Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Texas State Capitol
Driver/guide
A 'bucket list tour' of Austin gives you a city overview
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Parking fee is $10.00 for up to 8 hours
What To Expect
Rainey Street Historic District
Popular Austin spot with bungalows converted to bars and restaurants.
6th Street
Check out the live music venues and popular nightlife spots on 6th Street, better known as "Dirty 6th."
Options
Small Group Guided Tour
Reviews
2,228 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
M7164IVtonic,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ike was great - made the tour very interesting. A perfect tour for seeing the sights and learning some history. It was good to break up the drive with a couple of stops too.
Austin
Nancy I,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Joey was knowledgeable and funny. The tour was interesting . The capital building was beautiful. We’re glad we spent the time to take this tour.
Austin on steroids
Tas14291,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joey was amazing!! He kept the tour very entertaining and he had some of the most interesting facts aboit Austin. He seemed to really enjoy his job which always makes it more fun for everyone.
Amazing Overview
Marietta H,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was fun & informative. It exposed us to various parts of Austin giving history, notable features of the area and eating/sightseeing tips. Great tour length- enjoyed the 2 stops. Our guide, Avery, was a delight! She was knowledgeable & entertaining, keeping things moving along despite a parade in the area. It was a great orientation! Highly recommend!!
Great way to see the city!
Stellanlm,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were first time visitors to Austin and this tour was a great way to see the city and hear some interesting history and facts about it. Dave was entertaining and informative guide, which really made the tour enjoyable. The cost was reasonable, the ride was comfortable, and the stops at the Capital and the Patisserie were a treat. Highly recommend!
Intro to Austin tour
Dorothy D,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Connor. Lots of fun facts and interesting stories. A great introduction to Austin! Highly recommend it.
Must book for first-timers!
Ryan K,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the highlights of Austin. Conner was a fantastic guide - friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining.
Truly the best of Austin!
nathanielf474,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joey was a fantastic tour guide, and we loved getting an overview of Austin's history, notable landmarks and neighborhoods, and checking out the state Capitol building. If you're new to Austin and want to know more about how to spend your time there whether as a new transplant or a visitor, I can't recommend this tour enough. And the tour ended with macaroons. I now DEMAND macaroons at the end of any tour I ever go on.
Perfect Way to See Austin
d22randy,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a private tour on our first day in Austin to get a "lay of the land." Jax was our guide and she was fabulous. We asked her to focus on murals/art, culture, history, food and music. We spent 4 hours in a very nice van touring around Austin. By the end of the trip we had tons of suggestions for restaurants, music venues, museums and other ideas for things to do. I would highly recommend Austin Tours.
Excellent afternoon excursion
T4075EGjamesj,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jax gave an excellent tour. She was very knowledgeable of the history of Austin. Our visitors enjoyed the trip too. I was surprised to see trip advisor involved. Why?
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