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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
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Ghost Walk Austin
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icon1 hour 30 minutes  (approx.)
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Overview

Hear the historical tales of murder and mayhem that helped make Austin weird on this haunted history tour of Texas's capital city. Join an acclaimed storyteller and a small group for a walking tour through Austin's supernatural nooks and creepy crannies, including a tour of the famous Driskill Hotel.
  • Ghost tour of Austin with acclaimed storyteller
  • Hear stories from the city's haunted history
  • Visit little known nooks and crannies of Texas's capital city
  • Join a small group for a tour that will keep you on your toes
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Kreisle Building , Kreisle Building, 412 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, USA
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Tours depart from the historic (and haunted), Speakeasy tavern. You can wait inside near the front windows for your guide. Or, we will meet you out front next to our Ghost Walk Austin sign. *Arrive about 15 minutes prior to departure to grab a drink or a soda before our tour!

This activity will end right where it started.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Rates:
  • Additional Information:
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Learn more: https://www.touratx.com/ghost-walk/
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Walking Tours of Austin
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Haunted Austin Walking History Tour?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Haunted Austin Walking History Tour.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Haunted Austin Walking History Tour?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Haunted Austin Walking History Tour.

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  • "I recommend taking this tour for history, entertainment and wonderful story telling." See review

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The guide was great. We...
Kristi_K
, May 2022
The guide was great. We came as part of my daughter’s birthday celebration. She had a great time. Thanks
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
We’re so glad you let us be a part of this birthday celebration! Glad you enjoyed the tour :-) hope you can come back and try another one of our tour soon :-) best, JM
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Blah!
Mike_M
, May 2022
He was informative but you as a company it would be more entertaining if your guides dressed the part instead of a young kid dressed in shorts, tank top, black shoes with white socks and a backpack! Would have been a more enjoyable experience if he was dressed spooky 👻 or something like that!
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
You’re right, our guides do not dress like “spooky” ghosts for the tour. That’s intentional. Instead, we set an authentic Austin vibe. Our guides are looking great in official WTA gear and are fun loving professional storytellers focusing on great storytelling. That said, sorry you didn’t enjoy the tour. We’ll take your comments into consideration.
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star-5
great stories of ghosts...
Joe_F
, May 2022
great stories of ghosts and murder. Looking forward to another experience thru this venue in the future. Would definitely recommend
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Thank you so much for your review Joe! Yes, we love to share the great ghost stories of Austin:) I hope you enjoyed the stories at the Driskill Hotel! By all means, please come back and see us again! I think you would love Murder Walk Austin!! Best, JM touratx.com
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star-5
Fun tour!
Mariana_P
, May 2022
This is an excellent tour for people that love history and ghosts. It definitely gave me chills! Personally I did not think the walking was that bad, or maybe the tour guide was just a great story teller! Highly recommend!
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Thank you so much for this great review! Time flies when you’re having fun :-) we hope you enjoyed stepping inside the haunted Speakeasy Tavern and of course the beautiful Driskill hotel! Please come back and see you soon! If you liked the ghost walk you might love Murder walk Austin :-) best, Jim Miles, owner Touratx
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Austin ghosts and history
Michelle_L
, May 2022
We are visiting Austin for the first time and really enjoyed the ghost tour. Jared ‘s storytelling really brought the history and ghost stories to life. We throughly enjoyed the tour. My favorite part was hearing about the Driskill Hotel while sitting inside the lobby.
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Thanks so much for joining us on Ghost Walk Austin! I agree with you, nothing like hearing a great ghost story in the Driskill Hotel :-) Jarrod does an amazing job and we’re glad you enjoyed the experience. Please come back and see us in the future! Best, Jim Miles, owner, Walking Tours of Austin
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star-5
Great way to get to know Austin!
Karl_W
, May 2022
Jarrod was an awesome storyteller, and was able to connect with a big group walking in busy areas. The extra history info was a bonus! Highly recommend for a fun night getting to know Austin!
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Thanks so much for your review! We agree, Jarrod does a great job weaving haunted tales through the context of Austin‘s history. Please come back and see you soon! Best regards, JM
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star-5
Very interesting!
Megan_G
, May 2022
Our tour guide was great, really keeping our interest with his storytelling and interesting facts. It was a great way to see part of Austin while visiting from out of town.
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Thank you so much for your review! Daelen is a great Tour Guide who loves to tell the haunted tales of Austin:) The story heat uncovered about the Omni Hotel is one of my all-time favorites! Please come back and see us again in the future! Best regards, Touratx.com
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Jared was an awesome tour...
Stephanie_Z
