AUSTIN
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular historical 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.
“Audrey had personal experience with the places she showed us on the tour. She had lots of energy and was always looking out for our safety.She was full of suggestions for great places to visit in the city and made an effort to get to know us all a bit. After a delayed start, we…”
Austin’s Downtown History walking tour covers 6th Street, music-era stories, a red light district past, and an inside look at the Driskill.
“I was lucky to have a private tour with David Hess. He was quite knowledgeable and entertaining, and a great ambassador for the city of Austin.”
A private 90-minute pedicab tour through downtown Austin, with quick stops at Capitol, Driskill, Willie Nelson, and Congress Ave bats.
“Our guide Caleb was great. He described the history of Austin / Tx history very well. Highly recommend this guided tour.”
A 2-hour Austin downtown walk with expert guides, a Driskill Hotel interior stop, and stories that explain music roots and Keep Austin Weird.
“Emmily was great, she was sharing catching stories about Austin history, buildings and streets. Great insights covered for the first time visitors.”
A 1.5-hour downtown Austin morning walk with a local guide, hitting Texas Capitol, Sixth Street, Driskill Hotel, and more.
“Tyler was fantastic! Very knowledge and engaging with tons of recommendations about the city!”
Austin haunted history walking tour with storyteller guide, Speakeasy Tavern entry, Driskill Hotel tales, and a 1.5-mile night stroll.
“Tale & time spent at the hotel was our fave. Our guide stretched each tale well, we felt there could be more substance/tales to give.”
Austin Ripper 1885 true crime walking tour across Congress Ave and the Driskill, with mobile ticket and guided stops.
“Was amazing, guide was so knowledgeable, the tour was one of the highlights of our Austin trip. 100% recommend”
Austin’s dark downtown walking tour of gunfights, bribery, and vice at eight historic stops. 90–120 min, $48.
“Emily did an amazing job! Lots of unique information. You can tell a great deal of research went into developing the tour. Highly recommend this tour.”
A 1h45 downtown Austin architecture walk from Capital Square to iconic landmarks, led by an English guide, with the Driskill interior included.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant, telling us about the history and architecture of central Austin. One part we especially enjoyed was the Bremen block, with gorgeous homes built after the Civil War. (I’m not sure if I spelled the man’s name correctly.)”
Guided bike brunch day through Gruene and New Braunfels with a Faust Street Bridge photo stop, historic shops, and Landa Park Comal swim.
“Didn’t see any views lol. No one called us to let us know it was cancelled. It was very inconsiderate of them”
