The 15 Austin Ghost Tours Worth a Late Night

1.Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 921 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Walk downtown Austin after dark with a storyteller guide such as Tyler, Will, Audrey, or Shannon. Hear tales of murder, theater ghosts, haunted hotels, and local oddities while visiting the Driskill, Paramount Theatre, Congress Avenue, Dirty Sixth, and the Speakeasy. The 90-minute tour costs $27.50 and ends where it begins.

“Tour was too large with 30 members. Guide was attempting to show historical pictures on his cellphone. Only inside visits were at The Speakeasy lounge and an unescourted walkthru of the Driskill lobby. Neither were that interesting. Enjoyed walking around on my own more.”

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2.Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk Austin’s downtown streets from Moonshine Grill to The Driskill while hearing ghost tales, true-crime stories, and local history. Guides such as Amber, Tiffany, David, and Anne have led especially strong outings. Drinks are available for purchase, but bar time and stops can change with closures, construction, or group size.

“The guide didn’t show up for the tour. We got no information to say it had been cancelled. Waste of time. Refunded by Viator.”

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3.Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Join Jamie for a two-hour evening walk through central Austin, mixing ghost tales, unsolved crimes, and local history. Begin at The Tavern, pass the Texas Capitol and Paramount Theatre, and finish at the Driskill. The group is capped at 15, the pace includes regular stops, and you should plan for a 20 to 25-minute walk back to the starting point.

“Jamie was very knowledgeable of the history here and you could hear it through his stories with how passionate it was for him. Great job! Nice intro tour if you're not familiar with ANY Austin haunting and murders! He'll all your questions though.”

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4.Austin Famous Ghost and Bat Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · from $69

You’ll learn to ride a Segway, then follow a guide such as Kelsie, Alice, or Matt through downtown Austin after dark. The 2.5-hour route combines haunted buildings, the Texas Capitol, Lady Bird Lake, 6th Street, Moonlight Towers, and the Congress Avenue Bridge bats. Small groups are capped at 13 people.

“I didn't enjoy the ghost stories. I thought they took too long and weren't very entertaining. Our guide was lovely and kind and the Segways are fun!”

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5.The Madam’s Curse Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Meet at 9:00 pm on West 4th Street for a 90-minute walking tour through haunted downtown Austin. Your guide covers The Driskill, Omni Austin Hotel, and the city’s moonlight towers, mixing Victorian-era history with ghost stories. Guides such as Tai, Tiffany, Sherri, Dave, and Celia have led this tour.

“Cancelled before the tour. Showed up 15 min early like suggested, after the tour guide was over 15 min late I found a voicemail from an hour before canceling. Would have been nice if they text or emailed. Haven’t been able to get a refund”

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6.The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Spend about 90 minutes walking through central Austin with a guide such as Stormy, Emily, Pat, or Tiffanie. Hear tales of haunted governors, Samantha the Child Specter, phantom cigars, and a woman in red while visiting the Capitol, Driskill Hotel, and Governor’s Mansion. The tour starts at 8 p.m., costs $29.99, and welcomes ages 5 to 100.

“I’ve always been a history buff and learning the history of the Capital was my favorite. I also did not know the other theaters existed so now I will try to see a show there. I’ve also been on a different tour that took us to the Littlefield home, and this one took us to a building he had built. So it was cool to put both of those stories together.”

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7.Hauntings, Apparitions & Ashes of Austin Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 68 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Walk through downtown Austin after dark with an English-speaking guide and hear researched tales of strange deaths, friendly spirits, murders, and paranormal encounters. The route includes the O. Henry House, Handlebar, Paramount Theatre, Omni Hotel, and former capitol sites. Guides such as Harrison, Katie, Jennifer, and Gloria have earned praise for lively storytelling, though clear volume can vary.

“1.5 hour tour only took 45 minutes. We didn’t even complain because we were happy it was over. There were no stories and no knowledge of the area. I couldn’t tell you one single story from the night.”

