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San Diego Ghost Tours
Explore the spooky side of America's Finest City on a haunted pub crawl through San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter. We'll take you inside some of the district's most haunted bars, buildings, and hotels, uncovering 300 years of ghosts, battles, and chilling untold stories that lie beneath the city's charming exterior. (Public tours run seasonally; private tours are available year-round.)
📍 Departs from: The historic Gaslamp Quarter (seasonal Sept-Nov; exact meeting point in your confirmation) — please arrive about 15 minutes early to check in with your guide.
The Best Ghost Tour in San Diego
If you're looking for the best ghost tour in San Diego, you've found it. Nightly Spirits blends genuine, well-researched local history with the fun of a night out — instead of just walking past old buildings, you'll step inside San Diego's most haunted bars, hear the chilling true stories behind them, and enjoy a drink while you do it.
Our expert guides bring San Diego's dark history to life: the tragedies, the unexplained deaths, the spirits said to still linger. It's part ghost tour, part history lesson, part pub crawl — and all fun. Whether you're a paranormal believer, a history buff, or just after a unique night out, this is the San Diego experience people remember.
Our San Diego Tours
All-Ages Ghost Walk
A family-friendly haunted history walk through historic San Diego — all the ghost stories, no bar stops.
Private & Group Tours
Perfect for bachelorette parties, corporate events, birthdays, and team building. Your group, your night.
Top San Diego Hauntings
300 years of ghosts beneath America's Finest City. On the tour you'll hear the true stories behind some of San Diego's most haunted spots, including:
- the haunted bars and hotels of the Gaslamp Quarter
- the legendary Whaley House in Old Town
- the spirits of San Diego's oldest historic district
What to Expect
- A ~2-hour guided haunted experience
- True, researched San Diego ghost stories & history
- Stops at genuinely haunted local bars
- A charismatic, knowledgeable guide
- Drinks available along the way (21+ crawl)
- Great for date nights, groups & visitors
- Tours run rain or shine, mostly evenings
- Arrive 15 minutes early to check in
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- The pub crawl is 21+ (ID required)
- All-ages walk available for families
What Our Guests Say
"Our guide was incredible — funny, knowledgeable, and genuinely creepy in the best way. The haunted bars were so cool. Best thing we did in San Diego."
"Did this for a bachelorette and it was perfect. Ghost stories, great bars, and something totally different. Everyone loved it."
"Part history, part ghost tour, part pub crawl. The stories were legit researched and the whole night flew by. Highly recommend."
San Diego Ghost Tour FAQs
How much does the San Diego ghost tour cost?
Our haunted pub crawl starts at $30 per person and the all-ages ghost walk starts at $25. Private and group tours are custom-priced.
Where does the tour start?
Your San Diego tour departs from The historic Gaslamp Quarter (seasonal Sept-Nov; exact meeting point in your confirmation). Arrive about 15 minutes early to check in with your guide.
Is the pub crawl 21+?
Yes, the haunted pub crawl is 21+ and ID is required since it visits bars. For families, our all-ages ghost walk covers the same haunted history without the bar stops.
Are drinks included?
Drinks aren't included in the ticket price, but you'll have time to purchase them at each haunted bar stop along the way.
Do tours run in bad weather?
Tours run rain or shine. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Can I book for a large group?
Absolutely — private and group tours are one of our specialties, great for bachelorette parties, corporate events, and birthdays.
Ready to Meet the Ghosts of San Diego?
Book your San Diego ghost tour today — tours fill up fast, especially on weekends and around Halloween.
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