Texas has an incredibly rich and storied past, so it makes sense that our state is often named among the most haunted in the U.S. Next time you’re in Austin and feel like having a little frightening fun, head on over to Haunted ATX and get to know the Capital City from a whole new – and much creepier – perspective. You’ll visit some of the most notoriously haunted places in Austin, and you can even ride in a hearse! This is by far one of the best haunted tours in Austin!

Austin's only mobile ghost tour, Haunted ATX takes riders on a three-hour trip to the spookiest spots in the Capital City.
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Those who dare embark on this tour of haunted places in Austin can choose to be chauffeured in either a van or - even creepier - a real hearse.
Hearse tours are private, meaning nobody outside of your group will be in attendance for this haunted tour in Austin.
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Ticket prices vary based on how many people are in your group.
Bus tours, in contrast, are public, with a maximum capacity of 11 guests.
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But whichever Haunted ATX tour you choose, you won't be disappointed.

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The tour will pick up and drop off anywhere within a few miles of downtown Austin, visiting such notorious haunted places in Austin like The Tavern, Clay Pit, and Driskill Hotel in between.
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Paranormal activity is a regular occurrence - even if there are empty seats on the bus or hearse, don't be surprised if they've been filled by the end of the night.
Your guide is extremely knowledgeable about the haunted history of all the stops, so expect for the ride to be peppered with ghost stories sure to leave your hair standing on end.
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For this reason, Haunted ATX isn't recommended for children under 13 - however, content can be tailored to younger guests on the private tours.
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes during this haunted tour in Austin, as you'll spend a good bit of time on your feet at each destination.
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After all, how else could you witness the ghostly happenings for yourself? For example, the second floor of The Tavern was once (allegedly) home to a bootlegging operation and a brothel, and even bore witness to a murder. While the validity of those claims is questionable, nobody can deny the firsthand experiences of staff members - many have reported seeing kitchen drawers fly open and TVs switch off and on!
The Clay Pit, a contemporary Indian restaurant, is also the subject of local lore, primarily due to its location in the historic Bertram Building.
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Founded by German immigrant Rudolph Bertram, the building once housed a complex network of underground tunnels leading to brothels. As you can imagine, this place is crawling with ghosts! Even if you don't experience any unexplained phenomena here, it's still a super creepy spot to see.

Visit the website for Haunted ATX or head to its Facebook page to learn more about Haunted ATX.

Have you ever taken a haunted ATX tour? If so, did you ride on the bus or in a hearse? Tell us all the spooky details of your experience!

There is really a lot to do in Austin. If you need some more time to explore, consider making it an overnight (or two). Check out what Booking has to offer.

Want to visit more creepy places? Check out some more of the best haunted tours in Texas – if you dare.

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 Are there any ghost towns in Texas?

There are many haunted places in Austin. Why not consider visiting some ghost towns in Texas:

Indianola: Incorporated in 1853, this town can be found in Calhoun County. It functioned as a deep-water port during the Mexican-American War, had a stagecoach service, and was even the county seat. But by 1887, it was abandoned.

Toyah: Although it was an important trading post and even a railroad hub for the Texas & Pacific Railroad, by the Great Depression, most of its population had left. Today, about 60 people live here.

Are there any haunted hotels in Texas?

Take your haunted ATX tour to a whole new level by finishing off the evening at these haunted hotels in Texas:

The Excelsior Hotel: Located in Jefferson, this hotel was opened in 1858. Some of its most notable living guests were director Steven Spielberg and writer Oscar Wilde. If you stay, watch out for the phantom woman who has scared many guests so much that they have left the hotel.

Menger Hotel: Head to San Antonio for this 1859 hotel. There have been many encounters here, such as Sallie the chambermaid who enjoys pranking guests. And in the bar, you might just meet up with 26th President Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders.

Can I visit any abandoned places in Texas?

It’s not just haunted towns and hotels here in Texas. There are also some really creepy abandoned places in Texas:

Stardust Motel Sign: Don’t plan on staying at this motel when you see the sign along US-90. There is actually no motel here at all. The motel here closed quite a while ago, but the sign remains.

Cisco Zoo: This zoo opened for business in the 1920s but it didn’t last long. In the 1930s, a mystery involving a poisoned bear as well as a dead deer contributed to its downfall. Today, it has been revitalized as a walking trail where you can still see many remains of the former zoo.

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