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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

Fri 20 Sep

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Fri 20 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)

Michele P

Nov 2019

Alex our tour guide knew lots of fun stories about weird happenings which he could not confirm. I enjoyed the evening and learned later some of the same stories so they must be Austin legends. An enjoyable way to spend an evening. Went longer than the hour and including walking several blocks. A good way to see 6th Street for a short and very loud few minutes.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Hi Michele! Thank you for your review. Is there any feedback you could give that would improve the tour? Thanks!

Cassandra J

Nov 2019

What a great tour! We were happy to find a tour that wasn't astronomically priced! Austin is a bumping high energy town and because of that you end up paying a lot to do anything. This tour was well priced, exciting, and spooky! What more could you ask for?!

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you had a great experience and we hope you can join us again soon!

ajz4knights

Oct 2019

We were excited when we were texted information telling us how to spot our tour guide holding a lantern at the meeting point. For me, that immediately set the tone for a good tour. I also nerded out a little bit for the experience and opted for the EMF reader. Each spot our guide showed us had very interesting stories giving the city more character to its history. We were unfortunately unable to go into these places as some were very active businesses. Our time was on a Saturday the weekend before Halloween-LOTS of people dressed up celebrating. We were able to hear him above the activity around us. There were a couple spots that the reader went off which I made note of to pass along to him. I would have definitely put it to work inside the stops we went to. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves & recommend this activity to hear another side of Austin and get some walking in! For the company, keep using that lantern! Put it on a shepherd’s hook & carry it throughout the tour. A reaper’s cloak would add a nice touch too.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hi AJZ! Thank you so much for the feedback! We definitely think the lantern is a plus for finding your guide and for setting the tone! We're glad you had a fun time and we hope to be able to go inside more buildings in the future!