Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Orlando has a darker side. This two-hour walking tour mixes local ghost stories with old pubs, Ted Bundy lore, UFO tales, and a flaming drink at Cocktails and Screams. I like the unusual stops, especially the Kress Building and Grand Bohemian Hotel, and I like that the guide brings the stories to life rather than simply pointing at buildings. The $30 price is fair for a guided city walk, but your drinks are extra and some bar stops may not be available.

The best guides make a big difference here. Jill tailored the evening to her group, Mike earned praise for his easygoing manner, and Trent handled a stormy night with a gentle storytelling style. Still, the experience can be uneven, so I would book this for the atmosphere and local tales, not for a perfectly fixed bar itinerary.

Key points at a glance

• Seven spooky stops: The walk includes seven historic haunted sites, with four pubs worked into the route.
• Ted Bundy connection: You can order a drink near the courthouse where Bundy was tried and hear about his connection to Orlando.
• UFO stories at Kress: The Kress Building provides one of the tour’s strangest subjects, with tales of alien encounters and sky watching.
• Grand Bohemian ghost story: Listen for the alleged song of a lounge singer who died after arsenic poisoning.
• Drinks cost extra: The $30 covers the guide and walking tour, but food, drinks, and any bar cover are not included.
• Bring walking shoes: The route covers more than a mile and runs in rain or shine.

Why this Orlando ghost walk is different

Many haunted walks stay in cemeteries or focus on old houses. This one uses downtown Orlando’s pubs and public buildings as its stage. That gives you a more social evening, with time to order a pint, talk with other people, and hear stories in the same places connected to them.

The tone is meant to be fun rather than academic. You get tales of murder, fire, aliens, poisoned performers, and unexplained activity, but you also get a night out in central Orlando. That mix suits you if you want something beyond the usual theme parks and restaurant districts.

The experience is also easy to fit into an Orlando schedule. At two hours, it does not swallow an entire evening. You can meet for the walk, visit several pubs, and still have time afterward for dinner or another downtown stop.

The guide is a major part of the value. You should look for a person in a black US Ghost Adventures shirt carrying a lantern. The lantern helps you find the group, while the guide’s personality determines how much fun the stories become. Jill received especially strong praise for adjusting the pace and subjects to suit her group. Mike was described as friendly and easy to talk with, while Trent’s calm delivery worked well during a stormy evening.

That said, guide quality is not guaranteed. One booking received a very poor assessment of the guide. I would keep your expectations flexible: this is a personality-led storytelling walk, not a formal history lecture.

Starting at Elixir 9 and entering the darker side of Orlando

The experience begins around Elixir 9, a local watering hole linked in the tour’s stories to Ted Bundy. This is a strong opening because it sets a serious tone before the evening moves into stranger territory.

Bundy was tried at the Orlando courthouse, and the tour gives you a chance to have an ice-cold pint near that building. The connection is part of the appeal, but it is also a reminder that the tour deals with real crimes as well as ghost legends. If you prefer your spooky entertainment to stay completely fictional, this may feel heavier than expected.

The pub setting helps keep the mood from becoming grim. You are not simply standing on a pavement listening to crime facts. You can pause for a drink, look around, and let the guide connect the location to the story. Drinks are paid separately, so you should budget for each stop rather than treating the $30 ticket as an all-inclusive night.

The tour includes four pubs in total, with three additional bars after the opening stop. The exact order can vary, and a bar may be closed or require a cover charge. One evening included a $20 per person cover at the final venue, with a queue that made the group decide not to enter. That is a useful warning: do not assume every planned pub stop will be open, free to enter, or ready for a quick visit.

The courthouse, Ted Bundy, and the value of place

The courthouse segment is one of the clearest examples of why a local walking guide can add value. You can read about Bundy’s trial online, but standing beside the courthouse gives the story a physical setting.

The tour does not need a museum display to make the point. The building, the nearby pub, and the guide’s account create the connection. I like this kind of stop because it makes downtown Orlando feel less like a collection of modern businesses and more like a place with difficult chapters in its past.

The subject may not suit children, and the tour is already restricted to people aged 21 and older. You should also expect adult themes involving violence and death. The description emphasizes a fun tone, but the material is not simply harmless Halloween decoration.

Looking skyward at the Kress Building

At the Kress Building, the stories shift from crime to UFOs and alien encounters. This change keeps the walk from becoming repetitive. You move from a documented courthouse connection to tales that ask you to look upward and wonder what might have been seen over Orlando.

The Kress stop works best if you enjoy uncertainty. The tour presents the stories as local accounts and paranormal possibilities, not as proven science. I appreciate that the subject gives the evening a lighter, stranger turn after the Bundy material.

You may find this stop more entertaining than frightening. It is a good chance to look at the building, listen to the guide, and join the group in scanning the sky. No special equipment is provided, so the point is the story and the shared mood rather than an actual UFO search with instruments.

The Grand Bohemian and the poisoned lounge singer

The Grand Bohemian provides one of the tour’s most theatrical stories. You hear about a lounge singer who died after being poisoned with arsenic, and the tale says you may still hear her song.

This stop has the classic ingredients of a ghost story: a performer, a tragic death, and music lingering after the person is gone. It is also a useful reminder that the walk is not built only around famous criminals. The guide brings in people connected with Orlando’s hotels, nightlife, and entertainment culture.

I would listen closely to how the guide handles this story. The emotional effect depends on delivery. A good storyteller can make a quiet hotel entrance feel tense without shouting or turning the moment into a cheap scare.

