Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo

Overview

What if you could travel outside the beaten path, and discover some of the most exciting, yet often overlooked destinations in San Luis Obispo, CA? Mystery Loves Company Tours offers just that!

Wait a minute, you might think. Nothing ever happens in San Luis Obispo, right? Well, not quite. This community hides a gruesome past. You’d be shocked to learn about some of what happened here back in the day!

Join us on nightly walking tours through San Luis Obispo’s haunting downtown district, a stark reminder of the town's turbulent founding days. From local lore to urban legends and ghost sightings, we hope to offer some genuine and unexpected storytelling to visitors who are new to the area or even people who have lived here forever but never had the opportunity to explore the eerie side of the city.

City: San Luis Obispo

Sat 01 Nov

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Starting at $29.99

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Sat 01 Nov

Starting at $29.99

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What's Included

Local Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Guides will share haunting tales about the city's earliest residents and the horrific treatment of the indigenous people. Multiple stories will be shared from this location throughout key points in the city's founding history.

History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County

Guides will share a brief history of this location and the prominent family that once dwelled at the residence, including their darker pastimes.

San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre

The tour stop isn't exactly the theatre that stands there today, but instead is a glimpse into the past and what stood on the 4 corners in late 1800's SLO.

Ah Louis Store

Learn of the murder and mystery that once shrouded this store, the apartment above, and the family that lived here.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (92)

Mae_S

Mar 2025

Lexi was a very knowledgeable and charismatic storyteller! I was definitely creeped out by the ghost and true crime stories!

V2573BYheidim

Mar 2025

It was so fun! Emma did a spectacular job at sharing the stories around downtown SLO. I would do another tour with her. 👍 She mentioned the was also a tour in Solvang that we would like to check out

54amberm

Mar 2025

Emma was so sweet and really tried hard to make the experience fun. I don't know that it was worth the price that I paid per ticket, but again, Emma really new her stuf and was very entertaining.