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Reported phenomena, as catalogued

01Apparitions
02Unexplained Sounds
03Residual Hauntings

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Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

Ghosts & Gravestones — San Diego

A Trolley Frightseeing Tour Through Old Town's Cemeteries and the Haunted Whaley House

4008 Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA 92110

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Research updated September 2026

Age

PG-13; not suitable for young children

Cost

Ghosts & Gravestones Tour San Diego from $41.65 per person; Whaley House Haunted Evening Tour from $20.00 per person; Whaley House After Hours Paranormal Investigation from $109.00 per person. Pricing per Ghosts & Gravestones' San Diego booking pages.

Access

Accessibility not stated

Main tour: trolley riding and walking through historic sites with stairs, cobblestones, rough and uneven grounds and poorly lit areas; vehicles have no wheelchair lifts. Contact the operator at least 24 hours ahead for accommodations.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsUnexplained SoundsResidual Hauntings

The operator's own marketing describes El Campo Santo Cemetery and Pioneer Park as sites that 'change to the darker side when the sun goes down,' with reported paranormal occurrences tied to the cemetery grounds. The Whaley House is promoted using the Travel Channel's 'Most Haunted Places in America' framing, with the operator's Haunted Evening Tour and After Hours Paranormal Investigation both centered on reported activity inside the house.

All of this is the tour operator's own marketing and narrative material, describing what each tour covers rather than an independently verified account of any location's history.

Media Appearances

Travel Channel — cited by the operator as naming the Whaley House one of America's 'Most Haunted Places'

Plan Your Visit

3 ways to experience

trolley-tour Booking Required

Ghosts & Gravestones Tour San Diego

A 95-minute 'frightseeing' tour split roughly evenly between trolley riding and walking through Old Town San Diego, covering stories of gunslingers, gamblers, and other notorious San Diego characters. The tour includes stories about Pioneer Park, a walk through El Campo Santo Cemetery, and the exterior grounds of the Whaley House (interior not included). Departs from the Old Town Market, 4008 Twiggs Street. Tickets from $41.65 per person. Rated PG-13.

Duration:: 1.6 hr
Days:: Nightly; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Days, with limited tours in December.
Age:: PG-13

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Walking Tour Booking Required

Whaley House Haunted Evening Tour

A 30-40 minute guided walk-through of the Whaley House and surrounding grounds, with ADA access on the first floor only and no elevator, billed by the operator as one of the Travel Channel's 'Most Haunted Places in America.' Tickets from $20.00 per person. Meets at 2476 San Diego Ave.; free parking at Old Town State Park. Reservations required; check in 20 minutes before the tour.

Duration:: 35 min · Approximately 30–40 minutes.
Days:: See calendar for available dates and times; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Age:: PG-13; not recommended for children 12 or younger.

Year-round· verified September 2026 Book this experience

paranormal-investigation Booking Required

Whaley House After Hours Paranormal Investigation

A roughly 2-hour hands-on paranormal investigation inside the Whaley House with provided ghost-hunting equipment and training; guests may also bring their own. First-floor ADA access only; stairs and uneven terrain, with special-assistance requests at least 24 hours in advance. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Tickets from $109.00 per person.

Duration:: 2 hr · Approximately two hours.
Days:: Seasonal schedule
Age:: Minors require adult guardian

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Stops on this tour

1
El Campo Santo Cemetery
Walking portion of the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour San Diego passes through this historic Old Town cemetery.
2
Whaley House
The main trolley tour visits the exterior grounds only; separate Whaley House Haunted Evening Tour and After Hours Paranormal Investigation products go inside. Note: the corpus also carries a second Whaley House entry (id the-whaley-house) — likely a duplicate flagged for adjudication.
3
Pioneer Park (Calvary Cemetery)
Featured in the tour's storytelling, described by the operator as changing "to the darker side when the sun goes down."
4
Old Town Market
Departure point for the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour San Diego, 4008 Twiggs Street.
5
El Cortez Apartments (El Cortez Hotel)
Exterior stop on the downtown haunted-hotels itinerary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ghosts & Gravestones — San Diego family-friendly?

All three products are rated PG-13 or restricted by the operator. The main trolley tour includes about half a mile of walking through a cemetery at night; the Whaley House products have ADA access on the first floor only. Overall family fit: Low.

How much does it cost to visit Ghosts & Gravestones — San Diego?

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes, reservations are required. Reservations are required. Check in 20 to 30 minutes before your tour time, following the instructions on your dated ticket.

Is Ghosts & Gravestones — San Diego wheelchair accessible?

Ghosts & Gravestones — San Diego has limited wheelchair accessibility. Terrain: Main tour: trolley riding and walking through historic sites with stairs, cobblestones, rough and uneven grounds and poorly lit areas; vehicles have no wheelchair lifts. Contact the operator at least 24 hours ahead for accommodations..