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Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

By Nitty Gritty City Tours
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 118 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Experience Austin’s colorful history through expert storytelling
  • Pass the iconic Driskill Hotel and uncover hidden tales
  • Learn how Austin became the Live Music Capital
  • Discover why we proudly “Keep Austin Weird”
  • Go beyond the usual tourist spots for a unique experience

Activity location

    • Austin
    • Austin, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 218 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA | Meet your guide at Halcyon Coffee on 4th Street at the corner of Lavaca St. Halcyon Coffee. Group may be gathering inside or outside. Tell the barista you are with the walking tour for 10% off your order. Your guide will find you. In the event you feel uncertain, ask any employee to point out the guide.
    • Austin, Texas, United States

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Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
RM 118.27 x 1 AdultRM 118.27
Total
Price is RM 118.27
Until Thu, 16 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Walking tour
  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Unaccompanied minors, Video recording
    • Not suitable for: Children under 13 years, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • From cowboys to condos, journey through Austin’s rich and storied past on this immersive walking tour. Begin outside Halcyon Coffee and explore what was once a rowdy vice district before its transformation in 1913.

    Stroll through downtown’s vibrant streets, past the historic Driskill Hotel, the oldest operating hotel in Austin with captivating stories of the eccentric and visionary figures who shaped the city’s history. Along the way, discover how Austin became the city it is today, from its deep musical roots to the quirky culture that inspires the phrase “Keep Austin Weird.” Learn about the local legends, artists, and free spirits who have left their mark on the city.

    Recommended for ages 13+ due to some mature historical themes. The tour lasts 2 hours and covers 1.1 miles, with limited opportunities to sit. Restrooms are available at the starting point and near the end of the tour. If you need the guide to use a voice amplifier at every stop, just let them know upon arrival.

Location

Activity location

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    • Austin
    • Austin, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 218 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA | Meet your guide at Halcyon Coffee on 4th Street at the corner of Lavaca St. Halcyon Coffee. Group may be gathering inside or outside. Tell the barista you are with the walking tour for 10% off your order. Your guide will find you. In the event you feel uncertain, ask any employee to point out the guide.
    • Austin, Texas, United States