Uncover Old Town's shadowed secrets…
If You Dare.
Be warned: Real history, real haunts, and things do happen here.
Ghost Stories, Dark History, Paranormal Investigation. The Real Old Town Awaits You
Our graphics imagine what characters from our stories might have been like. Take the tour and you’ll be able to guess who they are. * People have experiences on our tour, we don’t know when so you have to get lucky. There is definite energy so please be open.
Choose your level of intensity when booking The Old Town Tours:
Old Town – Haunted History Ghosts
Old Town – Haunted History Ghost + Intro to Paranormal Investigation
Paranormal Investigation Event – Ghost Hunting Focused
We have evening time and night time tours available.
Just Under a Mile Walked | Enter Heritage Park / Go to, not it the Whaley House / Enter The Cemetery | Click Book/Buy Now for Schedule
Meet at Senlis Cottage. in Heritage Park Brown and Orange Cottage. This should be the first building you see when you enter the park.
2454 Heritage Park Row San Diego, CA 92110
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Welcome to Your Old Town Haunted Walking Tour by Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours
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What Awaits You in the Shadows…
Walk Old Town’s haunted heart, where California’s story began… and never quite ended.
Exclusive access to the eerily quiet Heritage Park – no other tour dares tread there.
Stroll through a historic graveyard, where whispers of the past linger underfoot.
True tales of tragedy and unrest – no fiction, just the eerie truth.
Use real ghost-hunting tools in light paranormal moments… the spirits don’t always stay silent.
No jump scares. No costumes. Just authentic energy and haunted atmosphere.
A gentle one-mile walk through shadowed streets and cursed corners.
Family-friendly, with stories steeped in mystery, not horror.
Guides in Victorian garb – part scholar, part storyteller, all spectral charm.
Limited spots. Fewer bodies means more… spirits.
- Things Happen. Be open and maybe you’ll experience.
Great tour with Darren! Lots of interesting history learned! Highly recommend!
We had a blast on this tour! Alice was an idyllic guide through Old Town and the ghosts didn't disappoint (Hi, Watcher!). Can't recommend enough if you're in the mood for a spooky evening of fun!
We had a really good time! Rosalinda was fabulous. Very informative and fun.
My husband, 2 teen girls and one of their friends joined this paranormal ghost hunt tour. We walked along a dark road with old Victorian houses that are said to have paranormal activity. The kids (and each group) got to use interesting ghost hunting tools to communicate with any spirits still haunting the houses. We got a lot of interesting facts about the history of the homes and of the haunting. We ended the tour in an old cemetery in Old Town San Diego. Our guide was awesome, friendly, in costume and full of interning spooky facts. The kids watch those YouTube ghost hunting shows so they knew all about the tools and spirit world. Great family tour to keep teens engaged. The tour was just under 2 hours
We did the Paranormal Old Town history walking tour. Our Ghost host was Clara. This was our first time visiting Heritage Park at night since it is always closed. Ghost tours SD has permission to be there at night. We went to each house and Clara told us the stories and the history. Then she let us use some paranormal investigation tools she had. We picked up a couple of hits here and there. But just finding out the history on these beautiful Victorian homes is amazing. Both my wife and son were captivated by Claras storytelling. Spent about an hour at heritage park investigating and lurking around while listening to these stories. After we took a short walk to the Whaley house . Even just being outside our EMF readers starting going bananas. Pinging Red the entire time there. The activity is on another level. Afterwards we walked to the cemetery were we learned more about some of its inhabitants and their stories. Overall it was an awesome 2 hours spent with Clara. Worth every cent. We will be doing one of there other tours for sure now!! I highly recommend it for those that love spooky things and history!! Hopefully you get lucky and get Clara as your ghost host!
me and my friends did the ghost tour with leandra a few nights ago and it was amazing! she was fantastic and we had so much fun! everyone should do it, highly recommend!
I loved going on Haunted San Diego's bus tour in 2017, and ever since then, I always try to attend one of their tours when I'm visiting San Diego. I have now also attended the Old Town Walking Tour and the Gaslamp Walking Tour. I love learning about local history, spooky tales, and true crime, and if you do too, this tour company is one that you should highly consider. Their guides are enthusiastic professionals, and they really deliver. The tour company is excellent, and they deserve all the great reviews. I will continue to join future tours when I'm in San Diego.
