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Haunted Whaley House Admission | 30 minutes

11 Reviews | San Diego
From $14.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Daytime Access 10am - 4:30pm
2 Adults x $14.00
$28.00
Approx Total
$28.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Self-guided tour
  • Docents to educate and answer questions
  • Night-time (after 4:30pm) access

Overview

Experience one of the most haunted houses in America and learn about the good, bad and the haunted! This self-guided daytime tour will educate you about early California history as well as the family who resided in this unique home. Spend the day exploring the family home of Thomas Whaley as you’re transported back to life in the 1800s.

Meeting points

Whaley House Museum
2476 San Diego Ave, Old Town, San Diego, California, United States, US, 92110-2730

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Whaley House Museum

    Experience one of the most historic buildings in Old Town San Diego on this self-guided tour. The Whaley House was built in 1857 by Thomas Whaley, a San Diego pioneer, as his family home. Over the course of history the Whaley House has served as a general store, county courthouse and theater. It has been said that the Whaley House has “witnessed more history than any other building in the city.” It is also commonly referred to as "The Most Haunted House in America"! Come visit the Whaley House and enjoy an historic look into early California and experience the home's rich Greek Revival architecture style, authentic decor and its mysterious and chilling past.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair access is limited to the first floor
  • Emotional support animals or pets are not allowed
  • Admission good for Self-guided Daytime Tour daily from 10am-4:30pm only

Free Cancellation

October 26100% refund
October 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Good value if you enjoy historic homes

Published on Jan, 2024

The Whaley House was a good lesson in history for the area. As far as experiencing paranormal activity, when I sat in the first room and the guide started talking, I had full body chills for a few minutes, my lip continued to quiver for several hours. In the main bedroom I was drawn in by a mirror angled perfectly so you see a reflection of a picture hanging, it was a bit puzzling. The home is furnished with beautiful antiques. I was looking at my pictures after and seem to have a dark orb from that room, or is it?

No haunts given

Published on Jul, 2023

Knowledgeable staff. Lots of stuff to look at. Unfortunately no ghosts to be seen. Probably because it was day time

Evening tour of the Whaley house

Published on Jun, 2023

This tour was so fun & our guide Oakley was amazing. We learned alot of history of the Whaley family & San Diego. We went a 6:40pm, so it wasn’t too dark for the kids.

Great tour, fantastic guide

Published on Mar, 2023

I travel the world for work and always take ghost and cryptid tours when I can. I booked a tour of the Whaley house while staying in old town. Unfortunately I didn’t see any spirits that night but the guide I had (clementine) is possibly the best ghost tour guide I have ever had. Will definitely tour again hoping to experience more and will request clementine again if possible

Ask for Bullet!

Published on Dec, 2022

My husband and I decided to do the nighttime tour and when we called to change our tickets, they were extremely helpful and so nice. Our tour guide was amazing and made the experience so much more fun! Ask for Bullet!

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