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

Fri 13 Mar

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Starting at $29.99

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Fri 13 Mar

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)

Safari46131720199

Nov 2024

A very intriguing tour about the dark history of San luis obispo (or 'SLO' as we learned!) Emma was a very professional, funny, and personable tour guide too!

N367PIjohnf

Nov 2024

The Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo was quite interesting. Our tour guide did an excellent job of giving us information on the tour.

Cheri_W

Nov 2024

When I learned that the tour had 18 people registered for one guide, I was skeptical that the guide would be able to speak loud enough to keep everyone engaged. As it turned out, Lexie was able to lead us along a path of murder and mayhem in SLO’s history just fine. I don’t think I’ve seen a guide make a large group seem so intimate. My husband and I had a fun time, and we learned some of the history of the town we were visiting. Thanks for a fun night! Would recommend this tour!