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Best Walking Tours In Austin

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The 10 most popular walking tours in Austin. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Walking Tours In Austin

Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

Haunted Austin Walking History Tour - Meet at the Speakeasy: your start point and what to do before you go

1.Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

Most Popular★ 4.5

A 1.5-hour evening walking tour of haunted Austin with Driskill Hotel stops, Paramount Theatre lore, and Speakeasy access for $27.50.

“The ghost tour was SO fun and interesting! I loved how our guide, William, was very knowledgeable of the history and stories, was animated during his story telling, and even took the group inside the locations to see things first hand! I will definitely be back and will be requesting William! I recommend everyone does…”

921 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.50by Walking Tours of Austin

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Austin Small Group Morning Walk

Austin Small Group Morning Walk - Starting at 242 W 2nd St: Jo’s Coffee Sets the Tone

2.Austin Small Group Morning Walk

★ 5.0

A small-group morning walk through downtown Austin with a storyteller guide, coffee start at Jo’s, and stops at Driskill, Speakeasy, and more.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about the city of Austin. He provided a lot of interesting detail about what we saw on our various stops.”

412 reviews1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $32.00by Walking Tours of Austin

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Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk - Stop 1: The Driskill lobby and the 1885 Servant Girl Annihilator link

3.Austin Murder Walk

★ 5.0

Austin Murder Walk is a 2-mile evening mystery on foot with stops at the Driskill, 6th Street, and the Speakeasy, $35.

“Tyler was such a great tour guide! He really knew the information and was very personable. Definitely 10/10.”

310 reviews1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)From $35.00by Walking Tours of Austin

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Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Austin: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour - Driskill Hotel Tales: A Landmark Where Lore Gets Real

4.Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★ 4.5

Join Austin’s 2-hour haunted pub crawl for $34.99, mixing ghost stories with downtown bar stops. Drinks cost extra. English tour.

“Our tour guide was okay. Nice guy but it was all very scripted. Rather boring walk. If you want to see the night life with a little spook history, this is for you.”

232 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $34.99by Ghost City Tours Austin

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The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour - The Driskill Hotel Inside: Built in 1886 and Full of Scandal Stories

5.The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

★ 5.0

Austin’s Downtown History walking tour covers 6th Street, music-era stories, a red light district past, and an inside look at the Driskill.

“Low intensity walking on flat surfaces on city sidewalks. Many breaks for explanations. Bathroom break about 2/3s of the way Guide gave a fantastic overview of Austin’s history and highlights , and great info on the history of 6th street”

216 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $32.00by Nitty Gritty City Tours of Austin

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Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour - Warehouse District and the “before” story that shaped downtown

The Madam’s Curse Walking Ghost Tour

The Madam's Curse Walking Ghost Tour - The route: three spooky Austin stops in about 90 minutes

7.The Madam’s Curse Walking Ghost Tour

★ 4.5

A 90-minute guided ghost walk in downtown Austin with Victorian-era stories, tight stops at major spooky sites, and a guide who keeps you on track.

“Tai did a great job on the tour. Lots of details on the ghosts and murders of Victorian era Austin. Wild place by the sounds of it. Highly recommend”

103 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $34.99by Ghost City Tours Austin

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The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour

The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour - Price and Logistics: What $29.99 Buys You

8.The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour

★ 4.5

Austin at night turns spooky on a 90-minute walk to the Capitol, Driskill, and Governor’s Mansion. Family-friendly, $29.99.

“Jess was very friendly and adapted to the group for the best overall experience for everyone. She dealt professionally with a small interruption from an unhoused spectator and was available for lots of follow up questions.”

72 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $29.99by Ghost City Tours Austin

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Austin Downtown Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Austin Downtown Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours - Meeting point on 111 Congress Ave and how the walk is likely to feel

9.Austin Downtown Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

★ 5.0

Private 3-hour downtown Austin food walk with brisket, breakfast tacos, cheesecake, and a secret dish plus landmark stories.

“We did the private tour option which was expensive, but we got to go at our own pace and have an experience with the tour guide. Austin has great food options and we really enjoyed Alexis' information about the local sites. Highly recommend. We have made of point of doing food or cocktail tours in…”

71 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $335.00by Secret Food Tours

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Small Group Pub Walk Tour in Austin with Professional Guide

Small Group Pub Walk Tour in Austin with Professional Guide - Stop 1: Speakeasy Tavern for the Kickoff (Extra Admission Listed)

10.Small Group Pub Walk Tour in Austin with Professional Guide

★ 5.0

Small-group Austin pub walk with a pro guide, haunted Driskill lobby stop, Congress Ave stories, and a Voodoo Doughnuts pink box discount.

“This tour was great, William was such a cool guide. The places we visited were really unique and had very interesting history. We would have never found these places on our own. Definitely recommend.”

47 reviewsFrom $48by Walking Tours of Austin

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