Austin Murder Walk: 1885 Midnight Assassin Including The Driskill and 6th Street
by Walking Tours of Austin
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This walking tour lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes and covers roughly 2 miles through historic areas of Austin related to the 1885 crimes of the city’s first serial killer, known as the midnight assassin. The guide leads the group through notable locations including West 6th Street, Guy Town, and the Warehouse District. There is a stop at the Driskill Hotel where guests can view the lobby and learn about the building’s connection to the murders; this stop depends on the hotel's hours and rules but is included in every tour. The tour includes a visit inside the Speakeasy Tavern at 412 Congress Avenue, which is linked to one suspect in the case. Guests may buy drinks at the bar, though beverages are not included. The pace is relaxed, with several short breaks and a drink stop at the Driskill Hotel (drinks not included). The guide shares details about the murders and theories surrounding the unidentified serial killer who attacked eight women with an ax over one year. The tour is led by a professional guide and focuses on specific crime sites and historical facts.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Driskill
Guests visit the lobby of the Driskill Hotel, built in 1885, the same year as the murders. The guide explains the hotel’s connection to the midnight assassin case and points out a portrait of Colonel William "Jessie" Driskill, its creator. This stop depends on the hotel's rules and hours and is available most nights, but all tours include a close view of the building.
10 min
6th Street
The tour passes through parts of the historic 6th Street district in downtown Austin. The guide shows old photographs depicting how the street looked in 1885, the year of the murders, while narrating true crime stories connected to this area.
20 min
Speakeasy
At the Speakeasy Tavern located at 412 Congress Avenue, the guide discusses one of the possible suspects linked to the servant girl murders. Visitors may enter the tavern and have the option to buy a drink while learning about the tavern’s place in the case’s history. Drinks are not included in the tour price.
20 min
Meeting point
This tour will depart from the intersection of Bowie and West 6th, at the corner of Whole Foods in downtown Austin, Texas.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Austin Murder Walk: 1885 Midnight Assassin Including The Driskill and 6th Street
by Walking Tours of Austin
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$70Overview
This walking tour lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes and covers roughly 2 miles through historic areas of Austin related to the 1885 crimes of the city’s first serial killer, known as the midnight assassin. The guide leads the group through notable locations including West 6th Street, Guy Town, and the Warehouse District. There is a stop at the Driskill Hotel where guests can view the lobby and learn about the building’s connection to the murders; this stop depends on the hotel's hours and rules but is included in every tour. The tour includes a visit inside the Speakeasy Tavern at 412 Congress Avenue, which is linked to one suspect in the case. Guests may buy drinks at the bar, though beverages are not included. The pace is relaxed, with several short breaks and a drink stop at the Driskill Hotel (drinks not included). The guide shares details about the murders and theories surrounding the unidentified serial killer who attacked eight women with an ax over one year. The tour is led by a professional guide and focuses on specific crime sites and historical facts.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Driskill
Guests visit the lobby of the Driskill Hotel, built in 1885, the same year as the murders. The guide explains the hotel’s connection to the midnight assassin case and points out a portrait of Colonel William "Jessie" Driskill, its creator. This stop depends on the hotel's rules and hours and is available most nights, but all tours include a close view of the building.
10 min
6th Street
The tour passes through parts of the historic 6th Street district in downtown Austin. The guide shows old photographs depicting how the street looked in 1885, the year of the murders, while narrating true crime stories connected to this area.
20 min
Speakeasy
At the Speakeasy Tavern located at 412 Congress Avenue, the guide discusses one of the possible suspects linked to the servant girl murders. Visitors may enter the tavern and have the option to buy a drink while learning about the tavern’s place in the case’s history. Drinks are not included in the tour price.
20 min
Meeting point
This tour will depart from the intersection of Bowie and West 6th, at the corner of Whole Foods in downtown Austin, Texas.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.