Austin Ghost Tours

Built in 1886, this luxury hotel is home to numerous spirits, including the ghost of Colonel Jesse Driskill himself. Guests report mysterious apparitions, unexplained sounds, and the scent of cigar smoke in empty hallways.

This former home for Confederate widows harbors the spirits of its long-departed residents. Witnesses report apparitions of elderly women in Victorian dress and the sounds of phantom footsteps.

Austin's City Hall harbors more than just political secrets. Witnesses report ghostly figures in the council chambers and mysterious sounds echoing through empty offices after dark.

Built in 1928 as a grand private mansion for Austin businessman Edgar 'Commodore' Perry, this Italian Renaissance estate has witnessed decades of high society gatherings, private dramas, and unexplained occurrences. Now a luxury hotel, guests and staff report strange sounds, unsettling presences, and the lingering feeling that someone is watching.

Originally built in 1900 as the Goodall Wooten mansion, Hotel Ella has served as a private residence, social landmark, and luxury boutique hotel for over a century. Guests and staff report unexplained sounds, shadowy figures, and the persistent feeling that the mansion's former residents may not have entirely moved on.

Austin's historic Oakwood Cemetery is home to more than just the deceased. Visitors report ghostly apparitions, mysterious lights, and the feeling of being watched among the weathered tombstones.

Built in 1929 on Austin's famous Sixth Street, the Ritz Theatre has served as a movie palace, music venue, and comedy club for nearly a century. Staff report unexplained sounds, ghostly footsteps, and an unsettling presence that lingers after the lights go down.

Built in 1871 as a German opera house and acquired by the Scottish Rite Masons in 1914, the Scottish Rite Theater has been the site of secret rituals, dramatic performances, and persistent ghost stories for over a century. Performers and staff report shadowy figures, unexplained sounds, and cold spots throughout the historic building.

The Texas State Capitol harbors the spirits of politicians past. From a murdered comptroller to phantom legislators, the building's ghostly residents refuse to adjourn their final session.

This Victorian mansion on the UT campus is home to the spirits of George and Alice Littlefield. Staff report mysterious footsteps, moving furniture, and the ghostly couple still hosting phantom parties.

Austin's historic Millett Opera House echoes with phantom applause and ghostly performances. Witnesses report seeing Victorian-era patrons and hearing music from shows that ended over a century ago.

Since 1915, this grand theater has hosted legendary performers and restless spirits alike. Staff and visitors report apparitions in period clothing, unexplained footsteps, and the sound of music from an empty stage.

Said to be built on the site of a Civil War hospital, the Royal Sonesta Hotel is reputed to be home to numerous spirits. Guests report ghostly nurses, phantom soldiers, and unexplained phenomena throughout the property.

The Texas Governor's Mansion has housed the state's leaders since 1856, and some refuse to leave. From ghostly governors to a heartbroken nephew, the mansion's spectral residents maintain their vigil.

The UT Tower's tragic history has left it haunted by victims of the 1966 shooting and those who jumped from its observation deck. Witnesses report ghostly figures, unexplained sounds, and an overwhelming sense of sadness.