Hear the historical tales of murder and mayhem that helped make Austin weird on this haunted history tour of Texas's capital city. Join an acclaimed storyteller and a small group for a walking tour through Austin's supernatural nooks and creepy crannies, including a tour of the famous Driskill Hotel.

Ghost tour of Austin with acclaimed storyteller
Hear stories from the city's haunted history
Visit little known nooks and crannies of Texas's capital city
Join a small group for a tour that will keep you on your toes

What's Included

Professional guide

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Kreisle Building
Kreisle Building, 412 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA
Tours depart from the historic (and haunted), Speakeasy tavern. You can wait inside near the front windows for your guide. Or, we will meet you out front next to our Ghost Walk Austin sign. *Arrive about 15 minutes prior to departure to grab a drink or a soda before our tour!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Kreisle Building

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Rates:
Additional Information:
Comfortable shoes are recommended
Learn more: https://www.touratx.com/ghost-walk/

Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Traveler Tips

I recommend taking this tour for history, entertainment and wonderful story telling.

Reviews

4.5

518 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Personal

Troy_R, Mar 2023

Tour guide was funny and well informed. He made it personal by remembering peoples names and joking around with everyone.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for your review, Troy! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour and your tour guide. We do think we have a great group of guides! Please come back and see us on one of our other tours. Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin

Interesting history

Jeff_W, Mar 2023

The guide Daylan was very good, made the experience fun and interesting. We liked the history of the city, enjoyed

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for your review, Jeff! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour. We agree, he is a great guide. Please come back and see us soon. Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin

great

vera_r, Mar 2023

We loved the tour. Our tour guide, Tyler, was terrific. We enjoyed hearing his stories and seeing pictures. Thank you

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you so much for touring with WTA! We agree, Tyler is a great storyteller, and really loves the history of the old Austin. Back in those days, we are best known for the capital, cattle, and the railroad, and, of course, the historic and haunted Driskill hotel. They all left their share of ghost :-) hope you can come back and see us soon! Best, Jim Miles, Owner, Walking Tours of Austin

Fun experience made even...

Janis_D, Mar 2023

Fun experience made even better with the thunder and lightning!! Guide was very informative. Will be looking for books on the hay rings.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Nothing like a little thunder and lightning to set the mood on a nighttime walk through Austin, Texas! We are so thrilled you enjoyed your tour. Please come back and see you soon. Warm regards, Jim Miles, owner, Walking Tours of Austin.

Family friendly fun experience!

Kevin_T, Mar 2023

Great guide and fun stories of history and ghostly tales. I do wish there were more opportunities to enter some of the structures where ghosts were sighted though.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thanks for your review, Kevin! We agree that this ghost tour is a fun family experience. We are fortunate to be able to have exclusive access to the haunted Speakeasy and also be able to take our guests into the Driskill Hotel. The other locations may be fun to go back and visit on your own at some point! :-) Thanks again for your great review! Come back and see us soon. Warm regards, Walking Tours of Austin

Underground ghost hunter

Heather_H, Mar 2023

Ricky was the best tour guide ever. He was rolling with the punches even with the SXSW going on and made sure to make it fun. Also I love him, I want to spend the rest my life with him.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi, Heather - What a fun review! Too late, Ricky is already married to us. HaHa! Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review. Come back and see us! Best, Walking Tours of Austin

Best Tour Guide!

Alissa_F, Mar 2023

We took an impulsive trip to Austin from Dallas this weekend for my birthday. Saw the ghost tour on a cheesy “Austin To Do” list. Ricky was our tour guide and he was amazing! Even with the craziness of SXSW in the streets he really projected his voice to our lovely group and made it just as fun and exciting. He was also so funny he had the group laughing at every stop. We lived, laughed, loved together on this spooky tour. He was very knowledgeable. Thank you Ricky.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thanks so much for your review! So glad we could be a part of your trip to Austin. We agree...Ricky is one of a kind! Come back and see us. Best, Walking Tours of Austin

The history was...

