Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide in Austin booking from $40.00

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

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!

City: Austin

Tue 29 Oct

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What's Included

Texas State Capitol

Driver/guide

A 'bucket list tour' of Austin gives you a city overview

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.
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Rainey Street Historic District

Popular Austin spot with bungalows converted to bars and restaurants.

6th Street

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!

University of Texas at Austin

See the home of the Longhorns.

Greetings from Austin Mural

Great photo opportunity with this iconic piece of street art.

South Congress Avenue

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

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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

Carol V

Dec 2021

This was our first time in Austin and we had very limited time to see the city. Evan did an amazing job of highlighting fun areas and giving us tips for great restaurants (veracruz was amazing)! Even though it was raining the entire time (sorry Evan I seem to take rain with me even when I visit San Diego), we still had a fantastic time. As a long time resident of Austin Evan knew what highlights to cover for newbies. Highly recommend this tour and will rebook other tours they offer. The music scene tour sounds fun! Thanks Evan I enjoyed being assistant guide in shotgun seat!See ya next time.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Evan during your first visit to Austin! Thanks for the excellent review -- we look forward to seeing you on more tours with Austin Detours in the near future!

Amanduhpuglyph

Dec 2021

Ike was the sh*t. The tour was more like a trip through Ike’s everlasting love for Austin. He led us through the city’s history into it’s evolving present and everything in between. He went above and beyond with opportune picture moments and a few other surprises. His tailored recommendations and continuous dad jokes were a wonderful welcome to this IKEonic city.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Ike is a true Austin gem and the term "IKEonic city" is a perfect fit! We're so happy that you enjoyed the tour -- thanks for the review!

selib28

Dec 2021

My husband and I are in Austin for the first time and so we decided to do this tour to see some popular spots around town. Our tour guide was Trace who was awesome! He was very informative and had lots of tips and fun facts for us throughout the ride. He even treated us to some gelato which was delicious. I love that he gave us a cute postcard and a list of recommended places to visit. The only thing I would have liked to see different would be to actually get to sit and have some food from the food trucks at picnic park in Barton Springs. We ended up walking and riding scooters back to that same spot later on in the day to eat which was fun, but it would have saved some time to get to eat while there. Or maybe have a food truck tour option as well! :) Overall, a great experience and fun way to spend our morning/afternoon.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you for booking with Austin Detours -- we're glad that you had a great time with Trace! There are so many wonderful things to see in this city and the Best of Austin Tour covers a lot of ground in just 2 hours. We include a stop for a sweet treat at the food truck park, but instead of taking time out of the tour for a full lunch, our expert local guide provides many options and recommendations so that guests can decide what they want to try on their own time. We also offer a Food Truck Crawl (available as a private tour) so we hope you'll consider joining us again in the near future to get your food truck fix! Cheers!

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