Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo
At a glance
Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo is a 1h – 1h 30m guided experience in San Luis Obispo, USA, operated by Mystery Loves Company Tours. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 128 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $29.99 per person. Included: Local Guide.
Highlights
- Rated 4.6/5 by 128 travellers
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 1h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Child 0–11 · Adult 12–100
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Options & availability
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Tour for All Ages
from $29.99
Tour Content: All of our stories contain sensitive topics, but we have left out some of the most graphic details for tours of all ages.
- Days:
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Start times:
- 19:00
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Adults-Only Tour
from $29.99
- Days:
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Start times:
- 21:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
What if you could travel outside the beaten path, and discover some of the most exciting, yet often overlooked destinations in San Luis Obispo, CA? Mystery Loves Company Tours offers just that!
Wait a minute, you might think. Nothing ever happens in San Luis Obispo, right? Well, not quite. This community hides a gruesome past. You’d be shocked to learn about some of what happened here back in the day!
Join us on nightly walking tours through San Luis Obispo’s haunting downtown district, a stark reminder of the town's turbulent founding days. From local lore to urban legends and ghost sightings, we hope to offer some genuine and unexpected storytelling to visitors who are new to the area or even people who have lived here forever but never had the opportunity to explore the eerie side of the city.
What's included
What's included
- Local Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food or Drinks
- Online Booking Fee
- Tour does not enter buildings
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
Guides will share haunting tales about the city's earliest residents and the horrific treatment of the indigenous people. Multiple stories will be shared from this location throughout key points in the city's founding history.
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Stop 2 · 5m
Guides will share a brief history of this location and the prominent family that once dwelled at the residence, including their darker pastimes.
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Stop 3 · 5m
A quick walk-by of these historic grounds may add more mystery than answers. We'll share the facts as we reported, by guests will be left to ponder what it all means for the haunted history of SLO.
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Stop 4 · 5m
The tour stop isn't exactly the theatre that stands there today, but instead is a glimpse into the past and what stood on the 4 corners in late 1800's SLO.
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Stop 5 · 5m
Our guides will share the shocking end to a tragic tale of love lost, friendship betrayed, and double murder.
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Stop 6 · 5m
Our story focuses on the troubled history of the building that this restaurant now resides in. Join our tour to find out how this very spot is connected to the FBI's Most Wanted List.
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Stop 7 · 5m
Learn of the murder and mystery that once shrouded this store, the apartment above, and the family that lived here.
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Stop 8 · 5m
Guides will draw attention to the often-overlooked Anderson Building. Once a regal hotel that hosted guests such a Clark Gable and now holds a forgotten history. Guides will share what is likely one of our saddest stories on the tour that is said to have haunted the local Sheriff at the time.
Meeting point
Guests will gather at the famous El Camino Real Bell, next to the Mission on Chorro Street, midway between the cross streets of Palm and Monterey streets.
Traveller ratings
4.6
128 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 106
- 4 ★ 8
- 3 ★ 6
- 2 ★ 2
- 1 ★ 6
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $29.99 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local Guide.
Where does it start?
Guests will gather at the famous El Camino Real Bell, next to the Mission on Chorro Street, midway between the cross streets of Palm and Monterey streets.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 128 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in San Luis Obispo.
