
Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego worth booking?
Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego is a 1.5-hour experience in San Diego, United States, from $55 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (9)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $55 per person
Have you ever wanted to be ghosthunter just like you see on the popular television shows? Join Haunted San Diego Tours on our Haunted Paranormal Tour of Old Town San Diego and neighboring Heritage Park. Truly a ghost tour with a on-hands paranormal twist. Paranormal Investigation - Old Town Walking Ghost Tour Content: 40% Hands on Paranormal Investigation | 60% Haunted Ghost Tour Facts: About 1 Mile Walked | Focused on 3 Locations See Ghost: Nothing Faked Real Tour | Things Happen But is Rare | Lots of Activity Outside Access: Exclusive Access to Heritage Park | Graveyard | We Do Not Enter Buildings Focus: San Diego's Old Town - Meet in Old Town at Heritage Park Kids: Semi Kid-Friendy and Dog Friendly You will be a historian and a paranormal investigator combing Old Town looking for evidence of who lived there. Meet 15 minutes early at 2460 Heritage Park Row, San Diego CA 92110 History. Ghost Stories. Intro Paranormal Investigation with Tools. Let the Tour begin!
What you get
About this experience
Have you ever wanted to be ghosthunter just like you see on the popular television shows? Join Haunted San Diego Tours on our Haunted Paranormal Tour of Old Town San Diego and neighboring Heritage Park. Truly a ghost tour with a on-hands paranormal twist. Paranormal Investigation - Old Town Walking Ghost Tour Content: 40% Hands on Paranormal Investigation | 60% Haunted Ghost Tour Facts: About 1 Mile Walked | Focused on 3 Locations See Ghost: Nothing Faked Real Tour | Things Happen But is Rare | Lots of Activity Outside Access: Exclusive Access to Heritage Park | Graveyard | We Do Not Enter Buildings Focus: San Diego's Old Town - Meet in Old Town at Heritage Park Kids: Semi Kid-Friendy and Dog Friendly You will be a historian and a paranormal investigator combing Old Town looking for evidence of who lived there. Meet 15 minutes early at 2460 Heritage Park Row, San Diego CA 92110 History. Ghost Stories. Intro Paranormal Investigation with Tools. Let the Tour begin!
What's included
Included
- Access to Heritage Park, Graveyard, and see Whaley House
- Paranormal Investigation Tools
Not included
- There Are No Clowns or Monsters Jumping Out At You - No Jump Scares
- Not Wheelchair Accessible unless you have a strong pusher or rugged chair. Call if you do.
- App/email messages from you are not seen. Vist our website, get our number and text us directly.
What you'll see and do
Heritage County Park
This is where we have gotten a lot of energy and the paranormal side plays here, this is why we have choosen to pay to tour in the park.You have to get lucky our investigators are real. Stuff does happen. We pay for access here though we do not enter buildings we are the only tour allowed to tour inside the park. This tour is partially driven by energy as well as the ghost stories and history. How long you are in the park depends on that nights energy. Heritage Park is a sacred place developed to preserve examples of San Diego's historic Victorian architecture. You'll visit a total of 7 locations.
40 minutes here · Admission included
Whaley House Museum
We do not enter the house no ghost tour does, they have their own tour. We take you there to see the house, and experience the stories on the premise. Honestly since they have been super successful and busy, plus they changed the layout of the house (and the history) we have not gotten as much energy here as we did a couple years ago. If we find energy we stay otherwise we do the history and move to more active locations. Hear the history even the Whaley house new owners don't want out. The original history.
