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Austin: Haunted Walking Tour with Ghost Stories & Driskill Hotel★ 4.69 (965) · 1h 30m
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Austin Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour: Downtown's Darkest Stories★ 4.99 (250) · 2h
Top rated
Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour & Driskill Stories★ 4.95 (283) · 2h
Austin: Morning Walk Downtown, Driskill Hotel & Jo’s CoffeeYou’ll start your Austin morning walk with coffee and a smile—enjoy breakfast savings at Jo’s Coffee before strolling downtown with a local storyteller guide. Hear quirky history by Willie Nelson’s statue, step inside the Driskill Hotel, and pause for music legends and old photos along Congress Avenue. You’ll leave feeling part of Austin’s rhythm—even if you still can’t pronounce “queso” right.
Austin Murder Walk: 1885 Serial Killer True Crime TourYou walk 2 miles through downtown Austin's historic districts—6th Street, the Driskill Hotel, and the Speakeasy Tavern—while your guide explains the 1885 serial murders that terrorized the city and remain unsolved. The tour takes 1 hour 45 minutes, includes a drink stop at the Driskill, and moves at a leisurely pace with short rests. You leave knowing the crime scenes, the victims, and why the case still haunts the city.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand a real unsolved case and see the streets where it happened, guided by someone who knows the evidence—not a dramatized ghost story, but the actual 1885 murders that changed Austin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Austin: Haunted Walking Tour with Ghost Stories & Driskill Hotel is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.69 out of 5 across 965 reviews.
