On this haunted walking tour, you’ll hear the dark tales of the city and discover what goes bump in the night. Go at your own pace, stop anytime. Take the tour anytime. It's all outside. The tour never expires. This tour includes a built in EMF ghost detector to show you if any spirits are close by. Simply press the EMF button after the tour starts to enable it. As you walk you’ll see the old Guys town, historic parks and buildings, the wild west churches, the governor’s mansion, the historic centuries old hotels and many more sites. And you’ll hear about the tales of the people that lived here. And why they decided to stick around. Beware, this tour is not for the faint of heart. Our Ghostly adventure begins at the Pierre Bremond House.
The tour starts outside the Bremond House where you'll hear the story Pierre, and the ghosts that haunt it. Then you'll be guided step by step through Austin's most haunted sites and hear their history and haunted stories.
The tour ends at the historic governor's mansion. This is one of the most historic buildings in Austin, and was once the home of Sam Houston. It's also one of the most haunted.
Built in 1888, Republic Square is one of the remaining four public squares in Austin. As you look around you can see it’s very eclectic with signage explaining the ties to Mexican and Mexican American heritage. It's also one of the most haunted.
The land the Capital Grille is on was once Austin’s original railroad depot which was built in 1871. This was crucial to the growth and development of Austin as it brought building supplies, raw materials, clothing, food, visitors and even newcomers to the capital city. And over that time, plenty of mayhem has occurred.
the Paramount began hosting performers like Orson Wells, Harry Houdini, Mae West and even Katherine Hepburn. It's also seen over 100 years of history. And spirits.
This magnificent building was built in 1886 in the Romanesque revival style by cattle rancher and confederate colonel Jesse Driskill. It’s said that Driskill used blood money from the Civil War to pay for the construction of this hotel. Driskell had made a fortune between cattle ranching and profiting from the Civil War but spent nearly his entire fortune on this property. In fact, he ended up living here.
The ghost story associated with church revolves around the figure of Reverend Charles Gillette, who served as the rector of the church in the late 19th century. Reverend Gillette is a significant historical figure in the church's history, known for his dedication to the congregation and his pivotal role in the church's development during his tenure.
In 1983 there was a fire in the building and tragically a few people were killed in it. One of those burnt to death was a twenty-three year old intern. It’s said that firemen couldn’t break into the window, their only way in, to save him. They were forced to watch in horror while this young man slowly died. Somehow that window survived despite the rest of the room being torched and destroyed. Ever since, there have been handprints that appear when it’s cold or raining no matter how many times the window is cleaned. And they have tried replacing the windows but that doesn’t seem to matter.
The tour guides you through the streets of Austin stopping at the most haunted spots and sharing their stories. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Austin's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Audio App Walking Tour lasts about 1h–1h 15min. The itinerary has 9 stops.
Prices start at $10 per person for this Austin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The tour starts outside the Bremond House where you'll hear the story Pierre, and the ghosts that haunt it. Then you'll be guided step by step through Austin's most haunted sites and hear their history and haunted stories. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 5 verified reviews; it is run by WalknTours.
I found it difficult to figure out how the app worked, especially since I was not planning to do the trip in the exact order. It was advertised that you could do this. I finally figured out a way to make it work, and the information was interesting.
Stop in the Driskill for a drink! Fun experience all around! And very well organized. I recommend it.
The guide was very good, his voice was perfect for the tour. We went early in the evening just as it was getting dark which added to the ambiance.
I enjoyed the audio tour guide and the fact that I could start and stop as I needed to. I will definitely look for other digital tours as I travel.
In town solo for a business trip and had time to explore. Simple to access the tour on my time and easy to use and follow along. Couples, Families and Groups could utilize and enjoy too! Cool historical facts and ghost stories — Greg has the perfect voice to narrate, really enjoyed the tour!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Audio App Walking Tour | 1h–1h 15min | 4.6 (5) | $10 | |
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