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The 7 most popular history walking tours in Austin. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each.
90-minute evening Austin ghost walk: Speakeasy, Driskill, Paramount, Dirty Sixth, plus Texas Capitol views and photo-heavy stories.
Most Popular“We had a group of 5. Ages ranged from preteens to adults. Everyone had a good time. The tour guide was knowledgeable and gave you history too!”
Austin morning walk with a storyteller guide, Jo’s Coffee meetup, Driskill lobby visit, Congress Ave photo stops, and live-music tips.
“William was a great guide and showed highlights of the city in the short time we had in the tour with enough breaks inside buildings to cool off from the heat. I would recommend it. He also took time to text list of places to see and dine at. Very helpful.”
A 2-hour downtown Austin walk mixing 6th Street music lore, red-light district scandal, and a guided visit inside the historic Driskill.
“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!!”
A 2-hour downtown Austin walking tour with Driskill Hotel access, live-music lore, and stories that explain Keep Austin Weird.
“Our guide was friendly and personable, gave us useful local insights, and tailored her pace and conversation to the group well.”
A guided morning walk through downtown Austin’s landmarks and lesser-known stories, ending at the bat bridge and Driskill Hotel.
“The tour could use more concrete destinations like venues and parks.”
Austin afternoon stroll with a local guide: Tito’s roots, Willie's statue, Lady Bird Lake views, Rainey Street, and a Driskill finish.
“Jake was a great tour guide. He was very nice and had a great personality. The tour was very informative. He went at a great pace.”
Walk Downtown Austin’s scandal trail with a guide: bribed politicians, outlaw gunfights, Red Light era stories, and key stops for $48.
“This is the second tour I took with Emily, and I am so thrilled that I did! There are parts of Austin everyone knows about and visits often, but there are stories about the areas that have become forgotten in time. Emily can point out every building, alleyway, and stretch of road Read more”
The lake, the music, the barbecue, and every road into the Hill Country.
