Austin 90-Minute Haunted Walking History Tour Including The Driskill and Speakeasy
by Walking Tours of Austin
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This 90-minute walking history tour in Austin covers the city’s haunted past with stories of murder, mystery, and ghost sightings. A professional guide leads a small group through downtown Austin, stopping at several notable locations. The tour begins with a walk along Congress Avenue, where guests can view the Texas Capitol and hear historical and ghost-related stories about this well-known boulevard. Next, the group visits the Driskill Hotel, exploring its historic interior and hearing about its haunted reputation. The tour continues to the Paramount Theatre, where guests learn about its history and one of the most famous ghost photographs in America. The route also includes a stop on 6th Street, known locally as "Dirty Sixth," where the guide shares ghost stories connected to this lively area. The final stop is the Speakeasy, a tavern originally built in 1886 as the Southwest Telephone and Telegraph Company building. Guests have exclusive access to the interior of this historic and reportedly haunted bar for about 20 minutes. Participants may choose to arrive early to have a drink at the Speakeasy before the tour starts. The walking pace is suitable for small groups and covers both well-known and lesser-known parts of Austin’s downtown. The tour includes a professional guide but does not include food, drinks, gratuities, or transportation. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Driskill
The tour visits The Driskill Hotel, a popular Austin landmark with many stories and lesser-known areas to explore.
Congress Avenue
Guests walk along Congress Avenue, a historic street known for ghost tales and views of the Texas State Capitol building.
Paramount Theatre
The Paramount Theatre stop includes details about its history and ghost stories, including one of the most famous ghost photographs in the United States.
6th Street
The tour passes through 6th Street, a lively area known as 'Dirty Sixth,' which offers many options for food, drinks, music, and ghost stories.
Speakeasy
The final stop is the Speakeasy tavern, originally the Southwest Telephone and Telegraph Company building from 1886. This tavern is considered one of America’s most haunted and is accessible inside exclusively by this tour. Guests may arrive early to have a drink before the tour starts.
20 min
Meeting point
Tours depart from the historic (and haunted), Speakeasy tavern. You can wait inside near the front windows for your guide. Or, we will meet you out front next to our Ghost Walk Austin sign. *Arrive about 15 minutes prior to departure to grab a drink or a soda before our tour!
End point
Tours depart from the historic (and haunted), Speakeasy tavern. You can wait inside near the front windows for your guide. Or, we will meet you out front next to our Ghost Walk Austin sign. *Arrive about 15 minutes prior to departure to grab a drink or a soda before our tour!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Austin 90-Minute Haunted Walking History Tour Including The Driskill and Speakeasy
by Walking Tours of Austin
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$60Overview
This 90-minute walking history tour in Austin covers the city’s haunted past with stories of murder, mystery, and ghost sightings. A professional guide leads a small group through downtown Austin, stopping at several notable locations. The tour begins with a walk along Congress Avenue, where guests can view the Texas Capitol and hear historical and ghost-related stories about this well-known boulevard. Next, the group visits the Driskill Hotel, exploring its historic interior and hearing about its haunted reputation. The tour continues to the Paramount Theatre, where guests learn about its history and one of the most famous ghost photographs in America. The route also includes a stop on 6th Street, known locally as "Dirty Sixth," where the guide shares ghost stories connected to this lively area. The final stop is the Speakeasy, a tavern originally built in 1886 as the Southwest Telephone and Telegraph Company building. Guests have exclusive access to the interior of this historic and reportedly haunted bar for about 20 minutes. Participants may choose to arrive early to have a drink at the Speakeasy before the tour starts. The walking pace is suitable for small groups and covers both well-known and lesser-known parts of Austin’s downtown. The tour includes a professional guide but does not include food, drinks, gratuities, or transportation. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Driskill
The tour visits The Driskill Hotel, a popular Austin landmark with many stories and lesser-known areas to explore.
Congress Avenue
Guests walk along Congress Avenue, a historic street known for ghost tales and views of the Texas State Capitol building.
Paramount Theatre
The Paramount Theatre stop includes details about its history and ghost stories, including one of the most famous ghost photographs in the United States.
6th Street
The tour passes through 6th Street, a lively area known as 'Dirty Sixth,' which offers many options for food, drinks, music, and ghost stories.
Speakeasy
The final stop is the Speakeasy tavern, originally the Southwest Telephone and Telegraph Company building from 1886. This tavern is considered one of America’s most haunted and is accessible inside exclusively by this tour. Guests may arrive early to have a drink before the tour starts.
20 min
Meeting point
Tours depart from the historic (and haunted), Speakeasy tavern. You can wait inside near the front windows for your guide. Or, we will meet you out front next to our Ghost Walk Austin sign. *Arrive about 15 minutes prior to departure to grab a drink or a soda before our tour!
End point
Tours depart from the historic (and haunted), Speakeasy tavern. You can wait inside near the front windows for your guide. Or, we will meet you out front next to our Ghost Walk Austin sign. *Arrive about 15 minutes prior to departure to grab a drink or a soda before our tour!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.