Get a comprehensive overview of Austin on this sightseeing tour. See famous landmarks along with hidden gems, real neighborhoods, and food trucks. Learn about Austin's history and culture with commentary from your guide and hear fun facts about the city that even the locals don't know. Plus, choose a morning or afternoon departure to easily fit this tour into your schedule.
- Explore Austin without getting lost with a guide
- Tour the Texas State Capitol and visit other interesting locations
- Check out some food trucks and other off-the-beaten-path sites
- Travel with a smaller size group for a more personalized tour
What To Expect
Rainey Street Historic District
Popular Austin spot with bungalows converted to bars and restaurants.
• Admission Ticket Free
6th Street
Check out the live music venues and popular nightlife spots on 6th Street, better known as “Dirty 6th.”
• Admission Ticket Free
Texas State Capitol
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!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
University of Texas at Austin
See the home of the Longhorns.
• Admission Ticket Free
Greetings from Austin Mural
Great photo opportunity with this iconic piece of street art.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
South Congress Avenue
Cruise down South Congress Avenue –the gem of the South Austin neighborhood– with its many unique local shops, restaurants, and live music venues.
• Admission Ticket Free
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tour departs from the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER located at 602 E. 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701.
Wheelchair accessible
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time for check in. We are unable to delay the tour for guests who arrive late.
Stroller accessible
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.
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Parking is available in the Austin Convention Center Garage which is connected to the Austin Visitor Center. Enter the garage on E 5th St between Red River and Sabine.
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Include
Driver/guide
A ‘bucket list tour’ of Austin gives you a city overview
Texas State Capitol
Exclude
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Parking fee is $10.00 for up to 8 hours
Max group – 10
