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Austin: Best of Austin Driving Tour with Local Guide

4.9 / 5

62 reviews

Activity provider: Austin Detours LLC
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    Austin: Best of Austin Driving Tour with Local Guide

    Activity provider: Austin Detours LLC

    4.9

    62 reviews

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    From US$ 40 per person

    Likely to sell out

    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
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    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

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    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
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    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 62 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      4.9/5
    • Service
      5/5
    • Organization
      5/5

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    Our guide was informative and funny hit on a lot of info about Austin plus a quick trip to the Capital and then a sweet treat at the end. Guide made everyone feel comfortable and at the end of the tour everyone was talking and enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend.

    March 26, 2023

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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!

    March 26, 2023

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    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.

    March 26, 2023

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