San Diego Whaley House Daytime Self-Guided Tour

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The infamous Whaley House is widely regarded as one of the most iconic San Diego attractions and known as "America's Most Haunted House". You'll experience a 10-minute narrated overview, then take a self-guided, self-paced museum tour of the living history experience and exhibit rooms.Overwhelmingly praised as the first of its kind and the finest home in Southern California, the Whaley House was a central pillar of the 19th Century Old Town community. Besides being the Whaley family home, it was also San Diego’s first commercial theater, the county courthouse, and a general store. Recognized as the oldest two-story brick-structure south of Monterey California, the Whaley House features magnificent Greek Revival architecture along with an unrivaled historical timeline and located in historic Old Town, San Diego which is considered the "Birthplace of California".
Highlights
- Experience a 10-minute live narrative overview of the house then take a self-guided self-paced tour of this historic house and grounds
- Learn the history behind the mystery of San Diego's legendary Whaley House
- Discover the 2nd county courthouse, General Store, Whaley Family Legacy room, San Diego State University Archaeological Dig room as well as San Diego's 1st commercial theater
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
Available in English
What's included
- Entrance ticket
- On-site assistance
Not included
- Tips (optional)
Where you'll meet
Present your ticket at the Gift Shop.
Operated by
Historic Tours of America
Important information
Know in advance:
* The museum opens daily from 10 am to 4:30 pm
* Please note that this tour requires going up and down stairs, and traversing over uneven grounds. ADA access on the first floor. For those guests who are unable to take the stairs, the local provider will be happy to provide a tablet with an audio/visual presentation of the second floor of the Whaley House