Top Austin activities
Top Austin landmarks
Beyond Austin
Austin trip ideas
Austin and Hill Country Panoramic Sightseeing Tour
Badge of ExcellenceAustin, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
Get to know Austin on this guided bus tour. Hear about the history of the Texas capital aboard a roomy Mercedes-Benz sprinter van. This open-air vehicle comes equipped with headsets that offer both English and Spanish language options. See local hangouts, hip and historic neighborhoods, and Central Texas Hill Country. Along the way, stop to take photos at locations such as the Driskill Hotel, Barton Springs, and the Austin Public Library. Route subject to changes or substitutions.
- See historical sites and popular attractions on this tour
- This tour is a good option for first-time visitors
- Travel comfortably in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle
- Depart from the conveniently located Austin Visitors Center
What's Included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Signature PinkTag Partner Souvenir luggage tag
- Tour in a luxury air conditioned vehicle
- Food and Beverage not included, but you can bring your own food/beverage
- State required child safety seat for infants & young children
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 602 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
We can be found inside the Austin Visitors Center at 602 E 4th Street. Parking is available in the garage at 601 E 5th Street. Street parking is also available for $2/hr and can be paid using the Park ATX app.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Zilker Metropolitan Park (Pass By)
Barton Springs Dry Goods
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching (Pass By)
2nd Street District (Pass By)
Town Lake (Pass By)
Mount Bonnell
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Long Center (Pass By)
Wild Basin Preserve (Pass By)
Zach Theatre (Pass By)
Pennybacker Bridge (Pass By)
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum (Pass By)
Barton Creek Greenbelt (Pass By)
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria (Pass By)
Mayfield Park (Pass By)
6th Street (Pass By)
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Driskill
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Please note: Adult guests with children younger than eight years of age (unless taller than 4 feet 9 inches) will need to bring a child safety seat, this is Texas State Law
- Please contact us with any health concerns you may have. There will be stops at locations with uneven surfaces.
- As of 05/04/2020 – We are offering tours by reservation only.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Traveler Photos
See more
Reviews
5.0
212 reviews
Oscar_M, May 2024
Michael was a great guide. He knows the city pretty well, lots of fun facts. The tour is great, we recommend it big time. The car was very comfortable. Enjoyed it a lot.
Azza_H, Apr 2024
Michael was a great guide and super accommodating. We had a great time! Perfect for anyone who can't do a lot of walking.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Azza,
Thank you for the awesome rating and review! So glad you enjoyed your tour with Michael.
-AO Tours Austin
Tina_P, Apr 2024
Comfortable transport. Loved the convertible sprinter! The library was beautiful, so unique and of course the view from mt. Bonnell was gorgeous Thank you Cory for the dining tips along the way😀
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Tina,
Thank you for the awesome rating and review! So glad you enjoyed your tour with Corey.
-AO Tours Austin
Efren_C, Mar 2024
We chose this trip before departing Orlando, Florida and we were very glad with the interactive tour. Our tour guide Michael was very well versed and devoted to provide us with a pleasant experience.
If you attempt to do this on your own you will loose valuable time, in the past we have traveled to Europe and taken various trips with Viator these trip was worth every penny, don’t let go and sign for it, you won’t regret it.
Efren Cruz
Windermere, FL
gusjim74, Feb 2024
Excellent tour and overview of Austin! Corey, the tour guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for the wonderful rating and review! So glad you had a great tour with Corey.
-AO Tours Austin
Shelley_A, Feb 2024
Doug was super informative and pointed out many great restaurants and historical sites! Nice small group! Great day!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Shelley,
Thank you for the wonderful rating and review! Delighted to hear you had a great experience with Doug.
-AO Tours Austin
Jason_J, Jan 2024
A great overview of Austin and Hill Country. Highly recommended for first time visitors. It will give you a feel for Austin's layout and ideas for what to visit. Our tour guide Michael was super friendly and gave us great personal tips on what not to miss and his favorite local reataurants and activitiies. He was great!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi Jason,
Thank you for the awesome rating and review! So glad you enjoyed your tour with Michael.
-AO Tours Austin
Lynn_N, Jan 2024
Felt we got to really know Austin and the Hill Country! Our guide Jay was very talkative, and explained history and background of each site!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi Lynn,
Thank you for the wonderful rating and review! So happy you enjoyed your tour with Jaye.
-AO Tours Austin
Linda_H, Dec 2023
I was visiting the Austin area solo and was a little overwhelmed driving in Austin. I found Viator and the Austin sightseeing tour. So happy I did it. I was able to see the best of Austin with a great guide, Corey. He was knowledgeable, knew several little known facts and was funny and personable. He definitely has found his niche!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hi Linda,
Thank you for the wonderful rating, review, and feedback. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Corey.
-AO Tours Austin
Dennis_D, Nov 2023
We booked with Viator then found that we would be touring with AO Tours. When I looked up the same tour on AO’s site it was almost $20 cheaper. Shame on me for not double checking. Shame on Viator for gouging.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Dennis,
We know shopping through third parties can be confusing, but just to be completely transparent, our posted prices on our own site do not include taxes and fees. We hope the rest of your experience was good.
-AO Tours Austin
...
From $73.00
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Austin and Hill Country Panoramic Sightseeing Tour
204
2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$73.00
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
- 2nd Street District Tours & Tickets
- Zilker Metropolitan Park Tours & Tickets
- HOPE Outdoor Gallery (HOG) Tours & Tickets
- Austin Aquarium Tours & Tickets
- Texas Governor's Mansion Tours & Tickets
- LBJ Presidential Library Tours & Tickets
- Mayfield Park and Preserve Tours & Tickets
- Austin Paramount Theatre Tours & Tickets
- French Legation Museum Tours & Tickets
- Driskill Hotel (The Driskill) Tours & Tickets
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Tours & Tickets
- South Congress Avenue (SoCo) Tours & Tickets
- Mexic-Arte Museum Tours & Tickets
- Austin Convention Center Tours & Tickets
- Bullock Texas State History Museum Tours & Tickets
© 1997-2024 Viator, Inc.