Haunted Dallas Ghost Walking Tour & Pub Crawl: 2.5 Hours

Walk the haunted heart of downtown Dallas with a guide who knows every ghost story

A 2.5-hour walking tour through historic downtown Dallas that combines ghost stories with stops at four bars housed in haunted buildings. A costumed local guide leads the small group through the district, sharing the history behind Dallas's most famous hauntings while guests have time to order drinks at each bar. Minimum age is 21 with valid photo ID. Alcohol is not included in the tour price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted Dallas walking tour and pub crawl

• Join guide for walking tour
• Stop at historic park and hear haunted hotel stories
• Pass by haunted theatre
• Pass by famous art installation
• Stop for drinks and ghost stories
• Pass by giant pegasus installation
• Stop at historic tavern for stories and drinks
• Pass by most haunted hotel in Dallas
• Enjoy drink and live music after tour
• Hear tales of past tragedies at historic site

The experience

The tour starts in the historic district and moves through downtown on foot, stopping at four different bars along the way. Each bar occupies a building with its own haunted past: the guide walks you through the stories tied to the space while you're standing in it. You'll hear about the haunted hotels that surround the area, a famous haunted theatre, the history behind a well-known art installation, and the spooky tale of a historic tavern. The group stays small, and the pace is built around the stops themselves, so there's time to settle in and order a drink at each one if you want to.

The 2.5-hour span gives you the full ghost tour without eating up your whole evening. You'll learn the real history of Dallas alongside the creepy stories: why certain buildings are considered haunted, what tragedies happened there, and what locals say still lingers. The guide is in costume and knows the material well enough to answer questions about the sites as you move between them. By the end, the tour wraps at a bar where you can stay for live music if the night's still young.

Comfortable shoes matter here since you're walking the whole route. The downtown district is accessible, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them. You'll need to bring a valid photo ID. The minimum age is 21, and that's checked at the door. Drinks are available to purchase at each stop, but they're not included in the tour price, so budget for what you want to order.

What’s included

• 2.5-hour walking tour through historic downtown Dallas.
• stops at four local bars housed in haunted buildings.
• costumed local guide.
• stories of Dallas's haunted history and the sites you visit.

Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs Friday and Saturday at 19:30 and 20:15, from US$ 36.52 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 19:30 and 20:15Another day? ›

GroupUp to 16 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Nightly Spirits

Is this one for you?At 2.5 hours, the tour fits into an evening without dominating it. You can do dinner before or stay for live music after, and the bar stops give you flexibility to order what you want rather than follow a set itinerary of drinks.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of ghost stories does the guide tell on this Dallas tour?

The guide shares the haunted history of the buildings you visit (the hotels, theatre, and tavern where the tour stops) along with the tragedies and events that locals say left spirits behind. You'll also hear about famous Dallas hauntings and the real history tied to each location.

How much walking is involved in the 2.5-hour tour?

The tour covers the historic district of downtown Dallas on foot, moving between four bar stops over the 2.5 hours. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness and wear comfortable shoes for the route.

Are drinks included in the tour price?

Drinks are not included, but you'll have time to order and enjoy a libation at each of the four bars along the way. The cost of any drinks you order is separate from the tour price.

What do I need to bring to join this tour?

You must be 21 or older and bring a valid photo ID. It will be checked. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, since you'll be walking outdoors through downtown Dallas.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

No, the tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off. You'll meet the group at the starting point in the historic district of downtown Dallas. Public transportation options are available nearby.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces in the downtown historic district are accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. Service animals are allowed.