Austin Murder Walk | 1 hour 45 minutes

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Austin Murder Walk
2 Adults x $47.00
$94.00
Approx Total
$94.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional Guide
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation

Overview

Voted by the Austin Chronicle 2022 Critic's Choice "Best Nightlife Activity." In the year 1885 America’s first serial killer stalked the streets and alleyways of the young, emerging city of Austin. More terrifying than any ghost story, this monster brutally and systematically hacked eight women to death using an ax. For one calendar year, he terrified a city and came to be known as the “midnight assassin”. He was never captured and his identity remains a mystery or does it...? This tour is our longest at 1 hour 45 minutes and covers 2 miles of historic Austin including West 6th street, Guy Town, the Warehouse District and a drink stop at the iconic Driskill Hotel. The pace is leisurely and, in addition to a drink stop at the Driskill, (drinks not included), there are short rests along the journey. Join us on this exceptional true crime walking tour investigating exact crime locations and the various theories surrounding the midnight assassin. It’s a “killer” tour.

Meeting points

This tour will depart from the intersection of Bowie and West 6th, at the corner of Whole Foods in downtown Austin, Texas.

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Itinerary

  • The Driskill

    Our expert guides will explain in detail how the iconic Driskill Hotel fits into the story of the "Servant Girl Annihilator". Built in the very year of the murders, 1885, you will be able to tour the lobby of this magnificent hotel and view the impressive portrait of its creator, Colonel William "Jessie" Driskill. (This stop is subject to the Driskill's rules and hours of operation and is available most, but not every night. However, all tours will see up close this beautiful hotel and learn of its history.)

    10 minutes

  • 6th Street

    Our expert true crime storytellers will escort your group through parts of the historic 6th street district in downtown Austin. Watch 6th street come to life as you view old photographs of how the street appeared during the time of the murders in 1885.

    20 minutes

  • Speakeasy

    The Speakeasy Tavern at 412 Congress Avenue is a crucial stop to understanding one of the possible suspects of the servant girl murders. Our expert guides will escort you inside and explain how this location weaves into the tapestry of this true crime mystery. While at the Speakeasy, you have an opportunity to grab a drink from the bar and enjoy the history of the tavern. (Drinks not included)

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for ages under 13.

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund
February 07No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

279 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    254
  • 4 stars
    12
  • 3 stars
    7
  • 2 stars
    0
  • 1 star
    6

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 254 reviews with 5 stars

Great Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Had a great time! Tyler gave a really nice tour. Learned a lot about a serial killer in Austin that I had never heard about. I highly recommend the tour.

Hooked

Published on Jan, 2025

Austin was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the history. Had us engaged and hooked the whole time. Highly recommend this tour with Austin leading it

Great Experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Shannon was a great tour guide and me and my boyfriend had a fun time learning about not just America’s first serial killer, but how Austin’s history shaped the context as well. I would absolutely recommend the tour to anyone who is interested in true crime but also want to learn about the city.

Spooky! A wild history

Published on Nov, 2024

William was the best tour guide! Lots of love for the history and had a lot of interesting theories on who the murderer could be

Spooky good time!

Published on Nov, 2024

Awesome experience! Tyler was amazing. Great mix of history and story telling. We all learned a lot about Austin and its past.

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