Experience the best of Austin with a local guide on this bucket list tour. Enjoy a 2-hour adventure for an overview of the major landmarks, parks, and hidden gems. Take a guided Capitol tour, before stopping at Austin's favorite food trucks.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Explore the highlights of Austin on this small group 2-hour sightseeing tour
Learn about Austin's vibrant street art, music scene, parks, culture and much more
Make a pit stop at Austin's famous food trucks for a sweet treat
Tour the Texas State Capitol building with a local guide

Full description

Experience all that Austin has to offer on this 2-hour city overview. This 'bucket list' tour will take you to see major landmarks, lesser-known gems that only a local would know about, real neighborhoods, and of course, the food trucks! Ride in-style in an air-conditioned Mercedes Van, with many stops where you can get out, stretch your legs, and explore. Your local Austin guide will share with you stories about art, music, culture, food, history, parks, famous people, and much more. Discover secret spots, hear funny stories, and decipher local legends. Make new memories and laugh a ton as you learn why Austin is known for its motto, 'Keep Austin Weird'. Along with seeing all the top sites, get an opportunity to tour the State Capitol. Learn a little about Texas history and see the beautiful architecture throughout the Capitol. After your guided Capitol tour, head down to the Food Trucks to end your tour with a tasty treat.

Includes

Multiple stops at top points of interest
Air-conditioned sprinter van
Local guide
Sweet treat from food truck

Hotel pick-up
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

Masks are optional for this activity

Meeting point

Inside the Austin Visitor Center, 602 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA.

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Important information

Not allowed

Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

If you are traveling with a car seat you must call the local operator in advance to book an additional seat as these take up 2 seats in the vehicle

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 37 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Safety
5/5

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Great tour and super informative. Tour guide (gosh, sorry forgot his name but he is also a stand up comedian!) was awesome! Super knowledgable and full of fun and interesting facts and anecdotes about Austin and Texas history. Was exactly what I was hoping it would be. Really enjoyed the experience!

October 8, 2021

Jason Weems, our tour guide this past weekend is both knowledgeable and passionate about Austin. His attitude rubs off; I'm ready to return for another visit. Jason also has a great (non-snarky) sense of humor. I was amazed at how much this tour managed to fit in to only 2+ hours. I highly recommend this tour.

January 27, 2020

Christina did an excellent job with lots of different information about Austin. She was engaging and entertaining!!

April 24, 2022

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