Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Austin, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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 guide for a group walking tour through Austin's supernatural nooks and creepy crannies, including a tour of the famous Driskill Hotel. The short tour takes place in the evening so you can easily fit it into busy schedules.
- Learn facts about Austin that you don't get on standard tours
- Evening tour timing means you can fit it in before or after dinner
- Wander Austin at night without the risk of getting lost
- Ideal for travelers who like a good fright
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Speakeasy412 N Congress Ave D, 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.Itinerary
1
The Driskill
Admission Ticket Free
Congress Avenue (Pass By)
Paramount Theatre (Pass By)
6th Street (Pass By)
2
Speakeasy
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 957 reviews
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Cindy_n, Jul 2026
It went over time but was really good. He had a be lot of history information for us. However it wasn’t as scary as we hoped it would be
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi, Cindy!
Thank you for your 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and all of Austin's fascinating history. Ghost Walk Austin is designed to focus on authentic history, local legends, and reported paranormal encounters rather than jump scares, so we're happy you found it engaging. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Lanie_H, Jul 2026
The ghost stories we heard on the tour were very fun and interesting to hear. I wish we got to go in more of the places though to see more. Walking from place to place didn’t really feel worth it because there wasn’t really anything to look at. It felt like we were walking to random buildings.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi, Lanie!
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the ghost stories and found them fun and interesting. Our tours focus on the real history and documented hauntings behind many of Austin's historic buildings, so while some locations may appear ordinary today, each has a fascinating story connected to it. Unfortunately, access to historic buildings is limited since most are privately owned or operating businesses. We appreciate your comments and will continue looking for ways to make the experience even more engaging for future guests.
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Sarah_H, Jul 2026
Our guide, Jude, was awesome! The tour was the perfect amount of time, a great walk around Austin, and the kids loved all the spooky stories.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Sarah! We're so glad you and your family had a great time with Jude. It's fantastic to hear the tour was the perfect length, you enjoyed exploring downtown Austin, and the kids loved the spooky stories. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another Walking Tours of Austin adventure!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Allison_C, Jul 2026
My experience was amazing! Our tour guide was very interactive with our group and I had the best time listening to all the crazy ghost stories of downtown Austin! Will give this a 10/10 and for sure recommend to others!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, Allison! Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you had such an amazing experience. Our guides love bringing Austin's haunted history to life through interactive storytelling, and we're so glad you enjoyed the spooky stories of downtown Austin. Thank you for the 10/10 recommendation—we truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
craig_o, Jul 2026
Our guide was great and very informative.
His stories and pictures really helped to know the history of the places.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Craig! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and found your guide informative. We love using historic photos alongside the stories to help bring Austin's fascinating past to life. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again on another Walking Tours of Austin adventure!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Gina_A, Jul 2026
Awesome tour and Will was an awesome guide! Very knowledgeable, great ghost stories, and as a skeptic, some very very convincing evidence
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi, Gina! Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed Ghost Walk Austin and had a great time with Will. His passion for Austin's haunted history and talent for storytelling make him an outstanding guide, and we're thrilled to hear you found the stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. We especially love hearing from skeptics, and we're glad some of the evidence gave you something to think about! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again for another evening of history, mystery, and ghost stories.
Best Regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Mary_W, Jul 2026
Lots of fun, good information and easily walkable. Jude was a great tour guy. Good personality and answered all questions with lots of patience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Mary! We're so glad you enjoyed Ghost Walk Austin and found the tour both informative and easy to walk. Jude is a fantastic guide, and we're thrilled to hear that his great personality, knowledge, and patience helped make your experience such a positive one. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again for another evening of Austin history, mystery, and ghost stories!
Best Regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Rachana_R, Jun 2026
It was a lot of fun! The guide also provides a lot of historical context. It was nice to walk around with a group.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad you had a lot of fun and enjoyed the historical context along the way. There’s something special about exploring the city together, and we’re happy you felt that too. Hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Jennifer_G, Jun 2026
Will was super engaging and knowledgeable. He seems to truly love sharing the history of Austin. Definitely would recommend his tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi, Jennifer! Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear how engaging and knowledgeable Will was—he truly does love sharing Austin’s history, and it shows. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back on another tour soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Taylor_K, Jun 2026
Jude did a great job explaining the history of the city while telling the tails of the dead! Would recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for joining us and for the kind review, Taylor! We’re glad you enjoyed Jude’s storytelling and the history of Austin—especially the tales of the Midnight Assassin. He does a fantastic job bringing those stories to life.