10 minutes here
El Campo Santo Cemetery
Old Town San Diego's Cemetary, El Campo Santo, has a long history of macabre. Ghosts there are disturbed as their burial grounds have been disturbed many times. Yet, strange figures still appear to glow and float above the ground. Hopefully you will be fortunate and capture some activity yourself.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Diego
Meet at Senlis Cottage. in Heritage Park Brown and Orange Cottage. This should be the first building you see when you enter the park. Unfortunately there is no parking in the park at night.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Ends at the El Campo Santo Cemetery, down the hill from Heritage Park and not far from your starting point.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unlike other tours, we take you inside real haunted locations—thanks to our paid partnerships and exclusive access. To keep this premium experience sustainable, we need 6 total guests per tour (including your group). Think of it as joining an exclusive ghost-hunting club.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Lost in old town
The information and description of the meeting place was incorrect so I wasn’t on time. When I asked other people they had never heard of this tour and it sent me to 3 other places. I recommend purchasing tickets from the booths when you get there. I booked within 24 hrs so not eligible for free cancellation or refund.
Response from the operator: Good day all - this review is upsetting for us. We have a ton of people do our tour here and never have this problem. We provide a parking map (to help you find the free parking and put a mark on the map where to met) and very specific directions to get there. You can also contact us by phone or text and our number is provided. Just text or call if confused. I am not sure why she did not do that. If I am reading this right Stacey contacted some competitor that told her they had never heard of us (even though we are the local tour been doing it for 18 years not) - they are national money hungry competitor - when she says booths she is encouraging you to go to a national out-of-town competitor and only buy their product. Now that I am reading through this. I am wondering if this is actually the national competitor they have been accused of buying reviews. All us tour companies get emails etc from companies that want to sell us 5-star reviews or review bomb competitors, we never used something like that it is immoral but we here and even have caught competitors doing this - this could be a case of that since she is specifically directing you to use booths to purchase and not offering other ways. and it sent us to 3 other places. How did we send you to 3 other places when you never reached out to us? Or are you saying the competitor sent you to 3 other places. And then you never reach out to us to request a refund and explain why. This really feels like a competitor review meant to kill the local company (they always look to eleminate the smaller companies in whatever town they invade). Please anyone just reach out to us if you get lost - via text is good. If it is after tour time though not much we can do as the host will put down their phone and concentrate on the tour.
via Tripadvisor
Scary and fun!
Everything was amazing! Our guide gave us a lot of tools and information. It was super spooky and educational. Loved it!
via Tripadvisor
Bring on fun and learn some History
Bernice provided fun and lots of history of San Diego. She came in garb of the time and helped transport back in history. Well worth it
via Viator
Great experience
It’s very informative, our tour guide Kat was very experienced and knowledgeable. The tour was just the right amount of time and enjoyable for everyone in our group, ages 10-66.
Response from the operator: Thanks! Passing this onto Kat :)
via Viator
Had a great time with Kat!!!!
We had a great experience with Kat!! She was fun and had a lot of stories and videos and pictures of events that occurred. Highly recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you! I just texted her this she will be delighted.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours, who run 8 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.5.
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Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Diego.
How much does Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego cost?
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Prices start at $55 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Diego usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Diego is not rushed.
Is Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in San Diego, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Diego can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Diego and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Diego within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Diego?
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San Diego is an outdoor-first city: whale watching from December through April, La Jolla kayak and snorkel runs year round, harbour cruises and the USS Midway, plus Balboa Park museums when the marine layer sits low. We rank water operators on group ratios and gear quality, which is where the cheap La Jolla trips fall down. On Outty we rank every San Diego experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date, Taste of Little Italy in San Diego, San Diego Whale Watching Cruise. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
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March to May and September to November, either side of the June overcast. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Diego?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego?
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Included: Access to Heritage Park, Graveyard, and see Whaley House; and Paranormal Investigation Tools. Not included: There Are No Clowns or Monsters Jumping Out At You - No Jump Scares; Not Wheelchair Accessible unless you have a strong pusher or rugged chair. Call if you do; and App/email messages from you are not seen. Vist our website, get our number and text us dir. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego?
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Meet at Senlis Cottage. in Heritage Park Brown and Orange Cottage. This should be the first building you see when you enter the park. Unfortunately there is no parking in the park at night. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego?
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Across 9 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, value for money. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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