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San Diego: Gaslamp Ghost Tour with Inside Access Downtown
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $42 / person
- Location
- San Diego, United States
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 142 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours
- Meeting point
- To meet up go to the Gaslamp Quarter Arch. Your host will be on the sidewalk between the Starbucks and Hard Rock entrances. They will be dressed in black or Victorian depending on how hot it is, you can't miss them.209 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101Show up 20 minutes early please!
Description
Go Inside!! Only with Us. The Local SD Tour. SD Only. We Don't Fake or Pay For Reviews. All Real. :) We Are the Only Tour Entering Locations dowtown! Check our site for sales. Exclusive Access. Warning-The citizens of the Gaslamp are wild! If you're brave, adventurous and can rock city nightlife, this is for you. It's fun, fast, and downtown is crazy—join if you dare. Too much? Consider our Haunted Bus Tour. Enter Locations The only tour entering locations. We have access to two. Join us for a ghostly walking tour with dark history / true crime through San Diego's downtown Gaslamp District. SD's Downtown has a sorted history of gunslingers, brothels, killers, businessmen, and puppies. There are ghosts, ghouls, and according to SD ghost hunters - the most active spot in San Diego. Find out with us. Local Knowledge Only local Ghost Tour downtown. Our competitors are corporations not from SD, don't care about SD history/ghost. They care about your pocketbook. Go local, go with us!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 18–54)
- $42
- Senior (ages 55+)
- $42
- Youth (ages 10–17)
- $42
- Child (ages 2–9)
- $42
- Infant (ages 0–1)
- Free
In demand: 16 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Gaslamp Quarter
On our SD Gaslamp/Downtown Tour you will visit over 30 locations. Experience more locations than our competitors. We have Ghosts, Murders, Serial Killers, Gamblers, and Gals of the night. If you like the Bizarre, Obscure & Off the Beaten Path places we’ll take you there. On our tour you’ll learn…. Where Wyatt Earp Lived, Gambled and Drank San Diego’s Bizarre Zoo downtown An Active Haunted Hotel & Hospital The Secrets of the Glass Marble Exchange A German Spy Hideout The Raids of the downtown Stingaree A musician who committed suicide, TWICE! The location of the Death Zone downtown Two Serial Killers of San Diego The Death Museum of the past in a likely location Canine Celebrities And more, you’ll visit over 30 locations! Bring your walking shoes as we travel to other times and places. Who lived here, died here and still remain? Join us, it's truly dreadful...
Famous for room 309 and room 209, which are both active. One of the ghosts may be someone you have already heard of, an infamous gunslinger, can you guess who that might be? Visitors still experience mysterious cold chills, footsteps, and glowing orbs. Though the rooms are booked consistently preventing us from entering we will take you as close as we can. You'll hear the stories of those rooms and more in the lobby and bar area. You'll also have access to our videos of the rooms themselves. Perhaps after, you'll be moved to book these rooms yourself.
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
This is the house where people would come to die as it was a hospital of sorts with a dramatic history. Our guests have experienced being pushed around the house with a hand on their back when there is no one behind them and catching mysterious shapes on camera.
What's included
Included
An Experience You'll Remember - It's Dreadful
Historically Accurate Ghost Stories
World-Class Storytellers and Trained Thespians
Haunted San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Walking Ghost Tour with True Crime
Visit Over 30 Locations & Enter 2
Not included
There Are No Clowns or Monsters Jumping Out At You - No Jump Scares
Not Wheelchair Accessible, Unless, You Have a Rugged Off Road Style Chair - Call if You Do
App/email messages from you are not seen. Vist our website, get our number and text us directly.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
142 reviews
How it compares in San Diego
- Starting price $42 is 47% below the typical $79 for tours of similar length in San Diego
Excurgo comparison of 515 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Have a Rugged Off Road Style Wheelchair? Those can work. They Won't Go in Locations Though
- Brisk Walking Tour with Breaks at the Locations
- Use the Bathroom Before. Public Bathrooms Are Extremely Scarce
- Children under 10 are not recommended
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 San Diego: Gaslamp Ghost Tour with Inside Access Downtown take?
San Diego: Gaslamp Ghost Tour with Inside Access Downtown lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does San Diego: Gaslamp Ghost Tour with Inside Access Downtown cost?
Prices start at $42 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.
What days does San Diego: Gaslamp Ghost Tour with Inside Access Downtown run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
How much does San Diego: Gaslamp Ghost Tour with Inside Access Downtown cost for children?
Children aged 2–9 pay from $42, adults from $42. Infants go free.
Does San Diego: Gaslamp Ghost Tour with Inside Access Downtown sell out?
