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Short Description
  • San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter glows with charm, but behind the restored facades and neon lights lies a history steeped in vice, violence, and spirits that refuse to rest. The Specters & Sinners Tour is a 90-minute adults-only ghost walk into the true story of the Stingaree district—a place once known for being more dangerous than the bay itself.
  •  You’ll visit saloons that doubled as brothels and opium dens, hear tales of ghostly cowboys at historic bars, and meet the lingering spirits of madams, gamblers, and murder victims. From the haunted armoire of room 309 in the Horton Grand Hotel to the infamous Montijo Building morgue, every stop is steeped in the gritty legacy of San Diego’s past.
  •  This tour goes beyond ghost stories—it dives into San Diego’s forgotten Chinese fishing industry, political corruption, sex work history, and its disturbing record of serial killers. You’ll meet spirits like the ghostly projectionist of the Grand Theatre, a World War II spy haunting the Davis-Horton House, and the terrifying presence said to stalk the El Chingon restaurant where bodies were once embalmed.
  •  Told with irreverence, wit, and historical accuracy, this is the tour for anyone who wants to know the side of San Diego that rarely makes the brochures. Expect ghosts, grit, and a few stories you’ll never forget.
  • San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter glows with charm, but behind the restored facades and neon lights lies a history steeped in vice, violence, and spirits that refuse to rest. The Specters & Sinners Tour is a 90-minute adults-only ghost walk into the true story of the Stingaree district—a place once known for being more dangerous than the bay itself.
  • You’ll visit saloons that doubled as brothels and opium dens, hear tales of ghostly cowboys at historic bars, and meet the lingering spirits of madams, gamblers, and murder victims. From the haunted armoire of room 309 in the Horton Grand Hotel to the infamous Montijo Building morgue, every stop is steeped in the gritty legacy of San Diego’s past.
  • This tour goes beyond ghost stories—it dives into San Diego’s forgotten Chinese fishing industry, political corruption, sex work history, and its disturbing record of serial killers. You’ll meet spirits like the ghostly projectionist of the Grand Theatre, a World War II spy haunting the Davis-Horton House, and the terrifying presence said to stalk the El Chingon restaurant where bodies were once embalmed.
  • Told with irreverence, wit, and historical accuracy, this is the tour for anyone who wants to know the side of San Diego that rarely makes the brochures. Expect ghosts, grit, and a few stories you’ll never forget.
Know Before You Book
  • all tours operate rain or shine., gratuity for your guide is strongly encouraged., some or all locations we visit are not handicapped accessible.
  • all tours operate rain or shine., gratuity for your guide is strongly encouraged., tickets are non refundable.

Version 64 – May 20, 2025 16:50

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Short Description
  • San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter glows with charm, but behind the restored facades and neon lights lies a history steeped in vice, violence, and spirits that refuse to rest. The Specters & Sinners Tour is a 90-minute adults-only ghost walk into the true story of the Stingaree district—a place once known for being more dangerous than the bay itself.
  • You’ll visit saloons that doubled as brothels and opium dens, hear tales of ghostly cowboys at historic bars, and meet the lingering spirits of madams, gamblers, and murder victims. From the haunted armoire of room 309 in the Horton Grand Hotel to the infamous Montijo Building morgue, every stop is steeped in the gritty legacy of San Diego’s past.
  • This tour goes beyond ghost stories—it dives into San Diego’s forgotten Chinese fishing industry, political corruption, sex work history, and its disturbing record of serial killers. You’ll meet spirits like the ghostly projectionist of the Grand Theatre, a World War II spy haunting the Davis-Horton House, and the terrifying presence said to stalk the El Chingon restaurant where bodies were once embalmed.
  • Told with irreverence, wit, and historical accuracy, this is the tour for anyone who wants to know the side of San Diego that rarely makes the brochures. Expect ghosts, grit, and a few stories you’ll never forget.
  • The Specters & Sinners Ghost Tour is our Adults-Only Tour in San Diego. It's also the most unique. We use San Diego's haunted locations to tell the lesser-known stories of our Founding Fathers and the hauntings tied to them. If you're looking for an amazing, through-provoking Ghost Tour, this is the tour for you. 
  • Potential Stops:
  • Tivoli Bar and Grill
  • It’s Sugar (Pete Cassidy’s Saloon)
  • Lazy Hippo (Quong Building)
  • Horton Grand Hotel
  • Davis-Horton House
  • FLUXX Nightclub (Ida Bailey’s Canary Cottage next to it)
  • Montijo Building
  • Grand Pacific Hotel

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Version 57 – September 15, 2022 18:44

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Excluded
  • gratuity is not included. if you enjoy your tour and have a good experience, please feel free to tip your guide.
  • gratuities

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Accessibility
  • wheelchairaccessible
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Voucher info
  • Please have your confirmation email ready, your tour guide will use it to check you in.
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Available tiers
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  • explore dark crimes committed, hear about some of the most notorious serial killers, visit haunted locations in the former red light district
  • explore dark crimes committed, hear about some of the most notorious serial killers, visit haunted locations located in the former red light district

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  • explore dark crimes committed, hear about some of the most notorious serial killers, visit haunted locations located in the former red light district
  • explore dark crimes committed, hear about some of the , visit haunted locations located in the former red light district

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  • explore dark crimes committed, hear about some of the , visit haunted locations located in the former red light district
  • explore the dark side of san diego, visit haunted locations located in the former red light district

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  • explore the dark side of san diego, visit haunted locations located in the former red light district
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Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible

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Short Description
  • The Specters & Sinners Ghost Tour is our Adults-Only Tour in San Diego. It's also the most unique. We use San Diego's haunted locations to tell the lesser-known stories of our Founding Fathers and the hauntings tied to them. If you're looking for an amazing, through-provoking Ghost Tour, this is the tour for you. 
  • Potential Stops:
  • Tivoli Bar and Grill
  • It’s Sugar (Pete Cassidy’s Saloon)
  • Lazy Hippo (Quong Building)
  • Horton Grand Hotel
  • Davis-Horton House
  • FLUXX Nightclub (Ida Bailey’s Canary Cottage next to it)
  • Montijo Building
  • Grand Pacific Hotel
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  • Specters and Sinners Walking Tour
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Version 11 – March 22, 2022 00:23

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Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation policy
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Booking cutoff
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Know Before You Book
  • all tours operate rain or shine., gratuity for your guide is strongly encouraged., tickets are non refundable.
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Know Before You Go
  • dress appropriately for the weather., please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour's start time for check in., please bring comfortable footwear.
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Health
  • Face masks are optional.

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Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

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Included
  • a fun and spooky evening, all fees and taxes, local/ professional guide, walking tour
  • all fees and taxes