Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Orlando has a spooky side. This two-hour downtown walk mixes local ghost stories with Orlando history, stopping at old hotels, historic buildings, and three bars. I like the small maximum group of 15, which should make it easier to hear the guide and ask questions. I also like the relaxed social format, with time for a drink and a story at McQueens Social Lounge and a final stop at Cocktails & Screams. The main consideration is that this may feel more like a history-and-pub walk than a full-on scare experience.

The tour costs $36 per person and begins at The Elixir Kitchen and Bar, at 55 N Orange Ave. It ends at Cocktails & Screams on West Pine Street. Alcohol is not included, so budget extra if you want drinks along the way. The mobile ticket, English-language format, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure make planning simple.

What makes this Orlando ghost tour worth considering

• A six-stop downtown route: You visit three bars, two hotels, and the historic Kress Building during a compact two-hour walk.
• A small group cap: The tour accepts a maximum of 15 people, a useful limit for a walking tour built around storytelling.
• History alongside hauntings: The experience gives you old Orlando stories as well as reports of strange sights, sounds, and encounters.
• A social finish at Cocktails & Screams: The final stop leaves you in a themed bar with more ghost stories and the option to buy a drink.
• A modest $36 price: The cost covers the guide and tour, but drinks are extra.
• A relaxed tone: One published rating described the evening as friendly and fun, with the feeling of spending time with friends.

Starting at The Elixir Kitchen and Bar

The tour opens outside The Elixir Kitchen and Bar, where you meet the guide and get your first taste of Orlando’s supernatural side. You spend about 30 minutes here, the longest stop on the route.

That timing matters. Instead of rushing straight through a list of buildings, the guide has room to set the mood and explain the haunted background of the bar. The Elixir is meant to start the evening with both a drink-friendly atmosphere and chilling tales before you head into the streets.

You are not paying an admission fee at any stop, but your drinks are separate. If you want something at The Elixir, plan for that additional cost. The tour price covers the professional guide, researched history, and local ghost stories, not alcoholic beverages.

I like this opening because it gives the group time to settle in. A pub crawl can feel awkward if everyone is simply told to walk from one bar to the next. Here, the first half hour gives you a chance to listen, get familiar with the guide’s style, and decide how much you want to participate.

The tone may also become clear here. This is not described as a theatrical haunted house with actors and special effects. It is a guided walk built around stories, historic places, and reported paranormal encounters. If you enjoy deciding for yourself what might be real, the format should suit you. If you want constant scares, you may find the evening gentler than expected.

The Angebilt Hotel and Orlando’s older stories

The second stop is the historic Angebilt Hotel, about a 10-minute visit. The guide explains the building’s haunted past, including strange encounters reported by both people who stayed there and people who worked there.

Ten minutes is enough for a focused stop, but not enough for an extended tour of the hotel. Expect to listen from the outside or in a limited public area rather than explore every corner. The value here is the setting and the story. An old hotel naturally gives a ghost tour a strong backdrop, especially when the tales involve both staff and visitors.

This is also where the tour’s history-first side becomes clear. The experience uses haunting reports to introduce older Orlando buildings and the events associated with them. You get a look at the city beyond theme parks, with attention on downtown places that have their own stories.

I would keep expectations realistic. The supplied information does not promise access to private rooms or behind-the-scenes areas. You are visiting the hotel as one stop on a walking route, not booking an overnight paranormal investigation.

A drink and a tale at McQueens Social Lounge

McQueens Social Lounge receives about 20 minutes. This is the tour’s most direct blend of pub stop and ghost storytelling. You can buy a drink, settle in briefly, and hear about the bar’s history from the guide.

The phrase liquid courage fits the mood, but remember that the drink is not included in the $36 price. That extra expense is worth considering if you are trying to keep the evening inexpensive. The tour is affordable as a guided activity, but the final bill depends on how much you order along the way.

A 20-minute stop is long enough to enjoy one drink at an unhurried pace, though it may not suit anyone hoping for a full dinner or long night at each venue. The schedule keeps moving. That is part of the appeal: you get several settings in one evening instead of spending the whole tour in a single bar.

McQueens also helps make the experience social. The published feedback praised the friendly feel of a small group and described the evening as similar to spending time with friends. That is useful context if you are deciding between a formal sightseeing walk and a casual night out. This tour leans toward the latter, with the guide supplying the structure.

Whispered stories outside the Kress Building

The Kress Building is a 10-minute stop focused on Orlando’s past and reports of whispers near the building. It is a short pause, but it adds a different type of setting to the tour. Instead of hearing a story inside a bar or hotel, you stand outside an iconic historic building and listen for yourself.

The guide may explain why the building is part of the route and share the stories connected with it. The supplied details specifically note that people often report hearing whispers while standing in front of the building. You might hear something too, or you might simply enjoy the tension of waiting for a sound that never comes.

That uncertainty is part of the fun. A good ghost tour does not need to prove every tale. It can give you the background, point out the location, and let you decide what you make of it.

Because this stop lasts only about 10 minutes, it is best viewed as a quick atmospheric pause rather than a major attraction. You will not spend enough time here for a detailed architectural visit. The Kress Building works as a compact piece of the larger downtown story.

The Grand Bohemian Hotel’s haunted reputation

The Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando receives roughly 20 minutes. The tour presents it as one of the most haunted hotels in the country and as an example of Orlando opulence.

That contrast makes this stop interesting. The hotel is associated with polished luxury, while the stories connected with it concern unexplained happenings and hauntings. The guide uses the setting to show another side of Orlando, one where high-end surroundings and ghost tales share the same address.

Again, do not expect a hotel tour through private areas. The experience is a walking pub crawl, so the guide’s storytelling is the main event. You will likely hear about the hotel’s reputation and the strange events linked to it, then continue along the route.

