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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

“The walking food tour of downtown Austin was a highlight of our trip. Jack, our guide, was gracious and patient, making sure everyone was comfortable, engaged, and having a great time. His easygoing style and knowledge of the area set the tone for a relaxed…”

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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

“A great day, with a great guide. Learned lots of interesting facts about Austin and received excellent recommendations of things to do and places to visit.”

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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

“Will was such a great Midnight Murderer tour guide. So engaging and very knowledgeable. You will be mind blown! Bring water, good walking shoes and mosquito spray. So FUN!!!!!!!!!!”

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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

“Bill the host was great and knowledgeable! The group was only 4 in total which made the experience more intimate and time to provide details of the stories.”

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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

“Emily provided such great knowledge of Austin, you can tell she really digs this! And we love this kind of history and detail when we visit a new place.”

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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

“Dave and his little dog were great at storytelling. We were able to imagine things as they happened with the details Dave provided. Learned a lot about DT Austin. Highly recommend!”

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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

“This was a great day-long excursion. Our tour guide Mike was very knowledgeable and friendly. He even let me and the other person on the tour make an extra 30-minute stop to have a drink at a historic bar on the Riverwalk. We packed at…”

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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

“Super cute experience! Lived here my whole life and learned some new history about Austin. Kid friendly and a feast start to a night on the town! Stormy was an excellent guide!”

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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

“It was nice to get a bit of history on each of the locations we visited. The route took us around some of the more historic buildings in town. The stories weren’t in-depth, but you can’t expect much from an hour-long tour. I got what…”

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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.

“A must do if you’re visiting for the first time or a long time Austinite! Zach was so friendly and informative about the history of the area! Great variety of local tastes and flavors”

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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

“I came on this tour in a group of 5 friends (all locals) and we had a blast. The tour guide was hilarious and the tour covered a wide variety of interesting topics including ghosts, cults, and urban legends, many of which we had never…”

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More Austin Walking Tours

4.5Small-Group Austin Taco Food Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$99.00 4.0Austin: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour2 hours$34 4.0Haunted Austin Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$38.72 4.0Small Group Austin Red River Street BBQ Food Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$134.00 5.0Austin Ripper 1885: Historical True Crime Walking Tour$55.00 4.0Austin Taco Tasting Walking Food Tour (Small Group)2 hours$99 5.0Downtown Austin Historical Architecture Walk$56 4.5Ghosts of Old Georgetown Walking Tour1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$22.95 5.0Hauntings in the Heart of Austin: Downtown Ghost Walk1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$0.00 5.0Austin Small Group BBQ and City Walking Tour2 hours 5.0Austin’s Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Audio App Walking Tour1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$9.75 5.0Austins Treasures Private tour: A Heroic Downtown Discovery Walk2 hours (approx.)$556.25 5.0East Austin Black History Walking Tour2 hours$55 5.0Austin: Private Walking Tour with a Local2 - 6 hours$48 5.0Austin Small-Group BBQ Walking Food Tour$129 5.0Austin: True Crime Walking Tour Tracing the Murders of 1885$55 5.0Downtown Black History Walk in Austin$55.00 5.01 Hour Ghosts Guided Walking Tour of Old Round Rock1 hour (approx.)$22.95 3.0Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Austin by Wacky Walks$10.00 Austin Explorer: A Vibrant USA Heritage Walk$245.41 Austin’s Must See Sights Guided Private Walking Tour$127.25 Austin Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game$24.50 Austin SoCo Private Walking Food Tours With Secret Food Tours$335.00 Austin Walking Ghost Tour$0.00