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Beautifully furnished
We all enjoyed the historical perspective of the house, with its furnishings and descriptions. The visit would have been better at night
Haunted Whaley House Admission
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At a glance
- Duration
- 30 min
- Price from
- $15 / person
- Location
- San Diego, United States
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 15 reviews
- Group
- 1–15 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Historic Tours Of America
Description
Experience one of the most haunted houses in America and learn about the good, bad and the haunted! This self-guided daytime tour will educate you about early California history as well as the family who resided in this unique home. Spend the day exploring the family home of Thomas Whaley as you’re transported back to life in the 1800s.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Whaley House Museum
Experience one of the most historic buildings in Old Town San Diego on this self-guided tour. The Whaley House was built in 1857 by Thomas Whaley, a San Diego pioneer, as his family home. Over the course of history the Whaley House has served as a general store, county courthouse and theater. It has been said that the Whaley House has “witnessed more history than any other building in the city.” It is also commonly referred to as "The Most Haunted House in America"! Come visit the Whaley House and enjoy an historic look into early California and experience the home's rich Greek Revival architecture style, authentic decor and its mysterious and chilling past.
What's included
Included
Self-guided tour
Docents to educate and answer questions
Not included
Night-time (after 4:30pm) access
Traveller Ratings
4.0
15 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair access is limited to the first floor
- Emotional support animals or pets are not allowed
- Admission good for Self-guided Daytime Tour daily from 10am-4:30pm only
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Haunted Whaley House Admission take?
Haunted Whaley House Admission lasts about 30 min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Haunted Whaley House Admission cost?
Prices start at $15 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 Haunted Whaley House Admission for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Wheelchair access is limited to the first floor
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Haunted Whaley House Admission worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 15 verified reviews; it is run by Historic Tours Of America.
Reviews(15)
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Not worth it
Don’t purchased self guided tour not worth it. Kids were really disappointed we didn’t even know what we were looking at. You are on your own.
A
Ghost tour
This experience was amazing, Mau was a great ghost host. 10/10 she’s very knowledgeable and has a great attitude. Thanks
Operator response
We're so happy to hear that you had such a great time! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Come and visit us again!
J
Would recommend very much if you like history and ghost stuff
Very fun exploring the Whaley house the small tour was informative and staff was very friendly and answering all questions
T
Good value if you enjoy historic homes
The Whaley House was a good lesson in history for the area. As far as experiencing paranormal activity, when I sat in the first room and the guide started talking, I had full body chills for a few minutes, my lip continued to quiver for several hours. In the main bedroom I was drawn in by a mirror angled perfectly so you see a reflection of a picture hanging, it was a bit puzzling. The home is furnished with beautiful antiques. I was looking at my pictures after and seem to have a dark orb from that room, or is it?
Operator response
We're glad you had a great investigation! Thank you for the review!
N
Highly recommend!
Great guide! Gave us all the details and had an answer to every question. I went mid-morning and the house was empty aside from one other guest, great experience.
N
Just a small museum.
It's interesting, but it's just a small museum. If you expect to hear about ghost sightings, you will be disappointed.
Operator response
For Ghost Sightings and further discussion and details about the paranormal, take the night options, "Whaley House Haunted Evening Guided Tour," or "Whaley House After Hours Paranormal Investigation." You won't be disappointed. We hope to see you back.
L
A "Must See"
Shep was GREAT! So informative and made our experience so much better knowing the fascinating history.
C
No haunts given
Knowledgeable staff. Lots of stuff to look at. Unfortunately no ghosts to be seen. Probably because it was day time
S
Evening tour of the Whaley house
This tour was so fun & our guide Oakley was amazing. We learned alot of history of the Whaley family & San Diego. We went a 6:40pm, so it wasn’t too dark for the kids.
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