Captivating Walking Tours in the Heart of Austin

Locally Owned & Operated

Tours at a Glance

  • In 1885, Austin was terrorized by a string of heinous crimes including eight murders and many related attacks. This true crime walking tour offers a unique perspective on the events that unfolded.

    • One night per month or by request.

    • 6:30pm, times vary seasonally

    • 2HRS

    • $55/person

    • Departs Stephen F Austin Hotel

    • Ends at The Driskill Hotel

    • Visit tours page for more details

    • More Information

    • Click to Book

  • All tours are available for private or custom bookings.

    Custom Add-ons:

    Ghost stories, Food/Beverage stops

    Please fill out our private tours form at the link below. We aim to respond within a few hours.

    Private Tour Form

NGC Tours has a Five Star average rating across all platforms.

Our host Kimberley was wonderful. She made the tour very fun and taught us a lot about the history of Austin

— Julie B.

(Viator Review, Story of Austin, April 2025)

Great tour with Emily who is really enthusiastic about this subject. We were regaled with lots of facts and some folklore, which made the tour memorable.”

— Amanda

(Get Your Guide Review, Story of Austin, March 2025)

“My partner and I did the History of Austin tour with Emily. She was fantastic, very knowledgeable and engaging. I would recommend this walking tour.”

— Courtney A

(Google Review, Story of Austin, April 2025)

Logo with text 'Nitty Gritty ATX' inside a circle

Austin history as it’s never been told before.