It can: 16 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel San Diego: Gaslamp Ghost Tour with Inside Access Downtown 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 To meet up go to the Gaslamp Quarter Arch. Your host will be on the sidewalk between the Starbucks and Hard Rock entrances. They will be dressed in black or Victorian depending on how hot it is, you can't miss them. 209 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. Show up 20 minutes early please! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is San Diego: Gaslamp Ghost Tour with Inside Access Downtown 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 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children under 10 are not recommended
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Have a Rugged Off Road Style Wheelchair? Those can work. They Won't Go in Locations Though
Reviews(142)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Professional, fascinating
Levi was amazing. We had a small group and some of us were moving pretty slow, but he was so kind and patient. Easily could have phoned it in and just skipped some stuff, but as far as I could tell we still got the full experience. He even gave us directions back to our car. The history was fascinating and this part of San Diego is just beautiful and like nothing I've seen before.
Operator response
Thank you Sam! I am passing this on to Levi he will be delighted.
J
Gas lamp goes walk
The tour was well presented, a lot of history to this part of San Diego. There is a lot of walking, bring comfortable, walking shoes..
Operator response
Yes indeed sound advice :)
M
Fun tour!
Adele was awesome! She gave an excellent ghost tour of the Gaslamp District full of history and humor. I went on this tour with my 13- year-old niece who loved it! I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting or living in the area!
Operator response
Thank you - I am passing it on she will be super happy. The host really live for positivity thanks for sharing.
J
Giddy for the Gaslamp Ghost Tour
Rich with history and lore, it was a fun way to experience the Gaslight district. It was great to hear the history of so many of the exquisite buildings. We were fortunate enough to have both Adele and Sirius, who were entertaining and extremely knowledgeable. We had a great time!
Operator response
Thanks! 4 star reviews actually hurt us when our national competitors can pay for 5 star reviews. So please let us know what we can do to improve :) B at haunted san diego tours - I apoprecaite it.
4
Probably the best ghost tour in the Gaslamp Quarter
Outstanding tour. Mostly about the history of the Gaslamp area, some of which includes ghosts. But overall, both entertaining and educational. The guide was whimsical and did a great job. Two solid hours of amazing storytelling.
Operator response
Thank you :) Really apprecaite it and thanks for going with the only local ghost tour operating downtown.
A
Adele, the Grest Story Teller!
Adele was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and played her part in the history of San Diego Gas Light District. Her enthusiasm really made the difference in this tour. If you are looking for an evening activity, I recommend you check this one out. Not really for young kids, as it does cover the activities of the Red Light district and murders.
Operator response
You are absolutely right on the young kids - people take them but yes more mature. Passing it on gratitude - Brian
C
Wasn’t what I expected
This experience isn’t what I was hoping for. We walked around gaslamp district for 2 hours listening to history and about what buildings were haunted. We only got to go in one building, it was towards the end of the tour (the museum) and we couldn’t even go upstairs because there was no staff. We did get to go in a hotel but only the lobby and were just told about what rooms were haunted. I was definitely expecting something more like going into more haunted buildings. Adele, our tour guide, was great though.
Operator response
Anyone reading this - if you have less than a 4-star experience, please reach out to me directly with feedback for a likely full refund of up to 4 people. We stand behind this tour. Feel free to take it risk-free. To address this. Full disclosure: Inside You went into two buildings: the hotel and the house. No other tour downtown is legally allowed into either. I am not aware of any competitor (they are all national tours and don't like to pay for access) that goes into any buildings. You went into more buildings than any other tour. We have access to the lobby, side area, and bar in the hotel. The house we have access to the first floor their staff says their insurance does not allow people upstairs at night. We can't control that. We pay a lot for access and people do have experiences there. Expectations/Adele To leave a one-star review is just cruel and hurtful. We are very clear on where we go and what the tour does if you bother to read the info we send you. Punishing us, a small local business (the only actually local ghost tour left downtown), for information we sent you is just mean. You could have just read it and canceled or gone knowing what to expect. We are transparent in part to get people not to take the tour if it’s not for them. Adele will be bummed - the host makes the tour. Most people love her tours; I think this is the only negative one I have seen from her experience, so you got that. I am genuinely bummed you did not like the tour. I would have totally refunded you had I known. It is a real bummer and hurts us for sure. Hopefully you feel better though. Oh look I just found one from last week: Perfect tour guide Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, funny and very entertaining. I would recommend Adel to anyone wanting to take this tour.
B
Perfect tour guide
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, funny and very entertaining. I would recommend Adel to anyone wanting to take this tour.
Operator response
Thank you!! Passing this on totally makes our day :)
H
No go San Diego OR gaslight in gas lamp
Been on may “ghost tours” around the world. Never walked out on one before🤷 Not offensive, just insubstantial .
Operator response
Hi Hans we have your information and have attempted to reach out several times. Will keep reaching out. What is unsubstantial? What does that mean need to know how to improve. Are you upset because you enter two locations on that tour that other ghost tours are not allowed in? Are you even sure you are reviewing us? We are the only ones downtown that take you into locations as I type this. Did you go into places? I know our competitors make up stories to make their routes faster so they can do more tours in a night maybe that was insubstanital being rushed? Sorry just don't know how to react to this and since you will not reply personally don't know how to improve. Anyone reading this if you have less than 4 star experience please reach out for a likely full refund up to 3 people if you can please just give us feedback on how to improve. We really want to be the best. We are all in this together so yes please feedback if you do not like.
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