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Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego

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About this activity

Book a tour of Old Town San Diego with our local company for an authentic and memorable experience. Learn about the rich culture and heritage, get exclusive access to Heritage Park, and hear true historical stories.

Our guides are passionate, knowledgeable, and costumed with a sense of humor. Support local business and make the most of your money by choosing us for an unforgettable tour experience.

Don't be fooled by our out-of-town, big budget competitors - we've caught them making up stories many times, seriously.

Our hosts are passionate and costumed individuals who love this city and want you to have an unforgettable tour experience. Real history, done theatrically with a sense of humor.

When you choose us, you're also supporting a local business and feeling great knowing your money is being put to good use. Join us today for an unforgettable tour experience and make the most of your money and time!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–18 years) · Adults (19–60 years) · Seniors (62–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: We Pay for Access to Heritage Park. The Only History Tour Allowed Inside
Included: Costumed Entertaining Host
Included: Relive History on an Enchanting Tour of Old Town

Not included

Not included: App/email messages from you are not seen. Vist our website, get our number and text us directly.

Itinerary

Old Town San Diego

one hour Admission included

Overview -- For a thrilling journey through San Diego's rich past, don't miss Old Town and Heritage Park! This beautiful spot is home to handsome Victorian buildings that were saved from destruction, San Diego's oldest house, Casa de Carillo, which serves as the clubhouse for the city's oldest golf course, the renowned Presidio Golf Course where Tiger Woods played in his youth, the grand Cosmopolitan Hotel, which was also a stagecoach stop for many prominent early San Diego families, San Diego's oldest two-story brick building, the celebrated Whaley House, a time capsule of San Diego's amazing history, and the historic El Campo Santo cemetery, the final resting place of many colorful early San Diegans. Come explore this incredible spot of San Diego's past today!
Whaley House Museum

Passing by

See the house, Hear the history even the Whaley's didn't want out.
El Campo Santo Cemetery

20 min

Old Town San Diego's Cemetary, El Campo Santo, has a long history of macabre. Ghosts there are disturbed as their burial grounds have been disturbed many times. Yet, strange figures still appear to glow and float above the ground. See some of the spirit orbs customers have captured there in our imagery.
Heritage County Park

20 min Admission included

Heritage Park is a sacred place developed to preserve examples of San Diego's historic Victorian architecture. You'll visit a total of 7 locations. Our tour pays to gain you entrance to Heritage Park.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet at Senlis Cottage. in Heritage Park Brown and Orange Cottage. This should be the first building you see when you enter the park. Unfortunately there is limited parking in the park, do try though. Across the street is a much larger free parking area.

End point

Ends at the El Campo Santo Cemetery, down the hill from Heritage Park and not far from your starting point.

Using your ticket

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Welcome to San Diego History Tours! This is Brian from https://sandiegohistorytour.com/please read this carefully.

Booking Status

If your tour says “pending” or “not confirmed,” no worries. Hang in there just need to hit the minimum if we have challanges will be in touch before tour day of with options.

Heads Up! No Email or App Messaging Replies

These big booking platforms have their own systems—we can't keep up. Text or call 619‑255‑6170. We do not reply to or see emails or app messages.

MEET

2454 Heritage Park Row San Diego, CA 92110

Meet at Senlis Cottage in Heritage Park Brown Cottage with Orange trim. The first building you see when you enter the park. Parking in Heritage is not available.

Though we do not go into buildings on the tour we do pay to be allowed to tour in Heritage Park - it is our exclusive. :)

Tip nicely if you enjoy the tour. Call/Text me if not.

Use the bathroom before.

Bring a sense of humor, true stories done theatrically.

Comfortable shoes, please.

GO EARLY TO PARK - parking can be competitive.

Free parking map: https://hauntedsandiegotours.com/hertiage-parking.jpg

Give the host your name.

We will see you 15 minutes before tour time. Leave on time firm with no exceptions, refunds, or substitutions.

Photography

Feel free to take pics of the environment—but not the show.

By booking, you agree to our terms:

https://hauntedsandiegotours.com/booking-terms-and-conditions/ https://hauntedsandiegotours.com/terms-and-conditions/

Thanks—you’re in for a good time!

Brian

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unlike other tours, we take you inside real locations - thanks to our paid partnerships and exclusive access. To keep this premium experience sustainable, we need 6 total guests per tour (including your group). Think of it as joining an exclusive history club.
You walk rougly 1.5 mile over a 2 hour period. It is a brisk walking tour. Wheelchairs and strollers generally do well particularly if you have someone that can help push here and there as there are some hills.