Austin Murder Walk Voted by the Austin Chronicle 2022 Critic's Choice "Best Nightlife Activity."

Discover the dark history of America’s first serial killer on the Austin Murder Walk tour. Explore crime locations, theories, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through historic Austin.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
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What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

The Austin Chronicle 2022 Critic’s Choice declared it as the ‘Top Evening Entertainment.’ Back in 1885, the first known serial killer in America lurked in the nascent city of Austin’s roads and alleyways. This brute, who was scarier than any ghost tale, maliciously murdered eight women with an ax. Throughout a year, this ‘midnight assassin’ struck fear…

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

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

Customer Ratings
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U4632ggstevenh
Sep 24, 2024
Professional and knowledgeable - I was the only one on the tour, and the tour guide, Shannon, was exceptional. She was very knowledgeable and you could tell she really enjoys what she does.
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Megen_t
Aug 27, 2024
So much fun! - Guide was very knowledgeable. The group was small so we got to be interactive so overall a great experience.
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Nathan_l
Aug 25, 2024
Great experience. Great story telling. Definitely worth it! - My wife and I did this tour while in Austin for a business trip. This was one of the best parts of the trip for us. Walking the areas where the crimes actually happened really transports you to a different time. Hearing the intertwined history of the city brought it all together. We have a whole new appreciation for austin after hearing about its origins. The murder mystery is shocking as you would expect but it's is fascinating trying to guess the killer. Overall we really loved it!
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Tami_m
Aug 9, 2024
Murder in the Streets - Hearing the history of Austin and how savvy the murderer was and the fact that the cases are still unsolved.
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Z3619impatrickm
Aug 3, 2024
Tour - Will was a fantastic tour guide with in-depth knowledge of Austin. During our tour, a couple stopped Will to thank him for the tour the evening before. When we asked about places to go, he gave us excellent recommendations, making our tour an exceptional experience. Highly recommended!
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Kristenka7113sj
Aug 2, 2024
Great time!! - Will was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable of the topic and not because he had to be, but because he really enjoys the topics presented. We ended up going back into Austin to visit the firehouse bar and getting the code for the floppy disk the very next evening! We also went back to the Driskill bar for drinks and Cooper’s BBQ. What started out as an evening of plans, turned into 2 evenings of a really good time. Thanks Will!! (Also, don’t forget to read “if you tell” and watch “masterminds” on hbo 😂
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Debbieba2217uu
Sep 8, 2024
Who done it? Interesting take on Austin's history! - Interesting perspective on the history of Austin, from that of multiple murders in the late 1800's. Toured downtown Austin.
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Bbfrombigd
Sep 3, 2024
Better than average - We booked this based on the outstanding reviews, but it didn’t quite live up to them. The guide was very nice and his delivery was factual, but just not smooth. His style was engaging. He encouraged questions. He couldn’t always find the exhibits he wanted to show us on his iPad. The story itself is intriguing but it just seems like it could’ve been told a little bit better.
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James_g
Aug 11, 2024
Great tour, city not so much - Tour guide was excellent! Seeing some of the homeless and trash everywhere up close and personal, not so much. Not your fault but Austin needs to do something. There was feces in the streets.
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Marcus
Sep 3, 2024
Jack the ripper austin texas based coin - I liked it, my favorite part was the ending & seeing the jack the ripper coin on congress austin texas based it was the perfect ending I just wish I could find that same coin image somewhere on the net or taken a picture of it
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