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Walking Tours of Austin
242 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
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Br
Review №1

Wow! We went on the ghost tour last night and if I could sum it up in one word, it would be AWESOME! Jim, our guide, was so knowledgeable and fun. There was a new guide in training along (Mabel? Maybe) and she was great at telling stories. I highly recommend taking this tour, you wont regret it. Im definitely going to take the Murder tour around Halloween, and I cant wait. Excellent staff, excellent stories!

Em
Review №2

BOOK THE TOUR!!*attended ghost tour*My boyfriend and I just moved to Austin last month and haven’t been able to explore very much with everywhere being closed due to covid. Jim was a great tour guide and excellent story teller! We learned a ton about the city’s history and places to visit when they open back up. He knew every detail, date, and different theories to each spooky incident that will give you chills!Trust me, book the tour it’s worth every penny! We will be signing up for his morning tour, murder tour, and halloween tour in the near future! (He has some spooOoOooOoky things in store for his 2020 halloween tour I can’t wait!)

Lu
Review №3

Honestly one of the best ghost tours as I’ve been on. Wonderful stories about the death and mayhem of the ghosts that haunt the various places. A great sight seeing experience as well! (Make sure to bring your walking shoes) We just had a great time and, it was a great way to learn some history about the city. I highly recommend and it’s worth the money and time.

Je
Review №4

The ghost tour was so fun and interesting! I’ve lived here for 10 years and never knew about this stuff! It’s great to get to know my city better! And Jim was really cool and did a great job!

Pa
Review №5

Great tour with interesting stories told very well by Jim. He was a great guide and it was definitely a different way to experience and learn about Austin that we enjoyed very much! Thanks Jim!

Br
Review №6

Covid-19 didnt allow us to go inside of all the buildings that were on the tour, also there was a protest while we were on the tour and it was very dangerous. If it wasnt for covid-19 and the protest that was going on I would have given it a be review because the tour guide was good and had some interesting facts.

Ja
Review №7

We went on a ghost tour with Timmy, who was an excellent guide and told some very interesting stories. Very fun! I lived in Austin for years and everything he told us was new information to me. If you like history or want to know more about the awesome buildings in Austins oldest downtown districts, I highly recommend!

Ca
Review №8

We booked a morning walking tour of Austin and then ended up booking a ghost tour for the same night! Jim and Mabel were awesome! They were both very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Austin and Texas. If youre looking at booking a tour, definitely book Walking Tours of Austin!

Ma
Review №9

My girlfriend and I had a blast learning the ghost history of Austin. Our tour guide was informative and entertaining. It is a must if you’re in town.

ra
Review №10

Jim was an amazing tour guide!! He was so knowledgeable, professional, courteous and very genuine!! My girlfriend and I could tell he is very passionate about the ghost tour and we will drive back from Houston for the tour again with our son’s!! During Jim’s presentation a homeless lady tried to jump in on the tour and was somewhat intrusive, but Jim was so kind and professional when he excused her without missing a beat!! His story was so real the lady walked away scared!! We definitely recommend this for anyone and we can’t wait to see it again!! If we could give more than 5 stars we would!!

La
Review №11

Took my little sister on this tour and WE LOVED IT! She is a fellow lover of all things paranormal, and this was my first ghost tour of Austin, I’m so glad this is the one I booked. Jim was so wonderful; Smart, charismatic, hilarious, kind, patient, spooky, and one hell of a storyteller. Thank you Jim!!! I will be booking more tours with you in the future. My sister fell in love with Austin and all of it’s history. Bravo

vi
Review №12

This walking tour gave us a new historical take on Austin. Jims storytelling kept us captivated throughout the tour. We enjoyed hearing all of the ghost stories that left us wanting more. We highly recommend this tour!

Sa
Review №13

This was an awesome experience! It was my son, myself and Jim, the tour guide. He was absolutely amazing and professional. Going to take his murder tour too! Next time Im in Austin Id do it again! Thanks for the great time!

Ph
Review №14

My children17, 10 and 12 went on the Ghost Walk with Jim. My kids loved it and I got chills several times listening to the stories of Austin ghosts. My 12 year old loved it so much she made me revisit 2 of the locations live streaming to Instagram hoping to see the little girl ghost. Thanks Jim for a very entertaining evening

Pa
Review №15

We enjoyed the tour. It was very informative and interesting. Our guide Jim had special pictures of spirits. My granddaughter and step daughter really enjoyed the tour as well. Thank you a fun evening.

Je
Review №16

Tour was super fun and informative about Austin’s history and how it’s tied into the supernatural with first hand accounts and pictures!

Ch
Review №17

We really enjoyed our morning walk tour with Jim! He shared many small tidbits and facts that made the experience very interesting. He also took the time to answer individual questions we had. And we could feel his passion and love for Austin! We highly recommend this tour with Jim if you want to learn about Austin history in a short and easy walking tour.-Che & Munjuli

Jo
Review №18

Jim was FANTASTIC, very knowledgeable and passionate. We throughly enjoyed our ghost walk tour and would encourage all to make it part of their Austin experience. We would definitely do another one of his offered tours. Thank You!- Chicago family

Ta
Review №19

We took the Murder Walk tour tonight with Jim. He was fantastic with the details. My teen daughters really enjoyed the tour, as did I. We will definitely return to take the other tours that our offered. Jim was accommodating and quick to return our message. It’s a great way to see the city of Austin as well. I highly recommend the tour.

