Downtown Walking Tours

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Best Downtown Walking Tours In Austin

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The 10 most popular downtown walking tours in Austin. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Downtown Walking Tours In Austin

Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

Haunted Austin Walking History Tour - Meet at the Speakeasy: your start point and what to do before you go

1.Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

Most Popular★ 4.5

A 1.5-hour evening walking tour of haunted Austin with Driskill Hotel stops, Paramount Theatre lore, and Speakeasy access for $27.50.

“The ghost tour was SO fun and interesting! I loved how our guide, William, was very knowledgeable of the history and stories, was animated during his story telling, and even took the group inside the locations to see things first hand! I will definitely be back and will be requesting William! I recommend everyone does…”

921 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.50by Walking Tours of Austin

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Austin Small Group Morning Walk

Austin Small Group Morning Walk - Starting at 242 W 2nd St: Jo’s Coffee Sets the Tone

2.Austin Small Group Morning Walk

★ 5.0

A small-group morning walk through downtown Austin with a storyteller guide, coffee start at Jo’s, and stops at Driskill, Speakeasy, and more.

“The city is fairly flat, so easily accessible for all. Tyler was full of knowledge about the city’s history and was readily prepared to share photos of buildings from historical time periods so we could view and compare the “back then” to “today” which brought a great perspective to the development of the city. Tyler…”

412 reviews1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $32.00by Walking Tours of Austin

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Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Austin: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour - Driskill Hotel Tales: A Landmark Where Lore Gets Real

3.Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★ 4.5

Join Austin’s 2-hour haunted pub crawl for $34.99, mixing ghost stories with downtown bar stops. Drinks cost extra. English tour.

“It was a fun tour, the places we stopped had good drinks, and Tiffany was a great guide telling the stories enthusiastically. Though some of the spots barely had time to enjoy the drinks after ordering. Overall, it was a good experience and I would recommend checking it out if you wanted a bit of…”

232 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $34.99by Ghost City Tours Austin

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The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour - The Driskill Hotel Inside: Built in 1886 and Full of Scandal Stories

Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour - Warehouse District and the “before” story that shaped downtown

5.Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

★ 4.9

A 2-hour Austin downtown walk with expert guides, a Driskill Hotel interior stop, and stories that explain music roots and Keep Austin Weird.

“Emily provided such great knowledge of Austin, you can tell she really digs this! And we love this kind of history and detail when we visit a new place.”

123 reviews2 hoursFrom $29by Nitty Gritty City Tours

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The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour

The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour - Price and Logistics: What $29.99 Buys You

6.The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour

★ 4.5

Austin at night turns spooky on a 90-minute walk to the Capitol, Driskill, and Governor’s Mansion. Family-friendly, $29.99.

“Our guide was very friendly and knew alot about Austin and it's history. The ghost stories were also pretty cool!”

72 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $29.99by Ghost City Tours Austin

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Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin

Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin - The pace: 1.5 hours that still gives you a real Austin feel

7.Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin

★ 4.9

A 1.5-hour downtown Austin morning walk with a local guide, hitting Texas Capitol, Sixth Street, Driskill Hotel, and more.

“We loved it! We wished it was longer, because it was such a great time! Jake is a great guide, making everyone feel part of the group, with interactions, amazing fun facts and overall amazing energy! We loved it”

40 reviewsFrom $32by Walking Tours of Austin

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Austin’s Afternoon Stroll

Austin's Afternoon Stroll - Love, Tito’s: where Austin’s spirit story begins

8.Austin’s Afternoon Stroll

★ 4.5

2-hour downtown Austin walk for a small group. Tito’s roots, Lady Bird Lake views, Rainey Street, and a Driskill finish.

“Jake was a great tour guide. He was very nice and had a great personality. The tour was very informative. He went at a great pace.”

33 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $40.00by Walking Tours of Austin

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Austin Small Group Taco Food Walking Tour

Austin Small Group Taco Food Walking Tour - Congress Avenue Bridge bats: Austin’s nightly show (and why it’s special)

9.Austin Small Group Taco Food Walking Tour

★ 4.5

Small-group Austin taco walk with 3 tastings and dessert, plus sights like Congress Bridge bats, Central Library, Torchy’s, and Driskill.

“Our guide was wonderful, lots of fun history and facts about Austin and the buildings we passed. Tacos were all delicious. Each restaurant was different and so good.”

27 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $99.00by See Sight Tours USA

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Austin: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Austin: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour - Driskill Hotel Tales: A Landmark Where Lore Gets Real

10.Austin: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★ 4.0

A 2-hour Austin walking pub crawl with a live guide, historic bars, and spooky Old West stories, including the Driskill Hotel and Buffalo Billiards.

“There was nothing to see - lots of walking and stops designed to make us purchase expensive drinks along the way -only very lengthy stories by an older woman who at the end literally almost forced us to tip her in front of the whole group. This one wasn’t great”

26 reviews2 hoursFrom $34by Ghost City Tours

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