Winchester Mystery House Review

Great place to take he kids. They loved the tour by Kylee. Lots of neat things to learn.

Went on the Halloween Candlelight Tour, and I must say, it war very well done. I had been to a couple "haunted houses" earlier in the week, but none were all that great.
The staff here were very lively and entertaining and did an excellent job of telling a historical story while still keeping the spooky settings.
Although I can't really speak for the normal for, the house in general was interesting, but nothing too fascinating that I might go again. I'd still highly recommend their limited-time Candlelight Tour.

Nice tour and very informative. Was fun learning about the history of home did not see any ghosts lol

The tour was really nice! The house is really big and have a lot of rooms, if you want to have a nice experience, go there and have your own conclusions.

I lived in San Jose for most of my life and I never been here until recently. It is a wonderful place to check out and see how houses were built back then. This house has great history tied in with it! I would say it's a little pricy but you get what you pay for! Totally recommend!

Excellent visit, the history of the place is fascinating. On the other hand, it is essential to speak English and it is forbidden to take photos inside.

Lots of mysteries and really fun tours it almost feels like Disney Land and great prices.

Very cool place to check out. The workers did a great job telling her story and making it interesting!

It's a little pricey, but a good way to use an hour if you have the time. Next time will do the candle light tour for more excitment.

This place was amazing. The tour guide was also very nice. My young niece and nephew came with us and my niece definitely took to her :). She was very informative on the history and structure of the house. It will definitely want to make you see the movie. The only disappointing part is there's not allowed any picture taking during the actual tour. But completely understandable. But it's definitely worth the visit.

Quirky house with a great story/history. Interesting and worth visit, especially for people interested in ghost hunting. Aside from the two tours available there are lovely gardens, a cafe, a gift shop to enjoy.

I did the Halloween night time tour of the house. The tour guide was very informative of the history of the house. They try to make it a haunted house but it would have been better without all the props and actors.

Interesting and storied past. Certainly fun to marvel at on its own.

Parking is free, and there are several signs advertising free admission. However be advised this only means admission to the grounds. To see the inside of the house it is $40, and there are no pictures allowed.

We took the tour of the house with Dante. He was easily the best tour guide I've had! He was hilarious, engaging, and informative! He made the entire tour worth it for me. The house was well maintained. Definitely worth a visit!

This place is straight up weird, in a very 'you've gotta check it out' kind of way. Stay close with you group. I pride myself on my sense of direction, but I had no idea where I was ever. You will really enjoy this go and find out how crazy you aren't.

We had a really great guide his name was Mike.
Polite and pleasant. Everyone in the group was nice and the place is full of so much amazing history. It's a wonderful piece of strange architecture.

Winchester Mystery House Estate is definitely on my future bucket list to visit, I am proud to own a Winchester 94, the best back in the days have won the west. What really captivated my attention this Awesome Estate is unique and well kept, thank you for sharing.

We came here specifically to see the Winchester House....did not disappoint....tour guides were fun and knowledgeable in history of the home.

I remember coming here back when I was around like 8 and I had a pretty rad experience. It was my first time going to an actual historic site since there are not many in the entire city. The whole mansion was well kept it is almost as if it never aged. It is amazing how huge the whole place is, so many rooms, so many places to walk around in. The tour guide was pretty nice, the common area was also very well kept and clean. This is definitely a must for field trips or just a cool place to take your children to. It really makes you feel like you are back in the early 1900's. The atmosphere of the mansion is for sure eerie, while it is well lit, the old furniture adds a spooky element to the experience. While my visit had absolutely no paranormal sightings, or experiences I can see why some may claim to have see creepy stuff. As an addition it is always good to appreciate the early wonders of the city of San Jose. All in all this is definitely and experience I wont be forgetting for the rest of my life.

The staff are friendly, and it's really interesting to see the Winchester house

Definitely plan ahead, this is an amazing one hour tour. If we'd had more time we would have taken advantage of the Beyond Tour but unfortunately had to catch a flight. The house isn't anything you'd imagine it would be. It is strange and creepy, but at the same time there are features you'd desire in your own living space. We're definitely planning on visiting again. Our tour guide Meagan was delightful!

Beautiful house! I would love to own it and live in it

fun and spooky would come back for more with my children and family

Amazing fun place to see on your scenic route of California don't miss this historical site

Great place to tour and is extremely family friendly.

