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 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
2,308 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Joey was amazing. Fun,...
Barbara P,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Joey was amazing. Fun, knowledgeable and made the tour entertaining. We were able to get a real nice overview of Austin. We did the tour on our first day in Austin so we felt comfortable with where to go for food, music, history and phot opportunities.
Joey was an excellent tour guide
Jami S,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I found the tour guide to be very knowledgeable unfriendly. It was great to get a good overview of the city.
All you want to know about Austin bars
Connie H,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00If you want to know all the bars in Austin to go to, this is it. I guess I didn’t read the description very well. Our tour guide was a nice guitar playing guy from Nebraska and in the know of the bar scene.
Best day trip in Austin
Steve Q,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an awesome time with David as our tour guide. Really enjoyed seeing different parts of Austin that you normally only would if you were a local. Highly recommend this tour if you only have a day to explore the city.
Austin city tour
Debra M,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Joey was wonderful. He had so many tips on what to do in Austin. The rest of our trip was very enjoyable as we followed some of his tips. He covered every area of Austin. Recommend this tour if it is your first time in Austin.
Fantastic Tour and Intro to Austin
Laura W,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ike was an excellent guide - knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly very connected to Austin. His passion for the city really came through and made the whole experience feel special rather than just a standard tour. We even stopped at the Capitol building, which felt like an added bonus, and he shared so much context and insight along the way. He also recommended plenty of places to visit during our stay, which has been incredibly helpful. The van was comfortable, and the small group made it easy to enjoy and ask questions. I couldn’t recommend this more as an introduction to Austin.
Great for first time visitors
Amy S,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour for first time Austin visitors. It gives you the lay of the land and opportunity to get to know the city beyond what meets the eye. It shows you there is a lot more to Austin than simply SoCo. It was comprehensive without consuming your entire. Our guide was very dynamic.
Fun tour in Austin!
cristym394,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome time. Joey was great!!
March 2026
Kaitlin B,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joel was an incredible guide! Super engaging and knowledgeable. Highly recommend booking this tour! We learned so much!
A great tour of Austin!
Monica S,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Joey was so attentive to everyone in the group. He was also fun and knowledgeable. I learned so much on this tour. He kept the tour moving but also never made us feel rushed. He also happily took pictures of each party at our different stops. I would highly recommend this tour!
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