Whaley House Museum Day Tour

Overview

Experience one of the most haunted houses in America and learn about the good, bad and the haunted! This self-guided daytime tour will educate you about early California history as well as the family who resided in this unique home. Spend the day exploring the family home of Thomas Whaley as you’re transported back to life in the 1800s.

City: San Diego

Mon 21 Apr

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Starting at $14.00

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Mon 21 Apr

Starting at $14.00

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What's Included

Self-guided tour

Docents to educate and answer questions

Route and map

Meeting point

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San Diego
2476 San Diego Ave, Old Town

Redeem your voucher at the Verna House (yellow building) Gift Shop on the Whaley House grounds.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

What To Expect

Whaley House Museum

Experience one of the most historic buildings in Old Town San Diego on this self-guided tour. The Whaley House was built in 1857 by Thomas Whaley, a San Diego pioneer, as his family home. Over the course of history the Whaley House has served as a general store, county courthouse and theater. It has been said that the Whaley House has “witnessed more history than any other building in the city.” It is also commonly referred to as "The Most Haunted House in America"! Come visit the Whaley House and enjoy an historic look into early California and experience the home's rich Greek Revival architecture style, authentic decor and its mysterious and chilling past.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (11)

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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.

Nicolas D

Sep 2023

It's interesting, but it's just a small museum. If you expect to hear about ghost sightings, you will be disappointed.

Response from Host

Sep 2023

For Ghost Sightings and further discussion and details about the paranormal, take the night options, "Whaley House Haunted Evening Guided Tour," or "Whaley House After Hours Paranormal Investigation." You won't be disappointed. We hope to see you back.