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8.Ghost Maker Tour in Georgetown: Adults Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Walk Georgetown after dark with guides such as Ellie, Zander, Lisa, and Gretchen, hearing true crime, courthouse drama, murder stories, and local hauntings. The 90-minute adults-only tour begins near Mesquite Creek Outfitters, includes time for a drink, and ends at the Old Williamson County Jail on Jail Hill.

“An informative and entertaining tour of the history of Georgetown. Our guide was captivating in her storytelling and very knowledgeable of the actual events and people involved. A great way to spend Halloween night, but I highly recommend taking the tour any night!”

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9.Ha Ha Haunted Austin Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Join Ha Ha Haunted Austin at 7:30 pm for an adults-only walking tour through downtown. A guide such as Celia leads you from the Texas Capitol to the Governor’s Mansion, Paramount Theatre, and haunted Driskill Hotel, mixing local history, ghost stories, cults, serial killers, and plenty of puns. The tour lasts about 70 to 90 minutes.

“This was such a fun tour! Celia was our guide and she was super engaging and a great storyteller. Would highly recommend!”

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10.Downtown Austin Haunted History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 31 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Meet your English-speaking storyteller outside the haunted Speakeasy Tavern in downtown Austin for a 1.5-mile evening walk. Hear tales of murder, ghosts, the 1916 fire, and Austin’s past, with entry into the Speakeasy and Driskill Hotel. It suits visitors who want local history with a spooky edge.

“Tale & time spent at the hotel was our fave. Our guide stretched each tale well, we felt there could be more substance/tales to give.”

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11.Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Spend two hours walking through central Austin with an English-speaking guide, hearing spooky stories tied to the Old West, the Driskill Hotel, Buffalo Billiards, and other bars. The group is limited to nine people. Drinks and food cost extra, and you must carry valid photo ID to enter the bars.

“There was nothing to see - lots of walking and stops designed to make us purchase expensive drinks along the way -only very lengthy stories by an older woman who at the end literally almost forced us to tip her in front of the whole group. This one wasn’t great”

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12.Haunted Austin Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

You’ll walk through Downtown Austin with a local guide, stopping at two to four haunted bars and historic sites tied to O. Henry and the Alamo. The 21-plus tour starts at 7:30 p.m., lasts about 2.5 hours, and keeps groups to 12 people. Drinks, parking, and any souvenir cup are extra.

“Honestly, this is pretty much a rip off and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. The advertisement for this experience is misleading and untrue.”

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13.Austin Ghosts Spirits & Poltergeists Haunted Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 20 reviews · from $27

Meet your English-speaking guide outside the Downtown Omni Hotel at 8 PM for a one-mile walk through Austin’s haunted center. You’ll hear local stories tied to the Omni, Driskill, Buffalo Billiards, HandleBar, the Walter Tips Building, and the Museum of the Weird, with Vincent and Harrison among the guides praised for their storytelling.

“The tour was fun and our guide Vincent very knowledgeable. He made the tour fun and informative, teaching us about the town's history along the ghost stories. Would recommend to anyone!”

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14.Austin Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join Austin Ghosts By Us for a two-hour evening walk through downtown Austin and 6th Street, stopping at bars tied to local ghost tales. Guides such as Esteban and Susan share stories at the Driskill, Casino El Camino, Maggie Mae’s, and San Jac Saloon. You buy your own drinks, and the route is limited to ages 21 and up.

“Ended up being a solo tour - had a great time, saw some great bars and heard some cool stories - everything you could want from a haunted pub crawl!”

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15.Austin’s Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through Austin's haunted bars, starting at The Driskill Bar. Hear about The Man With The Cigar at the Paramount Theater, visit Casino El Camino, Maggie Mae's, and San Jac Saloon, and buy drinks as you go. Katie has led especially engaging tours, but the route varies by date.

“Both our tour guides were phenomenal and very engaging the whole experience. Definitely a great experience and will recommend to others for the foreseeable future. Y’all rock thank you for providing this tour it really was great!”

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