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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!
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
2,118 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gail P,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
Trace was an amazing tour guide!!! I signed up for this tour because my family was in town. Trace was excellent and provided the history of Austin landmarks! Would definitely book him again when my friends visit!
Shauna B,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
Great guide. Very knowledgeable about the city. He was able to tell about the history, changes, current happenings, and local hangouts. It wasn't a "canned" tour.
Sarah H,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
Tour includes a drive around the city neighborhoods. Saw beautiful murals, heard the history of buildings and music. Capital is great, cool history. Guide Avery was entertaining
Jill D,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
Very Interesting and informative tour. My one insight would be to take the tour early in your visit. Our guide Jax, had all sorts of insights on bars, foods, venues and experiences. We came later into our stay and didn’t have enough time to hit all the places we wanted to after her highlighting them. Little bit of history, art, food and weirdness and a whole lot of music. Plus a macaron! Thanks for a fact and fun filled couple of hours. Great to know the city on a much more personal note!
lisa f,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
Great tour of the city, Jax the guide was very positive, motivational, informative and knowledgeable
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