Hauntings in the Heart of Austin

A Downtown Ghost Tour on Foot

Night time photo of Congress Avenue at 7th street, looking north toward the Capitol.

Ghost stories and haunted history from the shadows of downtown Austin.

Tour Overview

  • $35/person

  • Hauntings & History

  • Begins at The Driskill Hotel

  • Ends at Capitol Square 11th Street

  • Tour Length: 1.5 hrs, 1.1 miles

  • Age Suggestion: 13+

What You’ll See & Experience

  • The haunted Driskill Hotel

  • Ghost lore on Congress Ave & 6th Street

  • Secrets of the Paramount Theater

  • Dark stories from the Texas State Capitol

  • Real history behind Austin’s eerie past

  • A spooky downtown walk at night

Night time photo of the haunted buffalo billiards building on 6th street in Austin.
Walking tour guests pose with tour guide in front of Jesse Driskill portrait painting.

What Makes This Tour Unique

  • Austin’s best private ghost tour.

  • True stories, deeply researched

  • Great for ghost fans and history buffs

  • Access inside the Driskill Hotel

  • No costumes — just facts and atmosphere

  • Mix of famous and hidden sites

  • Fun, creepy, and informative

Want this ghost tour at a different time? You can request your own slot—super simple.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ghost tour guests pose in the haunted Driskill Hotel bar.

What should I bring?
Water, good walking shoes, and clothing for the weather. Bring an umbrella or poncho if rain is expected.

Will the tour happen if it rains?
Yes — we run rain or shine. Please cancel 24+ hours ahead if weather might be an issue for you.

Is the tour accessible?
No. This route includes stairs and a steep hill that cannot be avoided. Our accessible tours are The Story of Austin and Gunfights & Grifters.

Will there be places to sit?
Very few. Please expect to remain standing and walking for the duration.

What’s the age recommendation?
13+ suggested, due to spooky content.

What’s the cancellation policy?

  • Public tours: Full refund with 24+ hours’ notice

  • Private/custom tours: 15% non-refundable deposit; remaining 85% refundable with 24+ hours’ notice

  • You’re always welcome to reschedule

Is transportation provided?
No. All guests must arrange their own transportation.

Tour guide standing on the steps of the Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas.

Where We Start

  • Meet outside the Driskill Hotel at 6th & Brazos (604 Brazos St)

  • Look for the corner staircase — not in costume

  • Your guide wears black or ghost-themed attire

  • Arrive 5–10 min early to check in or use the restroom

  • Come 20–30 min early for a drink at the Driskill Bar

  • Other tours begin here too. Confirm your guide.

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