Murder by Gaslight: Austin's Dark Past

Experience the dark and spooky side of 19th Century Austin, TX on the adults-only Murder by Gaslight Tour. Hear chilling tales of violent deaths, serial killings, and ghosts who refuse to check out of their hotels.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Driskill - With a friendly spirit, a cigar-smoking specter, and a full-bodied apparition, this property is teeming with poltergeists. What is haunting The Driskill Hotel?
  • Omni Austin Hotel Downtown - A spooky hotel in the heart of Texas’ capital city, plus many other attractions in Downtown Austin!
  • Moonlight Towers - The last known…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Step into the Shadows: Austin’s Sinister 19th Century (Adults 16+)
Prepare for an after-dark adventure into the eerie depths of historic Austin. The Murder by Gaslight Tour is not for the faint-hearted. As participants stroll through the gaslit streets, they will be enthralled by spine-tingling tales of gruesome crimes, tragic suicides, the dread of…

Location
214 W 4th St
West 4th Street
The Murder by Gaslight Ghost Tour starts at 214 W 4th St, right next to the Big D sign at DuMont's. If you need directions, or get lost, you have a map in your Ticket Confirmation email. You can contact us and we'll get you to the right place!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jonahn815
Oct 6, 2026
Ghosts and history! - We had a great time! The tour guide Connor was very knowledgeable, entertaining, and funny! We had no idea what to expect but we were highly impressed. Walking around was much more personable as well. The history and culture mixed in with the ghost stories really elevated the tour.
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K8643xlmarkc
Sep 11, 2026
Amazing tour - Connor was an amazing guide. Incredible wealth of knowledge and history about the area. Highly recommend.
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Bailee_p
Jun 10, 2026
Very cool to see some... - Very cool to see some historically haunted places in Austin. They don’t have tours like this where I’m from
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Livmorrow
Mar 10, 2026
Fun tour with friends - Nina was great! She is very charismatic and fun to tour with. We loved it.
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Tatiana_j
Feb 14, 2026
Tour guide was amazing!!... - Tour guide was amazing!! Super knowledgeable, friendly, & passionate. We had a great time & loved learning more about spooky Austin.
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861breannaz
Nov 2, 2025
Wonderful tour - Tiana did an amazing performance when telling her stories. She did great engaging her audience. Loved the stories and the sights.
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611rebekahw
Aug 26, 2025
Great tour! - Tiffany was a great tour guide! She was fun, professional, and had so many great stories about Austin. She made the experience really fantastic!
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Kimev7410et
Aug 17, 2025
Best Ghost Tour in Austin! - Our guide, Tiana was fantastic! She was fun, knowledgeable, and an incredible storyteller. She kept us entertained the whole way through and knew just how to set the mood. I was spooked more than once! It was the perfect mix of history, humor, and chills. Highly recommend this tour and Tiana if you’re in Austin!
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Sherpa56376572894
May 25, 2026
Better off doing your own research - Not worth the hype of the reviews. Our tour guide was not enthused, talked in circles. Didn't seem like she knew the stories. Made homophobic comments, expected a laugh. She didnt care about her job enough to make an effort. Disappointed
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Brinnn2025
Oct 3, 2025
Not what you expect. - Terrible. So boring. Felt like I was in class. Was a history lesson and not scary at all. Haley was our guide, nice girl and informative but overall not a ghastly experience we were sold. If youre looking for a history class field trip, you found the right place. NOT a creepy or scary tour.
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From $35
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).