San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl
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September 2026
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Adults
Age 13 and over
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Age 12 and under
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Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl worth booking?
San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl is a 2-hour experience in San Diego, United States, from $35 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (8)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $35 per person
Step into the shadowy underbelly of San Diego’s Gaslamp District, where the city’s rowdy frontier and hushed prohibition days of the past collides with its glittering modern nightlife, and where more than a few restless
What you get
About this experience
Step into the shadowy underbelly of San Diego’s Gaslamp District, where the city’s rowdy frontier and hushed prohibition days of the past collides with its glittering modern nightlife, and where more than a few restless spirits linger long after last call. On this 21+ Haunted Pub Crawl, you’ll raise a glass in some of the district’s most storied and spirited locations. Stop by the Montijo Building, once home to a furniture store with a chilling sideline in coffins and embalming. Pause outside The Fluxx Nightclub, where the music and lights conceal one of the Gaslamp’s darkest histories. Then, uncover the eerie legends of the Horton Grand Hotel, a Victorian masterpiece said to still host a guest who never truly checked out. This isn’t your average stroll through the Gaslamp - it’s an adults-only journey into the eerie, intoxicating history that shaped the district and the ghosts that refuse to be forgotten. Valid U.S. ID or passport required. Drinks not included.
What's included
Included
- Walking Tour
- A Fun and Spooky Evening
- Professional Tour Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Only for guest ages 21+
- Alcoholic Beverages
What you'll see and do
The Horton Grand Hotel stands as one of San Diego’s most intriguing landmarks. Blending Victorian charm with a mysterious past, the hotel has long been surrounded by whispers of ghostly encounters and untold secrets. Among its many stories is that of a guest who, according to legend, never truly checked out. Visitors to this site will learn about the building’s eerie history and the tales that continue to captivate guests to this day.
15 minutes here
The Montijo Building once housed the Gray & Co. Furniture Store — an establishment known for far more than just furniture. Specializing in coffins, autopsies, and embalming, the business left behind a legacy steeped in mystery and unease. Today, visitors can learn about the building’s haunting past and the chilling stories that still echo within its walls.
15 minutes here
A hotspot of energy and excitement, The Fluxx dazzles with its wild atmosphere and vibrant nightlife. Yet beneath the flashing lights and thumping music lies a much darker past. This building is said to hold some of the most chilling stories in all of the Gaslamp District. Guests who visit will discover the haunting history hidden behind its lively façade.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Diego
Meet the guide outside of Tivoli Bar and Grill.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ghost City Tours San Diego
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Do it!
Our guide Mina was amazing! Loved all the stories, especially as a San Diego native!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear Mina made your San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl such a great experience. It’s especially wonderful to hear that, as a San Diego native, you enjoyed the stories and local history she shared. Mina’s knowledge and personality are such a great combination for this tour, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again!
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Spooky Bar Vibes
Great experience and learned lots about the gaslamp district
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining us! We’re glad you had a great experience and enjoyed learning more about the Gaslamp Quarter. There’s so much fascinating history packed into that part of San Diego, and adding the spooky side makes for a fun way to explore it. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope you’ll join us again for another haunted adventure!
via Tripadvisor
Great Experience
Our guide was very entertaining enthusiastic and fun! She showed a great interest to make sure we enjoyed ourselves!
Response from the operator: Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad your guide brought such enthusiasm and energy to the experience and made sure your group was having a great time. Creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere is a big part of what makes a pub crawl memorable, and it sounds like your guide did just that. We appreciate you choosing Ghost City Tours and hope to see you again on another adventure!
via Tripadvisor
Best Tour Ever!
The tour was great and our tour guide John made it ten times better and was extremely knowledgeable of the history of the locations we visited. This was me and my wife's best and favorite ghost tour to date.
Response from the operator: Thank you for such an incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear John made your tour even better and that his knowledge of the history behind the locations added so much to the experience. Hearing that this was your favorite ghost tour to date is an amazing compliment! We’ll absolutely pass your kind words along to John. We truly appreciate you and your wife joining us and hope you’ll come back for another haunted adventure.
via Tripadvisor
Fun and informative
Mina was the best tour guide! She’s a great orator and had a ton of knowledge about the city even beyond the creepy stuff. My in-laws came into town so we wanted to be tourists for the day, and I have to say as a local I learned a lot.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad Mina made your experience such a fun and informative one. It’s especially great to hear that even as a local, you were able to learn something new about San Diego! Mina’s knowledge extends well beyond the spooky stories, and we love that she was able to share that broader perspective with your group. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her. Thank you for joining us!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- 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
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Diego.
How much does San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl cost?
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Prices start at $35 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 San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl take?
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Plan for about 2 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 San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in San Diego, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl?
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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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl 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.
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