Unforgettable Austin: 2-Hr Iconic Sights & Local Secrets
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!
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Tatiana_K, 10/26/2025 10:43:50 AM
Very knowledgeable and professional guide. I have moved to Austin 2 years ago, and I still learn a lot and discovered new parts of Austin
Sharon_C, 10/25/2025 3:48:50 PM
It was a pleasant experience from entering the tour building and meeting our guide who was friendly and very knowledgeable. It aspired us to want to take other tours and fully embrace the city and all it has to offer.
Pdennisaz, 10/25/2025 1:00:28 PM
Ike was an excellent guide to see the highlights of Austin. Very interesting and informative. We were able to tour the capital building. Ike provided many great suggestions for sights to see and music venues. Highly recommended.
Lannie_L, 10/24/2025 1:05:01 PM
Friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining, our guide, Joey, gave us a fantastic overview tour of Austin. Lots of awesome tidbits and wonderful stories about the city and its iconic places. Highly recommended!
Lorraine_C, 10/23/2025 11:35:37 AM
Joey was great.very knowledgeable and fun Capital is beautiful Lots of info on restaurants and bars also
Heather_S, 10/23/2025 10:57:42 AM
Evan was a blast! He gave us a great tour of the city. We learned interesting facts. He was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Susan_N, 10/22/2025 5:05:42 PM
Joey was knowledgeable and friendly. He also offered to take pictures and gave good commentary about local spots.
Julia_B, 10/22/2025 11:42:12 AM
Excellent Austin City tour. Our guide, Avery, was exceptional delivering a wealth of history, charm and enthusiasm for her beloved Austin. I am a Travel & Tourism professional of over 30 years and have been on MANY tours and Avery is a standout. Her detailed knowledge made the tour extremely valuable and her great sense of humor made our tour most enjoyable!
Ashok K, 10/22/2025 10:29:02 AM
Our guide and driver Avery was great. She explained everything very well. Great friendly attitude. Definitely worth it before you spend a whole lot of time wondering what to do.
Tygre_S, 10/20/2025 6:52:34 PM
Connor had a great personality and led a fun and informative tour. Got a great lay of the land and leaned cool facts!
- 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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Meet inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTERReturn details
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!Redemption
Meet at the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER located at 103 E. 5th Street at least 15 minutes before your tour. 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.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund