Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Austin, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
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 ghost stories and learn about unsolved crimes and supernatural events
- See hidden corners of Austin that most tours miss
- Small-group tour: Plenty of time to ask your guide questions
- Discover spooky spots that you'd miss if exploring solo
What's Included
- Professional Guide
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Tavern922 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA
Please aim to arrive 10-15 mins before the tour starts. The tour begins just a 5-minute Uber from downtown at Austin’s legendary Tavern. Free street parking is often available, and it’s walking distance from the Capitol area.
End point
- The Driskill - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
We do finish at another location in downtown Austin. If you park at The Tavern it will be a 20 / 25 min walk back to the start location - or a 5 min uber ride.
Itinerary
1
The Tavern
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Texas Capitol
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Paramount Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Angelina Eberly Statue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The Driskill
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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
5.0
based on 223 reviews
Charlotte_B, Apr 2026
You would learn a lot about the history in Austin. Even if you live here, there are things you probably didn't know.
Carol_D, Apr 2026
We very much enjoyed learning about the history of Austin and its spooky past. Jamie was a great tour guide. We would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for joining the tour. I’m really glad you enjoyed learning about Austin’s history and its spooky past. It means a lot to hear you had a great experience, and I truly appreciate the recommendation.
Bridgette_S, Apr 2026
Jamie was a very patient tour leader. Great tour, nice mix of spooky and historical. Smaller kids might not be interested.
Katia_H, Apr 2026
Excellent tour. Our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. I will be recommending this tour to all friends and family visiting Austin.
Richard_N, Mar 2026
Knowledge tour guide out of town family enjoyed the tour and learned something as well. Saw a great view of the Capitol on the tour as well.
Mikayla_S, Mar 2026
We did the Haunted Austin tour last night and it was honestly the highlight of our trip. We were only in Austin for two days (from Dallas), and we learned so much—not just about the ghost and murder history, but about Austin in general.
Jamie’s storytelling was incredible. He had us completely captivated the entire time—you can tell he’s truly passionate about what he does. It honestly felt like being a kid again, hearing ghost stories, but actually stepping into them in real life.
One thing I really appreciated was that he always waited until everyone caught up and gathered around before starting to speak, so no one missed any part of the story.
The experience was also really well-paced. We didn’t feel like we were walking nonstop for two hours—there were plenty of stops for storytelling and sightseeing, so it wasn’t tiring at all.
Also, I have to mention—this was more my kind of thing than my boyfriend’s, and he honestly wasn’t super eager to go (he mostly came for me… and because the game was on). But within about 15 minutes, he was completely into it. We ended up talking about the tour over drinks afterward the whole time, which says a lot.
At the end, we even got to participate in a murder mystery and try to figure out the “whodunit,” which made it super immersive and fun.
I knew this tour would be good when I saw Jamie had a 100% rating, but it still exceeded expectations. We honestly would have paid $100 for this—it was a steal.
Jamie is also super personable and made the whole experience even better.
So glad we did this—we highly recommend!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
This genuinely made my day! Thank you so much! I love hearing that the Ghost and Murder Tour ended up being a highlight of your Austin trip. Tell your boyfriend I appreciate him taking one for the team and sticking around past the first 15 minutes! 😄 The murder mystery at the end is always one of my favourite parts, watching people piece it all together and argue over whodunit never gets old. Austin has such a rich and fascinating history beyond just the ghost stories and I'm so glad that came through.
Penny_F, Mar 2026
Walking involved, but pace was slow so not an issue. Interesting history of Austin and the ghosts that haunt here.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for mentioning the pace / walking. This is something I'm really conscious of and want everyone to feel comfortable throughout the tour regardless of mobility or fitness level. So glad the history and ghost stories kept you entertained along the way!
Renee_I, Mar 2026
It was great! Tour guide was knowledgeable, entertaining. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in a ghost tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much, really appreciate the kind words.
I am glad you had a good night and thank you for the recommendation.
Marci_F, Mar 2026
Amazing! Jamie was our tour guide and he made it fun and engaging, including pictures from the time periods, history and of course lots of details about ghosts and murders. This is a must if you’re looking for a fun activity!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I love bringing the history to life. So glad you had a great time.
Alisha_B, Mar 2026
It was a good tour. Hilly terrain, so I would say moderate physical ability needed. Jamie was great and told a few ghost stories, but felt more about the history and murder part of the tour. Not complaining, just thought there would be more about the ghosts.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for joining the tour and for sharing your thoughts and yes, comfortable shoes are a must!
Leah_M, Mar 2026
Had an absolute blast. Jamie was a brilliant tour guide. Very informative and was a great story teller.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
I am really glad you had a good time! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review!
Andrew_E, Mar 2026
Jamie was a great story teller and very knowledgeable, it's a good tour and worth doing at such a fair price.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for joining the Ghost & Murder Tour and for taking the time to leave a review. I’m really glad you enjoyed everything!
