Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Austin Detours LLC

Ages: Children (1–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Texas State Capitol
Included: Driver/guide
Included: A 'bucket list tour' of Austin gives you a city overview

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Parking fee is $10.00 for up to 8 hours

Itinerary

Rainey Street Historic District

Passing by

Popular Austin spot with bungalows converted to bars and restaurants.
6th Street

Passing by

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

10 min

Learn a little about Texas history and when your guide takes you on a brief tour inside the Texas State Capitol building. Enjoy the beautiful architecture and take a moment to snap a few photos!
University of Texas at Austin

Passing by

See the home of the Longhorns.
Greetings from Austin Mural

5 min

Great photo opportunity with this iconic piece of street art.
South Congress Avenue

Passing by

Cruise down South Congress Avenue --the gem of the South Austin neighborhood-- with its many unique local shops, restaurants, and live music venues.
Congress Bridge Bat

Passing by

Cross over the Ann W. Richards Bridge on Congress Ave (also known as the “bat bridge”) which is home to the largest urban bat colony in the world.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER

End point

Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER

Using your ticket

Meet at the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER located at 103 E. 5th Street at least 15 minutes before your tour. We are unable to delay the departure or provide refunds for guests who arrive late.

Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted.
Due to limitations with our partners, Firearms are prohibited on the tour.

There is no customer parking directly in front of the new Visitor Center. However, metered street parking is available on 5th Street, alongside the Mexic-Arte Museum and across the street (north side of 5th Street). Additional street parking can be found along other nearby blocks, including Congress Avenue, at a rate of $2.40 per hour.

To better accommodate our guests, we have partnered with Frost Bank to offer parking in the Frost Bank Parking Garage at:

401 E. 4th St., Austin, TX 78701 (Garage entrance at 406 Brazos & 112 E. 4th St.)

Visitors to the Austin Visitor Center can receive 1 hour and 10 minutes of free parking by scanning a QR code inside the Visitor Center. After the free period, the following rates apply:

Monday–Friday: $3 per additional 20 minutes.

Saturday & Sunday: $9.00 for up to 12 hours.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.