The Whaley House Museum

743 reviews

45 min

An integral part of Old Town San Diego, the Whaley House offers you a glimpse into the past.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Outdoors
Tours
Historic and cultural

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$10.20$11.33

Child 4–12 yearsi

$7.14$7.93

Estimated total · $10.20

Overview

Head to the Whaley House Museum to explore San Diego's mysterious and chilling past and learn all about how this landmark house shaped the history of Old Town San Diego.

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 encompassing San Diego's second County Courthouse, a lively theatre, a charming general store and a prominent family home.

Location

2476 San Diego Avenue
92110 San Diego

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Zara R.
Jan 2025
Great value versus buying tickets separately. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Quinn V.
Jan 2025
The pace worked well with kids. and overall it was one of our favorite stops. (Weekday visit lined up neatly with transit.)

Felix Y.
Oct 2025
We’d happily do this again. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Ines C.
Dec 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Queues moved faster than expected, we’d echo the hype online.

Ben V.
Mar 2026
Helpful crew and clear instructions. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, worth blocking a half-day for.

Priya S.
Feb 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, we’d echo the hype online.

Oliver V.
Apr 2025
Well organized from start to finish. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, we’d echo the hype online.

Emma Z.
Dec 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, worth blocking a half-day for.

Zara A.
Apr 2026
Easy to combine with other sights. nothing felt confusing at the entrance. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

Ravi H.
Feb 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Diego J.
Mar 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Highlights matched what was advertised, and overall it was one of our favorite stops. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Sofia G.
Nov 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Elena P.
Jun 2025
We’d happily do this again. (Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, and we felt we got our money’s worth.)

Hanna L.
Nov 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Nadia L.
May 2026
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Plenty of time to explore afterward, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

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