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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.
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
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Tour does not enter buildings
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
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.
History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County
Guides will share a brief history of this location and the prominent family that once dwelled at the residence, including their darker pastimes.
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.
109 reviews
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Ken P,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
Melanie, she was enthusiastic, knowledgeable about the history of SLO, and she was very engaging. Highly recommend the tour. It is more than a ghost and crime tour, it is also about history.
Jennifer V,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
She was an amazing tour guide. She knew her history and made me and my boyfriend very comfortable. I’ll definitely be telling friends about this
Wendy B,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
Learn fascinating (and macabre) history that you'd never know of otherwise than by going on this tour
ERIC H,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
Excellent tour though more about murders than ghosts. Gives you a great history of SLO in a fun way.
Phae R,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
Emma was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and made the trip fun and interactive. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in the paranormal!!
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