Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour in Austin booking from $34.00

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

Overview

Learn all about Austin and its rich history while enjoying an awesome view of the city from the top of a double-decker bus. You get the best views of Austin from our unobstructed upper deck, making this the best tour for taking photographs. People on the street also love to interact with people on the upper deck! For your comfort, the lower deck is climate-controlled. This tour passes by more downtown attractions than any other Austin tour. Every tour has a driver and tour guide with absolutely no audio recordings. Enjoy your Austin experience much more by interacting with our guides, whose sole focus is making your experience fun and interesting.

This is a single loop tour in which you stay on the bus for the duration of the tour, which will last about 75 to 90 minutes, depending on the traffic. You tour will conclude when you get back to Stop #1 at the Austin Visitor Center.

City: Austin

Mon 23 Sep

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What's Included

Cold Water

Sunscreen

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

6th Street

Historic 6th Street Entertainment District

Austin Convention Center

Austin Fire Museum

Located in historic Central Fire Station No. 1, the Austin Fire Museum features 19th to 21st Century uniforms, photographs, and memorabilia from the firefighters of Austin.

Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum

The 1869 home of Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig was saved and deeded to the City of Austin in 2003. Joseph Hannig built this home in 1869 for his new wife, Susanna Dickinson. She survived the Battle of the Alamo and carried the news of its fall to Sam Houston, which ultimately led to Houston's defeat of Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto and won independence for the Republic of Texas.

O. Henry Home & Museum

Explore William Sydney Porter's life in Austin and take a look at the inside!

Museum of The Weird

The Museum of the Weird is one of the last true dime museums in the United States. Originally introduced to the mass public by P.T. Barnum in the 1800s, dime museums became popular forms of entertainment (and pseudo-education) around the late 19th to early 20th century, and were also the birthplace of the sideshow.

The Driskill

The Driskill Hotel is a Romanesque-style building completed in 1886, is the oldest operating hotel in Austin, Texas, United States, and one of the best-known hotels in Texas generally. The Driskill was conceived and built by Col. Jesse Driskill, a cattleman who spent his fortune constructing "the finest hotel south of St. Louis".

Texas State Capitol

The Texas Capitol is widely recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

Texas Governor's Mansion

This premier historic home has served as the official residence of Texas governors and their families since 1856. It is the fourth oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the country and the oldest governor’s mansion west of the Mississippi River. On June 8, 2008, the Governor's Mansion was severely damaged by arson. The Mansion was empty and all its prized contents in storage, but significant structural and architectural damage occurred to the house. With broad support from preservationists, lawmakers and Texans from all walks of life, the arsonist has not been given the last word in the history of this Texas treasure. The Governor’s Mansion has been fully restored and will be occupied by governors and their families for many more decades to come.

Capitol Complex Visitors Center

Exhibits, tours, gift shop, and travel center.

LBJ Presidential Library

“It is all here: the story of our time with the bark off...This library will show the facts, not just the joy and triumphs, but the sorrow and failures, too.” —from the words of Lyndon Baines Johnson at the dedication of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, May 22, 1971

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium

Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium located in Austin, Texas, on the campus of the University of Texas, has been home to the Longhorns football team since 1924. Prior to construction to build permanent south end zone seating and luxury suites, the official stadium seating capacity was 100,119, which made the stadium the largest in the Big 12 Conference, the eighth largest stadium in the United States, and the ninth largest stadium in the world.

University of Texas Tower

The 307-foot tall UT Austin Tower was completed in 1937 and through the years has served as the university’s most distinguishing landmark and as a symbol of academic excellence and personal opportunity.

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Opened in 2001 as the official history museum of the State of Texas, we engage the broadest possible audience to interpret the continually unfolding Story of Texas through meaningful educational experiences.

The Blanton Museum of Art

As the primary art collection for the city of Austin, the Blanton Museum of Art is a major resource for the community. With more than 19,000 works in the collection, the Blanton showcases art from across the ages, from ancient greek pottery to abstract expressionism. With a year-round schedule of traveling exhibitions, art lovers are sure to discover new and old favorites at the Blanton.

