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- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
About this tour
Step into Austin’s dark past with this Haunted Audio Tour — a self-guided journey through real haunted landmarks and verified history. Explore at your own pace as immersive sound design, cinematic storytelling, and spine-chilling true tales reveal the city’s most notorious spirits. No apps, no groups—just you, your smartphone, and Austin after dark. We painstakingly research, write, record, and edit our tours.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: This is a self-guided audio tour. Start at the listed location and begin tour on your phone when you arrive. No guide or staff will be present. Stay in public areas only and do not enter private buildings. No equipment or headphones are provided. Follow your voucher instructions to access the tour.
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Itinerary
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- 1
At this first stop, travelers will stand before the Texas State Capitol, exploring one of Austin’s most iconic landmarks while hearing about its violent past, tragic hauntings, and mysterious apparitions. The audio guide recounts real historical events — from Comanche wars and Civil War executions to political murders inside the Capitol — revealing why Austin’s seat of power is also one of the most haunted buildings in America.(pass by)
- 2
Travelers will pause outside the historic Texas Governor’s Mansion, one of the oldest continuously occupied governor’s residences west of the Mississippi. The audio story reveals the legend of a Texas Ranger and a Comanche woman whose forbidden love defied war, duty, and death—said to appear hand in hand in the mansion gardens under the moonlight.(pass by)
- 3
At this Gothic Revival landmark, travelers will discover how faith and fear intertwine within Austin’s oldest Catholic church. The audio story explores real 19th-century history and chilling legends — including the monk whose spirit still bakes phantom pastries.(pass by)
- 4
Travelers will stand before Austin’s legendary Paramount Theatre, a century-old stage that once dazzled with vaudeville and film premieres. The audio reveals the tragic tale of The Woman in Green—a young starlet whose betrayal led to her death and whose spirit, they say, still lingers among the lights, catwalks, and dressing rooms of this historic venue.(pass by)
- 5
Travelers will pause outside the historic Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, an Art Deco landmark known for its elegance—and its ghosts. The audio recounts eerie tales from within, including sightings of the “Father of Texas” himself and chilling encounters tied to a mysterious 1970s murder in one of the upper-floor suites.(pass by)
- 6
At Austin’s grand Driskill Hotel, travelers will learn how one of the city’s most luxurious landmarks became its most feared. The audio unveils the legend of a little girl’s tragic fall and the darker presence said to have taken her place — a chilling tale that’s made the Driskill synonymous with Austin’s haunted history.(pass by)
- 7
At this iconic Sixth Street bar, travelers will uncover the dark story behind its namesake, Maggie Mae, a 19th-century madam who ruled Austin’s underworld. The audio reveals how betrayal, violence, and smallpox turned her legacy into one of the city’s most notorious hauntings—where patrons still report flickering lights, cold touches, and mirrors that stare back.(pass by)
- 8
At this preserved limestone home, travelers will encounter the story of Susanna Dickinson, one of the few survivors of the Alamo. The audio unveils how her courage and trauma linger within these walls — with visitors and staff reporting the scent of gunpowder, soft weeping from empty rooms, and a woman’s voice...(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Immersive background music, unique to each track
- Digital map link for each stop
- 12 High quality audio tracks
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Location & contact
- Area
- Austin, Texas
- Meeting point
- This is a self-guided audio tour. Start at the listed location and begin tour on your phone when you arrive. No guide or staff will be present. Stay in public areas only and do not enter private buildings. No equipment or headphones are provided. Follow your voucher instructions to access the tour
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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