Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Austin Detours LLC
4.9
Magaly_G
2 days ago
Loved the capitol our favorite part. Joey was knowledgeable & eager to share all his experiences about Austin.
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!
Departure Point
- Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
- Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Rainey Street Historic DistrictRainey Street, Austin, TexasPopular Austin spot with bungalows converted to bars and restaurants.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: 6th Street115 E 6th St, Austin, TexasCheck out the live music venues and popular nightlife spots on 6th Street, better known as "Dirty 6th."Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Texas State Capitol1100 S Congress Ave, Austin, TexasLearn 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!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: University of Texas at Austin2515 Speedway, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and 26th St., Austin, TexasSee the home of the Longhorns.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Greetings from Austin Mural1720 S 1st St, Austin, TexasGreat photo opportunity with this iconic piece of street art.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: South Congress AvenueAustin, TexasCruise down South Congress Avenue --the gem of the South Austin neighborhood-- with its many unique local shops, restaurants, and live music venues.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching100 S Congress Ave, , Austin, TexasCross 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.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- 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.
- Texas State Capitol
- Driver/guide
- A 'bucket list tour' of Austin gives you a city overview
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking fee is $10.00 for up to 8 hours
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!
Departure Point
- Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
- Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Rainey Street Historic DistrictRainey Street, Austin, TexasPopular Austin spot with bungalows converted to bars and restaurants.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: 6th Street115 E 6th St, Austin, TexasCheck out the live music venues and popular nightlife spots on 6th Street, better known as "Dirty 6th."Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Texas State Capitol1100 S Congress Ave, Austin, TexasLearn 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!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: University of Texas at Austin2515 Speedway, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and 26th St., Austin, TexasSee the home of the Longhorns.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Greetings from Austin Mural1720 S 1st St, Austin, TexasGreat photo opportunity with this iconic piece of street art.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: South Congress AvenueAustin, TexasCruise down South Congress Avenue --the gem of the South Austin neighborhood-- with its many unique local shops, restaurants, and live music venues.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching100 S Congress Ave, , Austin, TexasCross 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.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- 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.
- Texas State Capitol
- Driver/guide
- A 'bucket list tour' of Austin gives you a city overview
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking fee is $10.00 for up to 8 hours
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Magaly_G
Loved the capitol our favorite part. Joey was knowledgeable & eager to share all his experiences about Austin.
Michele_R
Pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable guide (Ike). The bus was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the stop at the Capital.
andrewcC9093JR
This 2 hour tour covers some of the highlights (Capitol Building, Austin Mural etc) but also goes over to the East Side, via Rainey Street and points out many interesting bars and music clubs. Most of these places are off the normal beaten path for tourists and are the sort of places the locals go to.
Our tour guide, Joey, was excellent and as a part time stand up comedian kept us very entertained the whole time. Of course he also did a great job of giving us the history of some of the places and the city of Austin overall. His list of personal favorites (best BBQ, best live music etc.) was very useful and I actually checked out 3 of the places he recommended, all of which were excellent.
Great tour and well worth investment of time an money.
Joanne_F
Trace was a fun guide. It was great to see the State House and to learn about the many different areas of Austin.
M7164IVtonic
Ike was great - made the tour very interesting. A perfect tour for seeing the sights and learning some history. It was good to break up the drive with a couple of stops too.