Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide | 2 hours

2061 Reviews | Austin
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Small Group Guided Tour
2 Adults x $45.00
$90.00
Approx Total
$90.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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

Overview

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!

Meeting points

Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Rainey Street Historic District (Pass By)

    Popular Austin spot with bungalows converted to bars and restaurants.

  • 6th Street (Pass By)

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

  • Texas State Capitol

    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!

    10 minutes

  • University of Texas at Austin (Pass By)

    See the home of the Longhorns.

  • Greetings from Austin Mural

    Great photo opportunity with this iconic piece of street art.

    5 minutes

  • South Congress Avenue (Pass 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 Avenue Bridge Bat Watching (Pass 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.

Sample Menu

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 602 E. 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701.
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund
February 07No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

2061 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    1979
  • 4 stars
    63
  • 3 stars
    14
  • 2 stars
    1
  • 1 star
    4

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 1979 reviews with 5 stars

All Over Austin

Published on Jan, 2025

What a great overview of the city! I recommend going at the start of your trip to get an idea of all the neighborhoods and what’s available at each. We went at the end and there were so many great restaurants and music spots that we would have visited…guess we’ll have to save them for next time! And Ike, our guide, was the best. Funny, engaging, and personable…he made the tour more enjoyable.

Small group tours for the win!

Published on Jan, 2025

I had a great time! David was awesome and made the tour feel fun! David made sure she give us any details he could and made sure we spent good time at every spot. I appreciate the smaller group setting for yours :)

Small group tour vs. big bus

Published on Jan, 2025

Great tour if you are looking to get an overview of Austin. David did a n excellent job of making everything feel at ease, the whole experience was very relaxed. Saw parts of Austin that we can go back to later and explore on our own. The small tour experience is much better than going around town on a big bus.

Don’t miss this tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

Evan Ford, our tour guide was entertaining and informative. It was a great experience and I would definitely suggest this tour to anyone that wants a thorough tour of downtown Austin.

Excellent tour and tour guide

Published on Jan, 2025

If this is your first time in Austin, do this first! You see all the areas of Austin you may know or may not know. Our tour guide Evan was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He can provide you with all the insights and guide you to where you want to next. I highly recommend this tour…keep Austin weird!

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