Austin Small-Group Guided Driving Tour Including Texas State Capitol
by Austin Detours
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✓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.$106.08Overview
This two-hour small-group driving tour covers many well-known and local-favorite spots around Austin. The guide drives you through neighborhoods and stops for a short walk at the Texas State Capitol, where you spend about 10 minutes inside learning about Texas history and admiring the building’s architecture. The tour also stops for a 5-minute photo break at the Greetings from Austin Mural. Along the route, you see Rainey Street with its bungalow bars and restaurants, the live music venues of 6th Street, the University of Texas at Austin campus, and cruise down South Congress Avenue, known for its local shops, eateries, and music spots. You also cross the Congress Avenue Bridge, where you can observe the city’s large urban bat colony. The driver and guide provide commentary on Austin’s culture, art, music, food, parks, and local history throughout the tour. The tour departs from the Austin Visitor Center and includes the driver/guide’s insights plus the Capitol visit. Optional extras like parking fees and gratuities are not included. This tour provides a broad view of Austin’s highlights and neighborhoods in a short time with a knowledgeable local guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rainey Street Historic District
Pass through this popular area where old bungalows have been converted into bars and restaurants.
6th Street
Drive along 6th Street, known locally as "Dirty 6th," featuring various live music venues and nightlife spots.
Texas State Capitol
Spend about 10 minutes inside the Capitol building with your guide, learning about Texas history and admiring the architecture while taking photos.
10 min
University of Texas at Austin
View the campus of the University of Texas and the home of the Longhorns sports teams.
Greetings from Austin Mural
Stop for roughly 5 minutes to take photos of this well-known piece of street art.
5 min
South Congress Avenue
Drive down South Congress Avenue, a notable neighborhood with unique local shops, restaurants, and live music venues.
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
Cross the Ann W. Richards Bridge, commonly called the "bat bridge," home to the largest urban bat colony in the world.
Meeting point
Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
End point
Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Austin Small-Group Guided Driving Tour Including Texas State Capitol
by Austin Detours
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.$106.08Overview
This two-hour small-group driving tour covers many well-known and local-favorite spots around Austin. The guide drives you through neighborhoods and stops for a short walk at the Texas State Capitol, where you spend about 10 minutes inside learning about Texas history and admiring the building’s architecture. The tour also stops for a 5-minute photo break at the Greetings from Austin Mural. Along the route, you see Rainey Street with its bungalow bars and restaurants, the live music venues of 6th Street, the University of Texas at Austin campus, and cruise down South Congress Avenue, known for its local shops, eateries, and music spots. You also cross the Congress Avenue Bridge, where you can observe the city’s large urban bat colony. The driver and guide provide commentary on Austin’s culture, art, music, food, parks, and local history throughout the tour. The tour departs from the Austin Visitor Center and includes the driver/guide’s insights plus the Capitol visit. Optional extras like parking fees and gratuities are not included. This tour provides a broad view of Austin’s highlights and neighborhoods in a short time with a knowledgeable local guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rainey Street Historic District
Pass through this popular area where old bungalows have been converted into bars and restaurants.
6th Street
Drive along 6th Street, known locally as "Dirty 6th," featuring various live music venues and nightlife spots.
Texas State Capitol
Spend about 10 minutes inside the Capitol building with your guide, learning about Texas history and admiring the architecture while taking photos.
10 min
University of Texas at Austin
View the campus of the University of Texas and the home of the Longhorns sports teams.
Greetings from Austin Mural
Stop for roughly 5 minutes to take photos of this well-known piece of street art.
5 min
South Congress Avenue
Drive down South Congress Avenue, a notable neighborhood with unique local shops, restaurants, and live music venues.
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
Cross the Ann W. Richards Bridge, commonly called the "bat bridge," home to the largest urban bat colony in the world.
Meeting point
Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
End point
Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.