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
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.
This was an AWESOME...
This was an AWESOME experience!!! Darcy, our tour guide, was really great at creating the ambiance and relating the history of Whaley House! Although no paranormal experiences, my husband got a picture that that made you scratch your head and go hhhmmmm. I would love to go again!!! Highly recommend this tour even if only for the historical background.
Maybe?
Very informative and interesting. Is there a paranormal presence? I say maybe! We thought we felt something in certain rooms.
Very informative
Short and sweet. Expected a bit longer. But informative at same time. Not as haunting like as I thought
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.