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Family-Friendly Ghosts of Austin Tour

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Learn all about Austin's haunted history and what caused the hauntings on a tour designed to be entertaining for anyone aged 5–100.

Key Details

  • Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • Check availability to see starting times
  • English

Highlights

  • Discover Austin's haunted past with an expert guide
  • Hear the spooky stories of the Texas State Capitol
  • Learn about the former Red Light district

Inclusions

  • Guided walking tour

Exclusions

  • Tips

Good to Know

  • Available to all ages
  • Tours run rain or shine
  • Rainchecks are available that never expire and can be used in other cities
  • If your experience didn’t live up to your expectations, we've got you covered with our Money Back Guarantee. To qualify, you must have attended the full tour and been checked in with our guide and you must contact us within 24 hours of your tour’s start time to request a refund.

Description

Find out all about Austin’s history, hauntings, and ghosts on a walking tour with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy a ghostly tour that will keep all the family entertained. Begin your spooky adventure with an introduction to Austin’s haunted past. Then, set off to visit some of the most haunted locations in the city, such as the Driskill, the Texas Governor's Mansion, and the Texas State Capitol. As you walk, hear about the intricacies of Austin’s haunted history and possible explanations for the hauntings.

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  • Austin: Family-Friendly Ghosts of Austin Tour

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