Austin Haunted Walking Tour of Downtown Ghosts and Murders
by Spirits of Austin
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This two-hour walking tour covers about two miles through downtown Austin’s most haunted and historic locations. The tour starts at The Tavern, one of Austin’s oldest bars that was once a Prohibition-era speakeasy. Visitors hear the story of Emily, a ghost said to haunt the site, and see her shoes displayed behind the bar. The route continues to the Texas State Capitol, where the guide explains the building's symbolic architecture, state political history, and local ghost stories, including the Lady in Red and a law banning tall buildings. The group then stops outside the Paramount Theatre, a cultural landmark since 1915, where a haunting tale connected to the venue is shared. Next, the tour pauses at the site honoring Angelina Eberly, known for firing a cannon to keep Austin as Texas’s capital. The guide recounts her role in political rebellion and an archival theft. The final stop is the Driskill Hotel, a Romanesque building famous for reported paranormal activity, including the ghost of Samantha and the tragic brides of room 525. The guide presents real paranormal photos and stories of violent events including the Servant Girl Annihilator murders, the UT Tower shooting, and rumors of a modern Rainey Street Ripper. This walking tour includes a professional guide but excludes alcoholic drinks, gratuities, and private transport.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Tavern
Begin at one of Austin’s oldest bars, originally a grocery store and later a Prohibition-era speakeasy. Hear the story of Emily, a girl who is said to haunt the building, and see her shoes displayed behind the bar.
25 min
Texas State Capitol
Walk around the grounds of the Texas State Capitol while learning about its political history, architectural symbolism, and local ghost stories. Tales include the Lady in Red, a ghostly comptroller, and a law that once banned buildings taller than the Capitol.
10 min
Paramount Theatre
Stop outside the Paramount Theatre, a historic cultural venue since 1915. The guide shares a haunting story associated with the theatre’s long history.
5 min
Angelina Eberly Site
Hear the story of Angelina Eberly, an innkeeper who fired a cannon to defend Austin’s status as Texas’s capital. This stop covers political rebellion and the theft of important documents.
5 min
Driskill Hotel
Visit the Driskill Hotel, known as one of America’s most haunted hotels. Learn about paranormal encounters, including the ghost named Samantha, the suicide brides of room 525, and other stories from this Romanesque building.
30 min
Meeting point
Please aim to arrive 10-15 mins before the tour starts. The tour begins just a 5-minute Uber from downtown at Austin’s legendary Tavern. Free street parking is often available, and it’s walking distance from the Capitol area.
End point
We do finish at another location in downtown Austin. If you park at The Tavern it will be a 20 / 25 min walk back to the start location - or a 5 min uber ride.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Austin Haunted Walking Tour of Downtown Ghosts and Murders
by Spirits 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 two-hour walking tour covers about two miles through downtown Austin’s most haunted and historic locations. The tour starts at The Tavern, one of Austin’s oldest bars that was once a Prohibition-era speakeasy. Visitors hear the story of Emily, a ghost said to haunt the site, and see her shoes displayed behind the bar. The route continues to the Texas State Capitol, where the guide explains the building's symbolic architecture, state political history, and local ghost stories, including the Lady in Red and a law banning tall buildings. The group then stops outside the Paramount Theatre, a cultural landmark since 1915, where a haunting tale connected to the venue is shared. Next, the tour pauses at the site honoring Angelina Eberly, known for firing a cannon to keep Austin as Texas’s capital. The guide recounts her role in political rebellion and an archival theft. The final stop is the Driskill Hotel, a Romanesque building famous for reported paranormal activity, including the ghost of Samantha and the tragic brides of room 525. The guide presents real paranormal photos and stories of violent events including the Servant Girl Annihilator murders, the UT Tower shooting, and rumors of a modern Rainey Street Ripper. This walking tour includes a professional guide but excludes alcoholic drinks, gratuities, and private transport.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Tavern
Begin at one of Austin’s oldest bars, originally a grocery store and later a Prohibition-era speakeasy. Hear the story of Emily, a girl who is said to haunt the building, and see her shoes displayed behind the bar.
25 min
Texas State Capitol
Walk around the grounds of the Texas State Capitol while learning about its political history, architectural symbolism, and local ghost stories. Tales include the Lady in Red, a ghostly comptroller, and a law that once banned buildings taller than the Capitol.
10 min
Paramount Theatre
Stop outside the Paramount Theatre, a historic cultural venue since 1915. The guide shares a haunting story associated with the theatre’s long history.
5 min
Angelina Eberly Site
Hear the story of Angelina Eberly, an innkeeper who fired a cannon to defend Austin’s status as Texas’s capital. This stop covers political rebellion and the theft of important documents.
5 min
Driskill Hotel
Visit the Driskill Hotel, known as one of America’s most haunted hotels. Learn about paranormal encounters, including the ghost named Samantha, the suicide brides of room 525, and other stories from this Romanesque building.
30 min
Meeting point
Please aim to arrive 10-15 mins before the tour starts. The tour begins just a 5-minute Uber from downtown at Austin’s legendary Tavern. Free street parking is often available, and it’s walking distance from the Capitol area.
End point
We do finish at another location in downtown Austin. If you park at The Tavern it will be a 20 / 25 min walk back to the start location - or a 5 min uber ride.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.