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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Private transportation
Departure Point
Bowie St & W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA
This tour will depart from the intersection of Bowie and West 6th, at the corner of Whole Foods in downtown Austin, Texas.
The Driskill, Austin, Texas, United States 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.) 10 minutes
6th Street, Austin, Texas, United States 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. 20 minutes
Speakeasy, Austin, Texas, United States 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) 20 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for ages under 13.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
julesbeginis
18 Apr 2023
Wow! What a great tour! Very informative and interesting! I highly suggest this tour to anyone interested in serial killers and history. We were not disappointed or bored! This tour is very engaging!
Jim_H
08 Apr 2023
Our tour guide (Dalynn), knew the material and history well and was able to present flawlessly. It was a cold night in Austin, however the guide was able to turn the experience into a good one with a great presentation.
brianlJ2094KE
01 Apr 2023
William was a great host! Tour was informative and fun. We had a great time learning about the murders and walking the streets of Austin.
This tour in
Austin
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Walking Tours of Austin
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