Alexander_M, Mar 2026
You enter some buildings and Jamie is an amazing tour guide. Not only do you get ghost stories you also get interesting history on the city.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for joining the Ghost & Murder Tour and for taking the time to leave a review. I’m really glad you enjoyed stepping inside a few of the locations and hearing both the ghost stories and the deeper Austin history behind them.
Nora_D, Feb 2026
Great very knowledgeable. Fun little walk. he added storytelling along the way . Passion about his job .
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for joining the Ghost & Murder Tour and for taking a moment to leave a review. I’m really glad you enjoyed the walk and the storytelling along the way
Michaelangelo_A, Feb 2026
This was such a fun and educational experience. Jamie did a wonderful job with sharing the stories and keeping us intrigued. Seeing and walking Austin after dark was amazing.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for joining the Ghost & Murder Tour and for taking the time to leave a review. I’m really glad you enjoyed the stories and the mix of Austin’s haunted history with the nighttime walk through the city
Joanne_R, Feb 2026
My partner and I decided to visit Austin for a long weekend to celebrate Valentine's Day. We thought it would be fun to go on this tour and we were not wrong. Jamie was THE BEST tour guide you could ask for... well-informed, witty, and his London accent was a big bonus when talking about the ghosts. The walk was lovely and the weather was great. This tour is definitely worth it if you're looking for a great evening activity.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for spending part of your Valentine’s weekend with me. I’m really glad you enjoyed the mix of Austin history, ghost stories, and a little London accent along the way ;)
It was a pleasure guiding you both, I truly appreciate the recommendation and hope you’ll join me again next time you’re in Austin.
Alicia_B, Feb 2026
Jamie is a great storyteller We had a great time and learned a lot about Austin history! I would recommend!
Lucy_R, Feb 2026
Fantastic guide who knew a lot of local history and a fantastic story teller. Some great spooky photos to accompany the stories too. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for joining the tour and for the wonderful review. I’m really glad you enjoyed the mix of Austin history and ghost stories
Ozlem_C, Feb 2026
We loved Jamie. He was a wonderful guide and had obviously completed a lot of research in the area. My husband grew up in Austin and did not know a lot of the stories that Jamie shared. Additionally he was very patient with all of us and communicative before, during and after the event. Definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! I’m really glad you all enjoyed the tour. Austin has so many hidden stories, so it means a lot to hear even longtime locals learned something new. It was a pleasure having you on the walk, and I’m grateful for the recommendation!
Stephen_H, Jan 2026
Jamie was an amazing guide and tour was a nice pace with stops along the way. Learned a lot of new things and it was great hearing things I’d never otherwise had known just by walking by.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for joining the tour! I’m really glad you enjoyed the pace and the stories along the way. Austin hides a lot of history in plain sight, so it’s always fun to bring those details to life. Appreciate you being part of it!
Sydney_C, Jan 2026
Jamie was an excellent guide and masterful storyteller! We were on a girls weekend and we all really enjoyed the mix of Austin history and spooky tales. We definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It was really nice meeting you all! I am really glad you had a great evening and thank you for the kind words!
Heidi_W, Dec 2025
He was delightfully chatty!!!!! It was an awesome experience!! He was very friendly with everyone. Thank you!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It was lovely meeting and chatting with you!
Rusty_S, Dec 2025
Jamie provided not only an entertaining and engaging ghost tour but also included much history to Austin as well. 10/10 would recommend
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much! I am really glad you had a great evening!
sameer_s, Dec 2025
Enjoyed being a part of this tour, Jamie was perfect as a guide. Furthermore, his narration of stories was very well articulated.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Very glad you had a nice night and enjoyed all the stories!
Kati_K, Dec 2025
Jamie was great! Loved the stories! Totally worth it 🤩 The Driskill was creepy and also gorgeous with the decorations up for Christmas.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
I am really glad you loved it both the tour and the Driskill! Thank you for the great review!
Greg_H, Dec 2025
The tour is very interesting and the guide is very energetic and personable. I will say that you need to be prepared to walk. You do take a lot of breaks, so it is not bad at all. I learned so much about the history of Austin.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
I am glad you enjoyed the tour! Thank you for leaving a great review
Natalie_B, Nov 2025
A really fun experience learning both Austin history and hauntings! Jamie is an excellent guide, funny and knowledgeable. Our tour size was also perfect, small and manageable. Highly recommend this ghost tour!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
I’m so glad you guys enjoyed the tour and thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review!
:)
Vicki_B, Nov 2025
we absolutely enjoyed it. Enjoyed the tour with Jamie. We learned a lot about Austin and the history heard lots of ghost stories. He is quite the storyteller.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
It was so nice meeting you both! Thank you for joining me, I am glad you had a great evening and I hope the conference goes well.
Kristine_W, Nov 2025
Loved the stories that were shared. Fantastic knowledge of Austin’s history with a real flair for storytelling! Very cool to walk between the moon towers at night during our tour,
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Was lovely meeting the both of y'all.
Thank you for joining me and for the nice review!
Dwayne_B, Oct 2025
Our tour guide Jamie did a very food job and made the experience enjoyable. He answered all our questions and we all had fun.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much for joining the tour and for your kind words! I’m so glad you had fun.
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