Austin Ripper 1885: Historical True Crime Walking Tour

30 min

One of Austin's oldest two roads, we'll set the scene, see what the characters in our story saw, and immerse ourselves in the setting of the murders. The tour begins briefly on Congress, and then we return to walk down Congress mid-way through the tour.

5 min

Outside the History Center, an art deco building that was Austin's first library, we'll discuss the secrets behind digging up the truth about Austin's dark past.

20 min

At our half-way point, we'll stop back in to the Stephen F Austin Hotel to head up to the Stephen F Bar. The bar is family friendly and features the only terrace overlooking Congress Ave. Guest's are welcome to purchase an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage at the bar to enjoy while we examine the rumors and theories that existed at the time of these events.

30 min

We'll walk down the road where 4 of the 8 murders happened, and uncover the unthinkable mysteries of the murders the occurred here.

15 min

Our tour concludes inside the historic Driskill Hotel, built in 1886.