San Diego Ghosts: Gaslamp Haunted Tour
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Embark on a spine-chilling journey through San Diego’s haunted heart with our immersive walking ghost tour. Explore the historic district with an experienced local guide, delving into iconic sites like the eerie Carriage Works and the storied Horton Grand Hotel. As you wander these haunted grounds, your guide will share chilling tales of ancient turf wars, tragic events, and restless spirits. Discover real-life accounts of the inexplicable and uncover dark secrets beneath San Diego’s sunny facade. This mile-long tour offers intrigue at every turn, featuring the historic William Heath Davis House and Yamada Building. While entry into private buildings isn’t included, the ghostly atmosphere will surround you, making it feel like a living history book. Experience thrilling stories of life, death, and the supernatural, gaining insight into the city’s tumultuous past and its lingering spirits. Join us for an evening of thrills and unforgettable memories in America’s Finest City!
Departure Point
- All Ghost Tours meet outside the Balboa Theatre in Horton Plaza Park at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. Look for your tour guide, who will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
Return Details
- All Ghost Tours meet outside the Balboa Theatre in Horton Plaza Park at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. Look for your tour guide, who will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
Duration
1 hour
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: GARAGE Kitchen + Bar
655 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
The Carriage Works in San Diego, now the bustling Garage Kitchen + Bar, was once a hub for selling and repairing carriages, horses, and later, horseless carriages. Following a tragic event that occurred here, the site has gained a reputation for paranormal activity, with reports of ghostly occurrences adding an eerie undertone to its lively present-day atmosphere.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: Horton Grand Hotel
311 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
The Horton Grand Hotel, one of San Diego’s oldest and most storied hotels, was originally commissioned in 1886 and stands as a testament to the city’s rich history. Its venerable age has given rise to numerous ghostly tales, with visitors reporting eerie apparitions, flickering lights, and other unsettling phenomena that add a haunting dimension to its historic charm.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum
410 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
The William Heath Davis House, the oldest building in San Diego, is notorious for its reputation as the most haunted residence in the Gaslamp Quarter. With a history that includes serving as a makeshift hospital, office quarters, and a hiding spot for a German spy during World War II, the building's past is rife with unsettling events, leading to numerous reports of ghostly hauntings and eerie phenomena.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Prohibition Lounge
548 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
The Yamada Building, constructed in 1869 during San Diego's transcontinental boom, has a rich history marked by its succession of Asian-descended owners, including Frank Yamada, who ran a popular billiard hall known as Frank's Place in the 1950s. Though steeped in cultural significance, the building is also shrouded in mystery, with tales of lingering spirits and unexplained occurrences that hint at a haunted legacy.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: 664 Fifth Ave
664 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
The Prohibition Lounge in San Diego, a bar themed like a 1920s speakeasy, carries a chilling past as its basement location once served as the city’s morgue. Today, this atmospheric venue is known for more than just its craft cocktails, with rumors of strange occurrences and eerie happenings that add an unsettling layer to its already mysterious ambiance.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: Yuma Building
631 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Old City Hall in San Diego, originally built as a bank in the stunning Florentine Italianate style, had its ornate facade tragically dismantled and covered in stucco during the 1950s to achieve a more modern look. Fortunately, in the 1980s, investors restored its original grandeur, but the building's past is still whispered about in tales of lingering spirits and mysterious happenings within its historic walls.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
643 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
The Yuma Building, a distinctive and versatile structure in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, has transitioned through various roles including office space, hotel, and now features a commercial first floor with luxury private residences above. Its intriguing history is shadowed by paranormal reports, with the ghostly presence of "The Captain" and a woman driven to madness said to haunt its storied halls.
Duration: 7 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Documented accounts of historic hauntings
- Professional and Courteous Guides
- Intensely researched true stories of history
Exclusions
- Food and Beverage
- Motorized Transportation
Redemption Instructions
Meet your tour guide outside the Balboa Theatre in Horton Plaza Park at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
Voucher Info
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