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 - Between a friendly spirit, a cigar-smoking specter, and a full-bodied apparition, this property is crawling with poltergeists. What’s haunting The Driskill Hotel?
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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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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833chancem
Aug 8, 2025
Tiana is the tour guide you’re looking for! - I never go out of my way to leave reviews. But, Tiana was too good not to leave a review for. My boyfriend and I booked this tour on a whim to try and find something to do and it’s been the highlight of our entire trip. She made it fun, exciting, we even had fun little inside jokes, “it’s in the chorus”. She brings an infectious energy that just keeps you captivated the whole time. She’s knowledgeable about the history, is able to answer questions and doesn’t mind a quick side chat on personal experiences. I don’t know if you’re able to pick who you get to do your tours, they should for sure make that happen. We only hope that you can get Tiana. If you’re thinking of booking this tour, book it now!
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June_j
Aug 6, 2025
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very knowledgeable knew the history of the ghosts and the history Austin . We would recommend tour
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Leann_n
Jul 14, 2025
Tai was an incredible... - Tai was an incredible guide and made us immediately feel welcome and comfortable! She was incredibly informative and shared so many interesting details with us.
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Ebeth0405
Jul 5, 2025
Best tour ever! - Tour guide, Tiffany, was very knowledgeable and personable. She had a great personality and was a lot of fun. Best ghost tour for sure!
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Queenjaz1978
Jun 16, 2025
History and Ghosts!! - Tiffanie was a great tour guide. We go on a ghost walk in every city we visit and she was by far the best guide we have ever had. She was very informative and seemed to really enjoy her job. She told some spooky tales. My favorite part was getting to go into the hotel. I highly recommend going on this tour. It was a great way to see some of Austin while learning some creepy history.
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Chris_h
Apr 2, 2025
It’s a fun and chill... - It’s a fun and chill experience that goes over some historical facts that I never knew about. It’s definitely worth it!
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Amyf2996
Aug 7, 2025
Wonderful Tour Guide Tiffanie - Tiffanie has a great deal of enthusiasm for this tour! The history of the city was woven into her storytelling, which brought a lot of depth to the experience. We enjoyed all the tales so much!
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Safari32301654725
Jun 14, 2025
Not worth it - I don't think this tour is worth how much I paid for it. Ive seen better haunted tours. I feel like the tour was not in-depth as it could of been
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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).