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.
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What's included
Local Guide
Gratuities
Food or Drinks
Online Booking Fee
Tour does not enter buildings
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Show the guide your ticket upon arrival at the meeting location. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to properly check in.
What to expect
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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
15 min
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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History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County
5 min
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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Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School
5 min
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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San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre
5 min
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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San Luis Obispo Superior Court
5 min
Our guides will share the shocking end to a tragic tale of love lost, friendship betrayed, and double murder.
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Koberl At Blue
5 min
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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Ah Louis Store
5 min
Learn of the murder and mystery that once shrouded this store, the apartment above, and the family that lived here.
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Anderson Barber Shop
5 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo
Can I cancel Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour–1 hour 30 min.
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.
What's included?
- Local Guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food or Drinks
- Online Booking Fee
- Tour does not enter buildings
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County, Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School, San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, San Luis Obispo Superior Court, Koberl At Blue, Ah Louis Store, Anderson Barber Shop.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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