Thomas Whaley House

Whaley House Museum    

www.whaleyhousesandiego.com
Tripadvisor (397) · History museum in San Diego, United States
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The Whaley House is a Greek Revival style residence and museum in Old Town, San Diego, California. It is the oldest brick structure in Southern …

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4.0/5 · 397 reviews
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Nov 18, 2024
We did the night tour, and we both enjoyed it. It was pretty short, but the information given was interesting and it was a cool way to see the house. Full review by alli2289
Oct 30, 2024
So disappointing. Don’t waste your money. We love doing historic house tours and were looking forward to touring the Whaley House Museum. We learned very little as the tour was self-guided and the w… Full review by U8636JLsusanc
Sep 23, 2024
A great tour to participate in. This is the most haunted house in America. The staff were very knowledgeable and made it so much fun. We did the day tour but there are evening tours which sounded fun. Full review by Debbie P
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1857 Greek Revival Style Residence
The Whaley House is an 1857 Greek Revival style residence, a California Historical Landmark, and museum located in Old Town…
triposo.com
The history of Southern California's first two-story brick structure is quite interesting. A classic example of mid-nineteenth century Gr…
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The historical home museum of Whaley House is located in Old Town, San Diego and is both a San Diego Historic Landmark and a Californi…
visitacity.com
The Whaley House is one of a select few authenticated by the United States Department of Commerce as being haunted. Thomas Wh…
cityseeker.com
The Whaley House is an 1857 Greek Revival style residence, a California Historical Landmark, and museum located in Old Town…
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Established:Original construction: 1857
Located:2476 San Diego Avenue

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The evening haunted tour says recommended for 13+. What makes it not suitable for younger kids? I have an 11 yr old …
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The evening haunted tour says recommended for 13+. What makes it not suitable for younger kids? I have an 11 yr old who wants to go.
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I think it would be fine for most 11 year olds. There is a focus on the supernatural/ghosts in the tour and a discussion of a man who was hanged on the property. There is also discussion …
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I think it would be fine for most 11 year olds. There is a focus on the supernatural/ghosts in the tour and a discussion of a man who was hanged on the property. There is also discussion about the various deaths of the family members. I think the subject matter is the only reason for recommending for 13 and up but I definitely know of younger kids who would be fine with the tour.
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Hello, do you have to have reservations and tickets to tour the Whaley house or can you just walk through any time?
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I believe that reservations are best.
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