Austin Murder Walk
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for ages under 13.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Professional Guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Private transportation
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Austin Murder Walk
Reviews
309 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Inside the mind of a midnight slasher!
Kristin K,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is great for True Crimes fans! A leisure walk around downtown led by a well educated history buff.
Will was an awesome tour...
Page K,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Will was an awesome tour guide. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of these murders. We had a great time!
Great tour
Rachael213,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic evening stroll with fascinating history of Austin’s midnight assassin Will was excellent, knowledgable and engaging with a group of 14
Learned a lot about the...
Scott H,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned a lot about the history of the Midnight Assassin and the city of Austin. Had a great time, our tour guide Will was awesome!
Filled with lots of...
Joe C,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Filled with lots of knowledge and info! There were pictures, and this case is still unsolved. It was pretty interesting. The tour guide was passionate about this topic, and she had so many details memorized. It was wild. I couldn't talk that in depth about anything.
Great true crime tour
Michael B,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a great time. Learned so much and the ending was wonderful. A must do in Austin. Thanks again.
This Was Awesome!
Donna B,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My sweet friend and co-worker were in Austin for a work trip. We decided to take this tour on our last night before we went back home. This was an AMAZING experience!! Our tour guide, Will, was the BEST! I have been on tours like these in other states and this one doesn't even compare!! If you are ever in Austin, you have to go!! You will learn so much about the city of Austin and the history of the murders!! And you have got to request Will!! He was better than any tour guide I have had in other states. His knowledge about this was great!! If I wasn't scheduled for a super early flight the next morning, I would have loved to stay and ask more questions about all this. I am hard of hearing and read lips most of the time. If you are worried about not being able to hear on busy streets, don't be! Will talks at a very good speed and volume. I didn't have a problem at all not being able to hear. If I could rate more stars, I definitely would!! Try it out! You won't be disappointed! Donna (from Alabama) :)
Murder Walk with Tyler was superb
Janice E,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler was very engaging and super knowledgeable on our Murder Walk of Austin. His delivery of facts and the stories retained our interest and led to a lively discussion of the relative theories amongst ourselves after the event.
Really informative
DawnLinM,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shannon was knowledgeable in all things murder starting in 1885. It was very informative. Have not solved the murder though, even as hard as we all tried to……..
Austin murder walk
Laura J,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time. A lot of information was given about the murders. Interesting to see where they happened. You get in your steps for the day!
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