Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

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 To Expect

Rainey Street Historic District

Popular Austin spot with bungalows converted to bars and restaurants.

Admission Not Applicable

6th Street

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

Admission Not Applicable

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

4.94

2,241 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2153

Fantastic tour!!
sunshinestatet,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jax was amazing! She was so enthusiastic, personable and knowledgeable. We saw neighborhoods I wouldn’t have seen otherwise, learned a bunch of new things about Austin and the state, and came away with tons of recommendations of things to do, see and eat. I already hit up two gems she mentioned that I otherwise wouldn’t have known about and that has made my trip here all the better! Thank you, Jax!!
First timer to Austin
Danielle A,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience! Our tour guide, Ike, was amazing and informative! I would certainly recommend this tour to others!
Informative and fun!
Agnes W,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jax squeezed in a lot of fun facts and a short Capitol tour to boot in 2 hours! We enjoyed learning about Austin and its history - must do for any Austin visitors!
Do this tour!
Bernice L,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Ike was fantastic! Gave us lots of fun information and great food and music recommendations that were spot on!
We only had a very short time in Austin and this tour was perfect. Luke was so much fun and an excellent guide. Great!
Donna S,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had only a short time in Austin and this is the best way to see the city. It was a fabulous tour and Luke was so much fun and an excellent guide. I would highly recommend this.
Jax is a great guide!!
Holly C,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jax was a great guide. Friendly, knowledgeable, upbeat. We learned a lot about Austin and what makes it unique and “weird.”
Fabulous tour and highly...
Darren T,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fabulous tour and highly recommend. Our guide was Connor and his personal touch made the experience very special.
Love Austin
326lanaeh,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ike was really fun. He made a point to make everyone feel comfortable. He called everyone by name and included them in the conversations. Austin is awesome!!!
Just book it!
hoopscoach42,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour! Ike was our guide. He was great with my daughters, gave incredible recommendations, and made the city of Austin come alive! Highly endorse this experience!
Great tour+
adedr62,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ike was extremely knowledgeable regarding the history and sites of Austin. He added humor and great insight into the history of Texas as well as the city. Thank you!