Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Orlando’s dark side begins beside a pub and quickly moves into stories of Ted Bundy, UFOs, fires, and a poisoned singer. This two-hour walk links seven historic sites with four pubs, giving you a lively way to see downtown after sunset without booking a separate bar tour.

I like the clear local focus and the chance to order a drink at spots such as Elixir 9, McQueen’s, and Cocktails and Screams. I also like that the guides can shape the pace around the group, as Jill did for one outing, while Mike and Trent have been praised for their easy manner and strong storytelling. The main caution is that bar access can change, and drinks, cover charges, and food are not included.

Key points to know

• Seven spooky stops: Hear stories at the Kress Building, Grand Bohemian, Old Railroad Depot, courthouse area, and other downtown sites.
• Four pubs included in the route: Elixir 9 begins the evening, while McQueen’s and Cocktails and Screams add memorable drinks and décor.
• Ted Bundy connection: Sip a pint near the courthouse where Bundy was tried and hear how Elixir 9 fits into the story.
• Guides set the mood: Jill, Mike, and Trent have all led tours, with an approach that ranges from tailored and chatty to gentle and atmospheric.
• Bring walking shoes: The route covers more than a mile and runs in rain or shine.
• Budget for extras: The $30 ticket covers the guide and walk, but drinks and possible cover charges are separate.

Starting at Elixir 9 with a Ted Bundy connection

Meet your guide at The Cask, 55 N Orange Ave., near the Game Room & Social Club. The guide wears a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and carries a lantern, so finding the right person should be simple if you arrive 10 to 15 minutes early.

The first pub is Elixir 9, a local watering hole linked to the Ted Bundy story. This gives the tour an immediate hook. You are not simply walking through downtown while someone lists old dates and names. You are hearing how places connected with serious crime and local memory fit into the streets around you.

The Bundy material continues near the courthouse, where you can enjoy an ice-cold pint close to the site of his trial. That combination of ordinary nightlife and grim history is the tour’s basic appeal. Orlando may be best known for theme parks, but this walk points you toward a less polished, more unsettling side of the city center.

You pay for your own drinks. That matters because a $30 ticket can look like a pub crawl price until you add several beers or cocktails. I would treat the drinks as optional flavor, not part of the admission value. You can listen without ordering at every stop.

The Kress Building and Orlando’s UFO stories

The Kress Building brings a change in subject. Here, the guide turns from crime and courtroom history to reports of alien encounters and UFO sightings. You will be asked to look toward the sky and consider stories that sound very different from the Bundy material.

That variety helps the two hours move along. One stop may deal with a real criminal case, while the next asks you to think about strange lights and unexplained events. If you enjoy paranormal folklore more than strict historical fact, this part should suit you well.

Keep your expectations in check. This is a storytelling walk, not a scientific investigation, and the activity description does not promise equipment, formal evidence, or a guaranteed sighting. The pleasure comes from hearing the stories in the places tied to them, then deciding how much of each tale you believe.

The downtown setting also makes the experience social. You walk with a guide and other adults, stopping near buildings and public spaces rather than entering a series of private haunted rooms. The atmosphere comes from darkness, city streets, old stories, and the guide’s delivery.

The Grand Bohemian’s poisoned lounge singer

At the Grand Bohemian Hotel, the focus shifts again to a lounge singer who died after being poisoned with arsenic. The story includes the possibility of hearing her song, which gives this stop a more personal and theatrical tone than the crime and UFO tales.

This is the kind of detail that can make a ghost walk memorable. A name and date can fade quickly, but a singer whose presence may still be heard at the hotel gives you something to listen for. You might find yourself paying more attention to the sound of the street and the buildings around you.

The guide’s style matters most here. Trent has been praised for telling these stories in a gentle way, especially during a stormy evening when lightning added to the mood. That comment gives you a useful sense of the tour: it is intended to be spooky, but not necessarily an aggressive scare attraction.

Jill’s approach has also included adjusting time and attention to suit the group. That can help if one person wants more local background while another is mainly there for the ghost stories. Still, guide quality can vary from one departure to another. One outing received a very poor assessment of its guide, so I would book for the subject and setting rather than assume every guide will be a perfect match.

McQueen’s skull wall and the Escobar cocktail

McQueen’s supplies one of the route’s most visual moments: a wall of skulls beside which you can order The Escobar cocktail. The drink is not included, but the setting gives you a clear choice. You can buy the named cocktail for the full pub-crawl feel, or skip it and focus on the story.

I like this stop because it makes the evening feel tied to specific places instead of being a generic walk with a drink tacked on. The skull wall creates a strong backdrop, and it gives you a natural pause after the earlier outdoor storytelling.

The route includes four pubs in total, but the exact experience can depend on opening hours and crowd levels. One recent outing found two promised bars unavailable, with one closed and another requiring a $20 cover charge and a wait in line. The guide offered to wait, but there was no suitable backup plan.

That is the biggest practical weakness of this activity. Pub access is not fully under the guide’s control, and a bar crawl can be less predictable than a standard walking tour. If you would be upset by a closed venue, a long queue, or an unexpected cover fee, keep extra money and flexible expectations.

The Old Railroad Depot and the city’s older edge

The Old Railroad Depot adds a different kind of atmosphere. The stop is described as having an unnerving energy, and its importance comes from the building’s connection to Orlando’s older transport history. You are asked to consider the people and events associated with the site rather than simply pose for a spooky photograph.