McQueen’s wall of skulls and the Escobar cocktail

One of the more visual pub stops is McQueen’s, where you can order an Escobar cocktail beside a wall of skulls. The setting gives you an immediate photo-worthy memory, though video recording is not allowed on the tour.

The drink is optional and not included. That matters because the tour price is only the entry fee for the guide and walk. You can order at the bar, but the cost depends on what you choose.

This is also where the social side of the experience comes through. You are sharing a drink near a striking display while the guide adds a story. If your group likes themed bars, this may be one of the evening’s more enjoyable pauses. If you dislike paying separately at several stops, the extra costs can make the night pricier than the headline ticket suggests.

Feeling the mood at the Old Railroad Depot

The Old Railroad Depot adds another change of setting. Rail buildings carry a natural sense of movement and absence, and the tour uses the site for an unsettling portion of the route.

The available details do not identify a single specific incident connected with the depot, so you should expect the guide to supply the local story during the walk. The value here is less about a famous attraction and more about seeing an older Orlando location after dark.

The walk between stops is important. This is not a sequence of private rooms with a guide driving you from one door to the next. You move through downtown on foot, so the city itself becomes part of the evening. Comfortable shoes are essential, and the tour is not a good choice if you cannot walk more than a mile.

Ending with a flaming witch’s brew

The final stop is Cocktails and Screams, a Halloween-themed pub known on this tour for a flaming witch’s brew. It is a fitting finish because the evening ends with spectacle rather than a quiet historical note.

The flaming drink is not included in the ticket price. You should also be aware that bar access can vary. A venue may be closed, busy, or operating with a cover charge, so the advertised ending may not unfold exactly as expected on every date.

Still, the pub gives the group a clear place to finish and continue the night if the atmosphere suits you. You can treat the drink as an optional finale rather than an essential part of the booking.

What the $30 price really covers

At $30 per person, the tour offers reasonable value if you want a guide, a structured route, and several stories in one evening. You are paying for the two-hour walking experience, access to a local storyteller, and visits to seven historic haunted sites, including four pubs.

You are not paying for drinks, food, transportation, or bar cover charges. If you buy a drink at several stops, the total cost can rise quickly. I would bring enough money for the pubs, but I would not book this expecting a pub crawl with drinks included.

The price also reflects the convenience of having someone organize the route. You do not need to research the locations or decide where to go next. The guide connects the sites, keeps the group moving, and provides the stories.

The main value is strongest for first-time visitors to downtown Orlando or for residents who want a themed night out. If you already know the city well and prefer to explore bars independently, you may find the fixed route less useful.

Practical details before you book

The tour meets and ends at The Cask, at 55 N Orange Ave., Orlando, Florida 32801, near the Game Room and Social Club. The tour information also describes Elixir 9 as the starting location, so check your confirmation carefully for the exact meeting instruction on your date.

Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. Look for the black US Ghost Adventures shirt and lantern. The guide leads in English, and the tour runs in rain or shine, so bring weather-appropriate clothing.

You need a government ID, or a copy is accepted, and everyone must be at least 21. Smoking and video recording are not allowed. Comfortable shoes matter more than costume footwear, since the walk covers more than a mile.

The activity is described as wheelchair accessible, but it is also not recommended for people with mobility impairments and is unsuitable for anyone unable to walk more than a mile. If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, ask the operator about the exact route, pavements, pub entrances, and rest opportunities before booking.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those terms help if your Orlando plans are still changing.

Who will enjoy this haunted pub crawl?

I would choose this tour if you:

• Like ghost stories mixed with real crime and local history
• Want a social evening rather than a quiet museum visit
• Enjoy themed pubs and are happy to buy your own drinks
• Can walk more than a mile at night
• Are comfortable with stories about murder, death, poison, and paranormal claims
• Want a short activity that fits around other Orlando plans

I would skip it if you need a guaranteed bar itinerary, included drinks, or a carefully controlled historical presentation. The experience depends heavily on the guide, the weather, and whether each pub is open without a long queue or cover charge.

Should you book Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze?

Book it if you want a playful, slightly spooky way to see downtown Orlando after dark. The Kress Building UFO tales, the Grand Bohemian singer story, and the courthouse connection give the walk more variety than a standard ghost tour.

Go in with realistic expectations. Bring your ID, wear walking shoes, budget extra for drinks, and confirm the meeting details. The strongest guides can tailor the evening and make the stories memorable, but the bar stops are not fully predictable and guide quality may vary.

For $30, I think it is a fair choice for an adult night out, especially if you enjoy local legends more than polished attractions. It is best viewed as a guided storytelling walk with pub stops, not as an all-inclusive crawl.

FAQ

How long is the Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze tour?

The tour lasts two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $30 per person.

Are drinks included in the price?

No. Food and drinks are not included, and any bar cover charge is also separate.

How many haunted sites does the tour visit?

The walk visits seven historic haunted sites, including four pubs.

Is the tour suitable for people under 21?

No. The tour is for people aged 21 and older.

Where does the tour meet?

Tours meet and end at The Cask, 55 N Orange Ave., Orlando, Florida 32801, near the Game Room and Social Club. The tour information also refers to Elixir 9 as the starting location, so check your booking confirmation for the exact instruction.

How do I find the guide?

The guide will wear a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and carry a lantern.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and an ID card. A copy of your ID is accepted.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes. Tours run rain or shine.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve and pay later.