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.
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 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."
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
Options
Small Group Guided Tour
Reviews
2,323 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular tour of Austin
Paul C,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a great way to see every section of Austin in two hours! Our tour guide, Joel, was fantastic! Joel, was extremely knowledgeable from
Sightseeing with Jax
Nancy C,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jax gave us a great tour explaining all the sites. She was very knowledgeable and bubbly which made for a nice experience. Really enjoyed going inside the beautiful capitol building! We all got recommendations for food, music and more!
Great tour
Adventure402863,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joey was a great guy, pointed out several places to go to. Very informative, gave lots of history and interesting stories.
Joey was friendly and...
Lori T,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Joey was friendly and informative guide. Good introduction to the city. Please update your website. The visitors center has moved, so you sent us 20 minutes out of our way.
Conner was a great guide!...
Brandi M,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Conner was a great guide! Learned a lot about Austin and the tour helped us decide what we wanted to see on our time here!
Great tour !
charlenelquinn,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jax was an excellent tour guide . Great energy and information. She had tons of recommendations for food , music , shopping . It was the perfect introduction to Austin
Do it! Take the tour!
Casey S,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00First of all ask for Jax. She is so informative! We loved her stories and her experience with the local Austin communities. She covered history, music, food and attractions. We also went into the State Capital and it was awesome. I feel like we got a great tour and sorry it wa over!
Great
Chris H,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Connor was great..knowledgeable and entertaining. Good way to get a lay of the city. Lots of recommendations to see and do along the way
Enjoyable and fun
Amanda B,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Drove around Austin. Got to go to and inside Texas Capital. Saw neighborhoods. Food trucks. Where the bats live.
Just do it.
April H,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jax was a fantastic guide. I have taken this tour multiple times. I bring all my visitors on this tour of Austin. I will be asking when she gives the tours. Thanks Jax for a fantastic tour!
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