Harry Ransom Center

The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research center at The University of Texas at Austin. Our extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of some of our finest writers and artists, deepening the understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts.

Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching

Congress Avenue Bridge shelters the largest urban bat colony in North America. Between 750,000 and 1.5 million bats fly out near dusk. Best viewing dates: April-October.

SoCo District

This vibrant neighborhood south of Lady Bird Lake is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. South Congress oozes homespun character and boasts the story of Austin’s yesteryear in its boutiques, eateries, galleries and music venues.

Long Center

The Long Center is proud to say that we’re a product of our environment, and even prouder to say that we’re cultivators of it. They present the performances, music, movies, hangouts, festivals, and countless other interests that unite, delight, and inspire us all. We’re not just putting Austin culture on display. We’re extending a firsthand, front-row invitation to help shape it.

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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 (257)

BradA39

Apr 2022

Nice weather. 1st day guide. She was pleasant but not great. Double decker was advertised as a hop on hop off bus. That is why we took the bus. The bus never stopped so we did not have the opportunity to get off and see the sites. Waste of money and would not recommend taking this particular double decker. They are owned individually

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Hi Brad, Thanks for your feedback, we truly value it and will honestly use it to improve our tours in the future. We want everyone to have a great time and enjoy Austin while taking a tour with us. I am truly sorry that we did not live up to your expectations. You are correct that we are not affiliated with any other tour companies or franchises. We are a very small locally and family owned and operated company. We take pride in this and believe it is a good thing, as we can provide a more personalized service. This also means that we may operate differently than the big franchises you may have taken in other cities. Double Decker Austin provides two separate tour options. The first option is the “Full Day Hop On Hop Off” tour. This tour is good for all day and allows you to get off at any of our six stops to self-explore the area and then get back on when the bus comes back around. The second option is our “Single Loop Sightseeing” tour. This is what you purchased. This is a cheaper option that is available for people who don’t have time for a full day experience. The single loop tour lasts a total of 75 to 90 minutes, depending on the traffic. There is no hopping on or off with this option. You get off at the same stop as where you started from. Both options are listed next to each other on our TripAdvisor page, where you purchased your ticket. I believe that if you would have read about the differences between the two ticket options, you would not have set yourself for disappointment by thinking that the Single Loop option was the Hop On Hop Off option. I will revisit our website and the TripAdvisor page to see if the differences between the two options can be further clarified. Even if you did not understand the differences between the two separate options after reading about them. I would encourage you, or anyone else interested in our tours, to call me to clarify about our tours or discuss Austin in general. The number is listed on our website and our TripAdvisor page. I answer nearly all calls as they come in, except if I am giving a tour or if I am on the line with another customer. If I am unable to answer, I usually can return the call in a timely fashion. Most are really surprised when they are able to actually get in touch with a company, much less the owner of the company! I truly enjoy talking with people and telling them about our tours and Austin! As of this response, we only provide the Hop On Hop Off option on Saturday and Sunday. This information is boldly listed at the top of all the website pages. This is due to staffing shortages we have faced since the pandemic. We are currently training new staff, hence the new guide on your tour. I was on the bus during your tour to help give her tips and guidance. I thought that she did a fine job. She will quickly get better and better as she does more tours. It takes a few tours to get rid of the butterflies. Once again, thanks for your feedback, Trey Double Decker Austin

830lanal

Apr 2022

Great daytime activity. A nice introduction to multiple areas of Austin without worrying about traffic, and a rest bite from walking.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

We love it when people enjoy the tour. Thanks for the 5 star review!

Patrick_M

Apr 2022

Soco! It seemed like a fun time. Will hit it on the next trip. The tour was a fun. Definitely will come back.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Without a doubt, SOCO is our most popular stop. A must do. Thanks for the 5 Star review!

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Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

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