Things to do in San Diego, California (CA): The Best Ghost & Vampire Tours

October 6, 2021 Renato Branum

San Diego embodies laid-back California culture, complete with a Boardwalk, surfing communities, and outstanding Mexican food. Breathe in the fresh ocean air at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, then gobble down a fresh fish taco at a La Jolla seafood joint. The naval aircrafts at the USS Midway Museum will have you standing at attention. A free Sunday concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion is the perfect way to unwind after a Saturday night bar-hop in the thumping Gaslamp Quarter.
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1. San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour

614 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Murder N’ Mayhem
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4.7 based on 46 reviews

Join Murder n’ Mayhem for a Historical True Crime Tour of the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. You will walk through several eras in time as you explore interesting stories of true crime. You will also learn the darker history of the Gaslamp Quarter, the area formerly known as the Stingaree. Learn about how downtown San Diego first came to be and then the era of the Stingaree. You will visit a historic hotel where a ghost is said to STILL haunt his room. Then you will travel in time to the roaring 1920’s. Next you will move forward a little over 10 years to become familiar with the 3rd victim of a San Diego Serial Killer. And last, we will share one of the most horrific crimes to take place in modern downtown San Diego. * Please note due to the graphic nature of these murder cases we advise extreme caution for children under 13. This tour includes discussion of assault, rape and murder, along with gruesome details that some may find offensive.

Inclusions: Guided Tour

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Reviewed By sparnell1950

My group of 11 had a great time seeking out the clues and putting them together to solve the crime. Our ‘boss’ split us into two groups with created a fun spirit of competition. Highly suggested for an enjoyable group activity!

2. Haunted San Diego Ghost Tour

2415 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA Haunted San Diego
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4.7 based on 207 reviews

On our OFFICIAL Haunted San Diego Ghost Tour, you will hear spine-tingling stories about real people, history, folklore, and the ghosts that have made San Diego one of the most haunted cities in the west. We are the #1 highest reviewed SD ghost tour on TripAdvisor, Yelp, Google and Facebook. Our roughly 2-hour bus and light walking tour brings San Diego history alive… one ghost story at a time. Be prepared for a combination of authentic history, genuine creepy moments, and cheesy joke laughs to lighten the mood. Be ready to experience an array of emotions and learn about the dark side of SD as well. Join us on our tour, and you’ll experience: Our proof that ghosts exist Captivating history told in a theatrical way Professional dramatic storytellers in costume The ghost coach, our coffin/theater on wheels Hauntings events sometimes happen on tour (it's rare but it does happen) It's time to sign up and get spooky!

Inclusions: Haunted San Diego Ghost Tour, Experience the Ghost Coach, our Coffin on Wheels., Historically Accurate Ghost Stories, Spooky and Haunted Locations, World-Class Storytellers and Trained Thespians, Disembark at All Locations and Enter the Majority of Them, Intimate Tour with Limited Seats

Exclusions: Due to our bus size and the older nature of our locations we are not wheel chair accessible. If you have a member with ambulatory challenges, please call us (619.255.6170) to go over it., Children under 10 are not recommended. If you have a child under 10, please call us (619.255.6170) to make sure this is a good fit.

Reviewed By CAK56

Really interesting and enjoyable. What makes this tour better than the rest is that you get out of the bus and explore the haunted stops. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of each site and she made it very educational.

3. San Diego Ghosts and Gravestones Tour

4010 Twiggs St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA Ghosts and Gravestones San Diego Frightseeing tour
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3.8 based on 18 reviews

Hop on board the trolley of the doomed for a scary, fun and informative sightseeing tour you will never forget, the Ghosts and Gravestones Tour of San Diego. Learn about the ghosts and spirits that haunt Old Town San Diego and the Maritime Museum.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Tour escort/host

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By karideike

My husband took me on this tour for my birthday, and we had a great time! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area as well as the people involved. Both of us really enjoyed learning about the darker side of sunny San Diego!

4. San Diego Gaslamp District Ghost Tour

868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA San Diego Ghost Tours
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3.6 based on 13 reviews

Book Directly With San Diego Ghosts. Join San Diego Ghosts on a historic trek through the haunted Gaslamp District. Our walking ghost tour reveals the dark and seedy past behind one of the country’s sunniest cities. With our experienced tour guides, you will visit 8 - 12 of San Diego’s most haunted sites. We offer only authentic stories of the tragic past and unexplained phenomena that still haunts the “birthplace of California.” No matter what draws you to the supernatural, our Gaslamp District ghost tour will give you a unique and compelling experience that will leave you thinking long after.

Inclusions: Professional and Courteous Guides, Intensely researched true stories of history, Documented accounts of historic hauntings

Exclusions: Food and Beverage, Motorized Transportation

Reviewed By gatesm2020

I am not into scary stuff and tend to be a little bit nervous when anyone tells scary stories but our guide made sure that I was comfortable during the whole tour. It was a really nice experience and I learned a lot of really interesting facts about the city!

5. San Diego Gaslamp Downtown Walking Tour

215 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Haunted San Diego

Join us for a haunted walking tour with dark history and true crime elements through San Diego's downtown Gaslamp District. San Diego's Downtown/Gaslamp District has a sorted history full of gunslingers, brothels, killers, businessmen, and puppies. In the midst of all this are ghosts, ghouls, and what SD ghost hunters tell us is currently the most active location in all of San Diego proper. Find out why when you go on this Gaslamp walking tour adventure. Enter Locations We are the only tour where you enter locations (provided Covid is lifted). We now have access to one location we are waiting for the other to open, hopefully any day now.. Local Knowledge We are the only local San Diego Haunted/Ghost Tour in the Gaslamp / Downtown. Our competitors are massive corporations, that don't live in SD, don't care about SD history and ghost. They just care about your pocketbook. Go local, go with us!

Inclusions: Haunted San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Walking Ghost Tour with True Crime, Visit Over 30 Locations & Enter 2 (after COVID is lifted) , World-Class Storytellers and Trained Thespians, Historically Accurate Ghost Stories, An Experience You'll Remeber - It's Dreadful

Exclusions: 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

Reviewed By timothybM5281GY

Just went on this tonight, Dante was amazing. Articulate, informative, and adaptive to the surrounding chaos, it was a really great tour. If you haven't partaken of this tour, do it soon, ask for Dante, and don't forget your mask!

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