The 9 Austin Ghost Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 921 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Follow a professional guide through downtown Austin after dark, with stops at the Driskill Hotel, Congress Avenue, Paramount Theatre, Dirty Sixth, and the haunted Speakeasy. Guides such as Tyler, Audrey, Will, and Shannon mix local history, ghost photographs, and spooky stories in a small-group walk priced at $27.50.

“William is really informative, I appreciated the history and photos to back it up. We could tell he took his time learning the history.”

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2.Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Start near Moonshine Grill at 8 p.m. for a guided walk through downtown Austin’s haunted past. Hear stories tied to the O. Henry home, the Austin Axe Murderer, Buffalo Billiards, and the Driskill Hotel, with bar stops along the way. Guides such as Amber, Tiffany, David, and Cameron are praised for strong storytelling.

“Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. Saw very cool buildings with creepy history”

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3.Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Join Jamie at 7 p.m. for a two-hour walk through haunted Austin. Hear stories of Emily at The Tavern, the Lady in Red at the Capitol, and ghosts at the Driskill. The small group, capped at 15, leaves time for questions and moves at a relaxed pace.

“Jamie was great! Loved the stories! Totally worth it 🤩 The Driskill was creepy and also gorgeous with the decorations up for Christmas.”

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4.Austin Famous Ghost and Bat Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · from $69

Learn to ride a Segway, then explore Austin after dark with a guide such as Kelsie, Alice, or Matt. You’ll pass the Capitol, 6th Street, Lady Bird Lake, Moonlight Towers, and the Congress Avenue Bridge bats while hearing local ghost stories.

“Kelsie gave a great tour,he was very knowledgeable able the city and clearly has a love of the city of Austin. He was very polite and respectful not only to us but the people we past on the street. He gave you plenty of time to get coRead more”

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5.Downtown Austin Haunted History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 31 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24Best value

Meet your English-speaking storyteller outside the historic Speakeasy Tavern for a 1.5-mile walk through downtown Austin. Hear tales of ghosts, murder, murderers, and the 1916 fire, then enter the Speakeasy and Driskill Hotel for two of the city’s best-known haunted stops.

“It was very entertaining - interesting sites and stories. It was a great way to experience downtown Austin.”

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6.Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Walk through downtown Austin with an English-speaking guide, stopping at historic bars for ghost stories tied to the Old West, the Driskill Hotel, Buffalo Billiards, and a speakeasy. The $34 tour lasts two hours, welcomes only guests 21 and older, and keeps groups to nine people.

“There was nothing to see - lots of walking and stops designed to make us purchase expensive drinks along the way -only very lengthy stories by an older woman who at the end literally almost forced us to tip her in front of the whole group. This one wasn’t great”

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7.Austin Ghosts Spirits & Poltergeists Haunted Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 20 reviews · from $27

Meet your guide at the Downtown Omni Hotel for a one-hour walk through Austin’s haunted past. Hear stories tied to the Driskill, Walter Tips Building, Buffalo Billiards, HandleBar, and the Museum of the Weird. Guides such as Vincent and Harrison bring history, humor, and local ghost lore to the route.

“Our tour guide, Vincent was great. We were a small group, just me and my boyfriend and our first time in Austin TX. We loved getting to know Vincent and loved his knowledge on the history of Austin’s haunted places! Definitely recommended to visiting and locals”

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8.Austin’s Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Join a two-hour English-language pub crawl through downtown Austin with a lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide. Hear tales of the Driskill, the Paramount Theater’s Man With The Cigar, and Casino El Camino, while buying your own drinks at changing bar stops.

“Both our tour guides were phenomenal and very engaging the whole experience. Definitely a great experience and will recommend to others for the foreseeable future. Y’all rock thank you for providing this tour it really was great!”

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9.Family-Friendly Ghosts of Austin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Texas State Capitol for a 90-minute walk through Austin’s darker past. Hear ghost stories tied to the Capitol, Driskill, Governor’s Mansion, and former Red Light district, with history, local lore, and possible explanations for the hauntings.

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