Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour
Overview
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional Guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Private transportation
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.
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Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour
Reviews
151 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice way to spend a couple of hours
O9169URcharlesl,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun tour and Jamie was a great guide, highly recommend! Met expectations, informative but not “scary”. Were comfortable shoes.
Ghosts in Austin
Vicki B,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00we absolutely enjoyed it. Enjoyed the tour with Jamie. We learned a lot about Austin and the history heard lots of ghost stories. He is quite the storyteller.
Ghost tour extrodinaire
Vicki81B,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00it was a very entertaining evening learned a lot about Austin and the history. Jamie is a fabulous storyteller. he gave us great tips on places to go after the tour, but the history of Austin was certainly captured in the tour
Loved the stories that...
Kristine W,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the stories that were shared. Fantastic knowledge of Austin’s history with a real flair for storytelling! Very cool to walk between the moon towers at night during our tour,
Wonderful ghost walk experience!
davidwP5088WW,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jamie was phenomenal. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Was a wonderful experience on this beautiful November evening. Highly recommended!
Jamie is the best tour guide
W6879RUtracih,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jamie did a fantastic job. He grabs your with his story telling and excellent jokes. If we lived locally, we would tell all of our friends to go. It was a nice blend of history and serial killer stories. This couple from NJ highly recommends a tour with Jamie.
One of the best things I’ve done in ATX
marygS2455XZ,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly one the best things I’ve done in austin in the past five what’s living here! So many jaw dropping ghost stories and learned so much Austin/TX history. I cannot recommend doing this enough. I went with a friend but would have had as much fun solo. Jamie our tour guide was incredible! BOOK THIS!!
Talented
Wander784790,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jamie is an excellent storyteller. We've been on many ghost/murder mystery tours in many cities, including Atlanta, Nashville, Boston, St. Augustine, Charleston, to name a few. Most of the tour guides have been great. Jamie stands out. He's personable, clever, articulate and a wonderful storyteller.
Fun time 😊
861tannerb,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely a must do to learn some spooky tales of Austin. Jaime is amazing as a guide and really takes the time to get to know each person touring with the group. The walk is not bad on a cool fall evening. Great experience!
Our tour guide Jamie did...
Dwayne B,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide Jamie did a very food job and made the experience enjoyable. He answered all our questions and we all had fun.
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