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15 Best Austin Ghost Tours

The ghost walks: the Servant Girl Annihilator, who predates Jack the Ripper, and the rest of old Austin’s dark file, worked on the original blocks. Haunted crawls cover the thirstier version.

2.Austin Murder Walk

Explore Austin's dark past on this 1 hour 45-minute guided walking tour recounting the city’s first serial killer, with stops at historic sites and a historic hotel.

★ 5.0

“Shannon was a great tour guide and me and my boyfriend had a fun time learning about not just America’s first serial killer, but how Austin’s history shaped the context as well. I would absolutely recommend the tour to anyone who is interested in true…”

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3.Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Explore Austin’s haunted history and lively bar scene on this 2-hour ghost and pub crawl. Enjoy storytelling, atmospheric venues, and memorable drinks.

★ 4.5

“Our tour guide was okay. Nice guy but it was all very scripted. Rather boring walk. If you want to see the night life with a little spook history, this is for you.”

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4.Austins Haunted Ghost and Murder Tour

Discover Austin's haunted side with this 1 hr 45 min ghost and murder tour, exploring historic sites, ghost stories, and iconic landmarks like the Driskill Hotel.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic guide who knew a lot of local history and a fantastic story teller. Some great spooky photos to accompany the stories too. Highly recommend”

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5.The Madam’s Curse Walking Ghost Tour

Discover Austin’s Victorian-era ghost stories and haunted landmarks on this adults-only, 1.5-hour walking tour filled with history, legends, and spooky tales.

★ 4.5

“We’re locals and wanted to try something new for a Friday night and this tour was a ton of fun. Our guide, Tiffany was great and was very knowledgeable.”

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6.The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour

Explore Austin’s haunted history on this family-friendly walking tour, visiting iconic sites like the Capitol, The Driskill Hotel, and Governor's Mansion with engaging stories and ghostly tales.

★ 4.5

“Alison was very animated and knowledgeable about the history of Austin. We were graced with a visit with Peaches, the governors dog. She was flexible with the interruption and still got us all back on track cheeerfully”

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7.Austin Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

Explore Austin's haunted history on a 1-hour walking tour highlighting legendary locations, ghost stories, and eerie encounters. Perfect for ghost enthusiasts.

★ 4.0

“Our guide, Katie, was very knowledgeable about the various haunted locations. She was very pleasant and made it a fun evening.”

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8.Ghost Maker Tour in Georgetown: Adults Only

Discover Georgetown’s dark past with the Ghost Maker Tour—an adults-only mix of spooky stories, historical hauntings, and a pub crawl, all for just $24.95.

★ 5.0

“The guide did an amazing job! It was spooky and funny and a great history lesson about Georgetown, she made sure we got our moneys worth with almost two hours of can’t look away entertainment.”

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9.Ha Ha Haunted Austin Walking Ghost Tour

Discover Austin's haunted side on this engaging 1-hour walking ghost tour, exploring iconic landmarks and spooky stories with lively guides.

★ 5.0

“Celia was friendly informative and fun, a good guide. Engaged with group between stops. I enjoyed her taking the time to tell us the urban legends too..”

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11.Austin: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Discover Austin’s haunted past on this 2-hour walking pub crawl. Explore historic bars, hear ghost stories, and enjoy a unique nighttime experience for $35.

★ 4.0

“Brinn was awesome ! Really enjoyed the spooky history side of austin ! Would most definitely recommend this tour ! You won’t go wrong if ya get brinn great story teller we were sad the tour ended as we were enjoying ourselves - the speakeasy…”

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12.Hauntings, Apparitions & Ashes of Austin Ghost Tour

Explore Austin’s haunted sites with this 1-hour ghost tour, led by knowledgeable guides, taking you through eerie landmarks and chilling stories.

★ 3.5

“Outstanding tour - the tour guide did a great job of giving a lot of historical background while still entertaining us with scary stories at some pretty creepy locations. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Austin who wants to do something fun for…”

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14.Austin Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Explore Austin's haunted pub crawl with ghost stories, historic bars, and local lore. A fun, spooky way to see the city’s nightlife and history.

“Esteban was an amazing tour guide! So much fun and he shared some incredible stories with us! He also took us to some lovely drinking spots in the 6th district!”

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