While San Diego may be best known for beaches and sunshine, the city does have a darker side. Delve into San Diego's haunted history on this trolley and walking tour through Old Town. Hear tales of gamblers, gunslingers, and other shady characters whose spirits are said to live beyond the grave, and be on the lookout for paranormal activity as you visit graveyards, historic buildings
This one mixes riding and walking, using a trolley and on-foot segments to cover San Diego's haunted history through Old Town. That combination suits travelers who want to see several sites without covering every block on foot, and who like the idea of hopping between graveyards and historic buildings rather than walking the whole route. The stories center on gamblers, gunslingers, and other shady characters whose spirits are said to linger, so it leans into Old West-flavored dark history with an eye out for paranormal activity along the way.
San Diego is best known for beaches and sunshine, but Old Town holds the city's older, stranger past, and a trolley-and-walking format is a comfortable way to string those stops together for a wide range of ages and mobility levels. Because part of the route is seated, it can be gentler than a full walking tour while still getting you out among graveyards and historic buildings. Bring comfortable shoes for the walking portions, and come ready to keep watch for anything that stirs after dark.
Questions people ask
Is this a walking tour or a ride?
It is both. The tour uses a trolley and walking to move through Old Town, so part of the route is seated and part is on foot.
What kind of stories does it tell?
Expect tales of gamblers, gunslingers, and other shady characters whose spirits are said to live beyond the grave, told as you visit graveyards and historic buildings.
What will I see?
The route delves into San Diego's haunted history through Old Town, visiting graveyards and historic buildings while you keep a lookout for paranormal activity.
