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Saunter Sumday
Time well spent with Kyle. Like walking around town with a friend. Got a good idea of the music scene and things to do in the city. A+ experience.
Waterloo Music Saunter
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $33 / person
- Location
- Austin, United States
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 8 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Greenbelter Nature Co.
- Meeting point
- Park near Vic Mathias Shores or at the Palmer Events Center parking garage. Metered street parking and even some free parking is available along Riverside Drive near S. 1st Street. The statue is located near the hike and bike trail along the river.
Description
Come one, come all for a saunter you're going to remember! This walking music tour is led by a 36 year old born and raised local Austinite, who has extensive knowledge and experience with the Austin music scene for over 3 decades. Lots of stories to tell! Come take a music saunter and see Austin's music side!!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 4
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $33
- Child (ages 0–17)
- $33
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:59 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
The Waterloo Music Saunter will start nearby Ladybird Lake at the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue. This walking music tour will encompass all of the best and most iconic music spots in downtown Austin "the Live Music Capital of the World." Music venues, record shops, music murals and statues will all be part of this saunter around the town.
Willie Nelson Statue
Iconic photo op spot and beautiful stretch of downtown Austin near Guadalupe Street and Willie Nelson Boulevard. Stop to gander at the world famous Austin City Limits theater.
Antone's
A place you'll have to see to believe. Austin's oldest blues music venue. There will be a stop into a record shops here and stories of old school Austin will be told.
6th Street
Next a stroll down Austin's most iconic street, historic Pecan Street(most commonly known as 6th Street) will be in order. The street consists of many bars, music venues, hotels and historic Austin buildings. Option to dip into a bar is available during this portion of the Saunter. Depending on the time of day and season, there may be live music to be seen or heard on this stretch of the tour.
Waterloo Records
At this stop on the walking music tour you will see Austin's longest running music store and record shop. Depending on the timing of your tour there may be an in-store performance/record signing happening or get to meet with the owner himself, Mr. John Kunz. This is truly one of Austin's gemstones.
Congress Bridge Bat
Come and see the bats! Depending on time of day and time of the year, we will stop by the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and take a gander at the bats. Hear their squeaks with us!
What's included
Included
English Tour Guide
Mural photography
Not included
Bottled water
Traveller Ratings
4.8
8 reviews
How it compares in Austin
- Starting price $33 is 40% below the typical $55 for tours of similar length in Austin
Excurgo comparison of 274 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Waterloo Music Saunter take?
Waterloo Music Saunter lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Waterloo Music Saunter cost?
Prices start at $33 per person for this Austin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Waterloo Music Saunter run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 5:00 PM.
How much does Waterloo Music Saunter cost for children?
Children aged 0–17 pay from $33, adults from $33.
Can I cancel Waterloo Music Saunter for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Park near Vic Mathias Shores or at the Palmer Events Center parking garage. Metered street parking and even some free parking is available along Riverside Drive near S. 1st Street. The statue is located near the hike and bike trail along the river. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Waterloo Music Saunter offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Waterloo Music Saunter worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 8 verified reviews; it is run by Greenbelter Nature Co..
Reviews(8)
C
Fun, educational, and historical
The guide Kyle, gave so much education about the history of Austin and provided pictures from back in time for our group to see how much has changed. I absolutely loved it.
S
It’s a great tour if you...
It’s a great tour if you don’t have enough time to discover the city. In 2 hours, you’ll see almost all the must see places.
Operator response
Thank you for the sweet review Sennur. That was a really good one! Great food, music and folks. What else could we have asked for? I'll send the photos soon! ~Kyle
P
Just Alright, I have been to much better music tours in other cities (New Orleans)!
Kyle was a super nice kid, walked us all around the downtown areas, but did not share any stories or know much about his music history or tell us anything interesting about music or the history about how Austin became the music capitol of the world or anything else. But he was nice and gave us water and took us to a nice bathroom and for that we tipped him.
Operator response
Hard to compete with Dr. John and Irma Thomas that's for sure! But it was Willie Nelson who taught the weeping willow how to cry, cry, cry... Next time y'all come down to Austin in the middle of the summer lets get you on my hiking and swimming tour, was too darn hot that day..
M
Waterloo Music Saunter Tour
Waterloo Music Saunter walking tour was interesting & informative. Kyle was an enthusiastic guide sharing many local Austin musicians’ stories & music scene history. We visited the famous Antoni’s music venue & record store as well as other well known music venues.
E
Steller tour!
If you're looking for an unforgettable walking tour of the Austin music scene and history, look no further than Kyle! His tour was nothing short of outstanding. From start to finish, Kyle's enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the area made the whole experience feel both educational and fun. He blended fascinating historical insights with quirky local stories that kept me engaged. Felt like I was hanging out with an old friend.
S
If you like music, you'll love this
Kyle was an awesome guide for this 90 minute walking tour around Austin. He had lots of really great knowledge and stories, as well as suggestions for what to do on the rest of my trip; tailored to the type of music I like. Because it's private, you are able to ask lots of questions as well. Would recommend!
V
Austin is a fun town :)
Fun, laid back tour with Austin local who was very knowledgeable about the music scene and made lots of recommendations as to where I could see some shows all weekend. We took plenty of stops as needed, there are lots of cute places to pick up snacks/coffee/souvenirs if desired.
Operator response
Hey! Thank you, I'm glad that you enjoyed the tour. I look forward to giving the tour, each time is always so fun, new and exciting!
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