Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

Overview

Descend into the cover of darkness in the iconic city of Austin, TX with a nationally acclaimed storyteller. Your expert guide will keep your small group scared and entertained during this 90-minute walking tour with historical tales of murder, mystery and of course, ghosts. In addition, you will explore the little known nooks and crannies of Austin and visit popular attractions like the Driskill Hotel.

City: Austin

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $27.50

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $27.50

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What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Additional Information:
Comfortable shoes are recommended
Learn more: https://www.touratx.com/ghost-walk/
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Per state of Texas regulations, masks are not required for outside activities. The vast majority of our tour is outside, however masks are encouraged for all customers. Masks are required when entering any historic buildings including the Driskill hotel.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (484)

smplvctn

Sep 2019

Guide tried his stand up comedian routine on us, it was a little painful to listen to him. I felt almost uncomfortable. Way too many people. Over 30. Had to take us in shifts into Driskill hotel. Just stood a few feet into lobby. Definitely no tour of the hotel. Cars honking as we all tried to cross the streets. Our large group annoyed all other tourists trying to walk on the sidewalks. It was embarrassing. We even apologized to other tourists that passed us on the streets. We finally left 40 minutes into it. Too many stories from the guide telling us he was trying to find anyone that could tell him any ghost stories and he himself has never experienced it. Just a very strange dialogue for a ghost tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

So sorry you did not enjoy your tour. The tour guide you are referring to has many five star reviews...That said, at Walking Tours of Austin we value every customers experience and strive to get better every day. Best, JM

alanaac

Sep 2019

This was my first ghost tour and I never understood the appeal before but I do now. It was a unique way to see parts of downtown and envision the evolution of Austin. Jim kept our attention the full time with his ability to create visual images with his imaginative and descriptive stories of the city. He led us through places of haunting and crimes and his passion for his job was apparent from the beginning. It was an experience I wouldn’t trade. He showed us the darker side of Austin and did a little good for our own souls at the same time.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

This is awesome! Thx so much for taking the time to offer your feedback! At WTA, we love Austin and love to meet great guests from all over the country. This group was special! Thx again and come back to see us soon!

Samantha K

Sep 2019

This was my boyfriend and I's first tour like this (of course we had to do it on Friday the 13th and full moon) and it was very fun and entertaining. There were a lot of things that we learned about Austin that we didn't know before.Morgan was a great story teller and I appreciated the honesty because so many times people will tell you what you want to hear for more money. One thing that I did notice was some people brought their children and some had to leave early because of their kids getting scared. If you don't think they are ready to hear about murders or death by suicide this probably isn't the best event for them.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

That for your great review and your insight! We love talking about Austin’s history. The good, the bad, and the ugly:) Thanks again! We would love to serve you again in the future. Best, JM