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San Antonio Ghost Bus Tour 2.5 hr
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- San Antonio
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore San Antonio’s haunted landmarks by bus, with entry to the Menger Hotel and a historic cemetery on this 2.5-hour evening tour.
About this tour
After dark, San Antonio’s familiar streets take on a more unsettling character. On this 2.5-hour San Antonio Ghost Bus Tour, a guide who claims a connection to the afterlife leads you through the city’s haunted history and storied landmarks.
Ride in an air-conditioned bus and hear tales tied to the Menger Hotel, the old Red Light District, the former Bexar County Jail, and a historic cemetery. The tour includes entry into the Menger Hotel and cemetery, where you can explore these atmospheric sites and keep an eye out for possible paranormal activity. Several evening departure times make it easier to fit the experience into your plans.
The San Antonio Ghost Bus Tour welcomes travelers ages 9 and older and has a maximum group size of 29. It is not wheelchair accessible, and a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. Meet in the alley between the Menger Hotel and Rivercenter Mall on Blum Street; walk to the end, where the tour is on the left. Skip GPS directions, which may lead you to the wrong spot. Book your evening ride and discover a darker side of San Antonio.
Highlights
- Explore San Antonio’s haunted history aboard a spooky bus
- Visit the Menger Hotel, with the chance of paranormal sightings
- Step inside a historic cemetery and hear chilling local stories
- Choose an evening departure time that suits your schedule
What's included
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry into the Menger Hotel
- Entry into a historic cemetery
Not included
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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Viator
4.70 / 5 · 826 reviews
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GetYourGuide
4.56 / 5 · 35 reviews
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Important information
- Children 8 and under are not allowed
- Confirmation is received at booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
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- Moderate physical fitness level recommended
- Maximum 29 travelers
- Meeting point: between the Menger Hotel and Rivercenter Mall on Blum Street/Alley; walk to the end of the alley, where the tour is on the left. Do not use GPS directions.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 2.5 hours.
What is the maximum group size?
The tour has a maximum of 29 travelers.
Are children allowed?
Children 8 and under are not allowed.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet between the Menger Hotel and Rivercenter Mall on Blum Street/Alley. Walk to the end of the alley; the tour is on the left. Do not use GPS.
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.70 on Viator and 4.56 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in San Antonio
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.2.
Provider rating distribution in San Antonio
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- Viator
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