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Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

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From USD 49

4.95
2,133 reviews
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Overview

Available languages

English

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

1

Rainey Street Historic District

Popular Austin spot with bungalows converted to bars and restaurants.

•Admission Not Applicable
2

6th Street

Check out the live music venues and popular nightlife spots on 6th Street, better known as "Dirty 6th."

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Small Group Guided Tour

Reviews

4.95

2,133 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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64
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5
  • Our driver Ike was...

    Scott H,

    May 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our driver Ike was friendly and informative. I recommend this excursion for anyone. I liked that it was a small group

  • Getting to grips with Austin

    Nicola F,

    May 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fabulous tour with Luke who was great. Learnt so much about Austin and Luke was the perfect guide, high energy and funny. Would highly recommend this tour

  • Fantastic Tour

    Dean D,

    May 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Evan gave us a great overview of the layout and history of Austin and highlighted a lot of great places to see, eat and do. Thoroughly enjoyed!

  • Very informative tour. ...

    Richard V,

    May 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very informative tour. Our guide, Jax, did a very nice job. Learned a lot about Austin, a city we have never visited.

  • Nice overview of Austin!

    Kim,

    May 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great overview. Super friendly tour guide. Fun historical facts. Cool recommendations. Nice sweet treat!

From USD 49

4.95
2,133 reviews
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