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Most visitors don't think of Austin as a haunted city — but beneath the music and the neon, the Texas capital hides a seedy past of Wild West saloons, gaslit vice, and violent death. Ghost City Tours walks its haunted downtown after dark, beginning at the gates of the Texas State Capitol, where the ghost stories behind the city's most storied landmarks come out only once the crowds thin.
Our local guides tell the true, researched history behind haunted Austin — the murders and scandals of the old red-light district, the saloon-era tragedies of the city's frontier days, and the spirits still tied to its oldest bars and buildings. Take the all-ages Ghosts of Austin Tour, an easygoing one-mile walk that's spooky enough for adults and safe for kids; the adults-only Madame's Curse Ghost Tour through the gaslit sites of murder and vice off West 4th; or the 21-and-up Austin Haunted Pub Crawl, four of the city's most haunted bars in a single night.
Ghost City Tours has been investigating and researching Austin's most haunted places since 2012, telling the darker stories that never make the tourist trail. Book your Austin ghost tour today and meet the ghosts that call the Texas capital home.
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A 90-minute after-dark walk through haunted downtown Austin, beginning at the gates of the Texas State Capitol. Built for all ages, it trades gimmicks for the true ghost stories and history behind the city's most storied landmarks.
Ditch the hotel room for a 21+ night out crawling four of Austin's most haunted bars. Over two hours you'll swap the tourist trail for saloon-era ghost stories, drink specials, and the darker side of the city's Wild West past.
Austin's darkest adults-only walk, starting after dark outside DuMont's Down Low on West 4th. Ninety minutes through the gaslit sites of murder, vice, and scandal in the old red-light district, told with the mature themes the family tours leave out.
Join thousands of satisfied guests who have discovered the dark secrets and ghostly tales that make Austin one of America's most haunted cities.
Join millions of happy guests who've experienced Austin with Ghost City Tours
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| Attribute | The Ghosts of Austin Tour | Austin Haunted Pub Crawl | Madame's Curse Ghost Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 90 min | 120 min | 90 min |
| Walking distance | 1 mi | 1 mi | 1 mi |
| Pace | Leisurely | Leisurely | Moderate |
| Age requirement | All ages | 21+ | 16+ |
| Family-friendly | Ideal | Not suitable | Not suitable |
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| In the rain | Operates rain or shine | Excellent | Operates rain or shine |
| Best for | Family vacationPre-dinnerWeekend getaway | BacheloretteBachelor partyWeekend getaway+2 | Date nightAfter dinnerLate night+1 |
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Austin is one of America's most haunted cities
Most people wouldn't consider Austin a haunted city. But Ghost City Tours understands the history and the hauntings of the Texas Capital.
Our Austin Ghost Tours take you beyond the commonly known history, diving deep into why we think Austin is one of the most haunted cities in the World. You'll learn all about Austin's seedy underbelly, murders, and the ghosts that call the city home.
Our Tour Guides are the best Tour Guides in Austin. You'll enjoy watching our Guides bring our haunted history to life as you hear about the hauntings and ghosts in the spooky streets of Austin. Always friendly and eager to answer questions, our guests love our expert Guides.
Learn about Austin's most famous hauntings and the real history behind them. Here at Ghost City Tours, we believe that the best Ghost Tours are the ones based on real history.
You will visit actual haunted sites in Austin where paranormal activity has been reported for generations. Ghost City Tours has been exploring Austin's haunted history for over 10 years, and we know the best haunted locations in the city.
Our guides are passionate storytellers who know Austin's dark history inside and out. Each Ghost City Guide has been through rigorous training and have a deep understanding of Austin's history and hauntings.
Join thousands who have experienced the paranormal side of Austin. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, our tours will leave you with unforgettable memories.
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Explore the most ghostly locations in Austin
If you're looking for the most haunted places in Austin, you've come to the right company. Ghost City Tours has been investigating and researching Austin's most haunted locations for over a decade.
We've documented 15 real haunted places in Austin — each one an actual site with a researched history, not a legend we invented.
View all haunted locations in AustinRead the full story behind each haunted location, then see the tours that walk you through them.
Deep dives into the dark history that made Austin one of Texas's most haunted cities
The highest quality tour company
Ghost City began operating tours in 2012, and before long, we became the Best Ghost Tour Company in the entire World. Our dedication to quality and authenticity has not only set us apart from the rest but made us the leader in the industry.
Ghost City operates a full Guest Services office, open from 7 am - 11:30 pm, seven days a week. We're here to help.
Since our founding, over 9,000,000 people have joined Ghost City for a tour. This doesn't happen unless you're excellent.
We employ and support Veterans from all Branches. We thank you for your service and are proud to offer you a discount!
We're so confident that you'll love your Ghost Tour we offer a Money Back Guarantee.
The best Tour Guides want to work with Ghost City. You won't find better tour guides in Austin.
We're not just a Ghost Tour company - we're a team of people who love ghost hunting and exploring the paranormal.
Trusted by Millions of Ghost Tour Enthusiasts since 2012
We understand that you may have some questions about our Ghost Tours - and you don't want to call. Below you can find the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we get about our tours.
ALL of our Ghost Tours are Walking Tours. Walking Tours allow you to immerse yourself in the stories we tell.
Most of our ghost tours last between 60-90 minutes, covering approximately 1 to 1.5 miles of easy walking.
Our ghost tours run 7 days a week, year-round! Check our booking calendar for specific times and availability.
Most of our tour routes are wheelchair accessible as we stay on city sidewalks and paved areas.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Bring your camera - you never know what you might capture!
We do not sell our tickets through Groupon or any other discount platform. We believe in providing exceptional value at our regular prices, and we stand behind the quality of our tours. You can purchase tickets directly through our website or by calling our Guest Services team.
Our tours take you to the most haunted locations in Austin, where we share the dark history and paranormal stories of each site. While we don't typically enter private buildings, you'll stand in the very spots where tragic events occurred and spirits are said to linger. Many guests have captured unexplained phenomena in their photos!
We offer a Money Back Guarantee because we're confident you'll love your tour. If you take the tour and don't love it, we'll give your money back. We also offer free reschedules anytime, even after your tour has started, in case of weather or unexpected circumstances.
Children are considered ages 6-12 for our family-friendly tours. Kids 5 and under are free! We recommend our family tours for children who can walk for about 1.5 hours and enjoy spooky (but not too scary) stories. For more intense experiences, we offer adults-only tours for guests 16 and older.
Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome on most of our outdoor walking tours! However, they're not permitted on our Haunted Pub Crawl tours due to venue restrictions. Please keep in mind that some pets may be sensitive to paranormal activity - we've seen some interesting reactions!
Our Guest Services team is here to help 7 days a week from 7 AM to 11:30 PM.
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