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Austin Murder Walk
Austin Murder Walk
Our guide reveals the details of a possible suspect outside the historic Speakeasy Tavern
On tour with Murder Walk Austin!
Trace the steps of America's first serial killer!

Austin Murder Walk

By Walking Tours of Austin
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$72 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
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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 storey, this monster brutally and systematically hacked eight women to death using an axe. 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.

Activity location

  • The Driskill
    • 604 Brazos St,
    • 78701-3212, Austin, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bowie Street & West 6th Street
    • 78703, Austin, Texas, United States

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Austin Murder Walk
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m1h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 pm
Price details
AU$72.30 x 1 AdultAU$72.30
Total
Price is AU$72.30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transport

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

The Driskill
  • 10m
Our expert guides will explain in detail how the iconic Driskill Hotel fits into the storey 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
  • 20m
Our expert true crime storytellers will escort your group through parts of the historic 6th street district in city centre 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
  • 20m
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)

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe Driskill
    • 604 Brazos St,
    • 78701-3212, Austin, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBowie Street & West 6th Street
    • 78703, Austin, Texas, United States

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