AUSTIN · TEXAS
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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.
A 1.5-hour evening walking tour of haunted Austin with Driskill Hotel stops, Paramount Theatre lore, and Speakeasy access for $27.50.
“We had a great time, and it was very interesting, would highly recommend. Tour guide was awesome, and the speakeasy Bar was off the chain. Having a old Bowling alley that is haunted is the coolest.”
A small-group morning walk through downtown Austin with a storyteller guide, coffee start at Jo’s, and stops at Driskill, Speakeasy, and more.
“I was in Austin for a conference, so with limited free time in this new to me city, this morning walk was perfect. Tyler was so informative and very enthusiastic to share his Austin knowledge.”
Join Austin’s 2-hour haunted pub crawl for $34.99, mixing ghost stories with downtown bar stops. Drinks cost extra. English tour.
“Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. Saw very cool buildings with creepy history”
Austin’s Downtown History walking tour covers 6th Street, music-era stories, a red light district past, and an inside look at the Driskill.
“Awesome tour with a lot of good information about where Austin’s been and where it is going! David was knowledgeable and fun, would highly recommend!”
A 2-hour Austin downtown walk with expert guides, a Driskill Hotel interior stop, and stories that explain music roots and Keep Austin Weird.
Austin at night turns spooky on a 90-minute walk to the Capitol, Driskill, and Governor’s Mansion. Family-friendly, $29.99.
“The tour guide never showed up. Myself and seven other people were at the meeting location and no one showed up. I ended up calling the Customer service line to be told that the guide would not be coming and that I have to reach out to Viator to get a refund.”
A 1.5-hour downtown Austin morning walk with a local guide, hitting Texas Capitol, Sixth Street, Driskill Hotel, and more.
“Very informative and a nice way of discovering the city center. Tyler is an amazing guide and is happy to provide tips about the city Recommend it!”
2-hour downtown Austin walk for a small group. Tito’s roots, Lady Bird Lake views, Rainey Street, and a Driskill finish.
“They did not show up! Or reply to attempts to contact them. Terrible experience for my family from Boston.”
Small-group Austin taco walk with 3 tastings and dessert, plus sights like Congress Bridge bats, Central Library, Torchy’s, and Driskill.
“Plenty of great food. Our tour guide Mike gave a good review of Austin. Glad we booked this one. Highly recommend.”
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.
