



by Walking Tours of Austin
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.$64This small-group walking tour lasts about 75 to 90 minutes and begins at Jo's Coffee on 2nd Street, where guests receive 20% off their breakfast order on the day of the tour by showing proof of purchase. A local professional guide leads the walk through downtown Austin, sharing stories about the city's past and points of interest. The route includes stops at the Willie Nelson statue in front of the Moody Theater, the historic Driskill Hotel lobby and lounge, the Speakeasy Tavern on Congress Avenue, and the 2nd Street District, once a railroad area now filled with eateries and shops. Along the way, the guide shows then-and-now photos to illustrate Austin's changes and points out popular places for live music and dining. The tour is paced leisurely to allow participants to absorb the information and see key landmarks up close. Breakfast and gratuities are not included in the tour price.
Walking Tours of Austin
This 75 to 90 minute morning walk starts at Jo's Coffee, a well-known local coffee shop on 2nd Street. The guide provides historical facts and lesser-known information about Austin. Guests also receive tips on the best dining and drinking spots in downtown Austin.
Austin
Participants learn about popular live music venues and discover new areas around downtown Austin to explore further on their own time.
60 min
The Driskill
The guide takes guests inside the Driskill Hotel lobby, built in 1886, and through the Driskill lounge. This stop highlights the hotel's historic architecture and atmosphere.
15 min
Speakeasy
The group pauses outside the Speakeasy Tavern on Congress Avenue. The guide shares historic and current photos of Congress Avenue and discusses the building’s past as the Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph Company dating back to 1886.
5 min
Congress Avenue
As the group walks along Congress Avenue, the guide explains the street’s historical significance. Stops along the way include points where then-and-now photos illustrate Austin’s development.
15 min
2nd Street District
The tour begins in the 2nd Street District, formerly a railroad area from the 1880s, now home to various restaurants and shops. The guide points out notable spots in this lesser-known part of Austin.
15 min
The Moody Theater
The first stop is the Moody Theater, known for hosting the longest running live music broadcast, Austin City Limits. Guests see the Willie Nelson statue and learn about its significance to Austin’s music scene.
5 min
There are two Jo's Coffee locations in Austin. We depart from the DOWNTOWN Jo's on 2nd Street. Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
End point
There are two Jo's Coffee locations in Austin. We depart from the DOWNTOWN Jo's on 2nd Street. Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.




by Walking Tours of Austin
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.$64This small-group walking tour lasts about 75 to 90 minutes and begins at Jo's Coffee on 2nd Street, where guests receive 20% off their breakfast order on the day of the tour by showing proof of purchase. A local professional guide leads the walk through downtown Austin, sharing stories about the city's past and points of interest. The route includes stops at the Willie Nelson statue in front of the Moody Theater, the historic Driskill Hotel lobby and lounge, the Speakeasy Tavern on Congress Avenue, and the 2nd Street District, once a railroad area now filled with eateries and shops. Along the way, the guide shows then-and-now photos to illustrate Austin's changes and points out popular places for live music and dining. The tour is paced leisurely to allow participants to absorb the information and see key landmarks up close. Breakfast and gratuities are not included in the tour price.
Walking Tours of Austin
This 75 to 90 minute morning walk starts at Jo's Coffee, a well-known local coffee shop on 2nd Street. The guide provides historical facts and lesser-known information about Austin. Guests also receive tips on the best dining and drinking spots in downtown Austin.
Austin
Participants learn about popular live music venues and discover new areas around downtown Austin to explore further on their own time.
60 min
The Driskill
The guide takes guests inside the Driskill Hotel lobby, built in 1886, and through the Driskill lounge. This stop highlights the hotel's historic architecture and atmosphere.
15 min
Speakeasy
The group pauses outside the Speakeasy Tavern on Congress Avenue. The guide shares historic and current photos of Congress Avenue and discusses the building’s past as the Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph Company dating back to 1886.
5 min
Congress Avenue
As the group walks along Congress Avenue, the guide explains the street’s historical significance. Stops along the way include points where then-and-now photos illustrate Austin’s development.
15 min
2nd Street District
The tour begins in the 2nd Street District, formerly a railroad area from the 1880s, now home to various restaurants and shops. The guide points out notable spots in this lesser-known part of Austin.
15 min
The Moody Theater
The first stop is the Moody Theater, known for hosting the longest running live music broadcast, Austin City Limits. Guests see the Willie Nelson statue and learn about its significance to Austin’s music scene.
5 min
There are two Jo's Coffee locations in Austin. We depart from the DOWNTOWN Jo's on 2nd Street. Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
End point
There are two Jo's Coffee locations in Austin. We depart from the DOWNTOWN Jo's on 2nd Street. Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.