Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

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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

2,170 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great all-around tour

    Ami J,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is a great tour to get an overview of Austin. Our guide, Trace, shared various facts and tidbits about many different aspects of Austin including history, architecture, music, nightlife and dining.

  • Fun tour

    Alana A,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Trace did a great job as a guide. He was knowledgeable and answered all of our quesrions. The tide was also very comfortable.

  • Excellent overview of Austin’s Neighborhoods and Hotspots.

    cjperry500,

    Aug 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We really enjoyed the tour of all of Austin’s downtown neighborhoods. Learning about its history and current relevance. The highlight was the Capital building. Our very engaging guide Evan made it a fun trip around the city. Highly recommend.

  • The tour guide that we...

    Debbie G,

    Aug 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour guide that we had (Jax) was very good. I like how she talked about the city and pointed out a lot of restaurants and food options. I like the history aspect of the tour

  • Cool and relaxing way to see Austin

    Heather A,

    Aug 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Jax was amazing! This company has some really great tour guides. She knew so much of the music scene in Austin on top of the hot spots and tidbits of all the neighborhoods. I bugged her for places and things to do after and she gave me all the information!

From $49.00

4.95
2,170 reviews