Austin City Tour: Culture and Hill Country

Discover the best of Austin’s culture and history on a 1.5-hour sightseeing tour. Explore iconic landmarks, cultural districts, and the stunning Central Texas Hill Country.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • AO Tours Austin - Gather at the designated starting point for our tours.
  • 2nd Street District - This district is the heart of Austin’s finest blend of local shops, eateries, residences, and entertainment. It’s a lively area perfect for strolling, shopping, dining, and enjoying the downtown atmosphere.
  • Willie Nelson Statue - Visit the…
What's Included
  • Narrated tour with a combination of live commentary and scripted content
  • Signature PinkTag Partner Souvenir luggage tag
  • Tour in a luxury air conditioned vehicle
  • Whistle-stop, Austin in a nutshell, comprehensive city overview
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • State required child safety seat for infants & young children
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees
  • Food and Beverage not included, but you can bring your own food/beverage in closed containers
Additional Information

Avoid the hassle of searching for the top activities in Austin and let genuine locals introduce you to the city’s vibrant culture and history, along with a taste of the renowned Central Texas Hill Country. This exclusive Austin tour spans approximately 25 miles, featuring over 50 points of interest, all within a 90-minute (1.5-hour) non-stop journey….

Location
103 E 5th St.
East 5th Street
Tours will depart from the Austin Visitor Center located in the historic Phillips Building. Please check-in inside the Austin Visitors Center 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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L7915ldjulieb
Aug 27, 2025
Personalized and comfortable bus. - Doug our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. We would not have known of the Austin locale if we didn’t do this tour. Absolutely recommended! So much to see.
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Danielledp4007ej
Aug 23, 2025
Must do if you’re unfamiliar with the city - We didn’t really know much about Austin and booked this trip on a whim. We did this city tour guide with Jaye who was incredibly knowledgable and informative during the tour. We were lucky enough to be the only 2 people on the tour and got a very personalized tour of the city, its history, and its sights. 10/10 recommend this for anyone looking to get a lay of the land so to speak and give them a kick off point for what to do, where to go, and restaurants to try.
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Janet_s
Aug 20, 2025
Fun time in Austin - Had a good time with my sister in Austin. Saw some wonderful sites on Mount Burnell. Some places we need to come back and see up close and personal
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Y8704dxrobn
Aug 6, 2025
Great tour, great guide - The tour gave us a great impression of Austin in a short time. We were quite happy with Doug, the tour guide. He explained a lot and did so in a very friendly and sometimes humorous way.
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Lorraine_s
Jul 27, 2025
Chad was the best guide! He took me to every district and gave some history and background on the area. - Best way to decide what areas you want to visit during your stay in Austin. I got good foodie ideas.
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935judyi
Jul 9, 2025
Fun and informative. - Doug did a fabulous tour! He was energetic, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about Austin. Love to do it again! Thank you!
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Julia_g
Jul 8, 2025
Austin tour - Great tour! Great way for a first time visitor to get acquainted with Austin. Chad did a fantastic job narrating and was very helpful with answering questions.
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S8347dkelizabeths
Jul 6, 2025
Austin city and hill country - The tour was excellent. Unfortunately it was pouring rain the whole time but the guide(Sandy hair and beard) was very informative and knew the area. Best tour to get a lay of the land in Austin.
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652awsb
Jun 30, 2025
Windows Down, Mind Open A Scenic Detour Through Austin’s Edges - At some point during the drive through Hill Country, with sunlight flickering through the trees and the guide telling stories that sounded half like history, half like myth, I forgot I was on a tour at all. It felt more like I got swept up into a gently unfolding postcard. Austin showed off its quirks murals, quiet corners, strange architecture that somehow works and then the hills took over with big skies and that sleepy, golden Texas hush. The guide was sharp, knew their stuff, but didn’t overdo it. Just the right amount of storytelling and silence. I saw things I didn’t know I wanted to see, and for that I’m grateful. That said while I enjoyed the experience, I don’t usually recommend big corporate-style tour companies. Something gets lost when it’s all too polished. Go if it calls to you, but also trust your own wandering instincts.Hiya
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Vernice_s
Jun 29, 2025
Guided bus tour - You don't really stop or get off the bus but very informative and I wish we could physically stop for better pucture taking and I wish we went by more .murals
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).