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HAUNTED HISTORY • LEGENDARY TALES • THE LONE STAR STATE'S DARKEST SECRETS

The Lone Star State

Discover Why Texas is One of America's Most Haunted States

Centuries of Conflict, Tragedy, and Unexplained Phenomena

Everything's bigger in Texas—including the hauntings. With a history spanning Spanish colonization, Mexican rule, independence, the Civil War, and the Wild West, Texas has accumulated centuries of ghost stories. From the legendary Alamo in San Antonio to forgotten battlefields and frontier towns, the Lone Star State's paranormal activity is as vast as its landscape.

The Alamo & Spanish Missions

Haunted by defenders who never left their posts

Wild West & Outlaw History

Ghost towns and saloons with spectral gunslingers

Civil War Battlefields

Soldiers still fighting long-forgotten battles

Oil Boom Towns

Boomtowns with tragic tales of fortune and loss

Mexican-American Heritage

Ancient legends and cultural ghost stories

Frontier Justice

Hangings, shootouts, and unfinished business

15 Ghost Tours in 5 Texas Cities

Explore haunted history across the Lone Star State

Austin cityscape at twilight - backdrop for Ghost City Tours

Austin Ghost Tours

Austin, Texas3 Tours

Discover the secrets of haunted Austin with Ghost City Tours, the premier choice for those seeking a spine-tingling experience. Explore the city's spectral past and present with expert guides who know every hidden corner and eerie tale.

The Ghosts of Austin Tour - ghost tour group exploring haunted Austin locations at night

The Ghosts of Austin Tour

All Ages
4.9 (2079 reviews)

Ready to explore Austin like never before? Join us on the Ghosts of Austin Tour, the city's top-rated all-ages ghost tour, where spooky stories, haunted history, and eerie encounters come together for one unforgettable night in the Lone Star State's capital. Whether you're traveling with kids, exploring with friends, or just want a unique way to experience the city after dark, this tour delivers fun, frights, and fascinating stories for everyone.

90-Minute Tour
Ghost Tour
$29.99per person
Austin Haunted Pub Crawl - guests enjoying haunted pub crawl in historic Austin bars

Austin Haunted Pub Crawl

Ages 21+
4.9 (1560 reviews)

If you're looking for an unforgettable way to experience Austin after dark, ditch the hotel room and step into an evening filled with ghost stories, good drinks, and great company on our Haunted Pub Crawl, the top-rated adults-only paranormal bar tour in the city, with a 4.9-star rating and thousands of glowing reviews from guests who came for the fun and stayed for the chills.

2-Hour Tour
Haunted Pub Crawl
$34.99per person
Murder by Gaslight Ghost Tour - adults-only ghost tour through Austin's darkest history

Murder by Gaslight Ghost Tour

Ages
4.9 (1753 reviews)

Step into the shadows of Austin's haunted past on the Murder by Gaslight Ghost Tour, the highest-rated adults-only ghost tour in the city, where the gaslit streets of Victorian-era Austin set the stage for chilling tales of murder, vice, betrayal, and the restless spirits left behind. This tour is designed exclusively for guests ages 16 and older, with mature themes, graphic stories, and no apologies.

90-Minute Tour
Ghost Tour
$34.99per person
Fort Worth cityscape at twilight - backdrop for Ghost City Tours

Fort Worth Ghost Tours

Fort Worth, Texas2 Tours

Discover the dark secrets and paranormal stories of Fort Worth on our award-winning ghost tours.

The Ghosts of Fort Worth Tour - ghost tour group exploring haunted Fort Worth locations at night

The Ghosts of Fort Worth Tour

All Ages
4.9 (76 reviews)

The Ghosts of Fort Worth Tour is our all-ages, family-friendly ghost tour designed for anyone from 5 to 100 who’s curious about the spooky side of the city. If you’re looking for a ghost tour that’s just the right balance of fun and eerie—without being too over the top for kids—this is the one for you. With flexible bookings that let you reschedule up to 8 hours before your tour, it’s easy to fit into your trip.

