Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Austin for 12 Guests


Item Number: 120

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $360

Online Close: May 17, 2023 8:00 PM CDT

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Description

A certificate for one historical walking tour for up to 12 guests:



  • Downtown History Walking Tour From cowboys to condos, take a walk through the story of Austin, beginning and ending in what was once a roaring red light district in Austin’s earlier years. Along the way, we'll explore the rich history of Austin and discover how it became the vibrant and dynamic city it is today. We’ll step inside beautiful historical buildings and learn about the eccentric and heroic Austinites who shaped Austin's story. This tour paints a vivid picture through storytelling.  

  • Scandal & Vice in Austin This walking tour takes you on a journey through the shocking true tales of scandal and vice that shaped our culture throughout the last 200 years. As our population as grown to nearly 1 million, our scandal and vice has kept up. These are the stories of the people and events that have scandalized our beloved city.

  • True Crime 1885: The Story of the Servant Girl Murders in Austin This tour is presently only available by request. Please give us a call or email if you’d like to take a stab at solving Austin’s most notorious unsolved murder mystery. 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 the unfolded. As the story unravels, we uncover new suspects and information not yet presented by the popular literature. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the dark secrets of 1885 and potentially solve one of history's most intriguing unsolved cases. Delve into the stories of the victims, the detectives on the case, and the men who found themselves the target of police who would do anything to catch a killer. 


NGC Tours Guides are Austinites who love our city and its history. Passionate about preserving those iconic elements that made Austin so alluring in the first place -- it's stories, weirdness, music, art, and diversity -- NGC showcases the wild history of Austin and its many colorful characters through a lens of authenticity.  When it comes to Austin, the truth really is weirder than fiction. NGC offers public and custom history tours.

Special Instructions

Expires December 31, 2023.

Donated by

Nitty Gritty City Tours of Austin