We did the Friday night tour with Leandra, she was a great guide, very informative and engaging!
You are going to the top Haunted Places in Old Town San Diego Plus A Rarely Visited Park with Secrets
Bring Your Camera and Courage.
- Heritage Park (Go Into The Park / Exclusive Access)
- The Whaley House (Outside)
- El Campo Santo Old Town’s Cemetery (Enter)
Ghostly Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ)
Considering taking a look at some of these if you are serious about the tour. Click the + to open each question.
Do things Happen / Is it Scary?
We know that in several locations eerie things do happen. We and our groups have experienced them, and it is rare, so no guarantee, still, you might get lucky. Keep in mind, we don’t create or employ ghosts so no trickery by us, anything that happens would be (super)natural. Bring your camera, you may catch spirit orbs. I hope something happens on your tour and if so please send us the images.
I would call it more spooky than scary. We do not use jump scares, though the environments themselves do have a very strong vibe most can sense. Some people do come out of it with a scare(s), it just depends on your personal tolerance level. Creepy is another good word for parts of the experience.
How Much Walking?
A little less than 1 miles paced around 90 minutes. It’s an easy walk for all. You’ll get standing breaks at each of the locations.
Impaired? Wheelchairs and Walkers are a challange going up and down the hill from Heritage – you will need a strong helper. Call for more on that if curious.
Kids?
Out of our tours this one (The Old Town Walking Tour) is the most kid-friendly.
Our Haunted Ghost/True Crime San Diego Gaslamp/Downtown is the least kid-friendly.
Our Haunted Ghost San Diego Bus Tour is darker, maybe kid-friendly (depends on the kid) though doable as we do allow kids that don’t require a car seat on that tour.
With that being said.., this is still a ghost tour. We are talking history but, it’s dark history with death, hangings, murders, and so on. It also has the element beyond death. Not what most people would imagine as kid-friendly. It is really up to you to know what your child can tolerate. Do feel free to call us to discuss this in detail.
Scary?
We call the tour spooky. There are no jump scares and we have never had a malicious encounter. For some, the subject matter can be scary, though for most it will be more creepy or disturbing. The place themselves have an energy that can have an effect on children that watching a movie does not. Kids are allowed, but at your own risk.
Booking Questions?
Do you have to book in advance with a credit card or Debit Card?
Yes. There are a limited number of spots for each of our tours and we often sell out well in advance. To ensure that you are able to join us, reservations and payment are required ahead of time. You can book online or over the phone. If you prefer to pay cash, your only option is to show up at the Heritage Park meeting location at least 20 min prior to the tour departure. If we have spots available, you can pay cash at that time. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations are highly recommended as empty spots are rare as the tour time approaches.
Process
When you book online, you will get an email saying your spot(s) have been reserved. If the tour minimum has been met, your card will be charged and you will get another email with details about the tour, where to meet and so on. We meet at Senlis Cottage in Heritiage Park, please make sure to be there 20 minutes before departure time. Enjoy the tour and happy hauntings!
Waitlist
We do not have a waitlist. If you are trying to book a full tour, your best bet is to show up at the meeting location at least 20 min prior to the tour departure. If there has been a cancellation, we will know by the time the tour starts and will get you in. Cancellations are extremely rare; only a couple a month, so this is a long shot option. Don’t miss out – order now!
Tour Minimum?
Our Haunted Guided Tour is small to ensure personal attention to you, our guests. We have only 20 spots available per tour. We require an 6 person minimum in order for us to do a tour. When you reserve a spot you will get an email confirming that your spot has been reserved. Once 6 people are confirmed on the tour, we’ll send another email so you know that the tour is on.
Your credit card is not charged until we hit the 6 minimum.
If the tour already has 6 people you will get the email immediately, and your card will be charged immediately.
It is rare, but occasionally if it appears that the tour will not go on. We will personally call and/or text you with a tour update 3-5 hours before your tour departure time. Please give us a legit working phone number you’ll have on you for calls/texts. You will not be charged. Your credit card is not processed if the tour does not meet the 6 person minimum.
