Haunted Whaley House Night Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore San Diego's most haunted house
- Hear chilling tales of the Whaley family
- Visit the courtroom where history was made
- Experience paranormal hotspots firsthand
- Discover the house's rich architectural details
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of the Whaley House
- Historical insights into the house's past
- Access to the most haunted rooms
- Transportation to and from the venue
Itinerary
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.
Meeting point
Start Location
2476 San Diego Ave, Old Town, San Diego, California, United States
Important information
Know before you book
- Tours are conducted in English; proficiency is recommended
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in
- Parking is available nearby; consider arriving early to secure a spot
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
So cool!
Maud was our tour guide and was a great addition to the fun. She made the tour interesting by adding her own personality to the mix. We didn’t see any ghosts but the experience was cool! The guest shop was also fun with lots of souvenir options.
We did night tour. The...
We did night tour. The house was only lit by gas lanterns which made the house feel creepy because it was so dim. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the Whaleys. Our guide must have had some theatre training because she gave the right amount of pause and facial expressions as she told their story. Our group asked a lot of good questions. No one felt any presence but it was still fun and informative.
Thrilling tour
Thrilling and shiver inducing historic tour that we enjoyed immensely. The stories were intriguing, the history spine-tingling.
Great tour!
mal was awesome! The tour was very interesting. I learned a lot about the Whaley House and how haunted it is.
Cool house to visit.
We did an evening tour. History was interesting, furniture was time period correct. Guide was very knowledgeable, my only concern was her trying to scare everyone by pounding on doors or slamming things. With a heighten startle response- I did not appreciate it.