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Hauntings in the Heart of Austin: Downtown Ghost Walk

Hauntings in the Heart of Austin: Downtown Ghost Walk

Overview

This tour, unlike any other, marries stories of first person ghost encounters, ghost lore, and historical insights to bring you a spine-chilling exploration of Downtown Austin (Austin's original square mile est. 1839.)

Our hauntings begin at the iconic Driskill Hotel. Did Jesse Driskill leave more than just his legacy in this building when he passed away in 1890? Those who stay overnight in the annex sure seem to believe so. These haunted stories are served with a side of history. Our journey includes 8 haunted points of interest and culminates at the Texas State Capital Building , where mischievous and perhaps vengeful spirits play eerie games and terrify anyone who dares to work overnight shifts.

City: Austin

Mon 21 Jul

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Starting at $20.00

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Mon 21 Jul

Starting at $20.00

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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

The Driskill

At our first stop we'll go inside the famous Driskill Hotel to introduce you to a few of Austin's most frightful spirits who haunt the corridors and toy with the guests of this historic hotel.

O. Henry Home & Museum

Short story author O. Henry lived in this folk-Victorian home with his wife and daughter from 1893 to 1895, coinciding with a bit of trouble he got himself into.

Paramount Theatre

Outside the 1915 theater we'll learn a bit of Austin civil rights history and the heartbreaking tale of a man who loved movies.

Texas Governor's Mansion

We'll learn about Austin's most legendary character whose looming presence remains in this 1854 mansion.

Texas State Capitol

Learn about the history and hauntings of the Texas State Capitol building, where spirits keep things lively at night.

Show 2 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (4)

trisha493

Sep 2023

The tour was so much fun! Emily, our guide, was very knowledgeable, entertaining, and engaging. This tour was a great opportunity to hear about local ghost lore and see some historic Austin sites, and get some exercise at the same time. Emily was very detailed in her stories and has done a ton of research, so even if you don’t believe in ghosts, I found this tour super interesting because I learned so much actual history and cool stories from Austin’s past. And the highlight for us was getting to visit The Driskill and hang out in the beautiful space while having a drink and learning about the local poltergeists. Highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Ghosts or no ghosts - history is always a fun subject. Thank you for joining us for the tour!