If you’re like most travelers, you consider San Diego to be a popular tourist destination because of its pleasant climate, numerous sun-kissed beaches, and beautiful landmarks. However, your perception of this West Coast city is surely going to change when you take a ride on The Trolley of the Doomed. The Trolley of the Doomed will drive you through the spookiest area in San Diego Old Town. You’ll first visit the neighborhood of Mission Hills where Pioneer Park is located which in turn juxtaposes the Grant Elementary School. Thereafter you’ll amble through El Campo Santo Cemetery which still houses 477 original graves, and finally to Whaley House-the most haunted abode in the US.

The Ghosts & Gravestones Tour takes you on a lively and compelling trip revolving around myths, mysteries, and fabulous tales of San Diego’s murkier past. This tour lets you delve deep into the clandestine history of San Diego, updating you with infamous personalities like Gunslingers and Outlaws. During the spooky expedition, you come to know about the catastrophic and heartrending demises of well-known kin that had originally settled in San Diego.

Your next stop will be at one of the most haunted schools in California and the US-the Grant Elementary School. Feel your heart miss a beat as you listen to eerie accounts of poltergeists and spectres of yore that continue to trouble the neighborhoods. Pioneer Park situated just beside Grant Elementary School serves as an ideal picnicking spot and children’s playground throughout the day.

If you have the nerve to spend even half an hour in Pioneer Park after sunset, you’ll discover why the square remains desolate at night. The sinister expedition next drives you via the Old Town where the highlight will be a heart-stopping stroll in the El Campo Santo Cemetery.

The El Campo Santo Cemetery situated in the San Diego Old Town’s Historic Park was constructed more than 170 years ago. Residents living in the vicinity of this Catholic Cemetery have narrated spine-chilling tales about troubled spirits tormenting them in various ways.

After you’re through with travelling in and around the El Campo Santo Cemetery, you move on to Whaley House-the final stop of this paranormal tour. As per the Travel Channel’s “America’s Most Haunted”, the Whaley House continues to occupy the top rank amongst all haunted houses in the US. However, it cannot be asserted with certainty that the Whaley House is the haunt of distressed souls, the records of paranormal events notwithstanding.

Nevertheless, there’s not an iota of doubt that the Whaley House is the favorite haunt of tourists with a penchant for the paranormal. The Whaley House continues to be in the limelight, attracting adventurous travelers from far and near, because Jim Robinson was executed inside its premises.

90-minute narrated trolley tour
Walking tour of El Campo Santo Cemetery
Walking tour of Old Town
Outside Visit of Whaley House

Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Meals
Gratuities

Departure Point: Old Town Market: Old Town San Diego – 4008 Twiggs Street. (Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time)
Mobile and paper vouchers are both accepted.
You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
Please check your ticket to know when it expires.
After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid.
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Tickets are valid until end of business day on date of use.

Voucher Information: Both Mobile and Printed Vouchers are accepted!

Hand-Baggage allowed, no big size bag or suitcases are allowed

The tour is not Wheelchair accessible

Assistance animals, such as seeing-eye dogs, are the only animals that are allowed on board the trolleys.

Seating is on a first come first serve basis.

Tour runs most dark and stormy nights so dress appropriately. Part of the tour is walking. Wear comfortable shoes.

Due to capacity restrictions, some of our tours may be conducted on the Orange & Green Trolleys and not the Ghost Trolley.

Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.

Parking:There is a free parking available at Old Town State Park.

Nearest Intersection: Twiggs St and San Diego Ave.

Please note that a significant amount of this tour requires traversing over uneven grounds and also includes historic sites and buildings with no wheelchair accessibility in poorly lit areas. Wear comfortable shoes or you will be dead on your feet.

You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.