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Whaley House Evening Guided Tour

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5 PM, ongoing daily from September 26, 2025 until October 31, 2025.
Whaley House
$18.05+

The Most Haunted House in America, The Whaley House

While the story of the Whaley House’s origins may seem as simple and innocent as any family history, the truth is, many believed this home was destined to be haunted before it was even built. The property was the site of one of the town’s most famous public executions – that of the hanging of the infamous thief James “Yankee Jim” Robinson.

The Whaley House, designated as a museum in 1960, is located in Old Town San Diego, California’s Oldest Town. Designed and built by Thomas Whaley, known to be the first two-story brick-constructed property in California back in 1857, it is a beautiful example of Greek Revival architecture and is furnished with curated historical items and original family owned treasures. The Whaley House also served as San Diego’s first commercial theater, a general store and the second County Courthouse.

Worldwide known as the Most Haunted House in America, it is recognized for its historical significance in Old Town San Diego.

San Diego’s famed Whaley House is widely regarded as America’s Most Haunted House. This spooky evening tour explores the home’s dark past and spine-tingling cases of inexplicable events. Over the years, many descendants of the Whaley family lived and died in the house, including Anna and a few of the children, Thomas Jr., Violet and Francis. Although the Whaley family’s unfortunate past plays a key role in the home’s chilling history, many believed it was destined to be haunted before construction even began. The eerie legacy of the Whaley House continued to grow as the family was struck with tragic deaths, as well as paranormal and spiritual encounters that many still discover today.

The Whaley House Evening Guided Tour is rated PG-13. Due to some sensitive topics, the Evening Guided Tour is not recommended for children 12 years of age or younger.

Visit: www.whaleyhousesandiego.com/

Open Daily Call 619-273-5824

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Whaley House

2476 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, California 92110
619-273-5824

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