Gallery
Find your best option
Choose your package
Select an option to see its live dates and timings.
Highlights
- Start the Trolley of the Doomed for an entertaining 90-minute tour featuring commentary as you explore San Diego Ghosts & Gravestones Tour through Old Town.
- Explore El Campo Santo Cemetery and other historic grounds, including Old Town Cemetery in San United States, while your guide narrates ghostly tales during a spirited visit.
- Visit the exterior of the legendary Whaley House, renowned for its haunting reputation as one of America's most haunted homes.
- Hear chilling stories about outlaws, pioneers, and restless spirits that continue to haunt Old Town after dark on this guided tour through San Diego Ghosts & Gravestones Tour.
- Enjoy live narration from a costumed conductor aboard the Trolley of the Doomed, complete with spooky sound effects during short walks in San Diego's nighttime air.
Your Experience
Begin a journey through San Diego's eerie past with our Ghosts & Gravestones Tour. Step aboard the Trolley of the Doomed for ghost stories, cemetery walks, and visits to legendary paranormal sites.
Getting started
Arrive at your departure location 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time to check in with your reservation. Meet your guide, board the themed trolley, and get ready for an evening filled with chilling tales and historic intrigue.
San Diego Ghosts & Gravestones Tour
Explore Old Town San Diego after dark as your guide unveils stories of hauntings, unsolved mysteries, and infamous spirits. The tour combines trolley transportation with guided walking segments at some of the city's most haunted locations.
- Ride aboard the Trolley of the Doomed: Travel through San Diego in a specially themed trolley designed to set the mood for an evening filled with ghost stories and local legends.
- Explore El Campo Santo Cemetery: Walk through one of California's oldest cemeteries while learning about its famous residents and reported paranormal activity.
- Visit Old Town Cemetery: Discover the stories behind forgotten graves and historic figures who helped shape early San Diego.
- See the Whaley House grounds: Visit the exterior of this iconic location, known as one of the most haunted sites in the United States.
- Live storytelling throughout the tour: Enjoy entertaining narration that blends documented history, folklore, mystery, and supernatural tales.
- Evening atmosphere: Experience Old Town after dark when its historic streets and cemeteries take on a different character.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 90-minute narrated trolley tour with two stops
- Hop aboard The Trolley of the Doomed
- Spirited and entertaining commentary provided during the tour
- Guided walking tour through El Campo Santo Cemetery in San Diego, United States
- Short walking tour of Old Town Cemetery and Whaley House exterior in Old Town San Diego
- View the exterior and grounds of the historic Whaley House
- Visit the Whaley House
- Food and beverages are not included.
- Gratuity is optional.
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time to check in with a sales representative.
- Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on uneven ground and dress appropriately for nighttime conditions.
- Note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible or suitable for people with mobility impairments due to the terrain.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.
13 answered
Booking FAQs
Reservation: Ensure you have a confirmed reservation before you arrive for the tour. Check-in: Arrive at the ticket booth 30 minutes early to check in with the sales representative. Footwear: Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on uneven ground. Clothing: Dress appropriately for walking across grass, sidewalks, and burial grounds at night.
Wheelchair access: This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for people with mobility impairments. Terrain: Expect uneven ground and historic sites with no wheelchair access and some poorly lit areas.
Whaley House: You will not enter the Whaley House; the tour only includes the exterior and grounds. Large bags: Do not bring luggage or large bags, as these are not allowed on the tour.
Age rating: The tour is rated PG-13 and is not suitable for young children. Nightly operation: Tours operate nightly, except on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. December schedule: Only a limited number of tours operate in December. Non-refundable: Reservation-based tickets are non-refundable, but you may reschedule up to 24 hours in advance. Late arrival: If you check in late, you may forfeit your reserved seat on the tour.
Your booking includes 90-minute narrated trolley tour with 2 stops, Hop aboard the Trolley of the Doomed, Spirited and entertaining commentary, and Guided walking tour through El Campo Santo Cemetery.
The experience is listed as 30 minutes.
Climb aboard the Trolley of the Doomed for a spine-tingling journey through San Diego's most haunted locations.
View the exterior and grounds of the Whaley House.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
Large bags: Do not bring luggage or large bags, as these are not allowed on the tour.
Accessibility.
The listed exclusion is Enter the Whaley House, Food and drinks, and Gratuities.
This activity takes place in San Diego.