Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
Description
Descend into the cover of darkness in the iconic city of Austin, TX with a nationally acclaimed storyteller. Your expert guide will keep your small group scared and entertained during this 90-minute walking tour with historical tales of murder, mystery and of course, ghosts. In addition, you will explore the little known nooks and crannies of Austin and visit popular attractions like the Driskill Hotel.
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Itinerary
You will explore the little known nooks and crannies of Austin and visit popular attractions like the Driskill Hotel.
All tours stroll this iconic Austin boulevard, rich in history and ghost stories. Not to mention, guests will get a killer view of the Texas Capitol!
Like most theatres in the south, the Paramount Theatre has loads of history and ghost stories. Specifically, the Paramount Theatre provides guests a glimpse of one of the most famous ghost photographs in America.
No Austin tour would be complete without a glimpse of "Dirty Sixth." This must see attraction in Austin provides dozens of opportunities for eats, drinks, and live music, of course, great ghost stories!
Originally the Southwest Telephone and Telegraph Co. (1886), this iconic tavern stands as one of the most haunted taverns in all of America. Walking Tours of Austin is the only tour company that has exclusive access to tour the inside of the interior of the building. Guests will love this stop! Come early and grab a drink before the tour. The Speakeasy is the perfect place to begin and end a ghost tour.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
Reviews(959)
Great historical information, coupled with haunted locations throughout downtown Austin. Will was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly.
My friend and I had a Wonderful time with Jude, our tour guide. He’s a great story teller and very friendly. I highly recommend taking this tour.
It went over time but was really good. He had a be lot of history information for us. However it wasn’t as scary as we hoped it would be
Hi, Cindy! Thank you for your 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and all of Austin's fascinating history. Ghost Walk Austin is designed to focus on authentic history, local legends, and reported paranormal encounters rather than jump scares, so we're happy you found it engaging. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin
The ghost stories we heard on the tour were very fun and interesting to hear. I wish we got to go in more of the places though to see more. Walking from place to place didn’t really feel worth it because there wasn’t really anything to look at. It felt like we were walking to random buildings.
Hi, Lanie! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the ghost stories and found them fun and interesting. Our tours focus on the real history and documented hauntings behind many of Austin's historic buildings, so while some locations may appear ordinary today, each has a fascinating story connected to it. Unfortunately, access to historic buildings is limited since most are privately owned or operating businesses. We appreciate your comments and will continue looking for ways to make the experience even more engaging for future guests. Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Our guide, Jude, was awesome! The tour was the perfect amount of time, a great walk around Austin, and the kids loved all the spooky stories.
Thank you for the wonderful review, Sarah! We're so glad you and your family had a great time with Jude. It's fantastic to hear the tour was the perfect length, you enjoyed exploring downtown Austin, and the kids loved the spooky stories. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another Walking Tours of Austin adventure! Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin
My experience was amazing! Our tour guide was very interactive with our group and I had the best time listening to all the crazy ghost stories of downtown Austin! Will give this a 10/10 and for sure recommend to others!
Hello, Allison! Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you had such an amazing experience. Our guides love bringing Austin's haunted history to life through interactive storytelling, and we're so glad you enjoyed the spooky stories of downtown Austin. Thank you for the 10/10 recommendation—we truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Our guide was great and very informative. His stories and pictures really helped to know the history of the places.
Thank you for your wonderful review, Craig! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and found your guide informative. We love using historic photos alongside the stories to help bring Austin's fascinating past to life. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again on another Walking Tours of Austin adventure! Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Awesome tour and Will was an awesome guide! Very knowledgeable, great ghost stories, and as a skeptic, some very very convincing evidence
Hi, Gina! Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed Ghost Walk Austin and had a great time with Will. His passion for Austin's haunted history and talent for storytelling make him an outstanding guide, and we're thrilled to hear you found the stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. We especially love hearing from skeptics, and we're glad some of the evidence gave you something to think about! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again for another evening of history, mystery, and ghost stories. Best Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Lots of fun, good information and easily walkable. Jude was a great tour guy. Good personality and answered all questions with lots of patience.
Thank you for the wonderful review, Mary! We're so glad you enjoyed Ghost Walk Austin and found the tour both informative and easy to walk. Jude is a fantastic guide, and we're thrilled to hear that his great personality, knowledge, and patience helped make your experience such a positive one. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again for another evening of Austin history, mystery, and ghost stories! Best Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
It was a lot of fun! The guide also provides a lot of historical context. It was nice to walk around with a group.
Thank you so much! We’re glad you had a lot of fun and enjoyed the historical context along the way. There’s something special about exploring the city together, and we’re happy you felt that too. Hope to see you again on another tour soon! Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin
