Austin

Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

Badge of ExcellenceAustin, USA
90 Minute Austin Ghost Walking Tour
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Hear the historical tales of murder and mayhem that helped make Austin weird on this haunted history tour of Texas's capital city. Join an acclaimed storyteller and a small group for a walking tour through Austin's supernatural nooks and creepy crannies, including a tour of the famous Driskill Hotel.
  • Ghost tour of Austin with acclaimed storyteller
  • Hear stories from the city's haunted history
  • Visit little known nooks and crannies of Texas's capital city
  • Join a small group for a tour that will keep you on your toes

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Kreisle Building, Austin, TX 78701, USA

    Tours depart from the historic (and haunted), Speakeasy tavern. You can wait inside near the front windows for your guide. Or, we will meet you out front next to our Ghost Walk Austin sign. *Arrive about 15 minutes prior to departure to grab a drink or a soda before our tour!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Kreisle Building

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

The Driskill

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Rates:
  • Service animals allowed
  • Additional Information:
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Near public transportation
  • Learn more: https://www.touratx.com/ghost-walk/
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great tour with an excellent guide
Deb_T, Apr 2024
I wasn't sure how creepy a haunted walking tour would be in the middle of a loud, crowded city but our guide, William, really made it interesting with his stories. We learned lots about the city's history and he was able to answer all of our question. We were visiting Austin but took the tour with a local and we all enjoyed it. We would recommend. Thank you William!
Fun little experience
Stefania_B, Apr 2024
Great! Interesting stories! I was by myself and decided to do something out of the ordinary. Glad I went!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks so much for exploring Austin’s haunted history with us! We love to show off our city at night, there’s nothing like some great ghost stories under Austin‘s amazing skyline. Hope you enjoyed the interior of the Speakeasy Tavern, and of course the beautiful, and haunted, Driskill hotel:) Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Our wonderful tour guide made all the difference!!
Kim_G, Apr 2024
Will was THE BEST guide we’ve ever had! He went above and beyond to give us a phenomenal tour!! He is a fantastic storyteller, too. Perfect for these tours! Thank you!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Wow! Thank you so much for your awesome review, Kim! We agree, Will is an amazing guide! He really enjoys touring and it certainly shows! We truly appreciate such a great review. Please come back and see us again! Best Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Great time!
Kim_B, Mar 2024
Our guide Jamie was great! Lots of great stories and info provided. There is walking so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Do recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi, Kim! Thank you so much for your review and recommendation. Jamie is a fun guide for sure! Hope to see you again soon. Best Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Awesome!
Laura_L, Mar 2024
It's great to see lesser-known and unique parts of Austin! Will knows his ghosts, which is not a 'jump scare' experience; it is also suitable for older kids and teens.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi, Laura! Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your tour. Will is a great guide for sure. You're right, our tour delivers goosebumps and not nightmares. :-). Thank you for your recommendation as a family-friendly tour. Hope to see you again! Warm Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Great Tour
Kim_S, Mar 2024
We really enjoyed the tour! Will was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable and very engaging. We would recommend this tour to anyone interested in history and mystery.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation, Kim! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with Will...he certainly is a great guide. Please come back and see us again! Best Regards, Walking Tour of Austin
Will did an incredible...
Annie_G, Mar 2024
Will did an incredible job narrating the gruesome and spooky tales of the downtown Austin area. Great spectre photos as well!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi, Annie- So glad you enjoyed your tour with Will...he is a great storyteller! Agreed, the photos add a fun component to the tour. We truly appreciate your review. Please come back and see us again! Warm Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Fun experience!
Karen_W, Mar 2024
Tyler did a great job! He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would recommend this to anyone visiting!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your review and recommendation, Karen! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour. Tyler is a great guide for sure! Please come back and see us again. Best Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Amazing tour amazing guide
Danielle_V, Mar 2024
William was extremely knowledgeable of the area and very enthusiastic. He made our tour super fun. I brought my bestie with as a birthday present and my first time in Austin and your tour did not disappoint! We cannot wait to participate in your other tours!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi, Danielle! We are so happy you enjoyed your tour! William really is a great guide, we agree. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Warm Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Haunted
Nancy_Q, Mar 2024
It was overbooked, due to the SxSW we did not get to see everything. Will was very knowledgeable but a bit long winded. Maybe because he was trying to fill the void. Also, at the Driskill, he did his presentation next to the music & we couldn’t hear him. Overall, we enjoyed it.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, Nancy. SXSW is such a busy time in Austin for sure. Glad you were able to enjoy your tour even with the larger crowds. Come back and see us again. Warm Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Informative
Enrique_R, Mar 2024
The tour guide did a great job. He did a great job even when other people interrupted our tour. Would do this again.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
So glad you enjoyed your tour, Enrique! Thank you for the review and recommendation. We alway love to hear that a guest would join us again. Hope to see you again soon! Warm Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
We are Austin natives,...
Dominique_R, Mar 2024
We are Austin natives, and this was a fun way to see Austin paranormal landmarks. Doing the tour during the first weekend of sxsw was a bonus because of the crazy people watching. Also, we had a strange experience at the Driscoll - Right while our guide (Alyssa) was about to tell of the ghost of Samantha, a little blond girl, 6 or 7 years old, stepped into our circle audience. She stayed a while and just listened to the ghost tales being told, but it was so wild that she appeared. We're pretty sure Samantha was somehow involved...
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your review. We absolutely love when Austin natives join us for a tour and during SXSW is definitely a fun time to do it! What a great addition to the tour to have a "guest" visit and listen for a bit. You'll never know what might happen on a tour! Hope to see you again! Best Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Awesome tour
Manuel_B, Mar 2024
Alyssa was a great guide. Very informative. I Would definitely recommend. Austin has alot to offer. Go see it
Response from Host, Mar 2024
So glad you enjoyed your tour with Alyssa! She is a fun guide, we agree. We appreciate your review and your recommendation. Please come see us again soon! Warm Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
A Fun Walking Tour of Downtown Austin
Damon_S, Mar 2024
This is a fun walking tour of downtown Austin. The crowd size was maxed out on our tour which made staying together and hearing the guide tough at times.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your review! SXSW is quite a busy time in Austin. Glad you had fun on your tour! Best Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Love the ghost stories!
Teresa_T, Mar 2024
Will was very informative and full of ghostly stories!!! Highly recommend this ghost tour in Austin TX!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation! We agree, Will is a really great guide. :-) Please come back and see us again! Best Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Haunt and jive in Austin
Torrey_L, Mar 2024
Jamie, our guide was fantastic! He shared great historical ghost stories and showed us the secret speakeasy’s hidden all over. Followed up the tour at the amazing (and haunted) Speakeasy Bar for some live music.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with Jamie! Agreed, he is a great guide. Hope you were able to enjoy the hidden spots he pointed out during your tour. Please come see us again! Best Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Slow, not very engaging, not worth the money
meredithmccurdy, Feb 2024
Slow storytelling and overall not very engaging. Have been on ghost tours in other cities that provided great history, culture and ghost stories. This fell flat and we left the tour early.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Sorry you did not enjoy your tour. We take all reviews and suggestions into consideration. Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Engaging Guide and Great Stories
Anna_K, Feb 2024
Jamie, our guide, was really friendly and a great storyteller. We learned a lot about the city’s history and its ghosts. Tour was a perfect length (1.5 hr).
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi, Anna! So glad you enjoyed your tour with Jamie. He is a great guide, for sure. We truly appreciate your great review! Please come see us again. Best Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Great tour. Awesome tour guide.
Michael_C, Feb 2024
The most memorable part of our tour was our tour guide. She had wonderful stories about each of the locations we visited. Her knowledge of the places we visited was both amazing and entertaining. Great job!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi, Michael! Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed not only the tour, but the guide. They make or break a tour for sure!! Please come back and see us again. Best Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Very informative and interesting
Els_K, Jan 2024
Visiting the speakeasy and definitely the Driscoll Hotel , the stories and experiences that were shared . Would have liked to go to the fifth floor of the Driscoll
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hi, Els! We are so glad you enjoyed the Speakeasy and Driskill Hotel. Those are fun highlights of the tour for sure. Since the Driskill is a working hotel, we are asked not to visit the floors where their guests are staying to keep the noise and crowds low. Thanks for coming out with us. We hope to see you again in the future! Warm Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
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