Uncover San Diego’s scandalous and haunted past on this adults-only ghost tour through saloons, brothels, and places where sin and spirits go hand in hand.
Specters and Sinners Adults-Only Walking Tour in San Diego
Summary Description
Highlights
- Visit haunted locations in the former Red Light District
- Hear about some of the most notorious serial killers
- Explore dark crimes committed
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.
Included / Excluded
- All Fees and Taxes
- A Fun and Spooky Evening
- Walking Tour
- Local/ Professional Guide
- Gratuity is not included. If you enjoy your tour and have a good experience, please feel free to tip your guide.
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 505 Sixth Ave, Sixth Ave, San Diego
Start Location Directions: 505 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. You will meet your guide directly across the street from the front of Tivoli Bar and Grill.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
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.
- Please bring comfortable footwear.
- Dress appropriately for the weather.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour's start time for check in.
Cancellation
No cancellation
Options and Pricing
| Adults Only | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (16 - 100 years) | $34.99 |
Points of interest
About operator:
Founded in 2012, Ghost City Tours is now known as the World's Largest and Best Ghost Tour Company. Our Ghost Tours are attended by over 250,000 people per year. Our dedication to telling the true stories about the World's most haunted cities has made us the most respected ghost tour company around.
Basic Information
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 30
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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