Top Austin Walking Tours

Hear the historical tales of murder and mayhem that helped make Austin weird on this haunted history tour of Texas's capital city. Join an acclaimed storyteller and a small group for a walking tour through Austin's supernatural nooks and creepy crannies, including a tour of the famous Driskill Hotel.

Get to know Austin on a leisurely morning walk with a nationally acclaimed storyteller as your guide. Learn little-known stories about the city, get inside tips on the best coffee shops, restaurants, and live music venues, and explore the city like a local. This tour helps you avoid tourist traps to make the most of your visit to Austin. Great for kids and adults alike, learn about the city in a fun, low-key way.

Discover Austin's music scene with our Downtown Live Music Walking Tour. Our expert guides, brimming with charisma and deep knowledge of Austin's musical roots, will lead you on an unforgettable journey. As Austin's Live Music Capital of the World, this tour offers an unrivalled experience of the city's vibrant history and musical culture. Stroll along 6th Street, where every corner echoes with melodies that have shaped Austin into a globally recognized music hub. Your expert guides will bring to life the stories and sounds that have woven the fabric of Austin's cultural identity. Join us for an evening where history and live music intertwine, creating a unique and immersive tour experience. Each night on our tour is a new adventure, a chance to experience the dynamic rhythms and storied past of Austin. Embrace the city's musical essence and uncover the reasons behind its prestigious title.

Austin is filled with stories of the past, which is what makes it a great city. Instead of exploring the city with your nose in a guidebook, book this historic walking tour of Downtown Austin and explore what was once the red light district with a live guide. Learn how Austin has turned into the dynamic city it is today and see historic buildings like the 19th-century Driskill Hotel.

Save time looking up bus schedules and opt for this hassle-free Austin sightseeing bus tour instead. Travel on a loop around the city that passes by top landmarks in Austin’s downtown area. Along the way, listen to commentary from a guide, get great photos from the top deck, or sit in the climate-controlled lower deck. Highlights include 6th Street, The Museum of the Weird, The Driskill hotel, Texas State Capitol, and the Texas Governor’s Mansion.

Want to see the best of Austin and the Hill County in the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz sprinter van with a local guide? Look no further! In 90 minutes, this signature tour covers 30 miles and 50+ points of interest, including the Texas Capitol and East Austin’s Six Square District, to give you a taste of the city’s rich culture and history. For even more exploration (with stops), check out the 2.5-hour version of this tour. Route subject to changes or substitutions.

Get a comprehensive overview of Austin on this sightseeing tour. See famous landmarks along with hidden gems, real neighborhoods, and food trucks. Learn about Austin's history and culture with commentary from your guide and hear fun facts about the city that even the locals don't know. Plus, choose a morning or afternoon departure to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

Guests of all ages are welcome to our Ghosts of Austin tour, combining history with hauntings for a fun and family-friendly outing. After an introduction to Austin's haunted past, we'll visit some of Austin's spookiest locales: the Texas State Capitol, The Driskill Hotel and the Texas Governor's Mansion. As we unearth some of their histories, you'll hear about the ghosts, ghouls, apparitions and phantoms that haunt their grounds. Expect an outing that will make your spine tingle!

If you want to see more of Austin in less time—without getting jammed into a tour bus—book this e-bike tour perfect for seeing the sights, while enjoying Austin's fantastic weather. Hop on your pedal-assist e-bike, and follow your guide to Austin's famous murals, city landmarks, and University of Texas buildings. Along the way, take in views of the downtown skyline, and visit the Texas State Capitol building.

If you want to see Austin by bike but don’t know the routes to take to see most of the city’s highlights in just a few hours, book this Austin Bike Tour. This tour explores on regular, hybrid bikes and covers about 10 miles (16.1 kilometers) of ground throughout Austin. Bike through Zilker Park, around Lady Bird Lake, across Congress Avenue Bridge, and by attractions such as the Texas State Capitol building.

Hear stories about Austin’s Old West history and spooky unexplained happenings—and discover many of its most atmospheric drinking dens—on this two-in-one Old West ghost tour and pub crawl. Meet your guide in the evening in central Austin and get ready to explore. Visit multiple bars and historical landmarks over the course of the tour, with a dose of storytelling—and chances to buy drinks—at each stop.

