United States of America · Ghost Tours

Haunted Austin Quest Experience

2 Hours Round trip from Austin Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore haunted and historic sites in downtown Austin
  • 02 Solve clues as you progress through a self-guided city quest
  • 03 See landmarks including the Texas State Capitol and Governor’s Mansion
  • 04 Follow a story created by talented writers
  • 05 Discover haunted hotels along 7th Street
  • 06 Enjoy a flexible experience at your own pace
  • 07 A mix of walking tour, escape game, and treasure hunt

Discover a different side of downtown Austin on this self-guided quest experience that blends ghost stories, local history, and puzzle-solving. As you follow clues through the city, you’ll uncover eerie tales tied to some of Austin’s best-known landmarks and lesser-known historic sites.

Along the way, explore places such as the Texas State Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion, haunted hotels along 7th Street, and other storied stops while progressing through a specially crafted narrative. Part walking tour, part outdoor escape game, and part treasure hunt, this experience offers a fun and flexible way to explore at your own pace.

Discover a different side of downtown Austin on this self-guided quest experience that blends ghost stories, local history, and puzzle-solving.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Austin
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

You will begin at Texas State Capitol Building. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Moonlight Tower. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Texas Governor's Mansion. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Driskell Hotel. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Millett Opera House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will finish at the Hofheintz-Reissig Store (Moonshine Grill). Here is where both the story and the city exploration game end.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Susannah Wilkerson Dickinson Hannig House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • 24/7 customer support.

What's Not Included

A tour guide.

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • • Unlock your city game in the Questo app using this link:
  • • Download the Questo app using this link (it’s free):
  • • Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Austin, US
Tour start
Austin, US
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Austin.

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