Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Description
Austin’s favorite “bucket list tour” offers an excellent city overview in just 2 hours. Visit major landmarks, lesser-known gems that only a local would know about, real neighborhoods, and even a sweet treat! Your guide’s in-the-know commentary provides more insight than you could get elsewhere. You’ll learn all about Austin’s art, music, culture, food, history, parks, famous residents, and how the locals “Keep Austin Weird." By the end of your tour, there is no doubt that you will know why people love Austin. Come as strangers, leave as friends!
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Popular Austin spot with bungalows converted to bars and restaurants.
Check out the live music venues and popular nightlife spots on 6th Street, better known as "Dirty 6th."
Learn a little about Texas history and when your guide takes you on a brief tour inside the Texas State Capitol building. Enjoy the beautiful architecture and take a moment to snap a few photos!
See the home of the Longhorns.
Great photo opportunity with this iconic piece of street art.
Cruise down South Congress Avenue --the gem of the South Austin neighborhood-- with its many unique local shops, restaurants, and live music venues.
Cross over the Ann W. Richards Bridge on Congress Ave (also known as the “bat bridge”) which is home to the largest urban bat colony in the world.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour departs from the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER located at 103 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701, USA
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time for check in. We are unable to delay the tour for guests who arrive late.
- Guests with young children must provide their own car seats and arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the tour to install them in the van as our guides are not permitted to handle car seats.
- The tour runs rain or shine, however we reserve the right to cancel the tour in the event of extreme weather and/or hazardous road conditions that would potentially affect the safety of our guides and guests.
- Guests with limited mobility are welcome to bring a wheelchair or portable scooter on board to be folded and placed in the rear of the van. The vans are not equipped with a ramp or wheelchair lift however, so all guests must be able to step up into the vehicle (about 12 inches).
- We do not permit animals or pets of any kind. Guests with a service dog MUST contact the tour operator in advance to request approval.
- If you have cold or flu-like symptoms or if you are feeling ill in any way, please do not join the tour.
Reviews(2,371)
The best way to cover so much of Austin - especially with a fun knowledgeable tour guide!! Joey Z was so professional and alot of fun on a history tour. We wanted to cover alot in our tour of Austin - and this was the perfect way!
Joey, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the area, including bars, music venues, and restaurants, along with general local info. He was also very personable and engaging as a guide.
Joey was an exceptional host. We enjoyed the 2 hour tour of the city.
This was a nice city tour and the tour guide Joey was amazing and informative. Definitely worth the money.
Expect to learn a lot about the history of Austin and Texas, the culture, music, academia, food, and how and where to catch some fun while you’re in Austin!!! The tour guide, Jax, knew the history, and how to pass present it. This experience was worth our money and our time.
This tour was amazing! So full of interesting stories and historical facts.
I had a great experience on this Austin city tour! It was a fantastic way to see many different parts of the city while learning about Austin’s rich history, culture, and unique neighborhoods. Our tour guide, Luke, was outstanding, knowledgeable, engaging, and entertaining throughout the entire tour. He shared interesting stories and local insights that made the experience even more enjoyable. Whether you’re visiting Austin for the first time or just want to learn more about the city, I highly recommend this tour. Thanks, Luke, for making it such a memorable experience!
Going to the Capitol was good ...it was a nice experience... Learnt a lot about food and musicians...
We did the City tour of Austin with our guide, Joey. He was phenomenal and funny!! Very knowledgeable about the city and it's vibe. Next trip back we are definitely booking with Joey again!
Evan was a fantastic guide who personalized our tour of Austin based on our interests. He knew the ins and outs of the city and gave great recommendations for things to do after the tour. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is new to Austin!
