Austin Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: Explore Texan Culture
3.8
12 Ratings
Austin
Embark on a self-guided driving tour of Austin, Texas and uncover the charm of Texan culture. Explore skyscrapers, green spaces, and quirky shops while diving into the city's history and vibrant arts scene.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bull Creek District Park - One of the things that made Austin a prime candidate to become the capital of Texas was its place along the Colorado River. This allowed lush greenery to bloom in an otherwise harsh and challenging environment, and the park up ahead showcases exactly that.
What's Included
  • GPS-triggered storytelling for hands-free experience
  • Comprehensive itinerary with travel tips, narrations, videos, and secret spots
  • No internet needed with offline GPS Map and turn-by-turn directions
  • Private, self-guided tour in your car for a personalized adventure
  • Tour Guide App with easy download access and tour password provided
  • Tour is valid any day, any time, and can be spread over multiple trips
  • Excellent value - one purchase covers the whole car; more economical than bus tours
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting self-driving journey to unravel the allure of Austin. Starting from the stunning Mount Bonnell, venture all the way to the vibrant city center, cruising past towering buildings, verdant parks, and idiosyncratic shops. Immerse yourself in the city’s past, teeming with iconic musicians, turmoil and a unique Texan ethos. With its diverse artistic vibe, scrumptious food trucks, and amazing panoramas, Austin is truly incomparable.

Contemplating enlarging your travel itinerary in the Southwestern United States? Consider undertaking a picturesque coastal drive in this region, traversing iconic metropolises like San Francisco and Los Angeles, and exploring the famous Californian national parks. If this sparks your interest, my Southwestern America Tour Package is tailor-made for you! This vast and breathtaking region beckons you to experience more than just one location.

The Southwest Package includes:
• Arizona (4 tours)
• California (14 tours)
• Colorado (2 tours)
• Texas (2 tours)
• Utah (7 tours)
• Wyoming (2 tours)

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
3800 Mt Bonnell Rd
Mount Bonnell Road
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
3.8
(12 Ratings)
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145stephanies
Feb 27, 2024
Good intro to Austin-area history and high points, in a convenient, accessible format! - Directions were easy to follow, but definitely need 2+ in the car: 1 to drive, 1 to navigate. The narration was clear and basic. We got a kick out of his corny comments and he sounds like Casey Kassem. A great value at $15 and wonderful way for locals to show their visitors around.
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Nealf27472
Jan 26, 2024
Great way to see Austin - Excellent use of a morning . It was simple to use and blended well with CarPlay. Will definitely use again in other cities. I stopped at every mention of a special attraction which made the program last around 4.5 hours.
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Roam312540
Jan 14, 2024
Good Value Tour - Was a good intro tour to some of the sights. We really Loved the Texas Capital Building and all of the history as we drove. Was good value.
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597megand
Oct 30, 2023
Great self-guided tour! - It was wonderful!! We learned a lot from the checkpoints that automatically started when we passed that point on the map. I had my 80-year-old grandmother and her friend in the car, so we wanted something where we didn't have to get out and walk around. Even though the final part of the tour is recommended to walk around downtown, we stayed in the car and just pulled over into a parking spot to listen and see the highlighted point of interest. Highly recommend!!
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Anita_e
Jul 14, 2023
Fun time in a hot town - Loved the view at Mount Bonner and the rolling hills around Austin. Learned things I didn’t know about Austin.
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Passport651161
Feb 5, 2024
Frustrating until you figure it out. - The navigation does not hook up with my vehicle navigation system . After much frustration we discovered you use your phone for navigation and the audio routes into the vehicles radio. One road circuit in Austin has changed direction(one way road) and a short series of the tour was wrong. Once you figure the program out it works rather well.
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Marthagz8375vi
Dec 8, 2023
Ok tour - This tour took us areas that we might not have seen otherwise, but the driving directions were not very good. Our biggest complaint is when “the guide” said to make a turn, he did not give enough notice (we missed a few turns since we were in the wrong lane to make a turn on short notice). There is some narration with interesting facts but it’s limited.
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Hobbeskitty
Oct 23, 2023
It’s Alright - The guide gives good driving directions. The I formation is interesting, but is stuff that can be found on Wikipedia. The downtown portion must be done while walking which was not advertised. We chose this “tour” because it was a rainy day. So had to skip what was probably the most interesting part of the “tour.” Admission to the botanical gardens is $8 per person. And the tour route cannot be accessed after leaving their parking lot without driving about half a mile to make a u-turn. The gardens probably would have been worth it had it not been pouring rain.
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Lr_f
Oct 25, 2023
Don't Bother - Complete waste of our time and resource$, app would not load in an area with ample connectivity and on a new android... portions of audio, parts of a sentence, would come on randomly.
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