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Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

Austin, USAby Austin Detours LLC

2 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 10 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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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!

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

Itinerary

1
Rainey Street Historic District
Pass by
Popular Austin spot with bungalows converted to bars and restaurants.
2
6th Street
Pass by
Check out the live music venues and popular nightlife spots on 6th Street, better known as "Dirty 6th."
3
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!
4
University of Texas at Austin
Pass by
See the home of the Longhorns.
5
Greetings from Austin Mural
5 min
Great photo opportunity with this iconic piece of street art.
6
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.
7
Congress Bridge Bat
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.

Meeting and pickup

Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER

End point

Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER

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.

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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.

Cancellation policy

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

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