Austin Murder Walk

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.

City: Austin

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $47.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $47.00

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What's Included

Professional Guide

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

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.)

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.

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)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (284)

U2308JOjoshuab

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.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you so much for your review and high recommendation! We are so glad you enjoyed your Murder Walk with Tyler. It's such an interesting tour and he does an amazing job telling the story! Hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin

Stephen_G

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

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thanks so much for the review Stephen! Murder Walk Austin reveals the little known story of America’s first serial killer,. As you now know, it all happened here in back in 1885! We’re so glad you came out to experience our hidden past with some other true crime fans :-) So glad you enjoyed your guide:) Wr take the murder walk very seriously! Please please come back and see us again soon! Warm regards. Walking Tours of Austin

Timothy_V

Dec 2024

Overall fun tour! Enjoyed it but the overview says 1 hour 40 minutes - it took us 3 hours to finish. That would have been fine if it was communicated to us, but we had plans after that got scrapped because the tour took almost 2x as long as we planned.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Hi, Timothy! Thank you for your feedback. We will certainly take your comments into consideration. We are glad you enjoyed your tour! Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin