Play detective across Austin with a 2.5-hour audio game that guides you to ten locations, challenges your observation skills, and scores your performance. Choose a walking downtown route or a driving map on the outskirts.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off Congress Avenue into a story that soon has the city itself pointing facts at you: neon signs hum, the Colorado River glints like a clue, and alleyways dare you to look closer.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Basic urban mobility is required—participants should be comfortable walking a few miles on sidewalks and navigating light stairs; driving option reduces physical strain.
Wildlife
History
Austin became the Republic of Texas capital in 1839; downtown streets follow patterns laid over limestone ridges and the Colorado River, shaping neighborhood development.
Conservation
Stay on sidewalks and designated public spaces, pack out trash, and avoid disturbing the bat colony at dusk; urban wildlife and riverbanks are sensitive to noise and litter.
Reserve your spot on the Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Austin TX today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge and Test Your Phone
Download the HearO app and fully charge devices before starting; the experience relies on uninterrupted audio and GPS.
Use Earbuds for Clarity
Earbuds make dialogue and subtle audio cues easier to hear in traffic and busy plazas—bring a spare set.
Bring Water and Plan Breaks
Walking routes can take 2–3 hours; carry water and take shade breaks, especially in summer afternoons.
Mind Local Traffic and Parking
If using the driving map, plan legal parking at each stop and avoid unsafe roadside stops when listening to audio.
Smartphone with HearO app
Required to run the audio story, map, and scoring system.
Earbuds or headphones
Improves audio clarity in noisy urban environments and helps catch dialogue cues.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support for pavement, short stair sections, and several hours of on-foot investigation.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device powered through the 2–3 hour experience and navigation use.