Austin Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Driving/Walking Audio)

1 h 30 min Private tour

Austin Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Driving/Walking Audio), photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Ghost Tour Fun

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Immersive background music, unique to each track
Included: Digital map link for each stop
Included: 12 High quality audio tracks

Itinerary

Texas State Capitol

Passing by

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.
Texas Governor's Mansion

Passing by

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.
Saint Mary Cathedral

Passing by

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.
Paramount Theatre

Passing by

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.
Stop 5

Passing by

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.
The Driskill

Passing by

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.
Maggie Mae's

Passing by

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.
Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum

Passing by

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...

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End point

The tour concludes outside Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill, one of Austin’s most famous historic landmarks—once part of the city’s 19th-century warehouse district. This lively corner marks the final stop of your self-guided audio experience.

Using your ticket

Know Before You Go: Self-Guided Audio - No Guide, No Physical Meet-Up, No Equipment

Thank you for booking!!!

Tour access: www.ghosttour.fun/voucher

You’ve purchased a browser-based audio tour that is fully self-guided. No app is required. You’ll walk through public outdoor locations, open Google Maps links, and manually play audio at each stop. This experience is simple and flexible, designed to be completed entirely on your phone. No equipment, headphones, or in-person services are provided. If you’re looking for a physical meet-up, or a guided group tour with a host, this is NOT that experience.

Even though the tour begins outside a physical starting location, this is an exterior stop only—you will remain on public spaces and will not enter any private buildings or interact with staff.

This experience takes place outdoors at public locations only and does not include entry into private spaces.

Access is simple: Use your own internet-connected smartphone (one per guest) to visit the "Ghost Tour Fun" website at www.ghosttour.fun/voucher — no app required. Works on any smartphone browser. Turn off content blockers, if possible.

All tours are available in English. Multilingual support is limited to select cities.

When you play an audio file, it will open in a new tab in your smartphone browser. After listening, simply switch back to the original tab to continue. If audio isn't playing, reload the page.

Ensure you have a reliable internet connection.

Once activated, your tour is considered in use and will remain available for 7 days on your device. If you have multiple tickets, our system will assign one password for that many devices.

By embarking, you agree to these terms and are completely responsible for your safety while exploring public areas. We are not liable for your safety.

Thanks again, and enjoy your self-guided audio tour!