Austin Murder Walk
Beschrijving
Verkozen door de Austin Chronicle 2022 Critic's Choice tot 'Best Nightlife Activity'. In het jaar 1885 stalkte Amerika's eerste seriemoordenaar de straten en steegjes van de jonge, opkomende stad Austin. Angstaanjagender dan welk spookverhaal dan ook, dit monster hakte brutaal en systematisch acht vrouwen dood met een bijl. Een kalenderjaar lang joeg hij een stad angst aan en werd bekend als de "middernachtmoordenaar". Hij is nooit gevangen genomen en zijn identiteit blijft een mysterie of niet...? Deze tour is onze langste met 1 uur en 45 minuten en beslaat 3,2 km door het historische Austin, inclusief West 6th Street, Guy Town, het Warehouse District en een drankje in het iconische Driskill Hotel. Het tempo is rustig en naast een drinkstop bij de Driskill (drankjes niet inbegrepen) zijn er onderweg korte rustpauzes. Ga met ons mee op deze uitzonderlijke wandeltocht over echte misdaad en onderzoek de exacte misdaadlocaties en de verschillende theorieën rond de middernachtmoordenaar. Het is een "killer" -tour.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Onze deskundige gidsen zullen in detail uitleggen hoe het iconische Driskill Hotel past in het verhaal van de "Servant Girl Annihilator". Gebouwd in het jaar van de moorden, 1885, kunt u een rondleiding krijgen door de lobby van dit prachtige hotel en het indrukwekkende portret bekijken van de maker, kolonel William "Jessie" Driskill. (Deze halte is onderhevig aan de regels en openingstijden van de Driskill en is de meeste, maar niet elke avond beschikbaar. Alle rondleidingen zullen dit prachtige hotel echter van dichtbij zien en meer te weten komen over de geschiedenis ervan.)
Onze deskundige waargebeurde verhalenvertellers begeleiden uw groep door delen van het historische 6th Street-district in het centrum van Austin. Zie hoe 6th street tot leven komt terwijl je oude foto's bekijkt van hoe de straat eruitzag tijdens de moorden in 1885.
De Speakeasy Tavern op 412 Congress Avenue is een cruciale stop om een van de mogelijke verdachten van de moorden op dienstmeisjes te begrijpen. Onze deskundige gidsen zullen je naar binnen begeleiden en uitleggen hoe deze locatie weeft in het tapijt van dit ware misdaadmysterie. Terwijl je in de Speakeasy bent, heb je de mogelijkheid om een drankje van de bar te pakken en te genieten van de geschiedenis van de taverne. (Drankjes niet inbegrepen)
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- Niet aanbevolen voor kinderen jonger dan 13 jaar.
Beoordelingen(343)
Amazing! Our tour guide was a gentleman from London that was so educated on the topic It felt like an interactive movie. It’s a great way to walk around and get familiar with the city. Would highly recommend!!
The best guide there is!!! Very knowledgable and he (Will) went above and beyond when he didn't have to. My kids and I had a wonderful experience and I’d recommend the tour for any murder mystery enthusiasts!
Jude was amazing. It was very informative and thought provoking.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear Jude made your experience so enjoyable. His passion for storytelling and Austin's history shines through, and we're glad you found the tour both informative and thought-provoking. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again on another Walking Tours of Austin adventure! Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin
This was such an interesting experience! Will, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Austin and the murders that took place in the 1880s. The walk was long but not bad at all. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes!
Thank you so much for your review! Our true crime, special, Murder Walk Austin, covers the events of 1885, when America's first serial killer stalked the streets of Austin. It's a little known, but very important event in Austin's past. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your tour and we agree. Will is fantastic :-) please come back and see us again soon! We do appreciate your review so much.. Best regards, Touratx.com
Our guide was wonderful! Learned so much and our guide was so into what he’s was talking about that it was very engaging. Really enjoyed the little stop half way through at a hotel to cool down and grab a drink
Thank you for the wonderful review, Brenda! We're so glad you enjoyed Murder Walk Austin and had such a positive experience with your guide. Our guides truly love sharing Austin's history, and it's great to hear their enthusiasm made the tour engaging and memorable for you. We're also happy you enjoyed the midway stop at the hotel. That break gives guests a chance to cool down, relax, and enjoy a drink while taking in a unique piece of Austin history before continuing the tour. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again for another evening of fascinating stories! Best Regards, Walking Tours of Austin
It was a fun, unique experience, and we learned a lot of Austin history and fun facts about Texas while walking to the sites of these horrible murders. It's not quite as morbid as it sounds, but it's not for the young or the sensitive because the crimes were really terrible. Our guide was Will, and he was great!
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed Murder Walk Austin and found it to be a fun and unique way to explore Austin's history. The stories on this tour are certainly dark, but we strive to present them with historical context, fascinating details, and respectful storytelling. We're glad you enjoyed learning about Austin and Texas history along the way. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Will. His knowledge and passion for storytelling help bring these true stories to life in a memorable and engaging way. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again on another Walking Tours of Austin adventure! Best Regards, WTA
The tour was excellent, we learned a lot of things on the history of Austin as well as enjoyed a good story telling about the midnight assassin.
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed learning about Austin’s history and the storytelling surrounding the Midnight Assassin—it’s one of our favorite stories to share. We’re so glad you had an excellent experience and hope to see you again on another tour soon! Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Our tour guide Will was amazingly knowledgeable and interesting. But be ready to walk and keep up! We had a group who showed up late, could not keep up, and would not read the room that they were repeatedly delaying the entire experience. A super interesting (and appropriately timed) two hour tour took three hours because of them. Our tour guide accommodated to the detriment of all other participants. If you cannot show up on time and walk 2 miles at a reasonable pace in the Austin heat, choose another tour so as to not negatively impact those who can.
Hi, Dara - Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you found the tour interesting overall, though we’re truly sorry to hear that delays from other guests impacted your experience. We always strive to keep the tour moving at a comfortable pace and on schedule, while also being as accommodating as possible. That said, we appreciate you highlighting this—it helps us reinforce expectations around punctuality and group pace for future guests so everyone can enjoy the full experience as intended. We hope you’ll consider joining us again for a smoother experience next time. Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Jude was fantastic. It was super interesting and he was a great story teller
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Jude made it such a memorable experience with his storytelling. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on another tour soon! Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin
Great trip. Captain Max was friendly, easygoing and knowledgeable. Great weather, pretty sunset but also saw a lot of birds as well as the gorgeous homes around the lake. Would definitely book again.
So glad you enjoyed your tour, Jan! Best regards, Walking Tours of Austin
