Discover the Story of Austin.
Locally Owned & Operated Walking Tours in Downtown Austin
Walking Tours at a Glance
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10am and 1:30pm times available
$27.50/person
Begins & Ends @ 4th & Lavaca (Halcyon Coffee)
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This tour runs one night per month on or near the full moon.
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
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Private “The Story of Austin” tours can accommodate groups up to 60 people.
All other private and custom tours are for groups smaller than 30 people.
Available as Private Tours ($32/person):
The Story of Austin Downtown History Walk
Historical Architecture Walk
Hauntings in the Heart of Austin: Haunted History Walk
Austin Ripper 1885: Austin’s unsolved “Servant Girl Murders”
Gunfights & Grifters: A history of bad behavior in Downtown Austin.
Custom Tours (contact for quote):
Mix & Match any of the above tours, name your (downtown) starting location, add drinks, bats (seasonally), tacos, barbeque, you name it. Let us know what your requests are.
Please fill out our private tours form at the link below. We aim to respond within a few hours.
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)