For me, this stop gives the tour a stronger sense of variety. The Elixir and McQueens focus on bar culture. The Angebilt Hotel, Kress Building, and Grand Bohemian shift the attention toward buildings and the city’s past. That mix keeps the evening from becoming a simple sequence of drinks.

Ending at Cocktails & Screams

The final stop is Cocktails & Screams at 39 W Pine St. You spend about 30 minutes here, making it another major storytelling stop and the natural place to continue the evening after the tour ends.

The bar is described as a destination for ghost enthusiasts, with a strong connection to the theme of the tour. The guide finishes with more chilling stories and a round of drinks, but the cost of alcoholic beverages remains your responsibility.

Ending here is practical. You are not dropped at a random street corner after the last story. You finish at a place designed around the same spooky subject, with the option to buy one last drink and continue on your own. The tour ends at this location, so you can decide whether to stay longer or head elsewhere in downtown Orlando.

The 30-minute finale also gives the guide room to close the story arc instead of rushing through a final stop. If you are visiting with friends, this is likely the easiest point to compare notes and decide which tale you found most convincing.

How the history and ghost stories balance out

The most important expectation to set is the balance between history and horror. The tour includes authentic local ghost stories and thoroughly researched history, but one published rating described it as more of a history tour than a ghost tour.

That is not necessarily a weakness. Orlando’s older hotels and buildings provide the setting, while the paranormal reports give the stories a hook. You learn about old Orlando while visiting places connected with unexplained events. The experience is less about jump scares and more about atmosphere, memory, and local storytelling.

I would recommend it most strongly if you enjoy:

• Local history with a supernatural angle
• Walking between several downtown venues
• Small-group storytelling
• Casual drinks rather than a formal sightseeing tour
• A friendly Friday-night style outing
• Ghost stories that leave room for doubt

You may want something else if your main goal is a frightening theatrical experience, a long paranormal investigation, or drinks included in the ticket price. Nothing in the tour description promises actors, special effects, equipment, or access to restricted hotel areas.

What $36 gets you

At $36 per person, the price is reasonable for a two-hour guided walk with six stops and a maximum group size of 15. You are paying for the guide’s time, the route, the research, and the storytelling rather than admission to attractions.

The value improves if you would otherwise pay separately for a downtown history walk and a themed night out. You get both in one compact activity. The final price rises if you buy drinks at The Elixir, McQueens Social Lounge, Cocktails & Screams, or elsewhere during the evening.

There is also value in the route itself. The tour does not stay in one bar. It connects different parts of downtown Orlando and uses each location for a different kind of story. The three bars provide social stops, while the two hotels and Kress Building add context about the city.

A group cap of 15 is another positive. Storytelling becomes harder when a guide is addressing a large crowd, especially outdoors. A smaller group should make it easier to hear and ask questions, though the exact group size depends on how many people book that date.

Timing, meeting point, and practical planning

The tour lasts about two hours. It begins at 55 N Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801, outside The Elixir Kitchen and Bar, and ends at Cocktails & Screams, 39 W Pine St.

The route is near public transportation, which helps if you do not want to drive into downtown. The activity is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

Wear something comfortable for walking and keep your evening schedule flexible. The tour moves between several places, so it is not a good fit if you need to remain seated in one venue for the full two hours. The provided information does not give an exact walking distance, so you should not assume that the route is entirely indoors.

Service animals are allowed, and most people can participate. If you have a mobility concern, check the route details directly before booking, since the supplied information does not describe pavement, stairs, seating, or entrance access at each stop.

The tour accepts free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancel within 24 hours and you will not receive a refund. Any changes made inside that window are not accepted, and the cut-off follows Orlando local time.

Who should book this haunted pub crawl?

I would choose this experience for a first evening in downtown Orlando when I wanted something more local than a standard bar visit. The tour gives you a ready-made route, a guide, and several stories, so you do not have to plan the night yourself.

It also suits couples, friends, and solo visitors who like meeting a small group through a shared activity. The friendly tone described in the published feedback is important here. The evening is designed to feel social, not solemn.

History fans should pay attention to the tour’s balance. You will hear about Orlando’s older buildings and local past, not just ghosts. That is likely to be the strongest part of the experience for anyone who enjoys context and storytelling.

Families with young children may want to check the suitability of the bar settings before booking. The activity centers on lounges, pubs, cocktails, and haunted tales, so it is clearly aimed at adults, even though the provided information does not state a specific minimum age.

Should you book Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze?

Book it if you want a compact, friendly night of Orlando history, ghost stories, and optional drinks. The $36 price is fair for a two-hour guided route, especially with six stops and a 15-person group limit.

Go in expecting storytelling rather than a haunted attraction. The strongest reasons to book are the downtown route, the mix of historic buildings and bars, and the chance to finish at Cocktails & Screams. If your ideal night includes local tales, a few drinks purchased separately, and a guide who keeps the group moving, this is a sensible pick.

If you want nonstop scares or included alcohol, choose another activity. For a relaxed introduction to Orlando’s haunted side, though, this tour offers a good balance of atmosphere, history, and social fun.

FAQ

How long does the Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze tour last?

The tour lasts approximately two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $36 per person.

Where does the tour begin?

The tour begins at 55 N Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801, outside The Elixir Kitchen and Bar.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Cocktails & Screams, located at 39 W Pine St, Orlando, Florida 32801.

Are drinks included in the tour price?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not included and must be purchased separately.

How many people can join the tour?

The tour has a maximum group size of 15 people.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The tour is offered in English.

Is a mobile ticket available?

Yes. The tour provides a mobile ticket.

Is public transportation available near the tour?

Yes. The tour is near public transportation.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded.