Austin City Limits Guided Backstage Tour at The Moody Theater
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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The all-new ACL Live Tour experience offers an immersive journey into the legendary Austin City Limits TV series and award-winning music venue. The tour begins with a captivating short film showcasing iconic performances from the longest-running music show in television history.
Highlights of the ACL Live Tour include:
• Interactive Timeline: Explore 50 seasons of unforgettable performances, complete with behind-the-scenes stories from series producers.
• Extensive Photo Galleries: View the work of photographers Scott Newton and Alison Narro, capturing artists from both the TV series and the ACL Live stage.
• Original ACL TV Stage Access: Step onto the original ACL TV stage and snap a photo where nearly 1,000 acts—starting with Willie Nelson in 1974—have performed.
• Behind-the-Scenes Exploration: Gain exclusive access to rockstar green rooms, backstage areas, and the inner workings of Austin’s award-winning music venue.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
ACL Live at the Moody Theater
Discover Austin’s famed live music venue like never before and go behind the scenes of the legendary Austin City Limits, celebrating 50 years of music, on the all-new ACL Live daytime tour experience.
What‘s Included
Guided Backstage Tour of Austin City Limits at The Moody Theater (When Available)
Step onto the original ACL TV stage where many acts—starting with Willie Nelson in 1974—performed
Intro short film showcasing iconic performances from the longest-running music show in tv history
Exclusive access to rockstar green rooms and backstage areas in Austin’s award-winning music venue
Meeting points
ACL Live at the Moody Theater
310 Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Austin City Limits Guided Backstage Tour at The Moody Theater
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Jack & Gordon Show
georgesC6055SR,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible tour and very informative. Our guide was amazing. 10++++++. The Jack and Gordon show.
Great tour at a great price!
Denise S,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I have never actually watched Austin City Limits, I assumed it was all country music. I still thought it would be fun to go tour the venue. Turns out I was very wrong! ACL music has stayed very relevant with the times! Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Black Pumas, and many more. We learned a lot. It was a great tour! Worth the money!
A Great Guide For Our ACL Tour
kelly32578,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed the tour today. Jane did a great job of helping us understand the history of ACL and its impact on music and Austin. We appreciated her professionalism and extensive ACL knowledge.
ATX Local Approved
24kinseyh,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve lived here in Austin for over 9 years and wanted to give my guitar-loving, PBS-watching brother visiting some music history. We hit the jackpot with this tour! Jack was a great and knowledgeable tour guide with years of personal experience with the venue itself. You get to see all levels of the venue including backstage, hear personal stories from the artist appearances, see some artifacts, and get a feel for just how special it is to this city as well as the folks that keep it running. 12/10 unique experience, even for a local that’s seen a fair amount of shows here.
Birthday treat
Gail W,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Very engaging with his tour. Really enjoyed hearing all about the history and the growth. This was a perfect gift for my father”s 83rd birthday! Thank you so much to everyone.
Enthusiastic, knowledgeable guide
Tim L,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Jac, was both knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He gave us a real appreciation for the history of Austin City Limits Live and of live music in the city. Well done!
Great tour!
kevineQ98CY,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jac was great, lots of great stories and made the experience really fun. Highly recommend the tour.
Great tour
nancydX5607KX,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour guide, she was very knowledgeable and excited to be there.
Austin City Limits Backstage Tour
Patti D,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good tour. Jenny was great, so much knowledge and loved her job. We got to see so much. I’m so glad we took this tour
Do this!
Adrienne F,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did this with a group and everyone enjoyed it. Gordon was a great guide!
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