If you book well in advance, bless you. Most people will book the day of their tour, so please be patient and remember: 90% of the time the tour fills the day of. Your confirmation will likely come sometime that day.
Please call or text us 619.255.6170 if you have questions.
Why 6 People Minimum
There are two reasons for this. First, at least 6 people are necessary per tour for a sustainable business. The second, perhaps odd reason is that 6 seems to be the magic number of people needed for a great tour. Let us take you behind the scenes here. Once in a while we will get a 4 or lower star rating by a reviewer. A lot of times when we get that low of a review, the tour had less than 8 people. Experience shows we need that many people for the group to relax, and the guide to give the great presentation we are known for.
Cancel? Not Satisfied?
Cancellation Policy
If we cancel on you due to flooding, unforeseen incident or the tour minimum is not met know that you will be fully and promptly refunded. In the case of the minimum, you will not be charge as your card is not processed unless the minimum is hit. If you book us through someone else, Viator, Expedia, and so on – we will reach out to them and get you refunded.
If you cancel and let us know 24 or more hours before the tour, you will be refunded in full. If 24 hours or under – all sales are final. There are no tour date exchanges or refunds. Just like a concert or theater performance, once the tickets are purchased, the seats are considered sold. We do not offer refunds, nor can we change your booking to a different night or time if you miss the tour. This is our official policy.
Even so, we are human too, and know things happen. At our discretion and circumstances permitting, if you must cancel within 24 hours, we will do our best to make things work for you. You must contact us via text or call 619.255.6170, and if we can sell your spots before the tour, we will happily refund your purchase. So, the sooner you contact us, the better chance we have to sell your spot(s) and then get you your money back.
Your Satisfaction
It is rare, but we are not perfect and every once and a while someone will have a “meh” experience. If this happens to be you please call/text us 619.255.6170 and give us a chance to make things right. Often times we will refund you. Deep gratitude.
Discounts
Do you offer discounts for Seniors, Military or anything else?
Sometimes we will have a discount on our site. If you don’t see it, call or text us 619.255.6170, and we will set something custom up for you. Click the “Book Now”, button for pricing and schedule please.
Third Parties
If you like to book through third parties like Expedia/TripAdvisor/Booking/Get Your Guide etc (all the same), know they are a challenging company in many ways, you’ll pay 30-50% more per ticket for the honor of using them in most cases, plus rumors that companies pay through their advantage programs to suppress and delete bad reviews and more.., So just keep it in mind, always a good idea to reach out directly to the actual host and get the best price as well as service.
Group Discounts
If you have a group of more than 8 individuals, please call our reservation line to discuss potential discounted options – 619.255.6170.
Should I Tip?
If you enjoy the performance of your host, yes! It is customary to thank them however you see fit. Your host is a trained, experienced, and knowledgeable professional who puts a lot of effort and energy into your experience. Your generosity is always appreciated. It is how the host makes much of their income. Most people tip around $5-$10 per person, though anything is appreciated.
If you don’t enjoy text/call 619.255.6170 me and let me know why and I will usually get you refunded/
Parking? Arrival?
Go to Heritage Park, we will meet you at Senlis Cottage:
Meet at Senlis Cottage in Heritage Park Brown and Orange Cottage. This should be the first building you see when you enter the park. Unfortunately, parking access in Heritage is not available.
Map: 2454 Heritage Park Row San Diego, CA 92110
Get there 15 minutes early and have the leader give the host their name. No need for a ticket we go by a roster with names.
Once confirmed with the host hang out until the tour starts. If everyone shows up a bit early we may be able to leave early and fit in some additional content.
It’s going to be disturbing and we will see you soon…
Locations / What do We Enter?
We don’t get you into any buildings, WE GET YOU INTO A WHOLE PARK! We pay to get you access to Heritage park and have gotten energy there. The only tour that does that location. You will also enter the Old Town Graveyard!
Bathrooms? Drinking/Food/Smoking?
Bathrooms
Perhaps the scariest part of the tour is there are no bathrooms! Please use the restroom at the visitor center on the other side of the square (next to the outside living history museum) or at one of the local eateries. We move at a brisk pace and if we want to cover all the locations properly bathrooms are out.
If you have a medical need please alert us to that immediately after booking so we can make arrangements.