Amanda_R, Mar 2023

The history was interesting and the guide gives you good local tips on places to go, like popular streets and neighborhood bars

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi, Amanda -Thank you so much for review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour. Giving local tips is one of our favorite things to do for your guests! Next time you're in town we would love to see you again. If you liked Ghost Walk Austin you might love Murder Walk Austin. Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin

Haunted tour

Cheryl_C, Mar 2023

Ricky was very funny and informative. He kept us entertained the entire time. His knowledge of the hauntings were great.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for your review, Cheryl. Ricky is such a fun guide! So glad you enjoyed your tour with him. Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin

Very interesting

Rex_R, Mar 2023

Our guide Daelen was really knowledgeable. Interesting stories. Highly recommend! Thanks so much for making our trip memorable!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi, Rex- We are so glad you enjoyed your tour. We agree that Daelen does a great job of telling the history and great ghost stories of Austin. Thank you for taking the time to submit such a great review. Hope to see you on one of our other tours soon! Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin

Fun ghost tour

Stephanie_B, Mar 2023

Had a great time on the ghost tour and learned a lot about Austin’s history Tyler was great and very knowledgeable

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for your review of Ghost Walk Austin. We are so glad you enjoyed your tour! We couldn't agree more, Tyler is a great guide. Please come check out one of our other tours soon! Warm regards, Walking Tours of Austin

Do a different tour

Roxann_d, Jan 2023

Most boring ghost tour I've ever been on!!!! The tour guide, Emily, provided no real spooky or fun details, just walked us in a circle and talked some historical points. Very disappointed!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

We’re sorry you did not enjoy your experience. At Walking Tours of Austin we strive to get better with each and every tour. This situation is curious because Emily is a fantastic Tour Guide with over 50 star reviews to her credit. In fact, on the night your are referring, she received two five star reviews…? Not sure what happened here, but we will look into it. Best, WTA

Ricky Rocks!

Mark_E, Jan 2023

Ricky was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable, engaging, and tailored the experience to the interests and backgrounds of the guests. Tour lasted the full 90 minutes and covered historical buildings and interesting stories of paranormal activities associated with them.

Talking Tours of Austin

Ariane_H, Jan 2023

Was very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour. Many stories and sights along the way. We pass a great time.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

So glad you enjoyed your experience! Please come back and see us again in the future. If you enjoyed ghost walk Austin, you might also enjoy a Murder Walk Austin! It’s a must for true crime enthusiast. Best, WTA

Great experience, great...

Nicholas_M, Jan 2023

Great experience, great sights! Good guide. Enjoyed the locations and the stories around them. Atmospheric.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Creating a great atmosphere is what it’s all about! We’re so glad you could join us, and hope you can come back and experience another one of our tours in the future. Thanks again, Nicholas! Warm regards, WTA

Had a great time! Ricky...

Samantha_P, Jan 2023

Had a great time! Ricky was an awesome and entertaining host. Definitely want to do the murder walk the next time I’m in town!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thanks so much for your review! We would love for you to do the Murder walk next time you’re back in town :-) Best regards! Walking Tours of Austin

Haunted walking tour

Darrin_s, Jan 2023

William was an excellent storyteller and the tour was fantastic . We both really enjoyed learning about haunted Austin

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thank you so much for your review Darrin! We agree, William is a fantastic Tour Guide;) We hope you enjoyed touring exclusive access of the Speakeasy tavern, (formerly the southwestern telephone and telegraph company, circa 1886). And, of course, the historic, and haunted, Driskill hotel :-) Nothing like seeing the lights and hearing the stories of Austin at night. Please come back and see us again soon! Warm regards, Walking Tours of Austin

Perfect nighttime activity in Austin

Amanda_K, Dec 2022

Our tour guide was amazing! I wish I could remember his name. It was a super unique name and began with a D. He was very knowledgeable, funny, and kept the tour moving at a good pace. I would highly recommend!

Great little event to learn the dark history of local buildings

Adam_M, Dec 2022

William was a excellent and knowledgeable guide as he toured us through the dark history of some of these beautiful and historical buildings. Made us feel safe as a overall group and added some improv humor to boot.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank you so much for your review! We agree, William is an excellent ambassador for the haunted history of Austin. It’s amazing how little is known of the turbulent railroad in cattle days of Austin Texas :-) We are so happy you could come and experience it for yourself. We hope you enjoyed touring the inside of the old “southwestern telephone and telegraph company” as well as the historic and haunted “Driskill hotel” :-) Please come back and see us again in the future! Warm regards, Walking Tours of Austin

Haunted tour fun time!!

Myrna_G, Nov 2022

It is a great tour! You could share it with friends and family. It is fun and you learn about the city history too. Ricky is a awesome tourist guide and shares good stories about the city. Highly recommended!!

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience with Ricky! He tells a great ghost story for sure… (we will let him know you loved it!!) We hope your whole trip to Austin was fantastic and that you can come back and see us again in the future. Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin

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