90-Minute Tour
Ghost Tour
$29.99per person
The Phantom Glory Ghost Tour - ghost tour group exploring haunted Fort Worth locations at night

The Phantom Glory Ghost Tour

Ages 16+
4.8 (111 reviews)

The Phantom Glory Ghost Tour is Fort Worth’s only adults-only ghost tour, built for guests 16+ who want more than just ghost stories—they want the unsettling truth behind them. This isn’t a family-friendly stroll through haunted history. It’s an unfiltered look into the darker side of Fort Worth, where human nature, tragedy, and hauntings collide. With flexible booking that lets you reschedule up to 8 hours before the tour, it’s easy to plan your night of eerie exploration.

90-Minute Tour
Ghost Tour
$34.99per person
Galveston cityscape at twilight - backdrop for Ghost City Tours

Galveston Ghost Tours

Galveston, Texas4 Tours

Discover the dark secrets and paranormal stories of Galveston on our award-winning ghost tours.

The Ghosts of Galveston Tour - ghost tour group exploring haunted Galveston locations at night

The Ghosts of Galveston Tour

All Ages
4.8 (981 reviews)

As the sun sets over the Gulf and the ocean breeze turns cool, Galveston's darker side begins to awaken. If you're looking for a fun, spooky, and unforgettable way to spend your evening, join us for the Ghosts of Galveston Tour, the highest-rated all-ages ghost tour on the island, with a stellar 4.8-star rating and millions of happy guests who've made haunting memories with Ghost City Tours.

90-Minute Tour
Ghost Tour
$29.99per person
The Galveston Haunted Cemetery Tour - tour group exploring historic cemetery at night with guide

The Galveston Haunted Cemetery Tour

All Ages
4.9 (571 reviews)

If you're searching for the ultimate thrill in Galveston after dark, look no further than Ghost City Tours' Haunted Cemetery Tour, the top-rated ghost tour on the island, boasting a near-perfect 4.9-star rating and thousands of delighted guests who walked among the dead... and may not have been alone.

90-Minute Tour
Ghost Tour
$29.99per person
The Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl - guests enjoying haunted pub crawl in historic Galveston bars

The Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl

Ages 21+
4.9 (675 reviews)

Looking for the perfect way to spice up your night in Galveston? Tired of the typical bar scene or hanging out at the hotel? The Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl is your invitation to an evening of ghosts, drinks, and unforgettable fun in one of America's most historic and haunted cities.

2-Hour Tour
Haunted Pub Crawl
$34.99per person
The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Tour - guided ghost tour in Galveston

The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Tour

Ages 16+
4.9 (918 reviews)

Looking for a ghost tour that's darker, spicier, and way more intriguing than your average haunted history walk? Welcome to Shadows of Revelry, Galveston's top-rated adults-only ghost tour, where we leave the kid-friendly tales behind and dive headfirst into the seedy, scandalous, and truly chilling corners of the island's haunted past.

90-Minute Tour
Ghost Tour
$34.99per person
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Houston Ghost Tours

Houston, Texas3 Tours

Discover the secrets of haunted Houston with Ghost City Tours, the premier choice for those seeking a spine-tingling experience. Explore the city's spectral past and present with expert guides who know every hidden corner and eerie tale.

The Ghosts of Houston Tour - ghost tour group exploring haunted Houston locations at night

The Ghosts of Houston Tour

All Ages
4.9 (287 reviews)

Ready to explore Houston like never before? Join us on the Ghosts of Houston Tour, the city's top-rated all-ages ghost tour, where spooky stories, haunted history, and eerie encounters come together for one unforgettable night in Space City. Whether you're traveling with kids, exploring with friends, or just want a unique way to experience the city after dark, this tour delivers fun, frights, and fascinating stories for everyone.

90-Minute Tour
Ghost Tour
$29.99per person
Houston Haunted Pub Crawl - guests enjoying haunted pub crawl in historic Houston bars

Houston Haunted Pub Crawl

Ages 21+
4.9 (1243 reviews)

If you're looking for an unforgettable way to experience Houston after dark, ditch the hotel room and step into an evening filled with ghost stories, good drinks, and great company on our Haunted Pub Crawl, the top-rated adults-only paranormal bar tour in the city, with a 4.9-star rating and over a thousand glowing reviews from guests who came for the fun and stayed for the chills.

2-Hour Tour
Haunted Pub Crawl
$34.99per person
Dead by Moonlight Ghost Tour - adults-only ghost tour exploring Houston's darkest haunted locations

Dead by Moonlight Ghost Tour

Ages
4.9 (456 reviews)

Are you ready to experience Houston's most terrifying hauntings? The Dead by Moonlight Ghost Tour takes you beyond the polished history books and into the city's bloodiest, most disturbing past. This isn't a tour for the faint of heart—it's designed exclusively for guests 16 and older who want the unfiltered truth about Houston's darkest paranormal activity.