Drinking/Food/Smoking?
Please don’t bring food or drink on the tour. If you stop during the tour to get a drink or food you will be left behind, we have to keep moving to fit it all in.
Please don’t smoke or vape during the tour as courtesy to others. Deep graitude.
I Don’t Want To Use Tools or Ghost Hunt
Use of tools and the paranormal investigation portion of the tour is completely optional.
There will be plenty of history and ghost stories to keep you entertained. 🙂
Old Town Haunted Ghost Tour Reviews – San Diego’s #1 Rated Ghost Tour
Step carefully now, dear seeker… into the hushed corridors of reputation — where no amount of gold can purchase the truth.
Here in San Diego’s storied Old Town — the birthplace of California — our Haunted Old Town Ghost Tour has earned its place among the most praised and most haunted experiences. Loved by locals, cherished by travelers, and honored with top reviews across Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor, and beyond.
These aren’t just stories we tell — these are stories our guests remember… long after the tour ends.
We are not just another San Diego ghost tour — we are Old Town’s original, authentic, and fiercely local experience. Our reviews? Genuine words from real guests — no tricks, no paid praise. Verified as of January 11th, 2025.
But beware, dear traveler…
There are imposters in the mist — distant tour companies haunting search results with vague reviews, empty of detail, often posted in curious clusters… summoned, perhaps, from beyond.
And be wary of booking platforms that appear trustworthy — we’ve seen strange things there… vanished negative reviews, inflated prices (30-50% higher per ticket then the vendors), and hidden fees that might leave your wallet feeling cursed.
If you seek the truest Haunted Old Town Ghost Tour — with costumed guides, real history, and access to authentic haunted locations — book directly with us.
Support local. Save money. And avoid feeding the corporate ghouls.
Yelp remains the most honest graveyard of reviews. The others? Well… some shadows deceive.
When you wander the haunted streets of Old Town San Diego… choose wisely. Choose local. Choose truth.
Why choose us:
Our guests don’t just leave reviews… they leave raving memories. We’re proud to be San Diego’s highest-rated ghost tour across Google, Yelp, and beyond.
You won’t just hear ghost stories — you’ll step into them. We visit multiple haunted locations around Old Town and go where other tours simply can’t.
Our guides are true performers — historians, storytellers, and a touch of theatrical mischief — blending real history with ghostly lore, humor, and spine-tingling moments.
This isn’t a massive herd of tourists — our groups are kept intimate for a more personal, immersive experience.
It’s a history tour… with a haunted twist. Beyond Old Town, we reveal San Diego’s shadowy past in ways few ever experience.
From haunted Heritage Park to shadowed graveyards, we walk Old Town’s most storied streets — where history lingers and spirits never quite leave.
But don’t just take our word for it — check Google, Yelp, Facebook, and more. The reviews speak from the heart… and sometimes, from beyond.
Our Historic Tour is an Experience You'll Never Forget.
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Couple Things to Know - For Expectations
We bring the spooky, the creepy! I wouldn’t call us scary as there are no clowns or monsters jumping out at you (no jump scares). You get environments, stories, and folklore. If you are looking for jump scares this is not the tour for you. Things can and do happen on the tour, and people have gotten a bit scared. It’s not because we scared them, it’s rather the environment and the person.
We also bring crazed tongue ‘n’ cheek humor, think puns and wordplay. We are heavily inspired by 80s and 90s movies, like Scream and The Evil Dead, think Arnold Schwarzenegger cheesy one-liners. We play with all your emotions including humor. If you are going with us, do bring your sense of humor with you. If you don’t want cheesy one-liners, this is not the tour for you.
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At Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours and San Diego History Tours, we bring the vibrant history and eerie tales of San Diego to life. As a locally-owned business, our expert guides offer authentic and detailed explorations of the city’s most iconic locations.
Whether you’re fascinated by the Victorian-era buildings of the Gaslamp Quarter or crave the thrill of our spine-chilling ghost tours, we provide unique and memorable experiences for all ages. By choosing us, you’re supporting a local business dedicated to the community and its heritage. With exceptional customer service and a satisfaction guarantee, we ensure you only pay for a tour you love. Book today and discover why we are the best in the nation!
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