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15 Best Austin Walking Tours

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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

“I was more stuffed than I thought I’d be. Good thing I didn’t eat breakfast. Everything we had was good and my husband is a good cook and sometimes a harsh critic on restaurants so for him to like everything I know it had to…”

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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

“Very nice tour and even on a cold Austin, TX night, Audrey the tour guide made it worth your while. She told great stories and mixed in lots of pictures of old Austin and ghost pictures. You will learn a lot and the use of…”

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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

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about the city of Austin. He provided a lot of interesting detail about what we saw on our various stops.”

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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

“Austin Murder walk was a great experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and seemed to know everything about the first serial killer of Austin.”

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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

“It was a fun way to explore a section of the city. Lots of cool historical tidbits and some great places to grab a drink, listen to music, and admire beautiful places along the way.”

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7.Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

Discover Austin’s past on a 2-hour, expert-led walking tour exploring historic sites, legendary stories, and local culture for just $30.

★ 4.9

“Great tour with Emily who is really enthusiastic about this subject. We were regaled with lots of facts and some folklore, which made the tour memorable.”

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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

“Celia lead a fantastic tour through downtown Austin, weaving history and information for our whole group and I'd definitely go again!”

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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

“Our tour gide on 7/13/24 was great, very knowledgeable and kind. We were hoping for a little more excitement and maybe go into a couple other places besides just the Driscoll. Even show us some pictures. Maybe even a picture of who the story is…”

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12.Austin Downtown Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Discover Austin’s vibrant food scene on a private 3-hour walking tour. Sample BBQ, tacos, and secret dishes while exploring historic streets and landmarks.

★ 5.0

“We did the private tour option which was expensive, but we got to go at our own pace and have an experience with the tour guide. Austin has great food options and we really enjoyed Alexis' information about the local sites. Highly recommend. We have…”

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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

“The tour was full of creepy paranormal tales and fascinating historical stories. It included everything from the contemporary Omni Hotel to 19th century hotels and watering holes. Our guide, Jennifer, kept things lively and interesting with shared experiences of her own paranormal investigations. I had…”

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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

“Bring your walking shoes and use the restroom ahead of time. Dress accordingly to weather and be prepared for a uphill incline”

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More Austin Walking Tours

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