In 1885, America’s first serial killer stalked the streets and alleyways of the city of Austin. He came to be known as the “Midnight Assassin,” but his identity remains a mystery. On this guided evening walking tour, explore historic Austin including West 6th Street, Guy Town, and the Warehouse District, plus stop for a drink at the Driskill Hotel, as you learn about his crimes.

Experience a ghost tour with a difference on this themed adults-only (16+) tour that focuses on murders and hauntings in Victorian-era Austin. Instead of spending hours researching the city’s ghost stories, this tour takes you to places known for their poltergeists and paranormal activity. Notable locations that the tour passes include the Millett Opera House, the University of Texas Tower, and the Driskill Hotel.

Just a short drive from Austin is the intriguing history, culture and attractions of San Antonio. Come check it out with a local guide who will take you to some of the best sights of the city, including The Alamo, a river cruise, the Tower of the Americas and Mission San Jose. You'll learn about the city on your drive from Austin and be full of great memories on your drive back.

Experience Austin's culinary diversity and support local, family-owned eateries that define Austin as a haven for food enthusiasts. Our 2 hour guided food walking tour offers a tantalizing array of local favorites, a culinary journey through Texas flavors. Scenic stops your experienced tour guide will take you along the tour include the Historic Congress Avenue, Town Lake's Natural Beauty and Congress Avenue Bridge. Please note, infant tickets (0-4 years) does not include food.

Combine history and food during this Downtown Austin Private Food, Drinks, and History Walking Tour, which is perfect for first-time visitors. This is a private tour that provides an intimate experience for up to 8 guests. Taste great food (own expense) as you learn about Austin’s past. When booking choose from an early afternoon or early evening tour time based on your personal preferences.

Join us for a good drink and great stories. Your five-star pub guide will take you on an adventure through Austin's historic pub scene, dating back to the 1870s. Expect to hear rich histories, haunted tales, hidden brothels, and more. Drinks are not included in your ticket, but share-worthy pubs, the energy of East 6th, and beautiful lobby of the Driskill Hotel are.

Uncover some of Texas's darkest history, scandalous stories, and sordid secrets in Georgetown. Located 30 miles north of Austin, this charming Central Texas hamlet is home to “the most beautiful square in Texas.” We’ll grab a drink to-go at a local pub before we begin to tell the town’s heinous tales of violence, murders, and suicides. This adults-only experience is a memorable mix of True Crime, ghost tour, and pub crawl.

Tacos are a staple in Texas, and if you’re a new visitor to Austin (or just really love tacos), it’s time to find out why they’re so popular there by taking this Austin Small-Group Taco Food Tour. A guide leads you to around four restaurants to taste deliciously made tacos you won’t soon forget. Plus, take in city sights such as the Willie Nelson Statue as you walk around Austin.

East Austin is brimming with graffiti and street art. Immerse yourself in this world to learn about vibrant unsanctioned murals, constantly revolving tags, motivations, vandal etiquette, and techniques from the most prominent local vandals and muralists. After a lesson in foundational techniques, you'll leave your own mark on the scene and paint with a local graffiti artist on a wall (with permission.) You'll leave the tour with a “hi my name is” T-shirt painted by your host! (T-shirt is provided.)

Get more out of your visit to Austin by booking this East Austin Food Tour, which serves as a great introduction to the food scene in the east side of the city. Instead of paying for full meals you’re not sure you’ll love at other places, this tour takes you to four popular restaurants where you can sample some of their best dishes. Plus, you’ll learn about how the chefs prepare the dishes from farm-to-table ingredients.

Discover Austin’s spooky side on an evening walking tour through the city's most haunted areas. Austin history features stories about forbidden lovers, suicides, brutal murders, and freak accidents. Learn about authentic hauntings that happened in locations such as the Driskill, the Paramount Theatre, and the Museum of the Weird, as well as other popular spots.

Get more from your visit to Austin’s Red River Cultural District by taking this small-group barbecue food tour through the area. A guide leads the way to different street vendors so you can sample some of the best barbecue in Texas—plus, samples are included, too. Ideal for foodies or anyone who enjoys Texas barbecue, this small-group experience keeps you active as you walk around.