Austin Walking Tour: Explore Music Capital History
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Austin
Discover the vibrant history of Austin, the music capital of the world, on a walking tour. Uncover the city's nicknames, explore its iconic Capitol building, and experience the unique atmosphere that makes Austin the best place to live in America.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Texas State Capitol - You will see one of the nation’s most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

  • Texas Governor’s Mansion - You will see premier historic home has served as the official residence of Texas governors and beautifully landscaped city block in Austin

  • Kruger’s Diamond Jewelers - You will see a small jewelry store in north Texas founded on an unwavering commitment to customer service.

  • Paramount Theatre - You will see a live theatre venue/movie theatre located in downtown Austin.

  • Angelina Eberly Statue - You will see a bronze statue of the Austin heroine

  • The Driskill - You will see famous Driskill Hotel in downtown Austin. This Hotel is the oldest operating hotel in Austin and one of the best-known hotels in Texas generally

  • Willie Nelson Statue - You will see a monument in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, , built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

  • The Moody Theater - You will see a state-of-the-art, 2,750-person capacity live music venue

  • Buford Tower - You will see tower, who originally built in 1930 as a drill tower for the Austin Fire Department, but it now serves as a bell tower and landmark.

  • Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching - You will see the largest urban bat colony in the world

What's Included
  • Local professional guide
Additional Information

Welcome to Austin, the world’s Capital of Live Music. With 300 days of sunshine, it’s always a good time for a trip!

Austin is known by many names. Have you ever wondered why it’s referred to as the “Violet Crown City”, “Hippie Haven”, or “Bat City”? And what about Austin’s unique motto “Keep Austin Weird”? You’ll get to learn all about them on this tour, led by a professional guide. Dive into the rich history of Texas, and explore the world’s second largest Capitol building! Get a taste of the stories hiding behind its grand edifices. Get a feel of its amazing vibe and warm locals - these are just a few reasons why Austin has been voted as America’s best place to live.

Location
The Driskill
Brazos Street
Meet guide at the Driskill front door, ( 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, United States)
Cancellation Policy

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

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Liliana_r
Nov 14, 2022
Amazing tour guide! - Margie was great! She was so friendly and answered all of our questions. She took us to all of the spots, and also let us control the tempo of the tour. She also gave us additional history tidbits. She was a fun, knowledgable, kind tour guide and I would highly recommend her!
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Compass16865394400
Sep 5, 2021
Perfect tour of Austin - Perfect in every way. Jim was a great tour guide was filled with information about the history of Austin and all kind of great things to do. And the price was very very reasonable. We are so glad we get this for
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