Murder by Gaslight Walking Ghost Tour
4.7
Murder by Gaslight Walking Ghost Tour
By Ghost City Tours Austin
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Ages 16-100, max of 30 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- 214 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USAThe 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!
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
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- 214 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USAThe 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!
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- Melissa H0 contributionsGreat tour for familyWe had Tiffany as a tour guide & she was great. Ended up just being our family of 4 (kids age 9 & 12) on a beautiful spring night. She was engaging & kept the kids interest. Mix of historical info & ghost stories that the kids loved. Would recommend.Written 22 March 2025
- keyleeh20230 contributionsFamily Ghost TourFantastic Experience for the Whole Family! We absolutely loved our Austin Ghost Tour! Our guide was incredibly entertaining and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories that kept us engaged the entire time. The tour was well-paced, and the mix of history and spooky tales made it enjoyable for both adults and kids. It's a great way to explore Austin while learning about its haunted past. Highly recommend for families looking for a fun and unique adventure!Written 19 March 2025
- destinyg4090 contributionsShame on youYall are awful seriously save your money and go else where. This was a birthday surprise and they canceled 2 hours before hand like what's wrong with you. Tour probably sucked anyways.Written 4 March 2025
- Locoj780 contributionsInteresting but boringThe stories were interesting but the tour guide was vet monotone and not interesting. He sounded like he was just memorizing a script.Written 1 March 2025
- ekile0 contributionsPerfect blend of ghosts and historyAs a paranormal author and certified paranormal investigator, I've done ghost tours all over the country, and this was probably the best one I've ever been on. Tiffany was an awesome tour guide who has mastered the ideal blend of history and storytelling. There were enough ghost stories to keep my kids (ages 10 and 11) delightfully, spookily engaged, and enough history to satisfy my interest. It was a frigid night and she was cognizant of our comfort, which I appreciated. I would highly recommend this tour and I think Tiffany needs to write her own book of ghost stories!Written 21 February 2025
- I5492ONannb0 contributionsGreat experience with friendsAmber was an amazing tour guide and a real trooper braving the cold with us! We had so much fun learning the spooky history of Austin. An adventure to explore if you haven’t experienced already.Written 21 February 2025
- W8003FTjessicab0 contributionsGirls trip on valentines dayTiffany was fantastic! The night was cold and misty, perfect creepy vibes. We had a great time and great drinks! Highly recommend.Written 15 February 2025
- tpales20190 contributionsNot for meI had always wanted to go on a haunted tour, especially after hearing how much fun my friends had on theirs. Unfortunately, this experience didn’t meet my expectations. The historical tidbits we heard were interesting but didn’t quite align with what I would consider a true haunted tour. At the first stop, we were told we could visit the speakeasy for a drink, but we were asked to leave because we didn’t have a reservation. The other stops felt more like random bar visits rather than part of a ghostly experience. Ultimately, we decided to leave midway through the tour and find something else to do. I was hoping for a more immersive and spooky experience, but this tour just didn’t deliver.Written 15 February 2025
- wynonar20250 contributionsGreat tourGreat guide, best info. And the places we went were spectacular! Great tour for the Price. The walk was refreshing but make dure you can get back to the beginning of the tour if that is where u parked.Written 23 January 2025
- michellebE8088GB0 contributionsGreat TourAmber was fabulous! Very knowledgeable and made the tour so much fun. Learned a lot about Austin and can’t wait for my next visit. Highly recommend!!Written 29 November 2024
- mandyeT6470QX0 contributionsDefinitely worth it!The tour was so fun! Our guide Brinn, did a great job telling us stories from each place and making sure we had a great experience. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. We had about 20-25 mins to grab a drink at each place we stopped before moving on. Highly recommend for a fun night out with friends or family!Written 13 November 2024
- michellej7960 contributionsCameron was the best guide!Cameron was THE BEST! His demeanor and attention to detail was perfect for the tour. We loved the pace and the stories, and he was patient and kind with a very large group. Our favorite spot was the O’Henry house. When we come back to Austin, we will do the tour again. Thank you for a super fun night!Written 12 October 2024
- mrboston20180 contributionsGreat tour!This was so much fun! Cameron was a great guide- knowledgeable and entertaining. He made sure all his guests enjoyed the tour!Written 12 October 2024
- 710raej0 contributionsSpooky and Special Experience!Cameron was a wonderful tour guide! He not only had great stories and a captivating presence, but also cares about those in his tour group. Would highly recommend.Written 12 October 2024
- torieh500 contributionsGreat night of ghouls!We had a blast learning about the different Austinites and the stories. Tiffany was awesome and so much fun to listen to. Very engaging!Written 7 October 2024
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Patty L G
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Oct 2024 • Family
The tour started out pretty fun and walking around downtown Austin is fun at night. We found our guide to be a bit long winded which ended up allowing us to be distacted by other things going on and standing in one place too long. We didn't find the tour scary and as most down town big city tours, was too loud with traffic. However the tour ended in the lobby of the Driskal hotel for a sit down and restroom break so that was a really good end. Plenty of parking available at parking garages.
