Orlando has a fun side after dark. This 2-hour haunted pub crawl strings together six Orlando landmarks with ghost stories and old-town history, all paced like a relaxed Friday-night hangout. I especially liked the history-forward vibe—more than just scary sound effects—and the friendly feel of a small group that keeps the guide’s stories personal.

There is one trade-off to note: you’re not paying for included drinks. Alcoholic beverages aren’t included in the tour price, so if you plan to sip at every stop, you’ll want to budget a bit extra.

Key points to know before you go

• Six stops in roughly two hours means you get a full haunted route without the night dragging on.
• A history-and-hauntings mix keeps the tour interesting even if you’re not chasing jump-scare energy.
• Small group size (max 15) helps the guide keep things interactive and not rushed.
• You’ll end at Cocktails & Screams so the final stop lands with a built-in “one last drink” feeling.
• Mobile ticket + English tour make it easy to show up and follow along.
• Admission tickets are listed as free at each stop, so your money goes into the guided storytelling experience.

Orlando’s haunted pub crawl, minus the tourist fluff

If your Orlando trip feels too theme-park perfect, this is a nice counterbalance. This tour walks you through a slice of the city that’s much older than most visitors expect, using bars and historic buildings as the setting for haunted history and ghost stories that sound like they belong on the block—not in a scripted show.

The price is $36 per person for about two hours. That’s fairly easy to swallow for a guided “see-and-shear” outing, especially because the tour includes a professional guide and the promise of thoroughly researched history plus authentic local ghost stories. The only cost that can sneak up on you is drinks—alcoholic beverages aren’t included.

The group stays small, capped at 15 people. In practice, that matters because it changes the tone. You’re not shouting over a crowd; you’re listening to stories that come with context, then moving on to the next stop while they’re still fresh.

What you’re really buying for $36

This tour isn’t a bar crawl where the main event is getting drinks and moving fast. You’re paying for a guide-led route through six specific places, with a mix of short haunted stops and story time built into the schedule.

Here’s the basic pacing you’ll feel:

• Stop 1: about 30 minutes
• Stop 2: about 10 minutes
• Stop 3: about 20 minutes
• Stop 4: about 10 minutes
• Stop 5: about 20 minutes
• Stop 6: about 30 minutes

That adds up to a tight, manageable night. You won’t spend half the evening waiting around, and you won’t feel like the guide is rushing through every building just to hit a quota.

Also, the tour includes researched history and local ghost stories. That doesn’t mean every detail will be your kind of spooky, but it does mean you’ll likely leave knowing a few things about old Orlando that you can’t get from a map.

Start at Elixir Kitchen and Bar: the story opener

You meet your guide at 55 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 and begin at Elixir Kitchen and Bar. This first stop is built to set the tone—part bar, part storytelling launchpad—so you ease into the night instead of starting cold.

Expect about 30 minutes here. That extra time on the first stop is useful: it helps you get oriented with the guide’s style and gives you enough runway for the first set of haunted history tales. If you’re the type who likes to understand the “why” behind a ghost story, this is a good place to do it. You get context before the tour starts cutting down to quicker snapshot stops.

This is also your moment to settle in. You’re at a real venue, and the tour is designed to feel like you’re out with people who know the city’s darker side.

Practical tip: wear shoes you can walk in. Even with planned stops, you’ll still be moving between buildings on a schedule that keeps the energy going.

Historic Angebilt Hotel: a quick hit of eerie folklore

The next stop is the Historic Angebilt Hotel for about 10 minutes. Short stops can feel like you’re being rushed on some tours—but on this one, the brevity works. You get a concentrated chunk of haunted history without losing the thread.

In this location, the guide focuses on strange encounters tied to guests and staff. Even if you don’t fully buy into the supernatural, the stories are tied to the hotel’s place in Orlando’s past, which is what makes the stop worth your attention.

The drawback of a 10-minute stop? You’ll only get one or two main story beats. So if you love long, blow-by-blow hauntings, you’ll probably want a second stop later in the night to slow down (and you do).

McQueens Social Lounge: drink + story at a steadier pace

At McQueens Social Lounge, you get about 20 minutes. This is the first middle stop that feels less like a drive-by and more like a proper listen-and-sip moment.

You should expect the guide to combine a drink break with stories about this historic bar. The wording around the tour is clear: come thirsty, because the energy here is about liquid courage paired with spooky local history.

Again, the big practical thing: the tour price doesn’t include alcoholic beverages. If you want something during this stop, you’re paying from your own pocket. The upside is that the drink part feels integrated, not tacked on. You’re not forced into a preset cocktail; you just get time to enjoy the venue while the guide talks.

If you prefer non-alcohol options for personal reasons, you can still participate fully in the stories—you just won’t be using the tour price as your drink credit.

Kress Building: the street-corner ghost-story moment

Then it’s Kress Building for about 10 minutes. This stop is all about atmosphere. The tour focuses on people reporting whispers when standing in front of the iconic building.

This kind of location can be fun because it’s simple: you show up, you look around, you listen. You don’t need a big stage or props to make it work. It’s more about putting your attention in the right place.

