AFTER DARK · SAN ANTONIO GHOST TOURS
The 15 best san antonio ghost tours you can book tonight, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much walking it involves. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend about 2.5 hours with a costumed-style storyteller such as Lexy, Lee, Laura, or Dark Alley, visiting the Menger Hotel, a historic cemetery, the Spanish Governor’s Palace, and former vice district sites. Expect history, ghost stories, humor, air conditioning, and some walking on uneven ground.
“This was a great experience. I love the stories and the guide was very knowledgeable. I recommend to everyone.”
Walk from the Sisters Grimm Oddities Parlor past the Menger Hotel, the Alamo, and the Spanish Governor’s Palace. Guides such as Graveyard Greg, Stewart, Hailey, and Randy blend San Antonio history with ghost stories, humor, and theatrical flair. Expect an outdoor tour, no building access, and plenty of walking.
“Great information of the history of San Antonio, the Alamo, and ghost stories associated with it! Our tour guide Lauren was amazing!”
Start at Crockett Tavern at 9 p.m. for a two-hour walk through central San Antonio. Guides such as Robert, Jonathan, David, and Kaylie combine local history with ghost stories, paranormal theories, and modern investigation methods. Expect stairs, uneven ground, outdoor storytelling, and no guaranteed building access.
“Jonathan was very knowledgeable about the history and the paranormal! We enjoyed seeing parts of the city we wouldn’t have without this tour!!”
Walk downtown San Antonio from the federal courthouse to the St. Anthony Hotel, hearing tales of soldiers, outlaws, murderers, and restless spirits. Guides such as Eli, Richard, Joseph, and Jim bring strong local history to the evening. Drinks cost extra, and bar stops can change.
“It’s a little on the cheesy side, but overall fun if you allow yourself to kick back and relax for 2 hours.”
At 7:00 PM, Segway Nation guides you from 260 E Houston St. through downtown San Antonio for two hours of ghost stories and local history. Learn to ride with patient instruction from guides such as Joseph and Robert, then visit sites tied to Alamo spirits, gunfights, Spanish Governor’s Palace tales, and old burial grounds.
“Joseph was an excellent guide. He knew a lot of history & even made the stories interesting & funny. He was also very patient with our 14 year old son.”
Walk central San Antonio with guides such as Blake, Faith, and Josh, hearing ghost stories, murder cases, and local history at the Spanish Governor’s Palace, the Alamo, Main Plaza, and haunted hotels. Expect a small-group walk, photo stops, and a few spooky tales rather than a full building tour.
“Went with friends and had a blast! Blake was very outgoing and funny. While I don’t believe in ghosts, Blake is a natural bard sharing interesting and engaging stories. Would do it again.”
Meet at the Alamo at 8:00 pm for a 90-minute, English-language walking tour through Old San Antonio. Guides such as Chris, Wayne, Eli, and Jimmy Ray mix local history with ghost stories about the Alamo, hotels, churches, and downtown landmarks. Groups are advertised at no more than 10 people.
“We did not make it to the tour as we had to park far away from the meeting point due to a festival going on and streets being block. Try switching time for a later one or cancelling, but was told told do to their policy there was nothing they can do for us.”
Walk through old San Antonio at 8 p.m. with guides such as Logan, Bear, Laura Tomorrow, or Jules, hearing haunted stories tied to the Alamo, historic hotels, and nearby streets. This English-language tour stays outdoors, covers about a mile, and returns to its starting point.
“Our tour guide was excellent. The stories were awesome. We walked around the Alamo and surrounding areas and heard great stories about history and paranormal activities. It was a great evening, activity for adults and children.”
Walk downtown San Antonio for about 2.5 hours with guides such as Fred or Ally, hearing ghost tales tied to old hotels, battle sites, and bars. You will stop at Maverick Whiskey, Bar 414, Haunt, and Pat O’Brien’s, with drinks available to buy and a small group capped at 14.
“We took this tour our first night in town to see some different places, learn some spooky history, and get a feel for downtown. The bars we went to were all very cool and different from what we may have visited on our own. We had a great time visiting with the people in our group and our tour guide. However, as sweet as our tour guide was, her presentation definitely needs some practice. She was new, and it was obvious. Hopefully, she will rehearse a bit for the future.”
Meet at the Emily Morgan Hotel at 6:45 pm for dinner, then follow guides such as Bear, Logan, Laura, or Jose around Alamo Plaza. Expect local ghost stories, San Antonio history, paranormal discussion, a 90-minute walk, and Haunted Happy Hour before returning to the hotel.
“Very disappointed. It was more like getting a tour of the city. We walked away half way tru the tour. If you want to hear about where the building used to be you might like it.”
You and your private group become detectives in a 1929 magic parlor linked to a deadly illusionist. At Extreme Escape San Antonio, you have 60 minutes to solve locks, follow clues, and stop the magician before the curtain rises. Mobile tickets and several time slots make planning easy.
“Great experience for families. Our family had a great time and solved with 2 minutes remaining. We had a great experience.”
Walk downtown San Antonio with a professional guide and hear documented haunting stories tied to the River Walk, Alamo, Emily Morgan, St. Anthony, Majestic Theatre, and Gunter Hotel. The one-hour English tour costs $32, runs in small groups, and offers two start times.
“Our Ghost Tour Guide was very knowledgeable. He had a great personality and we enjoyed our tour very much.”
Join Ghost City Tours at 9:00 pm for a 90-minute, adults-only walk through San Antonio’s darker past. Hear unsettling tales at the Spanish Governor’s Palace, San Fernando Cathedral, and Bexar County Courthouse, with guides such as Samuel, Jymmy, Chris, and Joshua bringing the stories to life.
“Tour title was not indicative of what is presented. This was more of a history lesson. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, but we were looking for more of an entertaining tour- less education I guess. Maybe market the tour differently because I am sure some are looking of this...we were not.”
Spend two hours walking San Antonio’s haunted streets with an English-speaking guide such as Eli or Wayne. Hear stories tied to murders, gunfights, and old drinking spots, with time for pub visits. You must be 21 or older, and drinks and food cost extra.
“Eli was energetic and very knowledgeable about San Antonio history. His stories came to life!”
Meet near the Alamo at 10 p.m. and follow a theatrically trained guide through four historic, haunted bars. Guides such as Bear, Wolf, and Laura Tomorrow share ghost stories and local lore, while your $30 ticket covers bar entry and drink specials. Alcohol costs extra.
“The tour guide was informed she interacted with the customer. She was very friendly an upbeat. The shop was clean an organized an good prices”
A walk, a graveyard, a crawl or a full investigation.
