Haunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry

This tour was great! We attended Oct. 7th, 2026, in the care of our intrepid bus driver, Linda, and part time thespian, Archie, after dark at 7pm. While there were No paranormal experiences, to my knowledge, there was a really surprising wealth of history, primarily of the Villa Montezuma House (now museum), and the notorious Gaslamp District, including the Davis-Horton house, which is the oldest surviving structure in downtown! My husband and I spend a lot of time in San Diego, (we lived there for a few years as newlyweds, years ago), and didn't know about these (and other historic buildings and stories). There is very little walking, really, for those who may be concerned about that, and given the very high temperatures we've been experiencing, the minibus was very comfortably airconditioned. Linda, our bus driver, provided water ½ way through our tour. Archie, our guide, was very knowledgeable, personable, friendly, and often, funny, making this trip very enjoyable. For those old enough and interested in San Diego history, this was perfect. (This was no haunted house experience with costumed people jumping out at you with fake chainsaws! If you're looking for that, there are other tours/venues for that).

Archie was an excellent story teller. It was one of the best ghost tours I've been on because you got to go inside some of the locations which was such a treat. The Villa Montezuma stop was amazing. I want to go back and do the full history tour of that one. The tour was also a nice mix of walking and bus so you got to cover a lot more of the area and see things up close. Our bus driver was fun too, he shared stories with us before the tour started. I would recommend this tour to everyone. It's much more history than scary which I enjoy.

We usually always take the ghost tour with the exception of Boston. It’s about the only way to actually learn a lot of history of the area. Pat was our God. She was fabulous and we got to see a very beautiful home called Villa Montezuma . Well worth going.

I convinced my friend who is terrified of anything scary to come with me and it was a really fun and spooky experience! We learned a lot about the history and going in the buildings was so fun. Pete made the whole experience a blast and Ken the bus driver is a sweetheart make sure you bring cash for tips!

Very entertaining and educational about San Diego’s past. Really liked the information about the Horton hotel

Are ghost tour was amazing! Kat our tour guide was so well-versed in the haunted history of San Diego and the made the experience so rememberable!!

Pretty much exactly what I expected. Unfortunately the old decorated bus was out of commission so we had just a normal shuttle bus that they just got. The host (Archie) was knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour was of historic nature, not a jump out at you kind of horror house, which I feel was properly described in the event details. If you enjoy history, and spooky stories this is for you.

The spots we went go into were great, good historical information, terrible puns and jokes that still make you laugh.

Meeting place is in Old Town by a cigar - wine shop and plaza. Endpoint is Old Town cemetery near by. Across the street is Cafe Coyote if you want to eat before hand. Cafe Coyote is our restroom before the tour. No restrooms available on this two hour tour. We ride in a Coffin on Wheels trolley. Handicap Accessible. Driver is Marina? whom handles the walkers and wheelchairs. What's great about this tour is ride in a spooky decorated trolley, friendly staff, entrance into the haunted mansions, and the best tour guide Captain Pete whom speaks loudly and clearly. He is really knowledgeable, loves to answer questions especially about the evolution of the California state flag and antiques. He is so funny, constantly telling dad jokes and animated acting. See the Whaley House, enter the Horton Grand Hotel, enter the Gaslamp Museum of the Davis- Horton House with its tuberculosis hospice history and antiques. Enter the beautiful Queen Anne style mansion Villa Montezuma, home of famed Paris pianist Benjamin Henry Jesse Francis Shepard built without electricity whom only lived there one year. He thought he was channeling previous composers. No photos ; no touching anything in the house. Handicap might need assistance going up the outside stair steps. Photos outside permitted in the dark showcasing its beautiful imported stain glass windows.Last stop at Old Town graveyard El Compo Santos cemetery. Little walking and trolley stops right in front. Trolley ends here. You're free to stay and wander about the cemetery and walk away at anytime. Highly recommend this Ghost tour, simply the best and the original. Choose this one if your only doing one ghost tour!

Good tour, lacked depth, were able to go into 2 of the haunted houses and 1 hotel, but not the Whalen house. Great tour guide, funny and witty. Would love it to include a little more for the price.