Kid friendly but also creepy with plenty of history thrown in too. Not a long or difficult walk, either, even for little legs :)
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback ! We’re thrilled to hear Mina made your tour unforgettable!
