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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Tue 24 Dec

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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)

Mia_B

Sep 2021

Our tour guide Gloria and her dog Athena were FABULOUS! The tour was very informative and we went to quite a few different locations. There were a couple parties in our group who didn't really understand what a walking ghost tour entails (like you know, walking) and their complaining was a little disrespectful but our guide took it like a champ and gave the rest of us a great tour, I would definitely recommend it! A few things to consider, this is a tour in an area with a lot of homeless people as well as people bar hopping and your guide is not responsible for the behavior of anyone who is not on your tour. I would also not bring small children along because the subject matter is heavy, there was a family in our group that brought a child that was waaaay too young to be hearing some of these stories. Hauntings don't usually come from happy events so keep that in mind. ALSO! We caught what looks like a shadowy ghost lady in a window during our walk, it was very spooky.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Hi Mia! We will make sure to share this with Gloria to let them know to keep up the amazing work. We're happy that you're happy with the tour, and we hope you’ll check out one of our other locations and tour experiences in over 35 cities or an overnight stay at usghostadventures.com.

gingerpoo2

Sep 2021

The stories and history were very interesting. Our tour guide was enthusiastic and informative. Different way to see Austin.

Jessica_M

Aug 2021

Learned some interesting tidbits about Austin. Had a good time and would definitely do again. Guide was very sweet and knowledgeable