Haunted ATX
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
Haunted ATX offers unique, highly engaging hearse tours that combine deep historical research with compelling paranormal storytelling. It's guided by exceptionally knowledgeable hosts who prioritize respect for the stories and locations, often leading to genuine spooky and memorable experiences.
Key Highlights
- ✓Exceptional Guides: Guides like Loretta, Marisol, and Marshall are consistently praised for their extensive historical knowledge, engaging storytelling, and ability to make the stories 'come alive' and provide a memorable experience. (Reviews 1, 2, 4, 5)
- ✓Unique Transportation: Tours are conducted in a 'classic hearse' or 'old Cadillac hearse,' which is highlighted as a 'great experience' and 'quite an experience' in itself. (Reviews 3, 5)
- ✓Focus on Haunted History: The tours delve into 'haunted history' and 'Austin's history,' making them both spooky and educational, not just generic ghost stories. (Reviews 1, 5)
- ✓Potential for Paranormal Activity: Reviewers report witnessing genuine paranormal activity ('personally my first ever paranormal experience,' 'saw a ghost! and it was awesome!'). (Reviews 1, 2)
- ✓Adult-Friendly Amenities: Free water and sodas are provided. Guests can BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage), and the tour includes stops at bars where drinks can be purchased. (Review 4)
- ✓Private Tour Option: A private hearse tour option is available, which was highly enjoyed by a group of teenagers. (Review 3)
Standout Features
- ⭐Highly knowledgeable and engaging tour guides who bring stories to life.
- ⭐The unique experience of riding in a classic hearse.
- ⭐The educational blend of Austin's history with paranormal tales.
- ⭐The reported potential for genuine spooky encounters.
- ⭐The flexibility with beverages: free sodas/water, BYOB option, and bar stops.
- ⭐Availability of private tours for a more personalized group experience.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Consider requesting guides like Loretta, Marisol, or Marshall, as they are specifically praised for their exceptional storytelling and knowledge. (Reviews 1, 2, 4, 5)
- →Utilize the BYOB policy if you wish to bring your own adult beverages for the tour. (Review 4)
- →Go with an open mind, as reviewers suggest genuine paranormal experiences are a possibility. (Reviews 1, 2)
- →This activity is an excellent choice for families with teenagers looking for a 'spooky fun' and unique experience. (Review 3)
- →If planning for a group, inquire about the private hearse tour option for a customized experience. (Review 3)
Things to Consider
- ⚠No specific concerns reported in the provided reviews. All reviews are 5-star.
Price & Value
No specific pricing information is mentioned. However, reviewers describe the experience as 'long remember,' 'memorable,' 'incredible job,' and a 'win' for teens, suggesting a high perceived value for the unique and engaging experience provided. The inclusion of free water/sodas and a BYOB option adds to the value.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accessibility accommodations are mentioned in the reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •Free water and sodas are provided during the tour. (Review 4)
- •BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) is allowed. (Review 4)
- •The tour includes stops at bars where guests can purchase additional drinks. (Review 4)
🚗Parking Info
- •Parking information is not mentioned in the provided reviews.
👥Crowd Levels
- •Crowd level is not specifically mentioned, but the availability of 'private hearse tours' (Review 3) suggests an option for managing group size.
🛡️Safety Features
- •Guides are noted for 'driving us... safely.' (Review 4)
- •No other specific safety measures are detailed in the reviews.
⏰When to Avoid
- • No specific situations to avoid mentioned in the provided reviews.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Public Haunted Van Tour
$49 per ticket (regular), $59 per ticket during OctoberDuration: approximately 3 hours
Austin ghost tour on wheels visiting historic Austin locations that are reportedly haunted or have experienced paranormal activity, including the Clay Pit and Littlefield House at UT. Guests get out of the van frequently to go inside establishments. Minimal walking, but encounters stairs. Van accommodates up to 11 guests, offers more leg room and extra AC vents.
Includes:
- •Complimentary water and sodas on ice
- •Option to bring your own alcoholic beverages
- •2-for-1 entree coupon for the Clay Pit Restaurant
Public Hearse Limo Tour
$99 per passengerDuration: approximately 3 hours
Austin ghost tour on wheels in a classic Cadillac hearse converted into a spooky limousine. Visits historic Austin locations that are reportedly haunted or have experienced paranormal activity, including the Clay Pit and Littlefield House at UT. Guests get out of the hearse frequently to go inside establishments. Minimal walking, but encounters stairs. Shares the hearse with up to 5 additional guests.
Includes:
- •Complimentary water and sodas on ice
- •Option to bring your own alcoholic beverages (space limited)
- •2-for-1 entree coupon for the Clay Pit Restaurant
Private Hearse Limo Tour
First two tickets are $125 each. Each additional ticket is $79 per passenger. During October all private hearse tickets are $125 per person.Duration: approximately 3 hours
Reserved exclusively for your group in a classic Cadillac hearse converted into a spooky limousine. Visits historic Austin locations that are reportedly haunted or have experienced paranormal activity, including the Clay Pit and Littlefield House at UT. Guests get out of the hearse frequently to go inside establishments. Minimal walking, but encounters stairs. Offers custom pickup and drop-off locations.