, May 2022
Jared was an awesome tour guide and we had a great time! Loved the history, additional context, and ghost stories! Would absolutely recommend!
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Thank you so much for your review Stephanie! We agree, Jared is an awesome storyteller and can really lay it down when it comes to a ghost story! Ghost Rock is a fun opportunity to see Austin at night. We hope you enjoy your walk through the “haunted” Driskill Hotel! Come back and see you soon best, Jim Miles, owner
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I enjoyed everyone of...
Tia_M
, May 2022
I enjoyed everyone of them. Jarrod did a great job. All the story’s he told made me believe a little more.
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed your experience with Jarrod on the streets of Austin!! He is an excellent storyteller, in the backdrop of Austin Texas at night doesn’t hurt either :-) Please come back and see us again soon. Best, JM, Owner
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star-5
Great time
Cheryl_C
, Apr 2022
Loved the tour. Enjoyed the pictures on the iPad on what the buildings looked like when they were built.
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star-5
Informational and fun
Lexie_B
, Apr 2022
My sister and I had a wonderful time on this haunted ghost tour. Our tour guide William was great! We loved his storytelling and we felt safe walking around the different stops. We will likely attend the murder tour when we come back to Austin.
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I enjoy being scared!
Kay_W
, Apr 2022
My husband and I love everything spooky and true crime related. I always go on tours and adventures with him but this time I am by myself. William was such a great storyteller! He was very knowledgeable and made everything interesting and spooky! I didn’t sleep well last night but that’s part of the fun! Lol Nice job, William ☺️
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2022
Way to go William! :-) Thank you so much and we are so happy you made Ghost Walk Austin part of your downtown experience. Hope you get a chance to try out one of our other tours in the future and thanks again! Sweet dreams:) JM
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star-5
Skeptic to believer! Family fun
Tiffany_L
, Apr 2022
My husband and I booked this tour as a suprise for our 16 y/o child,who is obsessed with the strange and unusual and all things macob. Jarrod was our guide and he was amazing. His enthusiasm for the Austin history and ghost stories is infectious. I was a bit of a skeptic,but after hearing Jarrod's stories and seeing pictures,I am more of a believer. Jarrod took time to chat with everyone and get to know them before the tour started and made sure to include people in the stories. It made the walk feel like we were walking with a friend just catching up. A truly enjoyable experience. Will definitely do this again on future family trips. Thanks Jarrod for an amazing history lesson. ❤️
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Great!
Marco_P
, Apr 2022
Great experience the best ghost tour. The knowledge and passion that Jim had were great. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a thrill and is into the paranormal.
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Thank you Jared for a...
Cobi_J
, Apr 2022
Thank you Jared for a wonderful tour, perfect mix of history humour and intrigue. I highly recommend this tour to round out your experience of Austin!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Ghost stories, walking and history, oh my!
Lucia_D
, Apr 2022
We traveled to Austin for our teens' spring break and it was our first time there. Our kids are into ghost stories and crime shows, so we thought this would be a great experience for them since they're too young for the night scene. We had a great time walking around with Jarrod who is very knowledgeable and friendly. He was great and the tour was a mix of ghost stories and history about the city. Would recommend this for anyone traveling to the city.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2022
Thanks so much for your review! We agree, Jarrod is an awesome storyteller who loves both the ghost stories and history of Austin! Hope you get a chance to come back and see us soon! Also, it’s so great that your teens could be with us. Hope the rest of your trip was awesome! Best, Walking Tours of Austin
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Our guide was good but...
Roy_M
, Apr 2022
Our guide was good but just wasn’t that fantastic of an experience. Lost of walking for 5 stories. .
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2022
Thanks for your review! At Walking Tours of Austin we strive to get better with each and every tour. I hope you can come back and try us again. Best, Jim Miles, owner
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star-5
Haunted Austin tour was a hit!
Fawn_J
, Apr 2022
We had such a great time! Our tour guide Jared (Jarrett? There were drinks involved pre walk and it was a noisy Saturday night on Commerce) is an amazing storyteller and made sure that everyone in the very large group was included and stayed engaged throughout the trip. As it was a Saturday night we didn’t get to do some of the interior tours, but it just gives us reason to come back again!
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star-5
Great time!
TIFFANY_D
, Apr 2022
We loved the history and haunted stories! Daelen was a joy! We enjoyed the tour very much! Thank you!
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2022
Thanks Tiffany! Daelen can really bring the goosebumps on the streets of Austin for sure! We appreciate your business and your great review:) Best, JM
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You never know what you might see!
Dancoise_C
, Apr 2022
Daelen was a super guide! His energy was perfect! He was knowledgeable, animated and an excellent storyteller with clear diction and volume! One of the best parts was actually exploring the first two floors of the Driskill Hotel! Thanks for a spooky night Daelen!
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2022
What a fun review! Thank you so much! We do agree that Daelen can deliver a super spooky ghost story:) We’re so glad you enjoyed the Driskill Hotel. There’s nothing like touring the Driskill at night with all their ghosts:) Best, JM, owner, Walking Tours of Austin
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