Top Austin Ghost Tours

Head off the usual tourist trail to uncover Austin’s sinister side on this guided walking tour through the city's most haunted and historic sites, covering about 2 miles (3.2 km) of the downtown area. Begin at The Tavern, once a Prohibition-era hotspot and now home to ghosts, before visiting eerie landmarks like the Texas Capitol, Paramount Theatre, and the Driskill Hotel, famous for its haunted bridal suite and lingering spirits. Along the way, hear chilling accounts of the "Servant Girl Annihilator", the UT Tower shooting, and whispers of the modern-day “Rainey Street Ripper.”

Hear stories about Austin’s Old West history and spooky unexplained happenings—and discover many of its most atmospheric drinking dens—on this two-in-one Old West ghost tour and pub crawl. Meet your guide in the evening in central Austin and get ready to explore. Visit multiple bars and historical landmarks over the course of the tour, with a dose of storytelling—and chances to buy drinks—at each stop.

In 1885, America’s first serial killer stalked the streets and alleyways of the city of Austin. He came to be known as the “Midnight Assassin,” but his identity remains a mystery. On this guided evening walking tour, explore historic Austin including West 6th Street, Guy Town, and the Warehouse District, plus stop for a drink at the Driskill Hotel, as you learn about his crimes.

Austin’s downtown bars and historic sites take on a darker edge during this evening walking tour, led by a local storyteller. Hear ghost stories and local history at Moonshine Grill, 6th Street, and the Driskill, while the route brings eerie legends, hidden history, and rooftop views into the night. Drinks are available for purchase.

Explore the eerie side of Austin on a unique haunted tour in a classic Cadillac hearse transformed into a spooky limo. Each night, embark on a 3-hour journey to historic locations known for their paranormal activity, including the Clay Pit and Littlefield House at UT. Guests will enjoy minimal walking while getting out frequently to visit haunted establishments. With complimentary sodas and ice available, guests can also bring their own alcoholic beverages to enjoy responsibly. This tour is perfect for ages 13 and up, making it an ideal experience for thrill-seekers and ghost enthusiasts alike. - Tour operates every night at 7 pm - Discover haunted hotspots in Austin with frequent stops for exploration - Enjoy complimentary refreshments; byob if you wish - Minimum of 2 participants required, accommodating small groups up to 6

Experience a ghost tour with a difference on this themed adults-only (16+) tour that focuses on murders and hauntings in Victorian-era Austin. Instead of spending hours researching the city’s ghost stories, this tour takes you to places known for their poltergeists and paranormal activity. Notable locations that the tour passes include the Millett Opera House, the University of Texas Tower, and the Driskill Hotel.

Step into Austin’s dark past with this Haunted Audio Tour — a self-guided journey through real haunted landmarks and verified history. Explore at your own pace as immersive sound design, cinematic storytelling, and spine-chilling true tales reveal the city’s most notorious spirits. No apps, no groups—just you, your smartphone, and Austin after dark. We painstakingly research, write, record, and edit our tours.

Guests of all ages are welcome to our Ghosts of Austin tour, combining history with hauntings for a fun and family-friendly outing. After an introduction to Austin's haunted past, we'll visit some of Austin's spookiest locales: the Texas State Capitol, The Driskill Hotel and the Texas Governor's Mansion. As we unearth some of their histories, you'll hear about the ghosts, ghouls, apparitions and phantoms that haunt their grounds. Expect an outing that will make your spine tingle!

Discover a whole new side of Austin, Texas on this adults-only small-group guided walking ghost tour of the city. Explore haunted hotels, mansions, theaters, and more with a guide who shares grisly tales of creepy cults, urban legends, and serial killers. Enjoy a story-filled stroll through downtown Austin and pass sites like the Texas Capitol, Paramount Theatre, and the famously haunted Driskill Hotel exterior.

Charming downtown Georgetown may impress you with its beautiful historic buildings, but beneath the surface lies a darker past filled with unsettling secrets. As you explore, you’ll uncover stories of brutal murders, horrific torture, and tragic suicides that have shaped the city’s haunted history. Join The Ghost Maker Tour and discover a side of Georgetown you never imagined, as you dive into the town’s haunted past and uncover its most unsavory secrets. Stroll through Georgetown’s shadowy history as your guide shares chilling tales along the way. You’ll hear the story of a Texas family feud that may have led to a murder-suicide at the turn of the century, and question whether the spirits said to linger around the Historic Square are truly at rest. Blending true crime and ghost stories, this experience offers the perfect recipe for a wickedly good time.

Most pub crawls through Austin just take you from bar to bar without providing any city insight, but this Austin Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl Experience adds a little mystery to your night out. Follow a guide through Austin at night, taking in sights of popular attractions as you listen to ghost stories of spirits who are said to haunt the area. Along this tour, you’ll stop at four drinking spots, too.

Discover Austin’s spooky side on an evening walking tour through the city's most haunted areas. Austin history features stories about forbidden lovers, suicides, brutal murders, and freak accidents. Learn about authentic hauntings that happened in locations such as the Driskill, the Paramount Theatre, and the Museum of the Weird, as well as other popular spots.

Ideal for travelers who’re fans of ghost stories rooted in history and who’re also short on time while visiting the city, this Downtown Austin Ghost Tour is a great pick. Walk the streets of downtown with a guide who can get you around the city safely at night, while telling you spooky tales about the attractions you pass by. Some highlights of this walking tour include the Texas Governor's Mansion, The Driskill, and the Paramount Theatre.

While you may know historic downtown Round Rock for its vibrant nightlife, live music, and dining, you’ll soon uncover a darker past lingering just out of sight. As you explore, you’ll notice that behind the charming storefronts and limestone buildings, the “New Town” of yesterday still echoes through the alleys and shadows around you. On In the Shadows, Spell Caster’s signature Round Rock Ghost Tour, you’ll dive into the legends, lore, and dark history of one of Texas’s most storied Wild West towns. After dark, you’ll walk the same paths once traveled by notorious gunslingers, uncovering chilling stories along the way. You’ll question why ghost riders are said to still gallop through the streets of “New Town” and whether these apparitions remain tied to the sites of their violent ends. From poltergeist encounters to lingering residual hauntings, you’ll peel back the curtain on Round Rock’s most unsettling secrets.

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.

This ghost hunt starts under the UT Tower and spends the next 90 minutes on the University of Texas campus, between the Harry Ransom Center, the Blanton Museum and the quiet halls along Speedway. It's self-guided and runs on the Questo app, so all you need is your phone. The ghosts are ten made-up characters with very real grievances. One teacher keeps writing a child into her registers who was never in her class. An actor hid the code that frees him in his last monologue, and a night manager went back into a burning hotel for a child who was never there. Every puzzle you solve catches a ghost and adds a clue, and by the end you'll know which of the ten has been lying. It suits students, visiting families and anyone who likes a puzzle more than a lecture. The walk is about 1.4 miles. Go after dark for the full effect, with hints and 24/7 support if you need them.

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