Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a walking tour. The route is approximately 2 miles.
Discover the sinister side of Austin on this top-rated 2-hour walking tour through downtown's most haunted and historic sites.
Begin at The Tavern, once a Prohibition hotspot—and now home to the ghost of a girl named Emily. Step inside to see her shoes still on display. From there, visit eerie landmarks including the Texas Capitol, Paramount Theatre, and the Driskill Hotel, known for its tragic bridal suite and lingering spirits.
Hear the chilling truth behind the Servant Girl Annihilator, the UT Tower shooting, and rumors of Austin’s modern-day “Rainey Street Ripper.”
Explore the story of Angelina Eberly, the fight to keep Austin the capital, and see real paranormal photo evidence along the way.
Expect laughs, goosebumps, and unforgettable stories from a passionate guide as you dive deep into the shadows of Texas history.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Start your journey at one of Austin’s oldest bars, originally a grocery store turned Prohibition-era speakeasy. Hear the chilling true story of Emily, a young girl said to haunt the building to this day, and step inside to view her shoes still on display behind the bar.
Texas Capitol
Walk the haunted grounds of the Texas State Capitol while learning about the state’s political history, symbolic architecture, and eerie local lore. Hear tales of the Lady in Red, the ghostly comptroller, and a law that once banned taller buildings.
Options
Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour
What‘s Included
Professional Guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
234 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth the money! Super fun and informative
Q3307EAnicoles,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! My kiddo/teen did not want to attend and by the end he admitted he had a lot of fun. Very engaging experience on a random Friday night! :)
Amazing tour! Our guide...
Yurixi R,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour! Our guide was knowledgeable, polite, and genuinely cool. They made the experience fun, interesting, and engaging from start to finish. You can tell they really know their stuff. Definitely recommend!
Fun and Spooky night in Austin
Matthew P,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jamie was a very fun and knowledgeable guide who gave us a great night in Austin. We would recommend this tour for any groups!
Awesome ghost and general trivia tour!
Elizabeth G,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jamie is an amazing guide with trivia for everyone. He had awesome stories and it was a great tour start to finish. Absolutely a bargain at the price and totally worth it!
12/10
M6646QSnathaniels,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jaimie was great. Loads of knowledge, humor, and a fantastic time.
Amazing experience!
Zehra D,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00WOW!! I did this type of tour for the first time ever and let me tell you it was an amazinggg experience. I always visit cities and enjoy the views but this tour helped me UNDERSTAND the grounds it was built on WITH a mysterious thriller twist. Jamie our tour guide was great and very thorough with explanations! Will definitely recommend! I also took my 10 year old son and he enjoyed it very very much and no he wasn't scared.
FUN & ENTERTAINING!
O7062FXam,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I came to Austin for a few days to look at Real Estate, but one evening I was free and alone and decided to find something to do without spending a lot of money. This tour was perfect! I got to see Austin at night, found out a lot of really interesting facts, met other people, and saw a side of the city that I would’ve never done on my own. Highly recommended!
Amazing experience in Austin
Loyda C,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience in this tour. Jamie is a great storyteller and he shared with us a lot of Austin's history and stories. I would recommend 100% to do this tour.
Amazing tour in Austin
Exploration570434,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time in this tour! Jamie made this an amazing experience, sharing a lot of Austin's history while walking around the city. I would recommend this tour 100%!
Def do this!
Departure38500816159,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jamie perfectly balanced some pretty terrible events with historical context and the right amount of humor (but not about the murders and assaults, more about Austin itself). Got to go into a couple of buildings for the stories that took place there. Jamie is a great conversationalist and hosted a wonderful evening. Worth every $. Actually, it was a steal compared to everything else in Austin.
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