Downtown Black History Walk

Discover Austin’s untold Black history on a 2-hour downtown walking tour. Explore centuries of contributions, enslavement, and freedom. Engage in enriching dialogue.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Texas African American History Memorial - Situated on the Texas State Capitol Grounds, this memorial delves into the African history of Texas from the era of Spanish colonization to the present day. It highlights the rise of “King Cotton” and Austin’s significance as a center for cotton production and manufacturing. The Texas Capitol building,…
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Tips
Additional Information

This historical walking tour takes guests through the presence of Black people in the heart of downtown Austin. Since Austin’s establishment in 1839 and before, people of African descent have played an integral part in this city’s development. We journey through centuries of histories, contributions, and experiences that are seldom told. We will explore…

Location
Texas African American History Memorial
West 11th Street
Address: 1100 Congress Avenue (Intersection of 11th St. & Congress Ave.)
Cancellation Policy

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

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O6159yujasonk
Sep 3, 2024
A Significant Sunday stroll downtown - My wife and I truly enjoyed the tour. We always love to tap into local culture on our trips and visiting Austin and staying downtown made my coworkers’ recommendation a great option. I don’t recommend missing your arrival time but honorably our guide was patient and Javier reached out to me as I was trying to reach him and see if we can catch the tour en route. He connected us and we were able to take the tour as a trio. Our guide and the details of the stories at each stop made it more personable. As a student at the local hbcu, he had knowledgeable answers and opened up about his own stories. We got a good sense of the history we were walking in. We also appreciated the convenience store accommodation stop on a hot Labor Day weekend in Texas. I could say a lot more but my wife and I know that the next time we visit Austin we’ll take the East Austin tour. Peace and thank you Black Austin Tours.
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