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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.

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

“The ghost tour was SO fun and interesting! I loved how our guide, William, was very knowledgeable of the history and stories, was animated during his story telling, and even took the group inside the locations to see things first hand! I will definitely be…”

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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

“It was very informative and my guide was very funny and enthusiastic. Highly recommend if it’s your first time in Austin!”

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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

“Tyler was amazing at weaving in tales of pretty horrific events in a compelling story. He adapted to the changing conditions (very windy, lots of party revelers over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, etc.) to provide a very enjoyable and entertaining time. His delivery was…”

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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 tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. I would’ve appreciated if she could’ve coordinated drink orders at the different bars (like other tours have done in the past). Still would do this tour again!”

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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

“Ask for Sherry! She was fantastic and very detailed about the history and murders that took place. Made us laugh at times and can also send chills down your spine!”

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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

“Very relaxing and got to see a lot in a short time. Getting picked up and dropped off at hotel was excellent. Driver was knowledgeable and fun.”

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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

“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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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.

“Mollie was wonderful. She was so knowledgeable about not only the food but the history of SoCo. If you want something other than BBQ, this is the tour for you!”

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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