This was an interesting tour, just very short. It could have been twice as long and had more content as the story itself was very interesting.





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Experience one of the most haunted houses in America and learn about the good, bad and the haunted! This guided tour will educate you about early California history as well as the family who resided in this unique home. Spend time exploring the family home of Thomas Whaley as you’re transported back to life in the 1800s.
Experience one of the most historic buildings in Old Town San Diego on this live guided night 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.
Haunted Whaley House Guided Night Tour lasts about 30 min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $20 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
The Whaley House Night Tour is rated PG-13. Tour is not recommended for children 12 years of age or younger.
Wheelchair access is limited to the first floor
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 42 verified reviews; it is run by Historic Tours Of America. Most-mentioned highlights: Live Guided Tour; Docents to educate and answer questions.
This was an interesting tour, just very short. It could have been twice as long and had more content as the story itself was very interesting.
Julie was such an amazing storyteller and you can tell she loves her job! I loved how preserved all the rooms were and I’d definitely come back
Kid friendly, mild scares, some serious subject matter discussed. For me, could've spent a little more time exploring or asking questions in each room.
It was cool not long and the First Two-story home in California that's cool. Like the store as well.
10/10 for the vintage house, the squeaky floors and all the furniture and de
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I was hoping that it would be a little scary but it was boring instead. I didn’t feel any kind of spirits or the dead that were around. I would have enjoyed it if there was something that gave me chills. It was more of a history lesson
Maud was our tour guide and was a great addition to the fun. She made the tour interesting by adding her own personality to the mix. We didn’t see any ghosts but the experience was cool! The guest shop was also fun with lots of souvenir options.
We did night tour. The house was only lit by gas lanterns which made the house feel creepy because it was so dim. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the Whaleys. Our guide must have had some theatre training because she gave the right amount of pause and facial expressions as she told their story. Our group asked a lot of good questions. No one felt any presence but it was still fun and informative.
Thrilling and shiver inducing historic tour that we enjoyed immensely. The stories were intriguing, the history spine-tingling.
mal was awesome! The tour was very interesting. I learned a lot about the Whaley House and how haunted it is.
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