7 Best History Walking Tours In Austin

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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

/ June 4, 2026

1.Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

90-minute evening Austin ghost walk: Speakeasy, Driskill, Paramount, Dirty Sixth, plus Texas Capitol views and photo-heavy stories.

Austin Small Group Morning Walk

/ June 4, 2026

2.Austin Small Group Morning Walk

Austin morning walk with a storyteller guide, Jo’s Coffee meetup, Driskill lobby visit, Congress Ave photo stops, and live-music tips.

★ 5.0

“Loved the walk with Tyler. It was just my husband and I on the tour and we covered a lot of ground! The tour was informative and very entertaining. Loved Austin and really enjoyed our time with Tyler.”

412 reviews1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $32.00by Walking Tours of Austin

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The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

3.The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

A 2-hour downtown Austin walk mixing 6th Street music lore, red-light district scandal, and a guided visit inside the historic Driskill.

★ 5.0

“We learned so much about Austin, its place in Texas history and the people of Austin! The stories were great and we appreciated Caroline’s genuine interest and enthusiasm for Austin. She ended the tour by giving her time for recommendations specific to our interests. So great!!”

216 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $32.00by Nitty Gritty City Tours of Austin

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Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

4.Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

A 2-hour downtown Austin walking tour with Driskill Hotel access, live-music lore, and stories that explain Keep Austin Weird.

★ 4.9

“It was a great tour. My son and I really enjoyed learning about Austin’s history. The tour guide was engaging and very knowledgeable.”

123 reviews2 hoursFrom $29by Nitty Gritty City Tours

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Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin

/ June 4, 2026

5.Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin

A guided morning walk through downtown Austin’s landmarks and lesser-known stories, ending at the bat bridge and Driskill Hotel.

★ 4.9

“Very interesting, our guide Jake looked after us well and was very informed. We went to some interestin places and buildings.”

40 reviewsFrom $32by Walking Tours of Austin

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Austin’s Afternoon Stroll

/ June 4, 2026

6.Austin’s Afternoon Stroll

Austin afternoon stroll with a local guide: Tito’s roots, Willie's statue, Lady Bird Lake views, Rainey Street, and a Driskill finish.

★ 4.5

“We love Jake’s knowledge and excitement for this tour. He is full of energy and genuinely loves to talk to people and about Austin‘s history. We finished at the Driskill Hotel, which was a lovely experience. Jake is great at storytelling and made this experience very enjoyable.”

33 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $40.00by Walking Tours of Austin

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