Written 26 October 2024
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Brandi H
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Aug 2023
This is such a great tour. Sherri is FANTASTIC! She's an excellent storyteller. We got interrupted a couple of times due to other people walking along the sidewalk and streets, and Sherri handled it like a pro. She was always aware of our safety and comfort, and she would get right back into telling us stories and histories. My favorite part was visiting the Driskill. Our group was smaller, so we had an easier time with asking questions and connecting with her, but I am sure she handles larger groups with ease, too. If you do this tour, try to ask for Sherri. She really is a delight and made this the most fun.
Written 21 August 2023
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Thank you for your review! We are so glad that Sherri kept you entertained as well as safe. That is a very important part of the job, especially traveling the sidewalks of very busy cities. Thanks for your kind words and we will pass along to Sherri.
Written 6 September 2023
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Alan S
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Aug 2023 • Friends
Our tour guide, sherry, was a wonderful source of knowledge regarding the history and haunts of Austin Texas. Sherry gave us detailed imagery so that we could imagine ourselves in the time period bringing an immersive experience. She would also bring up jokes and word play to lighten the mood after the more darker parts of tour giving us a 5 star rating tour for the night.
Written 9 August 2023
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We are so thrilled to hear that the tour had the balance of dark part and light hearted humor. A well rounded evening it sounds to have been. What a wonderful way to spend your birthday! Thank you for your review!
Written 6 September 2023
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Nicole S
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Jun 2023 • Friends
My boyfriend, my friend, & myself went on the tour with Sherry. We enjoyed it! There was so much history shared and it was all VERY interesting. My favorite part was the Serial Killer stop and the Driskill Hotel stop. Those two spots gave me the most chills! I didn’t take any pictures because I’m still hesitant to open myself back up to the paranormal, but I really enjoyed Sherry and her enthusiasm! She did such an amazing job and was very knowledgeable. She shared the story of Samantha at the hotel and we were able to go see the painting of her that hangs in the hotel, this hotel made my entire arms get goosebumps! I will definitely lookout for more Ghost City events where I live (Houston) and when I’m traveling.
Written 7 June 2023
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Thank you for your review! We are so thrilled to hear you had a great time on the tour with Sherri. It was our pleasure to have you as a guest.
Written 29 June 2023
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Liv Theresa
7 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
We had a great tour! Guide was friendly, funny and we learned new things. She also had a fun costume for Halloween.
It would have been nice to cap the tour at maybe 15 or so people. Austin is a very loud city after 9pm as the clubs are just getting started then and with a large group it can be hard to hear no matter how close you move in or how loud the guide is talking.
It would have been nice to cap the tour at maybe 15 or so people. Austin is a very loud city after 9pm as the clubs are just getting started then and with a large group it can be hard to hear no matter how close you move in or how loud the guide is talking.
