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.
This one leans on storytelling rather than gadgets or a ride. You are on foot in a small group, following an acclaimed storyteller through downtown's darker corners, so it suits people who want the history and the human drama behind the scares more than a lights-out paranormal investigation. If you would rather sit and be driven, or want an equipment-in-hand ghost hunt, this format is not that.
Austin has long treated its weird streak as a point of pride, and its downtown still holds the buildings where the grimmer chapters played out. Expect a walk paced for a group and centered on murder-and-mayhem history in Texas's capital, with the Driskill Hotel folded into the route. Comfortable shoes and a willingness to cover ground on foot go a long way here.
Questions people ask
Is this a walking tour or a ride?
It is a walking tour on foot through downtown Austin in a small group, so plan for comfortable shoes and some distance covered at a group's pace.
What kind of tour is it, scary or historical?
It is a haunted history tour built around storytelling, with tales of murder and mayhem from Austin's past rather than a hands-on paranormal investigation.
How big is the group?
It runs as a small-group tour led by a storyteller, which keeps things more intimate than a large crowd walk.
