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Hauntings in the Heart of Austin: Downtown Ghost Walk

4.92
4.9(12 reviews)
1 hour 30 minutes
English
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Overview

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English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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 the historic Downtown Austin.

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.

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

1

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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Hauntings in the Heart of Austin: Downtown Ghost Walk

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Alcoholic Beverages

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.92

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Austin’s Haunted History Came Alive

    seancA8974IK,May 23, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Nicole was an absolutely fantastic tour guide! She was incredibly enthusiastic, engaging, and clearly very knowledgeable about all the spooky history and stories at each of the 8 stops along the tour. The entire experience was both interesting and informative, and it turned out to be such a fun way to spend the early part of the evening in Downtown Austin. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Austin — and even to locals like me who have lived here for years. I still learned so many new things and got to experience parts of the city in a completely different way. It’s also a great activity for both small and large groups, whether you’re with a few friends or a bigger crowd. Definitely worth it!

  • AMAZING

    F8244OGhaleys,Apr 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Nichole was amazing! A great storyteller

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  • You need to book!

    861chloev,Apr 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Absolutely amazing, the guide was very informative and helpful, she knew the answer to almost every question we had, very fun spirit and happy vibes all while keeping the conversation interesting

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  • A must in your next Austin trip

    osmarav2026,Apr 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was amazing !! Nichole was a great storyteller, and she was very engaging. The route was so much fun and we visited many places.

  • Haunting in Austin

    an emily,Apr 17, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Fun experience! Knowledgeable guide and interesting stops.

  • Entertaining and informative

    shawtys2026,Mar 28, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Nicole was great and fun she’s a wonderful lady with an awesome personality.

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  • Excellent, educational, and scary!

    bobbyo362,Mar 28, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Nicole is very knowledgeable and has an energetic personality. I lost track of time due to the intrigue and excitement. I highly recommend this tour.

  • Worth it

    Ashley S,Apr 2, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Definitely worth the ticket. Very informative and a cool way to learn more about the city! Emily was so nice and knew a ton about Austin's history!

  • Good value ghost tour with a lot of history

    Meander13704125048,Oct 2, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Overall, I was pleased with our experience. The guide was informative, knew a lot about the subject, and had a nice flow for the walking portion. There was a good balance of story telling vs. factual information, so it was enjoyable regardless of whether or not you believe in ghosts. To me, ghost tours are history tours with the added benefit of ghosts! It was also nice to hear about the history of downtown Austin and specific hauntings that have occurred. My only feedback was that I wish there were "more". More stories and more stops! I also think the stories can be told in a way that is more interesting... with more build and structure to them. But, this comment is very nitpicky. The stories themselves are interesting enough. Revising the way these stories are told would go a long way for this tour (sentence to get you hooked, big picture what was happening in the city, getting into the storyline, dramatization, strong conclusions, etc.). They're a newer tour group, so they're likely working through a lot of this anyway!

  • We very much enjoyed our...

    Kelsey H,Sep 27, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We very much enjoyed our walking tour with Emily, our guide. She was sweet and you can tell that she really has a passion for researching and verifying the true history of the stories she tells. I loved that she is a history nerd that wants to share her knowledge with others. Since the haunted tours are relatively new, Emily was still getting into the flow and rhythm of her story telling, but she does truly know her stuff. So I highly recommend that you give this a try!

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