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Overview

Learn about American history, especially early California history, while exploring the haunted house of Thomas Whaley. This is a self-guided tour that will transport you back to the 1800s. It lasts around 30 minutes. There are also docents on hand who are available to answer any questions. Don’t get too scared in America’s most haunted house.

Admission to Whaley House is included
Docents are on hand to answer questions
This is wheelchair accessible
This is a self-guided experience so go at your own pace

What's Included

Docents to educate and answer questions
Self-guided tour

Night-time (after 4:30pm) access

Meeting and Pickup

Start time

Opening hours

10/21/2024 - 10/27/2024
10/21/2024 - 10/27/2024
10/28/2024 - 11/3/2024
11/4/2024 - 11/10/2024
11/11/2024 - 11/17/2024
11/18/2024 - 11/24/2024
11/25/2024 - 12/1/2024
11/25/2024 - 12/1/2024
11/25/2024 - 12/1/2024
12/2/2024 - 12/8/2024
12/9/2024 - 12/15/2024
12/16/2024 - 12/22/2024
12/23/2024 - 12/29/2024
12/30/2024 - 1/5/2025
12/30/2024 - 1/5/2025
1/6/2025 - 1/12/2025
1/13/2025 - 1/19/2025
1/13/2025 - 1/19/2025
1/20/2025 - 1/26/2025
1/20/2025 - 1/26/2025
1/27/2025 - 2/2/2025
2/3/2025 - 2/9/2025
2/10/2025 - 2/16/2025
2/10/2025 - 2/16/2025
2/17/2025 - 2/23/2025
2/17/2025 - 2/23/2025
2/24/2025 - 3/2/2025
3/3/2025 - 3/9/2025
3/10/2025 - 3/16/2025
3/17/2025 - 3/23/2025
3/24/2025 - 3/30/2025
3/24/2025 - 3/30/2025
3/31/2025 - 4/6/2025
3/31/2025 - 4/6/2025
4/7/2025 - 4/13/2025
4/7/2025 - 4/13/2025
4/14/2025 - 4/20/2025
4/14/2025 - 4/20/2025
4/21/2025 - 4/27/2025
4/28/2025 - 5/4/2025
5/5/2025 - 5/11/2025
5/12/2025 - 5/18/2025
5/19/2025 - 5/25/2025
5/19/2025 - 5/25/2025
5/26/2025 - 6/1/2025
5/26/2025 - 6/1/2025
6/2/2025 - 6/8/2025
6/9/2025 - 6/15/2025
6/16/2025 - 6/22/2025
6/23/2025 - 6/29/2025
6/30/2025 - 7/6/2025
6/30/2025 - 7/6/2025
6/30/2025 - 7/6/2025
7/7/2025 - 7/13/2025
7/14/2025 - 7/20/2025
7/21/2025 - 7/27/2025
7/28/2025 - 8/3/2025
8/4/2025 - 8/10/2025
8/11/2025 - 8/17/2025
8/18/2025 - 8/24/2025
8/25/2025 - 8/31/2025
9/1/2025 - 9/7/2025
9/8/2025 - 9/14/2025
9/15/2025 - 9/21/2025
9/22/2025 - 9/28/2025
9/29/2025 - 10/5/2025
10/6/2025 - 10/12/2025
10/13/2025 - 10/19/2025

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2476 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.0

11 reviews

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Good value if you enjoy historic homes

Teresa_M, 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?

Response from Host, Feb 2024

We're glad you had a great investigation! Thank you for the review!

Highly recommend!

Nicholas_C, Dec 2023

Great guide! Gave us all the details and had an answer to every question. I went mid-morning and the house was empty aside from one other guest, great experience.

A "Must See"

Lynnette_O, Aug 2023

Shep was GREAT! So informative and made our experience so much better knowing the fascinating history.

No haunts given

Christine_H, Jul 2023

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

Day tour

Tamara_R, Aug 2022

We unfortunately did not get to attend because the baby got sick. I have no doubt that it was amazing! Next time, can't wait!!!

Don’t waste your money

Danet_S, Mar 2022

Very disappointed Don’t waste your money or time. Many more free exhibits to see. This is all hype with no reward.

Response from Host, May 2022

Hello We were sorry to read our tour did not meet your expectations. We offer a satisfaction guarantee located on the customer service page of our website, trolley tours dot com, under the subheading "our guarantee".

Not really a tour

Zachary_P, Jan 2022

The people working were nice enough, very helpful, but to call this a tour is a bit hyperbolic. It is a "self guided" tour and that is literal. There is one film about a San Diego State Study of an archeological dig at the house, and then there are signs and pictures with written information. There are no movies or videos about the house and its haunted history. There are interesting photos, but it is pretty bare bones. They tell you there are "tour guides" inside the house willing to help, but my granddaughter couldn't find them and had to go back outside to the admissions desk to find someone who could answer her question. That individual was very kind and helpful and reminded us there were people inside who could help, if we could find them. Finally found one sitting in the courthouse portion of the house. She did not look up or address us as we entered. We did see one other "guide" who reminded us to not touch the artifacts. (We were leafing through an open record book that looked like we should look through it?) In other words, that guide was more like a security individual at an art museum than a "guide." Maybe that's all $40 bucks get you for two adults and a kid, but my granddaughter was really looking forward to hearing about the "Most Haunted House" in America, and there was really nothing about that on any of the posts or pictures. Just disappointing. Again, the people were kind, but the tour, is not a tour.