Austin Double Decker Bus Single Loop Sightseeing Tour
by Double Decker Austin Tours
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This guided sightseeing tour in Austin takes place on a double-decker bus with an open upper deck and a climate-controlled lower deck. The single loop route lasts about 75 to 90 minutes depending on traffic and returns to the starting point at the Austin Visitor Center. The tour includes commentary from a live driver-guide with no audio recordings, allowing for interaction and questions throughout the ride. The route covers more downtown landmarks than other tours, providing unobstructed views ideal for photography from the upper deck. Stops along the way include the historic 6th Street Entertainment District, Austin Convention Center, Austin Fire Museum with its collection of firefighting memorabilia, and the Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum, a preserved 1869 home linked to Texas history. The tour also passes the O. Henry Home & Museum, The Driskill Hotel built in 1886, and the Texas State Capitol, a National Historic Landmark. Other highlights are the Texas Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Complex Visitors Center, LBJ Presidential Library, and Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The route continues past the University of Texas Tower, Bullock Texas State History Museum, Blanton Museum of Art, and Harry Ransom Center. It also includes the Congress Avenue Bridge where the largest urban bat colony in North America resides, the South Congress (SoCo) District known for its local character, and the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Cold water and sunscreen are provided during the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
6th Street
The tour passes through the historic 6th Street Entertainment District, known for its nightlife and cultural venues.
Austin Convention Center
The route goes by the Austin Convention Center, a large events venue in downtown Austin.
Austin Fire Museum
Located in the historic Central Fire Station No. 1, this museum features firefighting uniforms, photographs, and memorabilia spanning from the 19th to 21st centuries.
Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum
This 1869 home of Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig was preserved and given to the city in 2003; Susanna carried news of the Alamo’s fall, influencing Texas independence.
O. Henry Home & Museum
The tour passes the home of William Sydney Porter (O. Henry), showcasing his life in Austin.
The Driskill
The Driskill Hotel, completed in 1886, is Austin's oldest operating hotel and features Romanesque architecture built by cattleman Col. Jesse Driskill.
Texas State Capitol
The Texas State Capitol is recognized as a distinguished state capitol and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a National Historic Landmark.
Texas Governor's Mansion
The official residence of Texas governors since 1856, the mansion is the fourth oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the U.S. and was fully restored after a 2008 arson.
Capitol Complex Visitors Center
This center offers exhibits, tours, a gift shop, and travel information about the Capitol Complex.
LBJ Presidential Library
The library presents the history of Lyndon Baines Johnson’s presidency, including both achievements and setbacks, as noted at its 1971 dedication.
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
Home to the University of Texas Longhorns football team since 1924, the stadium once had a seating capacity of 100,119, ranking among the largest in the U.S. and world.
University of Texas Tower
The 307-foot tall UT Austin Tower, completed in 1937, serves as a landmark symbolizing academic excellence.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Opened in 2001 as Texas’ official history museum, it offers educational exhibits on the state’s history.
Blanton Museum of Art
The city's primary art museum holds over 19,000 works including ancient Greek pottery and abstract expressionism with rotating exhibitions.
Harry Ransom Center
An internationally recognized humanities research center at UT Austin housing collections related to literature, photography, film, art, and performing arts.
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
The bridge shelters North America’s largest urban bat colony, with 750,000 to 1.5 million bats emerging near dusk from April to October.
SoCo District
South Congress is a neighborhood known for its local shops, eateries, galleries, and music venues reflecting Austin’s character.
Long Center
The Long Center hosts performances and events in Austin, contributing to the city’s cultural life.
Meeting point
Starting on March 8th: The new bus stop will be at 103 E. 5th Street.
End point
Starting on March 8th: The new bus stop will be at 103 E. 5th Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Austin Double Decker Bus Single Loop Sightseeing Tour
by Double Decker Austin Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$73.62Overview
This guided sightseeing tour in Austin takes place on a double-decker bus with an open upper deck and a climate-controlled lower deck. The single loop route lasts about 75 to 90 minutes depending on traffic and returns to the starting point at the Austin Visitor Center. The tour includes commentary from a live driver-guide with no audio recordings, allowing for interaction and questions throughout the ride. The route covers more downtown landmarks than other tours, providing unobstructed views ideal for photography from the upper deck. Stops along the way include the historic 6th Street Entertainment District, Austin Convention Center, Austin Fire Museum with its collection of firefighting memorabilia, and the Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum, a preserved 1869 home linked to Texas history. The tour also passes the O. Henry Home & Museum, The Driskill Hotel built in 1886, and the Texas State Capitol, a National Historic Landmark. Other highlights are the Texas Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Complex Visitors Center, LBJ Presidential Library, and Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The route continues past the University of Texas Tower, Bullock Texas State History Museum, Blanton Museum of Art, and Harry Ransom Center. It also includes the Congress Avenue Bridge where the largest urban bat colony in North America resides, the South Congress (SoCo) District known for its local character, and the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Cold water and sunscreen are provided during the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
6th Street
The tour passes through the historic 6th Street Entertainment District, known for its nightlife and cultural venues.
Austin Convention Center
The route goes by the Austin Convention Center, a large events venue in downtown Austin.
Austin Fire Museum
Located in the historic Central Fire Station No. 1, this museum features firefighting uniforms, photographs, and memorabilia spanning from the 19th to 21st centuries.
Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum
This 1869 home of Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig was preserved and given to the city in 2003; Susanna carried news of the Alamo’s fall, influencing Texas independence.
O. Henry Home & Museum
The tour passes the home of William Sydney Porter (O. Henry), showcasing his life in Austin.
The Driskill
The Driskill Hotel, completed in 1886, is Austin's oldest operating hotel and features Romanesque architecture built by cattleman Col. Jesse Driskill.
Texas State Capitol
The Texas State Capitol is recognized as a distinguished state capitol and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a National Historic Landmark.
Texas Governor's Mansion
The official residence of Texas governors since 1856, the mansion is the fourth oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the U.S. and was fully restored after a 2008 arson.
Capitol Complex Visitors Center
This center offers exhibits, tours, a gift shop, and travel information about the Capitol Complex.
LBJ Presidential Library
The library presents the history of Lyndon Baines Johnson’s presidency, including both achievements and setbacks, as noted at its 1971 dedication.
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
Home to the University of Texas Longhorns football team since 1924, the stadium once had a seating capacity of 100,119, ranking among the largest in the U.S. and world.
University of Texas Tower
The 307-foot tall UT Austin Tower, completed in 1937, serves as a landmark symbolizing academic excellence.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Opened in 2001 as Texas’ official history museum, it offers educational exhibits on the state’s history.
Blanton Museum of Art
The city's primary art museum holds over 19,000 works including ancient Greek pottery and abstract expressionism with rotating exhibitions.
Harry Ransom Center
An internationally recognized humanities research center at UT Austin housing collections related to literature, photography, film, art, and performing arts.
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
The bridge shelters North America’s largest urban bat colony, with 750,000 to 1.5 million bats emerging near dusk from April to October.
SoCo District
South Congress is a neighborhood known for its local shops, eateries, galleries, and music venues reflecting Austin’s character.
Long Center
The Long Center hosts performances and events in Austin, contributing to the city’s cultural life.
Meeting point
Starting on March 8th: The new bus stop will be at 103 E. 5th Street.
End point
Starting on March 8th: The new bus stop will be at 103 E. 5th Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.