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Austin Live Music Tour: Explore Authentic Venues
4.9
477 Ratings
Austin
Experience the vibrant live music scene in Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World! Join a local guide on a music crawl to discover authentic venues and jam out to a variety of genres across the city.
Experience the vibrant live music scene in Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World! Join a local guide on a music crawl to discover authentic venues and jam out to a variety of genres across the city.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Austin - Throughout the course of the Live Music Crawl, you’ll hear about Austin’s live music history, get the latest scoop on the current music scene and see iconic venues and new clubs, all while getting an overview of the city. Our live music tours are led by local comedians, artists, performers, and music enthusiasts. You’ll ride in style a…
- Austin - Throughout the course of the Live Music Crawl, you’ll hear about Austin’s live music history, get the latest scoop on the current music scene and see iconic venues and new clubs, all while getting an overview of the city. Our live music tours are led by local comedians, artists, performers, and music enthusiasts. You’ll ride in style a Mercedes Sprinter van. Get out of downtown and see the real Austin. The duration of this tour is roughly three hours. During that time frame, you’ll visit 3 (three) different venues and be back around 11pm. This tour simply rocks! If you enjoy fun people, live music, and learning about the city of Austin, this is the tour for you. Please check in with the Austin Detours tour guide in front of the concierge desk of the Hilton Austin Hotel, located at 500 E. 4th St.
What's Included
- Local driver and guide
- Authentic live music at various Austin venues
- Transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter van
- Local driver and guide
- Authentic live music at various Austin venues
- Transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter van
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Boasting over 250 live music venues, Austin proudly holds the title of the Live Music Capital of the World! Many of these venues are nestled in neighborhoods beyond the downtown area, so join a genuine Austin local to discover some of the city’s top spots. Enjoy the thrill of authentic live music throughout the city!
Experience live music at three…
Boasting over 250 live music venues, Austin proudly holds the title of the Live Music Capital of the World! Many of these venues are nestled in neighborhoods beyond the downtown area, so join a genuine Austin local to discover some of the city’s top spots. Enjoy the thrill of authentic live music throughout the city!
Experience live music at three distinct venues, with entry fees and cover charges included. Each performance and venue is uniquely Austin, offering a variety of genres, sizes, styles, and neighborhoods.
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time
- Please check in with the Austin Detours tour guide by 7:45 pm in the Driskill Hotel Bar (604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701)
- Due to vendor regulations, pets and emotional support animals are generally NOT permitted. Guests with a service dog MUST contact the local tour operator in advance to request approval.
Location
The Driskill
Brazos Street
Meet inside The Driskill bar, closest to the doors facing 7th St. Please arrive by 7:45 PM. We are unable to delay the departure for guests who arrive late.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(477 Ratings)
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Kfledman
Nov 11, 2025
a great tour of the Austin music scene - Dave was an excellent tour guide curating an excellent experience, sharing knowledge and making sure everyone was enjoying the night. Kelty drove very smoothly and safely---and showed off a little on the two-step dance floor...I had a great time and was able to see 3 very different musical performances in 3 very different venues. While I may not have liked all of the music, I know it was all well-performed/executed and a great introduction to the variety available in the "Live Music Capital of the World." Glad I had a day to explore after the tour as Dave also gave some guidance on a band to catch on my own that turned out pretty amazing and I was also able to check out a venue that we didn't go to during the music crawl. I would highly recommend this tour and would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Lindsey
Nov 9, 2025
Do ALL their tours! - I did 3 tours with Austin Detours: the city tour, the wine shuttle, and the live music bar crawl. I loved all of them and I’d love to do the rest of the tours too! The tour guides were both super friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, and well-organized. The tours ran smoothly, stayed on time, and were informative. The guides always stick around afterwards to offer personalized recommendations to each guest, written down so you don’t forget. I’ve been on A LOT of tours and these were some of my favorites - don’t miss anything with Austin Detours!
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David_c
Nov 8, 2025
We would do it again! - Great time!! Dave and Joe were our chaperones and really showed us a some really great venues! I highly recommend it!
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Camproth
Nov 6, 2025
IF you leave Austin without doing this tour, then you missed out on an incredible experience. - If you leave Austin and haven't done this tour, you missed out! Seriously, best tour that our girls trips have ever had!! Joey was our tour guide and we loved that he was the perfect mix of social, fun and chill all in one. He picked three incredible venues. First, venue being a "swanky" jazz bar with an amazing band who got our hips moving. The next two stops were what my girlfriends and I now refer to as old school dance halls.. but I don't think that phrase does it justice. They were bars with large dance floors and everyone was out there smiling and two stepping. Locals will ask you to dance! Go for it. It's all very PLATONIC! They will teach you to two step and the more you dance, the more fun you will have. We felt so comfortable after a few dances that we got on the dance floor on our own. We did not want the night to end! Our favorite from that night was tough to choose, but the broken spoke had what seemed to be an equal mix of dancers and those learning which made it easier to get out on the floor. Thank you so much Joey for a tour that made our whole trip!!! We can't stop talking about opening a "dance hall" back in Boston :).
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Christina_h
Oct 24, 2025
so much fun - david and ike were the best! the venues and music was a perfect way to get a feel of the austin music scene. would definitely book again.
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Vivien_g
Oct 18, 2025
Unforgettable! - David and Ike were amazing tour guides - so kind and passionate about Austin’s music scene. All three stops were unique and so much fun. I will be recommending this tour to everyone and anyone I know visiting Austin!
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Jamie
Oct 17, 2025
Brilliant Music and guide. Highly recommended if you're into the genres here or not. - The tour guide David, was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable about the places we visited, giving us an interesting back story.
The Music was also brilliant in all three locations.
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Lisa
Oct 16, 2025
Highlight of Austin weekend - This tour was a highlight of the trip! David was an awesome tour guide. So convenient going to 3 venues and hearing different live music and not having to worry about driving or parking! Would definitely do this tour again
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Paradise00445786188
Oct 16, 2025
Awesome evening in the live music capital! - You will be so happy you booked this tour. Ike curates the evening, choosing clubs and performers so you get a great sampling of Austin’s music scene. He’s knowledgeable and friendly, and along with Evan, gets you safely around the city all night. We loved it and would absolutely book it again.
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Jonathan
Oct 16, 2025
Special - A bit trepidatious doing this tour on my own. Not my normal scene, but being in Austin thought I have to do it.
Ike was a great guide looking after the whole group . We went to 3 great clubs
Particularly like the female duo at the Continental
We ran late as the band at the last venue were delayed
Ike kept hosting us for an extra hour!
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