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Haunted Whaley House: Explore 1800s California
4.7
31 Ratings
San Diego
Experience one of America’s most haunted houses and discover the good, the bad, and the eerie! This guided tour will enlighten you about early California history and the family who lived in this distinctive home. Take time to explore the residence of Thomas Whaley and be transported back to the 1800s.
Experience one of America’s most haunted houses and discover the good, the bad, and the eerie! This guided tour will enlighten you about early California history and the family who lived in this distinctive home. Take time to explore the residence of Thomas Whaley and be transported back to the 1800s.
Duration:
30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Whaley House Museum - 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 Museum - 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.
What's Included
- Live Guided Tour
- Docents to educate and answer questions
- Live Guided Tour
- Docents to educate and answer questions
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Emotional support animals or pets are not allowed
- Wheelchair access is limited to the first floor
- The Whaley House Night Tour is rated PG-13. Tour is not recommended for children 12 years of age or younger.
- There is free parking available at Old Town State Park. Please plan accordingly.
- Guests must check in with our sales rep at the ticket…
- Emotional support animals or pets are not allowed
- Wheelchair access is limited to the first floor
- The Whaley House Night Tour is rated PG-13. Tour is not recommended for children 12 years of age or younger.
- There is free parking available at Old Town State Park. Please plan accordingly.
- Guests must check in with our sales rep at the ticket booth no later than 20 minutes prior to the tour starting. Late check-in may result in forfeited reserved entry.
Location
Whaley House Museum
2476 San Diego Ave, Old Town
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(31 Ratings)
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Daniel_h
Mar 8, 2026
Whaley House evening tour - It was an interesting tour with lots of information and the tour guide Darcy was great. She was very knowledgeable about the history and residents of the house. The museum store was great as well.
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Amy_l
Mar 1, 2026
Interesting family - It was very interesting. Maud was our tour guide and she did a great job telling the story about the home and Whaley family.
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Roxanna_j
Feb 16, 2026
Go to the house as a guest :) - It was so good I got to take photos and listen to the guide it was omg fantastic. I took my partner there for the first time and he loved it and so did I been there multiple times so yeah please go
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251greggl
Jan 31, 2026
Whaley House Tour in Old Town San Diego. - Toured the Whaley House 1-29. Oakley did a great job explaining the history of the house and its inhabitants. She even managed to scare us a couple of times. Interesting tour, well worth doing if you like history and the chance to experience something paranormal.
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Ana_m
Jan 2, 2026
Awesome Storytelling - Gentleman Jack gave a great tour! I wasn't sure what to expect, but I knew it would be exciting. He kept our group fully engaged and even told us a few stories afterwards. A must do if you're interested in the paranormal!
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Ryan_m
Nov 9, 2025
Great family fun, must do - Really cool history, good family fun. Adventures of a business man of that era, family tragedies and eerie beginnings!!
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Roger_b
Nov 5, 2025
Loved it! - It was a lot of fun .. and very informative on the history of San Diego.. we loved it!
Had a great time
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Bhe2525nq
Oct 11, 2025
Great time on the ghost tour!! - We recently went on a ghost tour with our kids, and Mau was absolutely fantastic as our guide. From the moment the tour began, Mau’s engaging personality made it easy for our children to feel comfortable and excited. She had a wonderful way of weaving spooky stories with just the right balance of suspense and humor, keeping the kids entertained without being too scary. Mau also took the time to answer all of our questions and pointed out fascinating historical details about the area, which added depth to the experience for the whole family. Her patience and enthusiasm truly made the evening memorable. By the end of the tour, our kids were talking nonstop about their favorite parts, and we all felt like we had discovered a whole new side of the town’s history. I highly recommend this ghost tour, especially with Mau as your guide!
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Brooke_s
Oct 20, 2025
night time tour - fun experience, would have liked to go a little longer. Lots of great information. Grulie Julie was very knowledgeable.
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Coleen_o
Nov 3, 2025
It was OK. - Too many people per tour. Felt rushed. Photos allowed, but too rushed to take all you would like. Rooms are small so it was like a game of Tetris in dimly lit rooms. I wouldn’t tell anyone that’s puss a must see while in San Diego. If you’re in old town and you just stumble upon it and there’s not many people there, it’s reasonably priced enough to take the tour, but I wouldn’t say make a special trip. Tour guide, Maud, was articulate and humorous. She did a really good job.
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