Written 30 October 2021
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Thank you for leaving this review and sharing your experience with us!
Written 27 November 2021
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Charlie
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Jul 2021 • Friends
This was a joke of a tour. Had nothing to do with ghosts and more of history.
I also talked to the tour guide about what it was like and they told me that this was their first time giving a tour. The lady also told me they get paid only $50. A tour. So that would mean with 24 guests, that's a profit of $600+.
And the script is 100% plagerized. I found it online. Literally do a Google search. Almost word for word. This is the worst company ever and treats their employees like objects apparently.
This tour guide ended up throwing up in the middle of the tour and told me she would get fired if she left. Please, this is a scam.
I also talked to the tour guide about what it was like and they told me that this was their first time giving a tour. The lady also told me they get paid only $50. A tour. So that would mean with 24 guests, that's a profit of $600+.
And the script is 100% plagerized. I found it online. Literally do a Google search. Almost word for word. This is the worst company ever and treats their employees like objects apparently.
This tour guide ended up throwing up in the middle of the tour and told me she would get fired if she left. Please, this is a scam.
Written 1 August 2021
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This is extremely serious, and we are very sorry that you got this kind of impression of our company. Our guide's pay is based on reviews and experience, and it is a tip-based profession. As far as our scripts go, we give guidelines to our guides, but allow them to tell the historical events in their own words. If you were told plagiarized information, we need to look more into what exact content our guides are giving during the tour and figure out what needs to be changed. It is especially unfortunate that your guide felt as if her job was in jeopardy if she ended a tour early due to illness. Our company puts our guide's safety as the number one priority, and we give them full discretion to close the tour for situations out of their control (severe weather, accidents, illness, etc.) We have always stressed this, and we will give all of our guides a reminder about this. All feedback is appreciated, and we will look into everything you had said so we can see what adjustments need to be made for future tour improvements. Thank you for making us aware of this experience.
Written 3 August 2021
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Dave L
1 contribution
Oct 2021
We were just a small group of 3 who went on the tour on a Monday night. Bug was very friendly and answered all of our questions. They were very descriptive when it came to the different tragic deaths that have happened in Austin which really gave us a good idea of the history of the city. We would definitely do it again.
Written 28 October 2021
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We really appreciate this! Thank you for the rating!
Written 20 November 2021
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Katie S
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Apr 2022 • Solo
My boyfriend and I were the only ones on the tour, so we felt like VIP’s; amazing experience! Our guide was super knowledgeable and a great story-teller. He took his time telling story after story of Austin’s haunted history. Would highly recommend!
Written 6 April 2022
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Thank you for leaving this review and sharing your experience with us! We hope to see you again soon.
Written 14 April 2022
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Deborah L
4 contributions
Jun 2022
My daughter and I loved the tour! Sherry was great, and she was very knowledgeable about the history of Austin's ghosts. I would highly recommend this tour. The tour was much more detailed than we expected, and our tour guide was a great storyteller. If you like history and ghost stories, this is a must-experience tour.
Written 6 June 2022
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We really appreciate this! Thank you for the rating! We hope to see you again soon.
Written 21 June 2022
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Hillary S
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Jul 2021 • Couples
This tour was a waste of money. Our tour guide seemed like a nice person but you could tell she was trying to recall what she had memorized. She had little to no enthusiasm with delivery that lacked depth and authenticity. Bless her heart. I would not spend money doing this tour.
Written 1 August 2021
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We are sorry to hear you had this kind of experience with our guide. Even though our tours are scripted as far as historical events to retell, we hire/train all guides to be passionate and enthusiastic about the content they are giving their guests. We assure you that what you experienced was not the standard, and we will do what is needed to make this right. All feedback is appreciated, and we are going to look into this and see what needs to happen in order to improve future tours. We would also like to offer you free tickets in the amount of your purchase with a redeemable code to use in any of our cities, without expiration, in hopes to give you a much better experience.
Written 3 August 2021
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