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15 Best Austin Walking Tours

The walking tours: capitol grounds, Sixth Street history and the story of how the weird got institutional. Downtown is compact; the stories are not.

1.Austin Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Explore Austin’s culinary scene with a 3-hour walking food tour that showcases local favorites from BBQ to breakfast tacos, guided by passionate locals.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Great tour with an awesome guide. Super friendly and very knowledgeable about Austin. Alexis’ choice of food stops was on point for the area.”

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2.Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

Discover Austin’s haunted side with this engaging 90-minute walking tour, exploring legendary ghost stories, historic sites, and exclusive access to haunted landmarks.

★ 4.5

“We had a group of 5. Ages ranged from preteens to adults. Everyone had a good time. The tour guide was knowledgeable and gave you history too!”

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3.Austin Small Group Morning Walk

Discover Austin's hidden stories, iconic sights, and local secrets on this engaging, affordable morning walk led by a passionate storyteller. Perfect for all ages.

★ 5.0

“A great introduction to Austin! Lots of great historic tidbits and info in recent changes. Wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend.”

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4.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

“We had a great time. A lot of information was given about the murders. Interesting to see where they happened. You get in your steps for the day!”

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5.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

“The hostess was great! The stories she told along with her personality kept everyone engaged. Good mix of time spent at each pub and walking. Great way to find new places and meet new people.”

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6.The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

Discover Austin's vibrant history on this 2-hour walking tour, exploring landmarks like 6th Street, the Driskill Hotel, and stories of the Alamo survivor.

★ 5.0

“This tour was awesome. Emily was great! She is very knowledgeable about the area. Learned a lot, very interactive, so glad we booked this.”

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8.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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9.Best of San Antonio Small Group Tour from Austin w/Riverwalk Boat

Explore San Antonio’s key sights—The Alamo, Tower of the Americas, River Walk—on a small-group tour from Austin, with expert guides and included attractions.

★ 5.0

“We had a blast! Mike was the perfect connoisseur and broaden the knowledge to cover many interesting historic facts while being all attentive and accommodating to our needs. We loved all we saw today and aside from the places we visited I would say our…”

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10.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

“Sherry (the guide) is a lovely person. I enjoyed getting to speak to her. I liked going to the different areas and learning more about the goings on in the buildings.”

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13.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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14.Austin South Congress Walking Food Tour for Small Groups

Explore Austin’s vibrant South Congress district with this 3-hour guided food tour. Enjoy local eats, iconic sights, and insider stories for an authentic experience.

“This is strictly a food eating tour. Not much local history . If you’re looking for more of a little food tour plus history of the local area I would try a different tour. Guide was nice and food was good”

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15.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

“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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More Austin Walking Tours

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