A Spooky Ghost Hunt in Austin is a self-guided, app-led scavenger hunt from Let's Roam, booking from $12.31 per person at our August 2, 2026 check. There is no live guide. You and your group follow the app at your own pace over a stated two hours, and the listing sells it as a private activity. Two things set it apart from the guided walks we link in Austin. It is the cheapest of the eight bookable Austin ghost products we carry, and it is non-refundable, where free cancellation is the norm across the rest of that set. It also has almost no review history behind it: three Viator reviews, which is too small a sample to read as a rating, so we leave it out of every comparison on this site.
| Detail | What the listing shows |
|---|---|
| From price | $12.31 per person (checked August 2, 2026) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Format | Self-guided and app-led, booked as a private activity. No live guide. |
| Stops | 3 named on the listing: Central Presbyterian Church, the Paramount Theatre and the Texas State Capitol |
| When | Not captured on the listing data we verified. Take the start time from the booking page. |
| Cancellation | Non-refundable (checked August 2, 2026). This is the exception in the Austin set, where free cancellation is standard. |
| Reviews | 3 Viator reviews, averaging 4.3 (checked August 2, 2026). Three reviews is too small a sample to read as a rating, and we do not count it in any comparison. |
| Ages and accessibility | Not captured on the listing data we verified (checked July 31, 2026). Ask the operator before booking if either matters to you. |
| Operator | Let's Roam. We do not run this tour. |
Who it suits
Self-starters on a budget who would rather play than be talked at. If your group likes puzzles and wants to set its own pace between three downtown landmarks, the price makes it an easy add to an evening. It is the wrong choice if you want a guide telling the stories, a refundable booking, or a verified answer on ages and accessibility, because none of those are on offer here. One more thing to watch at the checkout: a different Austin product, the Austin Ghost Scavenger Hunt from Alley Kat Adventures, carries a very similar name and is a separate booking from a separate operator. Check the operator name before you pay. For guided walks with verified stops and review counts, see our Austin page.
Questions people ask
Is there a live guide?
No. The listing sells it as a self-guided, app-led hunt, booked as a private activity, so your group works through it on the app rather than following a guide.
Can I cancel?
No. It was recorded as non-refundable at our August 2, 2026 check, which is unusual in the Austin set. Be sure of your date before you book.
How long does it take, and where does it go?
The listing states two hours, and names three stops: Central Presbyterian Church, the Paramount Theatre and the Texas State Capitol.
