Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
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!
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Small Group Guided Tour
What's included in Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Rainey Street Historic DistrictPass-by Only
Popular Austin spot with bungalows converted to bars and restaurants.
6th StreetPass-by Only
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!
Inclusions
- Texas State Capitol
- Driver/guide
- A 'bucket list tour' of Austin gives you a city overview
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking fee is $10.00 for up to 8 hours
- 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 103 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701, USA
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meet at the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER located at 103 E. 5th Street no later than 1:15 PM. We are unable to delay the departure or provide refunds for guests who arrive late. • Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted. • Due to limitations with our partners, Firearms are prohibited on the tour. There is no customer parking directly in front of the new Visitor Center. However, metered street parking is available on 5th Street, alongside the Mexic-Arte Museum and across the street (north side of 5th Street). Additional street parking can be found along other nearby blocks, including Congress Avenue, at a rate of $2.40 per hour. To better accommodate our guests, we have partnered with Frost Bank to offer parking in the Frost Bank Parking Garage at: 401 E. 4th St., Austin, TX 78701 (Garage entrance at 406 Brazos & 112 E. 4th St.) Visitors to the Austin Visitor Center can receive 1 hour and 10 minutes of free parking by scanning a QR code inside the Visitor Center. After the free period, the following rates apply: Monday–Friday: $3 per additional 20 minutes. Saturday & Sunday: $9.00 for up to 12 hours.