The trade-off is similar to the Angebilt Hotel stop: with only 10 minutes, you don’t get much time to linger. If you’re hoping for photos, do them efficiently—especially if the group is moving on quickly.

Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando: opulence with the unsettling backstory

Next comes the Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, another 20-minute stop. This one is framed as one of the more haunted hotels in the country, and the tour uses that reputation to set up stories of strange happenings and hauntings.

What I like about this stop is the contrast. You’re in a place known for opulence, yet the guide steers the conversation toward the uneasy side of old tales and reported encounters. It makes you see the building differently—not just as something pretty to pass by, but as a setting people associate with mystery.

This also gives you a breathing moment in the tour’s flow. After two quick stops, you’re back to a longer listening window. If you want time to absorb the mood and ask yourself what part of the story feels plausible versus purely spooky, this is where you’ll feel it.

Cocktails & Screams: end on a high-note haunt

The tour concludes at Cocktails & Screams at 39 W Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801, with about 30 minutes on the final stop.

This is where the experience wraps up like a finale instead of a fade-out. The tour positions Cocktails & Screams as a ghost enthusiast’s dream bar, and the guide is set to deliver more chilling tales along with time for a final round of drinks.

This last stop is also your chance to extend the night in a way that feels natural. You’re not scrambling to find your next move right after the tour ends—you’re already at a bar themed for the same energy.

Even if you’re not a big “repeat hauntings” person, finishing here makes sense. It turns the stories into something you can keep enjoying at your own pace after the guided portion.

How to time your night (and why timing matters)

The tour is about two hours long, but it’s paced by stop durations. That schedule helps you avoid the two classic problems with pub crawls: long waits and feeling like you’re sprinting.

If you’re planning dinner and a show or another evening activity, treat this as a solid centerpiece. Because it ends in the downtown area (Pine Street), you can also keep your options open after the tour without needing a complicated transit plan.

One more detail: confirmation is received within 48 hours of booking. If you’re traveling with a tight itinerary, plan your booking window accordingly so you’re not stuck guessing.

Who this tour is best for

This one fits a few types of travelers especially well:

• You want a small-group night activity that isn’t just drinking.
• You like stories tied to real places and old Orlando details, not only generic ghost tropes.
• You enjoy a “one hour in, then we move” pace more than a sitting-through-a-story-long-event pace.

It may be less ideal if you’re looking for a full-on horror show with big scare moments. This tour is described and experienced more like a relaxed history-plus-hauntings evening. Think spooky facts and local lore, not jump scares.

Based on the overall rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews, it also seems to hit that sweet spot for a lot of people who want fun on a Friday night without feeling like they’re signing up for a marathon.

Drinks, budget, and the smartest way to plan

Alcoholic beverages aren’t included. That detail matters more than it sounds, because “$36” can quickly become “$36 plus whatever you order.”

I’d plan like this:

• If you want one drink: budget for at least one bar purchase.
• If you want to match the tour’s pacing and have drinks at multiple stops, set aside extra for two or three purchases.

Also, remember the stops are relatively short at three locations (10 minutes each). If you’re ordering something, keep it simple so you don’t feel rushed when the group is ready to move.

The nice thing is you can still enjoy the guide’s stories without locking into a heavy drinking plan. The structure is about listening and walking between historic places, with bars as the stage.

A few “do this, not that” tips for a better night

Here are practical choices that make the tour smoother and more fun:

Bring curiosity, not skepticism. You don’t have to believe every detail, but it helps to listen to how the guide frames the history and why people connect it to the supernatural.

Ask one good question. With a small group, your question is more likely to get answered instead of being swallowed by noise.

Use the time for street-level attention. Some stops are short, so instead of scanning your phone, look around the building front. The tour’s ghost moments rely on your attention being in the right place.

Plan your post-tour. Since you end at Cocktails & Screams, decide now whether you’ll stay for a bit or head somewhere else. Either works; just don’t leave the decision until you’re tired.

Should you book Orlando Haunts?

I’d book this if you want a fun, low-stress night out that mixes haunted history with a real downtown route. The pacing is tight, the group size is capped, and the tour ends in a place that matches the theme—so your evening has a clear beginning, middle, and finish.

Skip it if you’re chasing a hardcore horror experience with lots of scares and theatrics. This tour leans more toward story, place, and atmosphere than big set-piece scares.

If you’re an Orlando first-timer, it also makes a strong contrast to the usual itinerary. You’ll see historic buildings up close and hear local ghost stories that fit the city’s older bones. And at $36 for about two hours, the value is solid—just remember to budget for any drinks you want to order.

FAQ

How long is the Orlando Haunts Booze and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl?

It runs for about 2 hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $36.00 per person.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is 55 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Cocktails & Screams, 39 W Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA.

What stops are included on the tour?

The tour includes Elixir Kitchen and Bar, Historic Angebilt Hotel, McQueens Social Lounge, Kress Building, Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, and Cocktails & Screams.

Are alcoholic beverages included in the tour price?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the price of the tour.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

How many people are in a group?

The tour has a maximum of 15 travelers.

When will I get confirmation after booking?

Confirmation is received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

What is the cancellation window?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance of the experience’s start time.

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