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

Thu 24 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)

Cromwell_W

Jun 2022

Our guide was very up beat. We thought we would see more of the historical sight of the city instead we saw restaurants and bars. We saw the capital but thought the LBJ library was going to be a stop and it wasn’t.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience - glad you enjoyed your guide! On the Best of Austin Tour, we always go inside the Texas State Capitol. We love the LBJ Library and encourage guests to visit on their own since is not included as one of the stops. You'll note that it's not listed in the online tour description. This tour is designed to give an overview of the city including a mix of information about local art, history, music, food, etc. Bummer to hear that it didn't really suit you. Feel free to reach out to us if you'd like to book a private tour that can be customized to your particular interests. -AUSTIN DETOURS

tjr31791

Jun 2022

100% recommend Austin Detours. I had the pleasure of both a group (40+ folks) and a public (8 folks) tour. Marty was very knowledgeable, entertaining and most of all interested in connecting with every individual he was hosting. Detours recommendations for BBQ, tacos, food trucks, live music and shops was spot on. Many thanks for a job well done. Rob and Tami from Georgia.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Rob & Tami, thank you so much for the glowing review! We love hearing that you enjoyed your tours and that you got some great recommendations for other fun things to experience in Austin. See you next time!

Marisa_T

Jun 2022

Our tour guide Evan really was the BEST! Extremely informative, very kind, funny, flexible and GENEROUS! Made us ALL welcomed!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

We love Evan and we're so glad that you enjoyed the Best of Austin Tour with him as your guide. Thanks for the 5-star review! -AUSTIN DETOURS

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