Had an amazing experience with tour guide Jamie, who was very knowledgeable and a fun tour guide to be with! Very interesting house to tour as there's just so much to see and learn about.

A bit expensive but a fascinating and weird piece of history. Worth taking the expanded tour while it is offered, as it complements the standard Mansion Tour nicely.

Such a pleasant experience even during this pandemic (being careful of course). Everyone was extremely kind: from the woman checking us in, the sweet janitor, and the gentleman helping along the self guided tour. Hope to visit again when indoor tours open.

It is definitely worth going there. The guide had a good sense of humor and the house is really special, although we did not see or feel a ghost

Simply grand, majestic and imposing. It is recommended to visit

Incredible. We visited this place and were shocked by the complexity of the rooms built. Worth seeing, without a doubt.

Great staff, really good experience but I've been to numerous mansions and this one was the weirdest. Very disjointed and awkward..

Did the tour of the house, which was really interesting, because Mrs. Winchester was really a bit crazy. For example, you had to build doors where you had to be careful not to go through them, otherwise you would fall down. Or cabinets where you could put nothing in it. Or a staircase that is so intricate, because she had no space and she also constructed with very flat steps, that you could go up even in old age. and much more. crazy easy. So something different anyway and hope that the house will continue to be preserved. So hurry, because there are more and more tourists. (-;

The things that I have been heard about there, is very horror for me, hope that one day, I should visit there.

Loved this house!!! Very interesting carpentry and the story behind it. Will definitely come back to see what I couldn't.

It's a real life horror house. The life of Sarah Winchester was fascinating. A good place to visit. Expensive but worth it.

The tour was interesting and my parties' guide was knowledgeable and at times comic. It did feel like a bit of a typical tourist trap in the waiting area before the tour, but overall the tour was worth it and I would recommend visiting if in the area. The main tour was a little over an hour long.

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Fun tour, really cool house and story about the Winchester family.

Great tour. Even better if you can slip away from the guide.

Great tour and very friendly tour guides not wheel chair friendly.

Bit disappointed when you compare what it offers for that price. It is impressive as a building/house. But other than that it's just a bunch of stairs and old rooms. Probably enjoying this attraction is a matter of taste.

Mansion tour was really informative. The extra "more tour" wasn't that good. Although I didn't feel robbed or anything and it was the only way to see the basement.

Exciting piece of history, great tour and fun gift shop. Love this place.

Definite must when in San Jose. Very quirky, will give you chills. Highly recommend the extended tour.

Just wow! Our guide was very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed! I'm putting this tour on my list of places to visit again!

A lot of odd places, but fascinating history and designs.

I took two tours on my visit and was not dissapointed. Saw almost all the rooms except for 11! The guides are funny and so knowledgeable. I had wanted to visit for years and it really was worth it. In the earthquake room, I totally felt a ghostie touch my shoulder. It was awesome!

Went for the recent new tour that opened up rooms never seen in 40 years, etc. Only one room was not included on the previous tour that I had been on before. Not worth it

Tour was interesting but I feel overpriced even with the groupon discount. Rooms are extremely hot with little air flow. Kinda uncomfortable. Bring water with you to drink.

One of my bucket list places to visit. Super cool place

Super crowded on the day of Easter egg hunt, not even went inside

Really Cool Visit! Beautiful House and Gardens. It is a bit pricey but worth paying to do it once in your life. If you are a large person you may not fit through some of the passage ways.

Its was rather too short of a tour for the price I paid but the place was nonetheless, gorgeous! The story, the antiques etc., really takes you back in time.

Looks like a great place to visit. Amazing to believe it used to be 7 stories high.

I went here for a corporate event. It was okay. You walk around and learn about the history of the place. Our first tour guide gave us the general walk around of the place. He was excited and had character when showing off the house. We did the extended tour and unfortunately the guy seemed nervous and wasn't as cheery. He was nice though. I would say you should at least visit this place once. If you don't visit it, you're not really missing out on much.

Cool experience. Lots of short stairs, low ceilings and narrow areas so be prepared. But a must see

It's a really good tour of the house, get the explore more if you're not a local as this is not much of a "visit often" kinda place

My guide was very educational so it wasn't scary which was what I wanted