Downtown Austin Walk: History, plus option for food and drink! | 2 hours 30 minutes

15 Reviews | Austin
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Riverwalk Route
2 Adults x $65.00
$130.00
Approx Total
$130.00
Riverwalk Route: Same stops + 1 additional pub stop at the Speakeasy Tavern (5pm option only.)
Regular Route
2 Adults x $65.00
$130.00
Approx Total
$130.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 2.5-hour private walking tour for you and your group
  • Local Austin guide's insider tips
  • Food and drink not included in price of tour

Overview

This private walking tour is unique because it gives the insides and outs of Austin from a local's perspective. We give you the experience of how we would choose to spend the day as people who know and love the city verses the typical tourist locations. You'll experience the best of food and drink as well as historical facts about the city.

Meeting points

Meet us in front of the Love, Tito's retail shop. You can't miss us! Your guide will be wearing a Walking Tours of Austin cap and shirt.

End point

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Our last stop on the tour is at The Driskill Bar, 604 Brazos Street. It is only a few short blocks from our departure point.

Itinerary

  • Love, Tito's

    Your tour meets and departs from Love, Tito's on historic Lavaca St., downtown Austin. This quaint retail shop is the only retail outlet for Austin's one and only Tito's Vodka! Now a world wide sensation, Tito's started right here in the Austin area. The helpful and friendly employees at Love, Tito's are happy to share both the success and deep roots of Tito's story. Opening at 11:00am, this is the perfect spot to start our Austin adventure! Sorry, no free Tito's samples :)

    10 minutes

  • Willie Nelson Statue

    Standing proudly in front of the Moody Theater, Willie's statue is an iconic representation of why Austin is known as the "Live Music Capital of America". In addition to the statue, there is a cast bronze map at this intersection which shows detail of "old Austin" and the surrounding bodies of water. A perfect opportunity to give our tour the right historical context!

    10 minutes

  • The Moody Theater

    Located just behind the Willie statue is the world famous Moody Theater. Home of the live broadcast for the PBS program "Austin City Limits", this music theater is a "must see" on your private Austin walking adventure!

    5 minutes

  • Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

    Your private Austin walk takes you along a scenic section of the Lady Bird Lake hiking trail. Just a short beautiful stroll from the Congress Ave. bridge, (aka Bat Bridge), to the historic Rainey St. District. Along your walk, your guide will inform you on everything from details of the famous Austin bats to the history of the Austin barges and ferries before the age of iron bridges. This is a wonderful shaded addition to your tour with spectacular views of the city skyline and, of course, Lady Bird Lake. :-)

    15 minutes

  • Rainey Street Historic District

    The Rainey Street District is one of Austin's best kept secrets! It is an eclectic combination of soaring new condominiums and charming cottages and bungalows. These quaint little dwellings used to be private homes in Austin but now serve as some of the finest, and certainly most fun, restaurants and breweries in the city! While in the Rainey District you will be able to grab a drink or some great food truck eats at the "Stay Put Brewery". This is an award winning brewery with nearby access to some of the finest truck grub in the city!

    30 minutes

  • O. Henry Home & Museum

    The home of great American author, William Sydney Porter, aka O' Henry, is located near the heart of downtown and is a brief stop to acknowledge O' Henry's story and his life here in Austin back in the 1880s.

    5 minutes

  • Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum

    Next to the O' Henry home sits the former home of our local hero, Susanna Dickinson, the lone survivor of the Alamo (1836). At this spot, we recount the bravery of Susanna who not only survived the Alamo, but managed to save her daughter Angelina as well!

    5 minutes

  • 6th Street

    On your walking adventure of downtown Austin, you will experience two blocks of the world famous "Dirty 6th Street"! Nearly all of the storefronts on east 6th date to the 1870s and 1880s. Our informed guides will be sure point out the coolest spots for food and, of course, live music!!

    10 minutes

  • The Driskill

    The Driskill is a magnificent example of the gilded age in Austin. This beautiful and historic hotel has been standing proudly at the edge of East 6th since its completion in 1886. After a tour of the hotel lobby, guests who so choose are welcome to purchase a drink at the Driskill bar and grill. A perfect way to end your private walk of the Capital city!

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    5pm option only. This building dates back to the 1800's and your guide has access to areas the general public isn't allowed, with great stories.

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    Your tour takes place in downtown Austin and walks through either the heart of downtown or the riverwalk, depending on option chosen

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No 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 experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
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  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

15 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

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Best tour.

Published on Jan, 2025

Jake has a wonderful personality and we had a great time with him. It was just my wife and I and he made us comfortable and provided an amazing tour. Highly recommend.

Our tour guide, Jake, was...

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide, Jake, was incredible! Everything was very interesting. It was an amazing experience.

Austin City walking tour

Published on Dec, 2024

This was our first visit to Austin and we only had one day. So this was the perfect tour to get a taste of the city. It was one of the best walking tours weā€™ve ever been on. Shout out to Tyler.

Fun and history!

Published on Nov, 2024

A fun, informative tour of Austin. Jake had lots of great stories and places to see and experience. Interesting secretive bars to try while hearing about Austin history. This was a substitute for me but I was not disappointed. Really enjoyed the tour and the guide. Definitely recommend it.

Great tour! Highly recommend!

Published on Nov, 2024

The tour was amazing! We learned so much. The tour guide, Jake, was fantastic! We loved the trivia game he played. We highly recommend this tour.

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