J
Review №20

My daughter-in-law took the morning walking tour this past weekend and it was the best tour that I have had in quite awhile. Jim is a school teacher during the week and his enthusiasm and love of history really showed. He made the history come alive, for me. I plan to recommend his tour to everyone. My only negative was that it was too short, I could have listened to Jim for another hour. Thanks Jim Miles, of Walking Tours of Austin, I really enjoyed my morning walk with you!

St
Review №21

This was a fun tour that touched on Austin history, supernatural hauntings, and a serial killer! Not a bad walk at all. Our tour guides were enthusiastic and kept the crowds attention.

Ra
Review №22

Had such a great time on this tour last night!!! Jim is so knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. It was truly exciting to learn more about the city we live in. Thank you!!!!

Bo
Review №23

Jim gives a fun uplifting historical overview of the origins of Austin. A degreed history teacher and history fanatic this tour is paced great and the right amount of time. Jim’s individual way of telling the story of how Austin originated and how it has evolved is scholarly and delightful!

Le
Review №24

Jim is an excellent tour guide! He is very knowledgeable about the history of the crimes and the city. He kept us engaged and entertained every second of the Murder Walk. I definitely recommend this tour!

Mi
Review №25

My fiancé and I went on the Murder Walk with Mr. Miles and it was an awesome experience. I felt engaged as a history major, and it was still entirely accessible to the laypeople in the group. We’ll definitely be going on more tours with Mr. Miles when we come back to Austin, and I highly recommend you go if you can!

1m
Review №26

We just went on the Morning Walk Austin with Jim Miles. What a treat! This was by far one of the best things we did in Austin. Jims take on Austin history is unique and captivating. We came away feeling like we had truly experienced part of the rich history of Texas and learned a lot about how important Austin was in the development of the west. Jim has a great ability to weave witty humor into a great story that is fun, entertaining and educational. Highly recommend this walking tour.

Ca
Review №27

This tour was great. Tour guide was awesome. Would definitely reccomend the experience!

Pa
Review №28

Laura was great! Very informative and full of History.

As
Review №29

OMG can I just say that Jim was the absolute best haunted historian I have ever had the pleasure of having as a tour guide! If you are in Austin you have to do this haunted walking tour, you will not be disappointed and you will leave Austin with a much deeper respect for its history and wonderful people. Jim did not be disappoint and made our tour the most memorable part of our trip. Thank you Jim, YOU ROCK!!!!

Je
Review №30

Morgan Wallace was a delightful storyteller who really knew his stuff. I totally geeked out and fact checked everything as we walked downtown Austin. I have acquired a new historical interest and love for ghost tours.

Le
Review №31

Morgan was a great tour guide! He really new what he was talking about and was a great story teller. It was definitely eerie and a fun experience.

Da
Review №32

Fun time with a lot of history! Got to see a different side of Austin.

Al
Review №33

Very cool, but unreasonably over priced.

Ju
Review №34

I took this tour last night with some friends that were visiting and we all loved it. Jim has great energy and is an excellent storyteller/historian. His knowledge and passion for the stories he told was infectious. Definitely recommend taking his tour!!

Br
Review №35

If youre into history, ghost stories and serial killers, then definitely book this tour. Good length and pacing, the guides were very personable and great storytellers who really brought the history and lore of the city to life. You get a good basic overview of downtown Austin as well if youre a visitor. If youre looking for ghost hunting where you actually go in to investigate and try to get EVPs or things like that, or if youre expecting people to jump out and try to scare you like a haunted house, this is probably not the tour for you. But if you want to hear some great ghost lore about the city from people who are passionate about history, then I highly recommend! My wife and I had a great time!

Ju
Review №36

We had a fantastic time on the ghost tour with Morgan! I would absolutely recommend.

Am
Review №37

Awesome tour! So much fun and Jum was amazing. Highly recommend this tour!

Jo
Review №38

Jim provides such a great level of detail. Fantastic tour and talented storyteller. He mentioned a true crimes walking tour coming soon which sounds awesome!

Mr
Review №39

Fantastic tour we stumbled upon. Very interesting stories with one that might even be related to Jack the Ripper.

Er
Review №40

Awesome tour! Thanks for all the scary stories

Es
Review №41

Great history and very spooky !

Co
Review №42

Jim is a fantastic story teller! My kids loved the Ghost Walk Austin Tour. Take the tour!

Ha
Review №43

Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!

Se
Review №44

Awesome

Jo
Review №45

So many beautiful places in Austin to explore.

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  • Address:242 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
  • Site:https://www.touratx.com/
  • Phone:+1 512-910-5240
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  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–10:30pm
  • Tuesday:8am–10:30pm
  • Wednesday:8am–10:30pm
  • Thursday:8am–10:30pm
  • Friday:8am–10:30pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:8am–10:30pm
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