The 4 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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