We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
marcus_y, Jun 2026
My guide was nice,had spooky stories of her own which added to the experience
She was also open to questions also
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi, Marcus! Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the spooky stories and personal touches from your guide—that’s exactly the kind of experience we love to create. We’re also glad she made time for your questions along the way. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Marcie_P, Jun 2026
Great tour either way Jude! It was an easy walking tour for our family (senior, adult, and kids). We go to see and hear about Austin history and some of the interesting ghost stories and tragedies without bringing too much for kids. Jude was a great guide, very knowledgeable and personable. Definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi, Marcie! Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We’re so glad to hear the tour was enjoyable for your whole family—creating an experience that works for all ages is so important to us. It’s great to know you were able to take in Austin’s history, along with some of the ghost stories and tragedies, in a way that was engaging without being too intense for kids. Jude will be thrilled to hear your kind words! He truly does a wonderful job making the tour both informative and personable.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome your family back again soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Thalia_F, Jun 2026
My sister and I enjoyed the tour. Our guide was patient, allowed us to rest and ask questions. She was very accommodating to our last minute change in plans.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for joining us on the Ghost Walk Austin and for taking the time to leave a review! We’re so glad you and your sister enjoyed the tour and that your guide made the experience comfortable, patient, and accommodating—especially with your last-minute change in plans.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Elizabeth_G, May 2026
Will was extremely knowledgeable & a great story teller! It was a fun experience! Would absolutely recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello, Elizabeth! Thank you so much for joining us on the Ghost Walk Austin and for taking the time to leave a review! We’re thrilled to hear Will was extremely knowledgeable and such a great storyteller, and that you had a fun experience with us.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Carrie_Q, May 2026
Arrived at the meeting spot outside the speakeasy and started the tour with Will. He is a fantastic tour guide and tells great stories. I learned alot about Austin's history.
Highly recommend
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi, Carrie! Thank you so much for joining us on the Ghost Walk Austin and for taking the time to leave a review! We’re thrilled to hear Will was a fantastic guide and that you enjoyed learning more about Austin’s history through his storytelling. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Marisela_M, May 2026
The tour guide was incredibly nice and knowledgeable. Easy walking tour around downtown. It’s a great activity to do before a pub crawl.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi, Marisel! Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and easy to explore on foot. It’s great to hear our guide helped make the experience fun and memorable. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to see you back in Austin soon.
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Shannon_D, May 2026
Such a fun way to learn about the city! Will was an awesome guide and we had so much fun learning about all of the local lore!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so happy to hear you had such a fun time exploring the city with Will. He loves sharing Austin’s unique history and local lore, so it’s wonderful to know that came through during your tour. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again for another adventure in Austin!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Joy_O, May 2026
This was a great experience. Wear comfortable shoes. Will (tour guide) was excellent and deserves a raise. Good to know the history of some of Austin's oldest buildings. Got some great pictures.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi, Joy! Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you had a great experience and enjoyed learning about the history behind some of Austin’s oldest buildings. And yes — comfortable shoes are definitely a good call! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Will; he’ll especially love hearing that he “deserves a raise.” We’re happy you were able to capture some great photos along the way too. Thanks again for joining us!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Kirsten_S, May 2026
Will is a very good story teller. He’s very animated and draws you in with the tragedy that happens at these hotels. This is the first time I have done a haunted tour and it won’t be my last.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Kirsten! We’re so happy to hear Will’s storytelling and energy made the tour such an engaging experience for you. He really has a talent for drawing guests into the history and mystery behind these locations. We’re especially excited to hear this was your first haunted tour — and even better that it won’t be your last! Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to see you on another spooky adventure soon.
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Meredith_W, May 2026
Will was great, super informative and great storytelling! We enjoyed the history and tour! Would recommend for a girls trip for sure!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hey, Meredith! Thank you for the awesome review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and had a great time with Will. His storytelling and passion for Austin’s history really make the experience memorable, and we’re thrilled it was such a hit for your girls trip! Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another fun adventure soon.
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Raj_T, May 2026
Jude was a great and friendly tour guide. He really spoke with great conviction when he told us the stories, and he found ways of making the tour funny and still engaging. I’ll definitely be going to bed with the creeps tonight thinking of Room 525 and poor Misty.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi, Raj! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour with Jude. He does a fantastic job bringing the stories to life with both conviction and humor, and it’s great to know he kept you engaged—and just the right amount of creeped out by Room 525 and Misty! We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on another tour soon (hopefully with just the right level of chills again!).
