San Antonio Haunted Ghost Bus Tour: 2.5-Hour Ride

The Menger Hotel still has guests who never checked out.

San Antonio's Haunted Ghost Bus Tour is a 2.5-hour guided ride through the city's most haunted sites, including the Menger Hotel, the Old Red Light District, and a historic cemetery. You board an air-conditioned bus, get off at each stop for a closer look, and hear the stories behind them from a live guide. Children 12 and under are not permitted.

Step-by-step itinerary

San Antonio haunted ghost bus tour

• Board the Ghost Bus
• Tour inside the haunted Menger Hotel
• Hear tales of Red Light District and old jail
• Visit San Antonio's historic cemetery

The Experience

The tour runs 2.5 hours and moves you through San Antonio's haunted landmarks without you having to navigate or drive. You'll board the bus and travel to the Menger Hotel, where you step inside for a 20-minute walk through one of Texas's most haunted buildings. The guide walks you through the property and explains the history of the hauntings there, then you return to the bus and move on.

From the hotel, the bus takes you into San Antonio's Old Red Light District, where the guide shares the area's history and the stories tied to it. You then visit the Old Bexar County Jail, now a Holiday Inn Express, and hear about the spirits said to linger there. The route also includes a stop at one of San Antonio's oldest and most historic cemeteries, where you get off the bus and walk through the grounds. The sites may vary depending on the tour date.

The bus itself is air-conditioned, which matters over 2.5 hours in San Antonio heat. A live English-speaking guide leads the entire experience, so you're not listening to a recording or reading plaques on your own. The tour was written by the authors of Haunted History of Old San Antonio, and it's been rated in the top 3 ghost tours in the country by USA TODAY. This is San Antonio's first and original ghost bus tour.

What’s included

• Entry into the Menger Hotel with a 20-minute guided walk.
• air-conditioned bus transportation.
• entry into a historic San Antonio cemetery.
• live English-speaking guide for the full 2.5 hours.
• visits to the Old Red Light District and the Old Bexar County Jail.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared bus tour with a live guide leading the whole group, so you're not exploring on your own or driving yourself between sites. It suits travelers who want the stories and history behind San Antonio's haunted landmarks without the logistics of finding each one or figuring out what happened there.

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Top questions

Can I bring my kids on the San Antonio Haunted Ghost Bus Tour?

Children 12 and under are not permitted on this tour. The minimum age is 13, so teenagers can join, but younger children cannot.

What happens inside the Menger Hotel on the tour?

The Menger Hotel stop includes a 20-minute walk inside the building with the guide, who explains the hauntings and history of the property. You then return to the bus to continue to the next site.

How long does the entire ghost bus tour take?

The full tour runs 2.5 hours from start to finish, including all stops and time spent getting on and off the bus.

What is included in the ticket price?

The tour includes entry into the Menger Hotel, entry into the historic cemetery, the bus ride itself in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the live guide throughout the 2.5 hours.

Will the tour visit the same sites every time?

The main stops are the Menger Hotel, the Old Red Light District, the Old Bexar County Jail, and a historic cemetery, though sites may vary depending on the date and circumstances.