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Austin Ghosts Weird and Haunted Dark History Walking Tour

Austin Ghosts Weird and Haunted Dark History Walking Tour

Overview

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Join Austin Ghosts for a walking ghost tour through some of the city's most haunted areas. The history of the capital of Texas offers shocking stories of forbidden lovers, heartbreaking suicides, brutal murders, and freak accidents. Some of the ghosts we will encounter are playful and harmless, but others are quite wicked and have committed some horrific crimes in their lifetimes.

Hear tales of authentic hauntings that occurred in places like The Cathedral of Junk, the Hope Outdoor Gallery, and the Museum of the Weird, among countless oddball restaurants and vintage shops. Our unique collection of captivating and unnerving historical stories reveal what makes Austin one of the most compelling haunted cities in the country.

City: Austin

Sat 21 Sep

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What's Included

Documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity

Professional and Courteous Guides

Intensely researched true stories of history

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

The Driskill

Built in 1886, this iconic structure have welcomed guests from around the world. On this tour you will learn about the strange deaths and odd encounters many have witnessed at this hotel over the years.

HandleBar

First built as a funeral palor in the 1900s, the Handlebar is known for its adult playground, retro tunes, and supernatural sightings. Hear the tales of the spirits that sill linger within these walls.

Museum of The Weird

Here you will learn about this historical structure and the graves once buried within. Listen to the tales of the employees’ encounters with the spirits that remain.

Paramount Theatre

In this historical structure the cinema meets the supernatural and the very air you breathe is dense with recondite history. Hear about sightings of spirits and an eerie death that occurred within these walls.

Texas State Capitol

As the third structure to serve as the Texas State Capitol, the tales of murder and intrigue are chilling. Hear the stories and strange encounters on these haunted grounds.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (51)

E9921LQmatthewc

Dec 2019

Avoid this company. I booked a tour and the tour guide never showed up at the meeting point and stood us up. He will not return my calls or emails. They charged my card and a week later I am still fighting to get a refund. Scam.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hello. We are sorry you weren't able to experience our tour. I assure you, it is not a scam. The other guests who booked this tour were checked in at the correct meeting location. The guide attempted to communicate with you and waited. We apologize that you were not able to find the meeting location and guide.

clementiai

Dec 2019

This was the best ghost tour I have been on! Our family travels a lot and we have been on many different kinds of tours but this one was literally the best! Everyone in our group loved the guide and every stop we made was super creepy! Thanks!

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thanks Clementia! We appreciate the feedback and we're glad you had a great time with the guide on the tour!

Maxene_S

Dec 2019

The guide Alec is a great and friendly guy! Very courteous and made wonderful recommendations about where to go after. Alec started off the tour by stating that he really doesn’t believe in ghosts, that kind of was a downer. Some people on the tour got to carry around gadgets, but not everyone got the opportunity. I would have paid extra but didn’t get the option via Viator. Alec liked to talk while on the move, but if you were near the back of the line, it was hard to hear. Also when we were at a location it was hard to hear because of regular street noise. It was really hard to follow the stories. Again, Alec was great and seemed to try his best. He seemed green in this field. Not my favorite ghost tour, learned very little history and didn’t get that good ole spooky feeling.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry about the noise issues and that you started off the tour on a downer. We will pass along the feedback to our guide. We hope you will get to experience one of. our tours that exceeds your expectations! Please email us at [email protected] and let us know how we can make this right!