True Crime Walking Tour of Austin
from
$41
Austin
TX
1-20
people
price for
1 participant
1 hour
45 minutes
  • • Explore 2 Miles of Historic Austin
  • • Investigate Exact Crime Locations
  • • Learn About Austin's 1885 Serial Killer
or

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Austin Experience Gifts: Fans of true crime will love this True Crime Walking Tour of Austin, during which you'll learn all about Austin's most infamous killer and his reign of terror. 

Your expert guide will walk you through Historic Austin, passing through West 6th Street, The Warehouse District and more. Enjoy a stop at the Driskill Hotel, where you'll have the opportunity to purchase a drink and take in this historic landmark. Your guide will tell you the different theories surrounding the Midnight Assassin, as you visit actual crime locations associated with the killer.

This hair-raising Austin Crime Tour is the perfect experience gift for fans of true crime, or anyone who wants to explore the darker side of Austin!

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Experience Overview:

True Crime Walking Tour Of Austin

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 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.

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Bring umbrella if light rain is expected. This tour covers approximately 2 miles of backroads and main streets of historic Austin, including a drink/rest stop at a historic Austin tavern. The tour takes approximately 1hr. 45 min.

Dogs are welcome on the tour, however, dogs are not allowed in the Tavern portion of the Driskill hotel. So, if you’re planning on bringing your pet please take that into consideration. One member of your party would have to wait outside with your pet during that 15 minute interlude.

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

All gift certificate sales are final and not refundable. Gift certificates can only be exchanged prior to redemption.

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Walking Tours of Austin

Walking tours of Austin is owned and operated by historian, actor and storyteller, Jim Miles

Experience the wonder of downtown Austin on foot by morning or night.

At Walking Tours of Austin, our tour guides are more than just informative, they are expert storytellers who are personable, approachable and, well, just plain fun! Reserve your spot today for our Morning Walk, or for the adventurous, our Ghost Walk!

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Austin Crime Tour

(1 reviews)
Austin
TX
1-20
people
price for
1 participant
1 hour
45 minutes
  • • Explore 2 Miles of Historic Austin
  • • Investigate Exact Crime Locations
  • • Learn About Austin's 1885 Serial Killer
or

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Very interesting history lessons and good amount of walking around downtown. Knowledgeable tour guide and very friendly.

Katy - February 13th, 2024