The Ghosts & Gravestones San Diego tour departs from the Old Town Market. You can find the boarding location in Old Town San Diego at 4008 Twiggs Street.
You should check in at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Arriving early is encouraged, but late arrivals may result in the forfeiture of your seat.
The San Diego Ghosts & Gravestones tour is approximately 95 minutes long. This includes both the time spent riding on the Trolley of the Doomed and the walking portions of the journey.
Parking is available at several nearby locations, including Old Town Public Parking at 4015 Twiggs Street and the Cal Trans lot at 4050 Taylor Street.
Yes, reservations are required because seats are limited and tours frequently sell out. Once you have your ticket, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis upon check-in.
Yes, the tour operates on most dark and stormy nights regardless of rain. Cancellations only occur if weather conditions become dangerous, in which case reserved parties will be notified.
Reservation-based tickets are non-refundable, though you may reschedule with 24 hours’ notice. To change your tour date, you must call 619-298-8687 at least one day in advance.
You are welcome to bring food and non-alcoholic drinks on board the trolley. To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests, alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited under any circumstance.
Our tour focuses on storytelling and historic narration rather than technical paranormal investigation. While some walking stops may involve “ghost meters” or similar devices to detect spirits, the main experience is a guided theatrical journey. We encourage you to bring your own camera to capture potential anomalies, as many guests report spectral sightings.
The San Diego ghost tour is rated PG-13 and is not recommended for young children. The experience uses a mix of historical facts and “haunted house” style moments to thrill and scare.
The tour requires approximately 1/2 mile of walking over the course of the evening. You will traverse uneven grounds and historic sites, so comfortable shoes are highly recommended.
Absolutely, cameras are encouraged so you can attempt to capture the supernatural. You can even ask your driver for specific tips on how to photograph ghosts and anomalies during the tour.
Many guests report unusual sightings, though a ghost appearance is never guaranteed. Because the tour visits sites with documented paranormal activity, you are encouraged to keep your camera ready.
Yes, some equipment used on the tour features flashing or strobing effects. If you have epilepsy or photosensitivity, you should contact the staff before booking so they can make proper accommodations.
Reasonable accommodations for all of our disabled guests will be made. Please call us at least 24 hours in advance so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
Unfortunately, because our Ghosts & Gravestones vehicles do not have wheelchair lifts and a significant portion of our tour takes place in historic sites that do not have any accommodations for people with disabilities (as historic sites, they are exempt from such requirements), and include stairs, cobblestones, and other types of rough terrain, the tour is not recommended for guests who are unable to safely navigate such elements.
No, the Ghosts & Gravestones tour includes the Whaley House grounds but does not enter the house. For an indoor experience, you must book the Whaley House Haunted Evening Tour separately.
Built in 1857, the Whaley House is officially designated by the Travel Channel as one of America’s Most Haunted Places. It served as a family home, courthouse, and even a theater during its long history.
Yankee Jim Robinson was a thief who was hanged on the Whaley property before the house was ever built. His heavy footsteps are frequently heard by visitors walking through the house’s hallways.
Yes, Pioneer Park was originally a cemetery, and many bodies remain buried beneath the grass today. The park is known for its “darker side” and reported paranormal activity after the sun goes down.
Visitors have reported seeing 19th-century apparitions and feeling icy presences throughout the cemetery. Shimmering images and floating figures are common sightings in this historic burial ground.
As San Diego modernized, the street was paved over original graves, leaving markers embedded in the sidewalk. These markers serve as a chilling reminder of the cemetery’s original, larger boundaries.
After dark, the park’s history as a graveyard comes to life through eerie sightings and unexplained phenomena. It is one of the stops where guests hear about the spirits still haunting the neighborhood.
These characters were part of San Diego’s notorious past of gunslingers and unsavory residents. Their spirits are said to still linger in the streets and historic buildings of Old Town.
You should wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for a “dark and stormy” night. Because you will be walking through cemeteries and uneven terrain, avoid shoes that might leave you “dead on your feet.”
Yes, trained service dogs are the only animals permitted on board the trolleys. Emotional support animals, companionship animals, and pets are not allowed for the safety of all guests.
No, alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited on the tour at all times. This policy is enforced to maintain the safety and comfort of everyone riding the Trolley of the Doomed.