Evening Walking Tour of Serial Killer Past in Austin
Make your own way to the designated meeting point to start your 75-minute evening murder-mystery walking tour of Austin. Learn more about the city while touring on foot, including parts of the city’s history that are often overlooked on mainstream daytime tours. Your guide will lead you on an approximately 2-mile (3.2-kilometer) route around Austin while recounting the chilling tale of a 19th-century ax-murderer whose identity was never discovered. Perhaps you’ll be able to piece together their identity—or at least have fun trying. Walk through the Guy Town and Warehouse District nightlife areas of Austin and stop for a drink (own cost) at an iconic hotel before concluding the tour. This walking tour is a fun standalone evening activity or a good way to ease into a night out on the town in Austin.
Highlights
- ✓Learn about the dark side of Austin on this evening tour
- ✓True crime fans will enjoy investigating the murder scenes and theories
- ✓Stroll the streets of Austin at a leisurely pace with rest stops
- ✓Drinks not included in the tour price
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.)
- ✓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.
- ✓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)
What's included
- ✓Professional Guide
What's not included
- ✓Alcoholic Beverages
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Private transportation
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for ages under 13.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Evening Walking Tour of Serial Killer Past in Austin
Make your own way to the designated meeting point to start your 75-minute evening murder-mystery walking tour of Austin. Learn more about the city while touring on foot, including parts of the city’s history that are often overlooked on mainstream daytime tours. Your guide will lead you on an approximately 2-mile (3.2-kilometer) route around Austin while recounting the chilling tale of a 19th-century ax-murderer whose identity was never discovered. Perhaps you’ll be able to piece together their identity—or at least have fun trying. Walk through the Guy Town and Warehouse District nightlife areas of Austin and stop for a drink (own cost) at an iconic hotel before concluding the tour. This walking tour is a fun standalone evening activity or a good way to ease into a night out on the town in Austin.
Highlights
- ✓Learn about the dark side of Austin on this evening tour
- ✓True crime fans will enjoy investigating the murder scenes and theories
- ✓Stroll the streets of Austin at a leisurely pace with rest stops
- ✓Drinks not included in the tour price
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.)
- ✓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.
- ✓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)
What's included
- ✓Professional Guide
What's not included
- ✓Alcoholic Beverages
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Private transportation
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for ages under 13.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.