This is one reason the tour can work for people who are not committed ghost hunters. You get local places, crime stories, building history, and folklore in the same walk. The supernatural angle draws you in, while the downtown setting gives the evening some real-world context.

The route covers more than a mile, so wear comfortable shoes. You will be on foot for roughly two hours, with stops for stories and pub visits. The activity is marked as wheelchair accessible, but it also says it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments and warns that participants should be able to walk more than a mile. Those instructions do not sit neatly together, so contact the operator before booking if you use a wheelchair, tire easily, or need a shorter route.

Finishing with a flaming witch’s brew

The final stop is Cocktails and Screams, a Halloween-themed pub where the experience ends with a flaming witch’s brew. The drink costs extra, but it gives the tour a suitably showy finish after the quieter stories at the hotel and depot.

This ending will appeal to you if you like themed bars and dramatic presentation. It is less suitable if you want a quiet history walk with no nightlife element. The tour is built around the contrast between spooky storytelling and casual drinking, so the last stop makes its intentions clear.

The advertised route ends back at The Cask, the same general meeting area. Transportation is not included, so plan to arrive and leave under your own arrangements. Since the walk takes place downtown, check your timing before you book, especially if you have a separate dinner reservation or another evening activity.

What the $30 price really covers

At $30 per person, the tour offers a reasonably priced two-hour introduction to downtown Orlando’s haunted stories. Your ticket covers the live English-speaking guide, the walking route, visits to seven historic haunted sites, and local ghost stories.

It does not cover food, drinks, transportation, or possible entry and cover charges. If you order one drink at several pubs, your final cost can rise quickly. The possible $20 cover charge at one venue is a useful warning, even if that fee may not apply on every departure.

I see the best value here in the guiding and route design. You are paying for someone to connect otherwise separate buildings and stories, keep the walk moving, and add atmosphere with a lantern and live narration. You are not paying for a tasting menu or included entertainment at each bar.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start gives you some flexibility, and you can reserve without paying immediately. That is helpful in Orlando, where weather and evening plans can change. The tour runs rain or shine, so do not assume poor weather will cancel it for you.

Choosing the right guide and group mood

The guides named in past departures include Jill, Mike, and Trent. Jill has been described as especially good at tailoring the route to the interests of her group. Mike has been noted for his friendly, easy conversation and strong grasp of the area. Trent’s calm delivery worked well during a stormy night, when the weather added natural drama.

Those different styles matter. If you want a guide who adjusts the evening and chats with the group, Jill’s approach sounds appealing. If you prefer relaxed conversation, Mike may suit you. If you like ghost stories told without a loud or theatrical performance, Trent’s manner may be the better fit.

You should still allow for variation. A separate departure received a very negative assessment of the guide, while another person said the activity did not exist when they arrived. The overall score is 3.9 from 13 ratings, which points to a mixed but often positive experience rather than a sure thing.

The best mindset is to see this as an informal evening walk with spooky stories, not a carefully staged haunted attraction. The more you enjoy the guide’s storytelling and the group’s company, the more value you will get.

Who should book this Orlando night walk?

I would recommend it to adults who want something beyond Orlando’s theme parks and shopping centers. It suits couples, friends, and solo visitors who enjoy ghost lore, unusual city stories, and a drink in a themed pub.

It is also a good choice if you like variety. The tour moves from Ted Bundy to UFOs, from a poisoned singer to a railroad depot, then ends with a flaming drink. You will not spend two hours hearing the same type of ghost story.

I would be cautious if you dislike walking, need a tightly timed itinerary, or want every advertised bar to be guaranteed. The route is more than a mile, the tour runs in all weather, and nightlife venues can close or impose a cover charge.

You must be at least 21, and you should bring photo ID. A copy is accepted. Smoking and video recording are not allowed, so this is not the right outing if you plan to film the stories or smoke during the walk.

Should you book the Boos and Booze crawl?

Book it if you want a social, adult evening that mixes Orlando history with ghost stories and pub stops. The strongest reasons are the unusual sites, the Bundy courthouse connection, the Kress Building UFO tales, and the chance to finish with a flaming witch’s brew.

Skip it if you need dependable bar entry, included drinks, or a polished theatrical show. Keep your budget open for drinks and possible cover charges, wear shoes suited to a mile-plus walk, and arrive early at The Cask.

For the right audience, $30 is fair for a guided introduction to Orlando after dark. Just think of the pubs as changeable parts of the route, not guaranteed inclusions on which your whole evening depends.

FAQ

Where does the Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze tour meet?

The tour meets and ends at The Cask, 55 N Orange Ave., Orlando, Florida 32801, near the Game Room & Social Club. Your guide wears a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and carries a lantern.

How long does the haunted pub crawl last?

The tour lasts two hours. You should arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

How many sites and pubs are included?

The route visits seven historic haunted sites, including four pubs. The sites include the Kress Building, Grand Bohemian, Old Railroad Depot, and locations connected with Ted Bundy.

Are drinks included in the $30 price?

No. Food and drinks are not included. You can order drinks at the pubs, including The Escobar cocktail at McQueen’s and a flaming witch’s brew at Cocktails and Screams, but you pay separately.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility impairments?

The activity is marked wheelchair accessible, but it is also described as unsuitable for people with mobility impairments and says participants should be able to walk more than a mile. Contact the operator before booking if you have mobility concerns.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.