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Celicia_H, May 2026
We signed up for this experience at the last minute and did not regret it. We learned a ton about the city of Austin, its history and culture. We had a great time trying to find the famous ghosts that live in these amazing historical building. Our guide was fantastic and had so many great stories to share.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello, Celicia! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you decided to join us last minute—and even happier to hear you didn’t regret it! It’s wonderful that you were able to learn so much about Austin’s history and culture while enjoying the search for the city’s famous ghosts in its historic buildings. We truly appreciate your kind words and are glad your guide helped make the experience so memorable with great stories to share. We hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Jessica_K, Apr 2026
We booked our tour last minute and that made our guide late in getting to us. He made up for it with his knowledge and enthusiasm. Will was a fabulous guide. I think we all would have been willing to do the tour a second time to catch and retain the knowledge he was sharing with us. This is hands down a must do in Austin!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi, Jessica! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We really appreciate your understanding regarding the last-minute booking and timing, and we’re glad to hear Will was able to turn things around with his knowledge and enthusiasm.
It’s wonderful to know his storytelling was so engaging that you’d even consider doing the tour again to take it all in a second time—that means a lot. We truly appreciate your kind words and your recommendation that we’re a “must do” in Austin.
We hope to see you again soon for another great experience!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Karen_C, Apr 2026
We had so much fun! William was an amazing storyteller and kept us engaged the entire time. He showed us pictures, gave us personal encounters along with guests encounters that really made the stories come to life. We were a small group so he was able to throw in some add-ons and extra history which was fantastic. He left me wanting to learn more afterwards which I loved. This is my third ghost tour in a city and definitely one of the best. It was a great way to spend a Friday night!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Karen! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun Friday night with Will and that his storytelling kept you engaged from start to finish.
It’s especially great to hear that the mix of visuals, personal encounters, and guest stories helped bring everything to life—and that the small group setting allowed for those extra history add-ons. That’s exactly the kind of immersive experience we aim for.
We love that the tour left you wanting to learn more afterward, and we truly appreciate you choosing us for your third ghost tour. That means a lot, especially coming from someone with experience in other cities.
We hope to see you again next time you’re looking for another memorable night out!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Gage_P, Apr 2026
Easy, fun walk around Austin. I’d definitely recommend bring your friends and family on this tour,,,
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi, Gage! Thank you so much for the fun review! We love the enthusiasm—and we’ll definitely pass your shoutout along to Will. He puts a lot of energy into making each tour easy, fun, and memorable, so it means a lot to hear that reflected in your experience.
We really appreciate the recommendation and hope you’ll bring more friends and family next time for another great walk around Austin!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Laura_N, Apr 2026
This was a fun tour with lots of history & ghosts. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed seeing the older buildings, learning about their history, & how a serial killer affected the growth of this city.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Laura! We’re glad you enjoyed the mix of history and ghost stories, and that your guide’s knowledge helped bring Austin’s older buildings and stories to life for you. It’s definitely a unique part of the city’s past, and we’re happy it made the tour memorable for you.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again for another great experience!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Jessica_Q, Apr 2026
We had so much fun walking around downtown Austin and learning the haunted history. Our guide Will was amazing. He knew so much history and was just an all around great guy!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi, Jessica! Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear you had so much fun exploring downtown Austin and learning about the haunted history. Will will be so happy to know you enjoyed his knowledge and company—he truly loves sharing the stories of the city.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope you’ll come back and see us again soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Amelie_J, Apr 2026
Fun way to see Austin with different eyes. We don’t believe in ghosts but the stories are based on historical facts and our guide was very good at telling the stories in a way that you’re immersed in the ghost stories. What I liked the most was the ability to get inside some famous buildings. I had my 14 and 6.5 year old. More suitable for teenagers but it was ok with younger kids too.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the thoughtful 5-star review, Amelie! We’re so glad you enjoyed seeing Austin through a different lens and appreciated the blend of historical facts and immersive storytelling—even if you’re not a believer in ghosts!
It’s great to hear you enjoyed getting inside some of the famous buildings, and we appreciate your helpful feedback about the experience for families. We’re especially glad you and your kids were able to enjoy the tour together.
We hope you’ll join us again soon for another fun and memorable experience!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Taylor_D, Mar 2026
We went on this tour our first night in Austin and it was great just for showing places around but the tour guide, Will was such a fantastic story teller and the ghost stories were great!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Greetings, Tyler! Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear you chose to start your time in Austin with us and that it was a great way to get familiar with the city.
We’re especially glad Will made such an impression—he’s a fantastic storyteller and truly brings the ghost stories to life.
We really appreciate you joining us and hope you’ll come back and see us again soon for another great experience!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
Leena_N, Mar 2026
The guide was great, he was funny and informative. We had a good time. It was nice to be safely creeped out!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi, Leena! Thank you so much for your review! We love hearing that you had a great time and enjoyed the perfect mix of humor and spooky storytelling. Being “safely creeped out” is exactly what we’re going for! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to your guide, Jude. Hope to have you join us again for another hauntingly fun experience soon!
Best regards,
Walking Tours of Austin
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