Illustration of a clay haunted mansion with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns, a black cat and bats at twilight (Winchester Mystery House Halloween Haunt)

Winchester Mystery House Halloween Haunt

Visitors take a guided walking tour through 110 of the 160 rooms of Sarah Winchester's sprawling Victorian mansion, learning about the home's architecture, history, and lore. Guests explore some of the estate's most famous rooms, where decorations and activations from the Festival Fright Nights Halloween haunt are set up and visible. Admission to the tour also includes complimentary access to explore the surrounding Victorian gardens.

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Purchase a Mansion Tour and add the Explore More Tour for $23 more. Garden access is complimentary with a Mansion Tour purchase.

Ages

All ages for Mansion Tour. Ages 5+ for Basement Access.

Neighborhood

Winchester

Accessibility

The mansion interior is not wheelchair accessible due to multiple stairs and extensive walking, but an ADA video tour of the estate is available.

Going?

Location

Winchester Mystery House · 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (3/5)

Best For

History and architecture enthusiasts

Vibe

Eerie and historic

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Lockers are available onsite for guests to store valuables during their tour.
  • Complimentary parking is provided in the front and overflow lots, but avoid parking on Olsen Drive as street parking is prohibited and subject to towing.
  • Guests bringing an ASL interpreter for their visit can receive a complimentary ticket for the accompanying interpreter.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Bundle a Mansion Tour with the Explore More Tour by adding the other tour for $23 more, saving up to 54% off one tour.
  • Sign up for the newsletter to get 10% off a Mansion Tour ticket.
  • Guests may bring an ASL interpreter on any date and receive a complimentary ticket for the interpreter; select monthly dates also have a scheduled interpreter.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Halloween decorations visible during the tour?

Yes, decorations and activations from the Halloween haunt, Festival Fright Nights, are set up within the house and may be visible on the tour.

Does the tour ticket include access to the gardens?

Yes, access to the Victorian gardens is complimentary with the purchase of a Mansion Tour.

Is the mansion interior wheelchair accessible?

No, due to the historic nature of the home, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and involves multiple stairs and extensive walking.

Are the historical elevators inside the house operational?

No, the historical elevators, including the 1916 Otis elevator, are no longer operational.

Can I bring an ASL interpreter on the tour?

Yes, guests are welcome to bring an interpreter on any date and will receive a complimentary ticket for them, or book on select monthly dates when an interpreter is scheduled.

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