Walk the San Diego Embarcadero and hear haunted ship stories
1 Hour
Guided walk, Ghost stories
Explore San Diego’s downtown waterfront on a guided walking tour focused on ghostly history and haunted ships. Hear stories tied to the Embarcadero’s well-known haunted locations and try outdoor ghost hunting along the way.
This is a point-to-point tour that starts at The Headquarters and ends at the Maritime Museum. A 4-person minimum is required for the tour to run.
All ticket sales are final. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather, minimum required reservations not obtained, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Yes. You need at least 4 paid reservations for the tour to run. If the minimum is not met, the operator will reschedule you to a time and day of your choice or refund your purchase.
This is a point-to-point walking tour. You start at The Headquarters and finish at the Maritime Museum.
You can park at The Headquarters (789 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101) or at the Maritime Museum (1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101), which has a small parking lot.
The Headquarters: 789 W Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101
True crime enthusiasts consistently rave about these walking tours through San Diego's dark history, with guide Leila earning particular praise for her storytelling abilities and deep knowledge of the city's murderous past. Guests appreciate learning about actual crime scenes and historical murders in the Gaslamp Quarter area, with many noting they discovered fascinating details about San Diego even as locals. The tours cover about a mile of walking over an hour, mixing gory details with general history that makes the experience enjoyable whether you're into paranormal stories or just appreciate good historical narratives. The guides clearly know their stuff and keep things entertaining throughout. Several reviewers mentioned the tours enhanced their entire San Diego visit, giving them context and background that made exploring other parts of the city more meaningful. Wear comfortable walking shoes since you'll be outdoors on sidewalks the whole time. It's worth noting the experience is perfect for true crime buffs looking for something beyond typical tourist activities.
I booked this tour and lucked out! Our tour guide Marlene was awesome and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this activity (true crime). Thank you Marlene, we had a blast!
Dino Mugn
March 19, 2026
I booked this tour and lucked out! Our tour guide Marlene was awesome and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this activity (true crime). Thank you Marlene, we had a blast!
Dino Mugn
March 19, 2026