Introduction
Austin keeps things weird, and its dead apparently agree. This guide compares the five best ghost tours in Austin, Texas, from walks past the Driskill Hotel to the trail of the Midnight Assassin, with a few extra options in case the top five sell out. Each tour links straight to its booking page.
1. Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
Uncover the chilling tales of murder and mayhem that have contributed to Austin's unique character on the Haunted Austin Walking History Tour. Led by an acclaimed storyteller, this ghost tour in Austin takes you through the city’s supernatural corners and creepy spots, including the renowned Driskill Hotel. Hear historical tales of murder and mayhem, which helped make Austin weird. The walking tour includes a visit to the famous Driskill Hotel, one of the most haunted places in the city. The tour guide will captivate you with stories that blend Austin's haunted history and historical tours. This tour is perfect for those who love a mix of history and hauntings.
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2. Austin Murder Walk
In 1885 a killer the newspapers of the day called the Midnight Assassin terrorized the households of Austin, and his identity remains a mystery to this day. The Austin Murder Walk follows the case at street level past the three stops its listing names: The Driskill, 6th Street, and the Speakeasy. The guide provides in-depth knowledge of the case, which makes this one of the most compelling ghost tours in Austin. At our August 2, 2026 check it held 4.8 stars across 341 Viator reviews.
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3. Hauntings, Apparitions and Ashes of Austin Ghost Tour
Discover the eerie side of Austin on the Hauntings, Apparitions and Ashes of Austin Ghost Tour, listed until recently as Austin Ghosts Weird and Haunted Dark History. This evening walking tour takes you through some of the city's most haunted locations, sharing stories of forbidden lovers, suicides, brutal murders, and freak accidents. The listing names six stops, all pass-bys, the Museum of the Weird, the Paramount Theatre, and the Texas State Capitol among them. It is the shortest and the cheapest tour on our Austin comparison, one hour from $26, and it carries the lowest rating there at 3.8 across 71 reviews, checked August 2, 2026.
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4. Austin Famous Ghost and Bat Segway Tour
Experience a different side of Austin with the Austin Famous Ghost and Bat Segway Tour. This 2.5-hour nighttime ride from March to October takes you to haunted hotels, famous landmarks, and what is said to be the world's largest urban bat colony. Highlights include the Texas State Capitol Building, Lady Bird Lake, Austin Convention Center, the 6th Street Entertainment district, and Moonlight Towers. This tour suits anyone who wants to cover more ground than a walking route allows.
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5. The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour
Perfect for all ages, The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour is designed to entertain everyone from ages 5 to 100. Combining history with hauntings, this tour covers Austin's most famous haunted locations, making it the city's top all-ages, family-friendly ghost tour. The route takes in some of the most haunted places in Austin, with a focus on both the city's long history and its spooky ghost stories, told so the tales stay engaging for every age group.
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Additional Tours in Austin
While the top five tours provide a comprehensive look at Austin's haunted history, there are several other notable tours in Austin that cater to various interests. For those interested in a more adult-oriented experience, the Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour is a perfect choice; its booking band starts at 21. This tour combines a haunted pub experience with a pub crawl, allowing participants to explore Austin's spooky history while enjoying some of the city's best drinking spots. The tour guide shares ghost stories and historical facts at each stop, making it a fun and informative night out.
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Another option is The Madam's Curse Walking Ghost Tour, retitled from Murder by Gaslight and still sold under that name on the operator's own site, which focuses on murders and hauntings in Victorian-era Austin. The three stops its listing names are The Driskill, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, and a moonlight tower. The listing positions it for adults, and the booking band starts at 16.
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For those who enjoy interactive experiences, A Spooky Ghost Hunt in Austin, from Let's Roam, offers a scavenger hunt-style adventure. It is app-led, sold as a private activity, and non-refundable at our August 2, 2026 check, and it lets you explore Austin's landmarks and hidden gems while solving challenges and answering trivia questions related to the city's ghostly past.
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One tour on our Austin page does not run in Austin at all. The Adults Only Ghost Tour in Georgetown, listed until recently as the Ghost Maker Tour, works the haunted history of Georgetown, the Central Texas town about 30 miles north, and meets at a local pub so everyone can grab a drink to go first.
Picking the right Austin ghost tour
Austin's haunted side is best taken on foot, with the Driskill as the anchor and the Midnight Assassin as the story you will retell later. Families have a route, adults have several, and the bats come free. Planning the rest of the trip? Our Austin guide covers tours, hotels, and things to do.
For the record, we do not run tours in Austin. Freaky Foot Tours leads ghost and history walks in Flagstaff, Tucson, and Prescott, Arizona; find every city we cover on our locations page.
Questions people ask
Which Austin ghost tours visit the Driskill Hotel?
The Haunted Austin Walking History Tour builds its route around it, and the Austin Murder Walk names it as a stop, with no interiors promised on either listing. The hotel is widely said to be one of the most haunted places in the city.
Who was the Midnight Assassin?
The name given to the killer who terrorized Austin in 1885 and was never identified. The Austin Murder Walk follows the case at street level past The Driskill, 6th Street, and the Speakeasy.
Is there a family-friendly ghost tour in Austin?
The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour is built for ages 5 to 100, keeping the stories engaging without going darker than the younger crowd can handle.
When does the Segway ghost and bat tour run?
Nights from March to October, when the bats are in residence. The 2.5-hour ride covers haunted hotels, the Capitol grounds, and the colony itself.
