Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The Bats and Ghosts 5k Tour unveils a darker side of Austin that often goes overlooked. Austin was home to the first documented serial killer in America. For about one-hour in the evening, meeting at 7:30pm, you will explore that theory along with dozens of other murders, suicides, and hauntings throughout the Downtown, led by a professional guide. You will also visit the largest bat colony in North America on the Congress Ave Bridge where you'll see a 1.5 million bat exodus for the night's hunt. Many of the sites and stories on this tour are morbid and macabre, so if you don't like being scared, this isn't for you.
Local guide
Snacks
Gratuities
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Minimum age is 8 years
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
AmoraLynn
17 Jun 2019
Very enjoyable experience. I enjoyed learning about different happenings in Austin. A little disappointed we didn't get to see the bats but that can't be helped by the guide.
scaviadventurers
27 Oct 2018
Our out-of-shape group greatly enjoyed running through historic Austin on a beautiful night, learning about Austin's gruesome history. Even the two native Austinites in our small group learned many new things! Definitely recommend Lee and this tour for some fun fall exercise. We'll be back for more!
amesethan1
19 Sep 2018
This was a great opportunity to explore Austin while also getting plenty of exercise. Would definitely recommend!
This tour in
Austin
is organized by
City Running Tours Austin
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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