Includes:
- •Custom pick up and drop off within a few miles of downtown Austin
- •Complimentary water and sodas on ice
- •Option to bring your own alcoholic beverages
- •2-for-1 entree coupon for the Clay Pit Restaurant
Paranormal Investigation Experience
$59 per person (not including tax or gratuity)Duration: approximately 2 hours
An intimate, hands-on opportunity to explore and communicate with spirits at The Clay Pit (The Bertram Building). Includes background history of the Bertrams and the building, use of professional investigative equipment, and trying to communicate with the paranormal.
Includes:
- •Guide provides background and history
- •Use of professional investigative equipment (Spirit Box, EMF Detector, REM Pod, Thermal Camera, Digital Voice Recorder, Cat Balls)
- •Opportunity to explore and communicate with spirits
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Public Van Tours in October
During October
$59 per ticket
Additional tours times including Monday evenings and weekend matinee tours.
Public Hearse Tours Matinee/Halloween Week
Weekends (matinee tours at 3pm and 4pm when other times sell out), Halloween Week (8pm tours available)
$99 per passenger
Sometimes open 'matinee tours' on the weekends at 3pm and 4pm. During Halloween week, all hearse tours become public to accommodate more guests, also available at 8pm.
Private Hearse Tours in October/Halloween Week
During October, Halloween Week
All private hearse tickets are $125 per person during October. No private tours during Halloween Week.
Availability and prices are subject to change during October. During Halloween Week, there are NO PRIVATE TOURS as they are converted to public tours to accommodate more guests.
🍎Food Policy
- • Public/Private Tours: Water, sodas, cups, bottle openers, and ice are provided. Guests may bring alcoholic beverages. Space is limited in hearse tours for coolers.
- • Paranormal Investigation: Kitchen and bar at The Clay Pit close at 10PM. Guests can arrive early for a meal or order food/drink to go during the experience. No outside food or drink allowed.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Walking is minimal, but historic stops may include stairs; guests should dress comfortably for paranormal investigations.
- • Guns are not allowed on tours or inside establishments (bars) visited.
- • Private Hearse Tours: Cannot accommodate car seats, no children under age 5 for safety.
📅Booking Policy
- • Tours often sell out in advance; book via Reservation Genie.
- • All Public Tours (Van/Hearse) require a minimum of 2 people to run; individual tickets can be booked to join other groups.
- • Private Hearse Tours require a 2-ticket minimum purchase.
- • Paranormal Investigation requires at least 2 guests to run the experience.
- • Public Van Tour: Book parties up to 10 online; contact for an 11th seat.
- • Public/Private Hearse Tours: Book up to 6 seats online; contact if more than 6 guests (possible with children or an extra person).
- • Paranormal Investigation: Maximum party size is 10; contact for groups larger than 10.
What People Say
What's Great
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Luci Piraro
a month agoI’ve been on tons of tours (ghost and otherwise) and Loretta is by far the best guide I’ve experienced. She puts great care into her storytelling and has clearly done a lot of research to make this a haunted history tour and not just an evening of ghost stories. What we witnessed in the basement of the Clay Pit (personally my first ever paranormal experience) can only have happened due to the respect Loretta shows to the lives of the spirits she introduces you to. I was so excited to ride around in a hearse with my friends for a few hours but had no idea that that would just be the icing on the cake. I can’t recommend this tour enough.
MiMi Trull
4 months agoWe had a very enjoyable tour with Marisol. Her knowledge of historical facts and engaging presentation really added to the entire experience. I've been on other ghost tours and they were OK, but Marisol made this one so interesting! Highly recommend Haunted ATX for a tour you will long remember! And if you're lucky you'll see a ghost! We did, and it was awesome!
Angie Churchill
4 months agoMy nephews, nieces and I had a spooky fun time last night in the private hearse tour. All the kids loved the history and the girls had fun giving blank death stares out the back window to the cars behind us, just to see if they’d get a reaction. Cruising around in a classic hearse was definitely a great experience and it just so happed to be the same day Texas got their big win over Clemson so seeing the lit UT tower as we visited the Littlefield House was an unexpected bonus! When four teens go home and all tell their parents what a nice time they had, I call that a win!
Kimberly Pitts
5 months agoI cannot say enough good things about our experience with Haunted ATX. My husband and I got married on Halloween and booked a hearse tour with Haunted ATX for that evening. Marisol was our ghost host with the most and did an incredible job story telling and driving us and our wedding party through the streets of Austin on Halloween night safely. The ride provides free water and sodas and during your first two stops there are bars that you can grab a drink at. You can also BYOB. Grab a a few friends and book a hearse tour today, you won’t regret it! Thanks for making our special day extra magical Marisol!! Love Sharky & Alan Pitts
Amy Jensen
2 weeks agoReally enjoyed our fantastic tour with Marshall! He was very knowledgeable and really made the stories come alive. Besides telling the stories of the hauntings, Marshall taught us a lot about Austin’s history, as well. Riding in the old Cadillac hearse was also quite an experience!