90-Minute Tour
Ghost Tour
$32.99per person
San Antonio cityscape at twilight - backdrop for Ghost City Tours

San Antonio Ghost Tours

San Antonio, Texas3 Tours

Discover the dark secrets and paranormal stories of San Antonio on our award-winning ghost tours.

The Ghosts of San Antonio Tour - ghost tour group exploring haunted San Antonio locations at night

The Ghosts of San Antonio Tour

All Ages
4.9 (2004 reviews)

Visiting San Antonio and looking for the perfect way to experience the haunted side of San Antonio, without the jump scares or adult-only content? The Ghosts of San Antonio Tour is a fun, spooky, and educational ghost tour for all ages! Whether you're traveling with kids, exploring as a couple, or just love a good ghost story, this tour is your gateway into the mystery, history, and hauntings of one of America's oldest cities.

90-Minute Tour
Ghost Tour
$29.99per person
The San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl - guests enjoying haunted pub crawl in historic San Antonio bars

The San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl

Ages 21+
4.9 (1794 reviews)

Looking for an unforgettable way to spend your night in San Antonio? Step beyond the typical bar scene and into a chilling, hilarious, and totally unique experience with Ghost City Tours' Haunted Pub Crawl, San Antonio's highest-rated spooky bar-hopping adventure, with a stellar 4.8-star rating and thousands of guests who've toasted with the dead and lived to tell the tale.

2-Hour Tour
Haunted Pub Crawl
$34.99per person
The Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour - ghost tour group exploring haunted San Antonio locations at night

The Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour

Ages 16+
4.9 (2356 reviews)

Get ready for a ghost tour unlike anything else in San Antonio. If you're looking for something darker, bolder, and far more disturbing than your typical haunted history walk, the Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour delivers an unfiltered dive into San Antonio's seedy, salacious, and supernaturally-charged past.

90-Minute Tour
Ghost Tour
$34.99per person
Haunted History

Why is Texas So Haunted?

A Legacy of Conflict, Tragedy, and Legends

Centuries of Violent History

Texas has witnessed more battles, conflicts, and bloodshed than most American states. From Native American wars to Spanish conquests, the Texas Revolution, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War, countless lives were lost on Texas soil. The Alamo alone is said to be one of the most haunted locations in America, with defenders' spirits reportedly still guarding the mission. This violent past has left an indelible mark on the land, creating a rich tapestry of paranormal activity.

The Wild West & Frontier Justice

Texas embodies the Wild West more than almost any other state. Outlaws like Bonnie and Clyde, frontier justice, saloon shootouts, and public hangings were commonplace. Ghost towns dot the landscape—once-thriving communities now abandoned, their former residents said to linger as spirits. Old saloons, jails, and courthouses across Texas report unexplained phenomena, from phantom footsteps to spectral figures of cowboys and outlaws who met violent ends.

Cultural Ghost Traditions

Texas's unique blend of Mexican, Spanish, Native American, and Southern American cultures has created a rich tradition of ghost stories and supernatural beliefs. La Llorona (the Weeping Woman), El Muerto (the Headless Horseman of South Texas), and countless other legends have been passed down through generations. These cultural ghost stories intertwine with documented historical hauntings, creating a paranormal landscape unlike anywhere else in America.

Preserved Historical Locations

Unlike many states that tore down their historical buildings, Texas has preserved countless 19th-century structures—hotels, theaters, saloons, missions, and homes—many of which are reportedly haunted. The combination of authentic historical architecture and tragic events creates perfect conditions for paranormal activity. From the Menger Hotel in San Antonio to the Driskill Hotel in Austin, these preserved locations offer glimpses into Texas's haunted past.

Why Take a Texas Ghost Tour?

Expert local guides with deep knowledge of Texas history
Authentic historical locations, not tourist traps
Stories backed by historical research and documentation
Small group sizes for personalized experiences
Tours available in multiple Texas cities
Family-friendly and adults-only options available
Year-round tours in all weather conditions
Professional storytelling that brings history to life

Ready to Explore Haunted Texas?

Book your Texas ghost tour and discover the Lone Star State's darkest history

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