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Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

Ghost City Tours — San Antonio

Three Walking Tours Past the Alamo, Missions, and San Antonio's Historic Hotels

San Antonio, TX

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 4 sources

Research updated August 2026

Age

All Ages for the Ghosts of San Antonio Tour; 16+ for the Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour; 21+ for the San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl

Cost

$$

The Ghosts of San Antonio Tour (all ages) from $29.99, ages 6-11 $14.99, ages 5 and under free; the Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour (16+) from $34.99; the San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl (21+) from $34.99. Pricing per Ghost City Tours' San Antonio booking pages.

Access

Wheelchair OK

About 1 mile of paved downtown San Antonio sidewalks for the two walking tours. The San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl is not wheelchair accessible.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsUnexplained SoundsFeelings of Being Watched

The Ghosts of San Antonio Tour is built around what the operator calls the site of Texas's most famous battle, continuing to San Fernando Cathedral (which the operator describes as built over ancient burial grounds), the Majestic Theatre, and the Menger Hotel, open since 1859. The Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour is billed by the operator as its only adults-only San Antonio product, framed around the city's former Red Light District, with stops at San Fernando Cathedral, the Cadillac Bar (described as tied to Prohibition-era bootlegging), and the Spanish Governor's Palace. The San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl visits 3-4 bars the operator markets as haunted, with featured stops the company associates with the Emily Morgan Hotel, the Menger Hotel, the St. Anthony Hotel, and the Alamo.

All of this is the tour operator's own marketing and narrative material, not documented history verified independently for this listing; it is included here as a description of what the tours cover, not as an endorsement of any specific claim.

Plan Your Visit

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The Ghosts of San Antonio Tour

A 90-minute, all-ages walking tour through historic downtown San Antonio, opening in front of the Alamo and continuing past San Fernando Cathedral, the Majestic Theatre, and the Menger Hotel. The tour meets at 300 Alamo Plaza and covers about 1 mile. Tickets are $29.99 for guests 12 and up, $14.99 for ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Runs nightly at 8 and 9 PM.

Duration:
1.5 hr
Days:
Daily, year-round, rain or shine
Age:
All Ages
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The Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour

A 90-minute adults-only walking tour into San Antonio's former Red Light District, opening at San Fernando Cathedral and continuing past the Cadillac Bar and the Spanish Governor's Palace. The tour meets in front of the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa Street, and covers about 1 mile. Tickets are $34.99 per person, minimum age 16. Runs nightly at 8 and 9 PM.

Duration:
1.5 hr
Days:
Daily, year-round, rain or shine
Age:
16+
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Walking Tour Booking Required

The San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl

A 2-hour, 21-and-up crawl through 3-4 of San Antonio's most haunted downtown bars, opening near the Emily Morgan Hotel and continuing past the Menger Hotel, the St. Anthony Hotel, and the Alamo. The tour meets at the Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 615 E. Houston Street. Tickets are $34.99 per person; drinks are purchased separately. Runs nightly at 9 PM. Not wheelchair accessible.

Duration:
2 hr
Days:
Daily, year-round, rain or shine
Age:
21+
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Stops on this tour

  1. 1
    The Alamo (Mission San Antonio de Valero)

    Meeting point (300 Alamo Plaza) and Tour Stop #1 on the Ghosts of San Antonio Tour; also a featured stop on the San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl.

  2. 2
    San Fernando Cathedral

    Stop on the Ghosts of San Antonio Tour; also the meeting-area Tour Stop #1 on the Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour.

  3. 3
    Majestic Theatre

    Stop on the Ghosts of San Antonio Tour.

  4. 4
    Menger Hotel

    Stop on the Ghosts of San Antonio Tour; also a stop on the San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl.

  5. 5
    The Emily Morgan San Antonio, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

    Featured Tour Stop #1 on the San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl.

  6. 6
    The St. Anthony Hotel

    Stop on the San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl.

  7. 7
    Cadillac Bar & Restaurant

    Stop on the Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour.

  8. 8
    Spanish Governor's Palace

    Stop on the Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour.

  9. 9
    Bexar County Courthouse

    Meeting point (100 Dolorosa Street) for the Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour.

  10. 10
    Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and United States Courthouse

    Meeting point (615 E. Houston Street) for the San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl.

  11. 11
    The Haunted Holiday Inn of San Antonio

    Named stop on the Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour; the operator describes it as a hotel built in 1995 on historic land.

  12. 12
    Crowne Plaza St. Anthony Hotel

    Downtown stop; the operator covers the hotel's documented hauntings. Also featured by Alamo City Ghost Tours.

  13. 13
    Empire Theatre

    Regular stop on the operator's downtown walking and app-based tours.

  14. 14
    Mission Concepcion

    Included as a stop or feature by the operator; the mission itself does not program paranormal events.

Sources & Further Reading

Every HauntBound history is researched from documented sources. We clearly separate verified historical fact from paranormal folklore.

  1. 1.ghostcitytours.com/san-antonio
  2. 2.ghostcitytours.com/san-antonio/ghosts-old-san-antonio-tour
  3. 3.ghostcitytours.com/san-antonio/madames-mayhem-tour
  4. 4.ghostcitytours.com/san-antonio/haunted-pub-crawl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ghost City Tours — San Antonio family-friendly?
The Ghosts of San Antonio Tour is built for all ages, with children 5 and under free. The Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour is 16+, and the San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl is 21+. All three cover about 1 mile of downtown sidewalks over 90 minutes to 2 hours. Overall family fit: Moderate.
How much does it cost to visit Ghost City Tours — San Antonio?
The Ghosts of San Antonio Tour (all ages) from $29.99, ages 6-11 $14.99, ages 5 and under free; the Madames and Mayhem Ghost Tour (16+) from $34.99; the San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl (21+) from $34.99. Pricing per Ghost City Tours' San Antonio booking pages.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is Ghost City Tours — San Antonio wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Ghost City Tours — San Antonio is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: About 1 mile of paved downtown San Antonio sidewalks for the two walking tours. The San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl is not wheelchair accessible..