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The Specters and Sinners Ghost Tour - ghost tour group exploring haunted San Diego locations at night
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The Specters and Sinners Ghost Tour

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY JOURNEY INTO SAN DIEGO'S HAUNTED PAST FROM GHOST CITY TOURS

90-Minute Tour
Downtown San Diego
Adults Only 16+
Starts: 8 pm
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The Specters and Sinners Ghost Tour: Overview

8 pm • 90-Minute Tour
4.8 Rated
Pet-Friendly
Ages 16+

$29.99

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Minimum Age Required

16 years

The Specters & Sinners Ghost Tour is San Diego’s only adults-only ghost tour, designed exclusively for guests 16+ who want more than a family-friendly night out. This isn’t a lighthearted stroll—it’s a raw, thought-provoking journey into the city’s seedy underbelly, where ghosts linger in the shadows of San Diego’s darkest history. With flexible bookings that let you reschedule up to 8 hours before your tour, it’s easy to plan your evening of chilling exploration.

On this tour, we’ll take you deep into San Diego’s former red-light district, where the vices of the past left behind restless spirits and eerie tales. You’ll hear about dark crimes, tragic lives, and the city’s connection to some of the most infamous figures in criminal history. These aren’t sanitized stories—they’re unsettling accounts of violence, corruption, and hauntings that still echo through the streets today. For those fascinated by the darker side of human nature, this tour delivers an unflinching look at San Diego’s past.

With mature themes and strong language, the Specters & Sinners Ghost Tour is not for kids or the faint of heart. It’s for people who want a ghost tour that digs deeper, that leaves you thinking long after the night is over. All of our tours are walking tours, and additional times may be available—but tickets for this unique 16+ experience don’t last long. Book yours now, and step into the shadows of San Diego’s haunted history.

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Starting Time

Nightly: 8 pm | 90-Minute Tour

Adults Only Ghost Tour

This tour is for ages 16 and older only

Pet Policy

This is a pet-friendly Ghost Tour

Alcohol Policy

You may NOT bring your alcoholic drinks on this Ghost Tour

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The Specters and Sinners Ghost Tour FAQ

Everything you need to know before you go

The Specters & Sinners Tour is designed exclusively for guests 16 and older due to its mature content. This tour explores San Diego's darkest history, including stories of violence, crime, and vice from the city's former red-light district. The tour includes strong language and graphic historical accounts that are not appropriate for children.

This is not a lighthearted ghost tour. The Specters & Sinners Tour delves into true crime, corruption, murder, and the dark underbelly of San Diego's past. Stories include graphic details of violence and tragedy. Our guides use strong language and discuss adult themes throughout the 90-minute experience. It's designed for those who want an unflinching look at history's darker side.

Unlike our family-friendly Ghosts of San Diego Tour, Specters & Sinners explores the most disturbing chapters of the city's history. You'll visit San Diego's former red-light district and hear raw, unfiltered stories about infamous criminals, murders, and restless spirits. This tour is for adults who want depth, darkness, and stories that will stay with them long after the night ends.

The Specters & Sinners Ghost Tour is a 90-minute walking tour that runs nightly at 9:00 PM, seven days a week. Additional tour times may be available during peak seasons. This is a walking tour covering approximately 1 mile through San Diego's Gaslamp District.

The tour meets at 505 Sixth Avenue in San Diego, across the street from Tivoli Bar and Grill in the heart of the Gaslamp District. Due to limited parking in the area, we strongly recommend taking an Uber, Lyft, or pedicab to the meeting location.

No. The 16+ age restriction is strictly enforced for the safety and comfort of all guests. The content is genuinely inappropriate for younger audiences. If you're traveling with children or teens under 16, we recommend our family-friendly Ghosts of San Diego Tour, which is designed for all ages and runs nightly at 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

Yes, all tours offered by Ghost City Tours, including the The Specters and Sinners Ghost Tour is a walking Ghost Tour. Don't worry, our tours are only about a mile in length and you'll have plenty of chances to sit and enjoy the stories along the way. Why be crammed into a Trolley, next to people you don't know, when you can experience our haunted locations as they were meant to be experienced?

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Our Money Back Guarantee applies only if you complete the tour in full. We're happy to reschedule your tour at no cost. If you miss your tour, we'll issue a raincheck valid in any of our cities. Refunds will not be given for no-shows, early departures, or inability to attend. We do not give refunds due to the scariness level of the tours. You must notify us within 24 hours of your Tour otherwise your claim will be dismissed.