Austin Convention Center Tours and Activities
Stretching more than six city blocks and housing almost 250,000 square feet of exhibit space, the sprawling Austin Convention Center hosts a variety of events and conferences. It’s an ideal location for meetings and conventions, with more than 54 meeting rooms and seven ballrooms, and it’s within close proximity to the hotels, restaurants, and bars of downtown Austin.
The Basics
Those planning or attending a trade show, convention, industry meeting, or event at the Austin Convention Center find its downtown Austin location convenient for exploring the rest of the city. Experience downtown Austin on any number of guided tours, including a Segway, bus, walking, or food tour. Some experiences focus on specific Austin highlights such as music, barbecue, or beer, while others focus on outdoor experiences such as kayaking or biking.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The Austin Convention Center has an on-site business center for scanning, copying, printing, and other business needs. Postal services are also available.
- Look for the digital flight departure and arrival board with real-time flight information from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
- A limited number of motorized scooters are available for rent.
- The Austin Convention Center has an on-site gift shop with lots of Austin- and Texas-focused merchandise.
How to Get There
The Austin Convention Center is bordered by Cesar Chavez and 4th Street, and Trinity and Red River streets in downtown Austin, Texas. It’s 8 miles northwest of the airport. There are two paid parking garages nearby, one on 2nd Street and the other on 5th Street. The Capital Metro light rail stops in front of the convention center on 4th Street.
When to Get There
Some of the biggest events at the Austin Convention Center are South by Southwest in March, DreamHack in April, and Wizard World Austin Comic Con in fall. If you can, tack a few extra days onto your visit for more time to explore downtown Austin and the surrounding areas.
SXSW
South by Southwest is one of Austin Convention Center’s largest events, bringing 150,000 people to downtown Austin. SXSW (or “South By”) started in 1987 as a music festival. Over the years, the conference/festival expanded its reach into multimedia, film, education, and interactive sessions. Twitter was introduced at SXSW in 2007.
Address: 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701, USA
4 Tours and Activities to Experience Austin Convention Center
Sort by:Featured
Downtown Austin Historic Segway Tour
29
Explore historic downtown Austin on an informative and fun 2-hour Segway tour. See many of Austin’s historic landmarks including the Texas State Capitol building, the Driskill Hotel, and the Austin Convention Center, and roll along the 6th Street music district, the Texas Walk of Fame, and Congress Avenue, and more.
…More
From
$59.00
From
$59.00
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Learn More
Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour
1
* You will learn all about Austin and it’s rich history while enjoying an awesome view of the city from atop of a double decker bus.
* Locally owned and operated family business
* You get the best views of Austin from an unobstructed upper deck of a double decker bus
* The best tour for taking photographs.
* People on the street love to interact with people on the upper deck.
* Climate controlled lower deck
* Goes by more downtown attractions that any other Austin tour.
* Every Tour Has Driver and Tour Guide
* Austin’s best tour guides solely focus on making your experience fun and interesting. They don’t have to worry about driving.
* Absolutely No Audio Recordings. We feel that you will enjoy your Austin experience much more by interacting with our guides instead of a listening to audio recordings.
…More
From
$25.00
From
$25.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Learn More
48-Hour Austin Hop-On Hop-Off Blue Line City Tour
1
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Austin aboard our luxurious double-decker buses. Learn all about Austin’s rich history as we guide you through some of the most sought-after locations the city has to offer. With the availability to hop-on and hop-off you can take your time and explore the various districts of the city at your leisure. Not sure what you are looking at? Rest assured when you hop on that our on-board guides will provide commentary along the way, then feel free to hop off to explore even further. Our goal is to provide an extremely comfortable experience while offering a day or two of memories, culture, education and fun.
…More
From
$45.00
From
$45.00
24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Blue Line Pass in Austin
1
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Austin aboard our luxurious double-decker buses. Learn all about Austin’s rich history as we guide you through some of the most sought-after locations the city has to offer. With the availability to hop-on and hop-off you can take your time and explore the various districts of the city at your leisure. Not sure what you are looking at? Rest assured when you hop on that our on-board guides will provide commentary along the way, then feel free to hop off to explore even further. Our goal is to provide an extremely comfortable experience while offering a day or two of memories, culture, education and fun.
…More
From
$40.00
From
$40.00