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Everything is bigger in Texas, and the Texas Capitol building in Austin follows suit. It’s the largest by square footage of any state capitol, and is 15 feet (4.6 meters) taller than the US Capitol. Its rosy hue, stunning at sunset, comes from the red granite exterior. Texas Hill Country limestone and granite were used in the building’s construction.
1100 S Congress Ave, Austin, Texas
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Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour
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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.
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$29.00
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$29.00

Austin and Hill Country Sightseeing Tour
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Skip searching for best things to do in Austin, and let real locals show you the best of the city's rich culture and history, with a little bit of that famous Central Texas Hill Country. This signature Austin tour covers 30 miles, 50+ points of interest, in 90 minutes (1.5 hours) NON-STOP.
You'll get to see iconic places such as the Texas Capitol, as well important cultural areas like the Six Square District in East Austin. Sit back and relax in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz sprinter van as you explore the city and head into hill country. Even lifelong Texans can't believe these rolling hills and greenery are in their own state!
Read the What to Expect section below to learn about the places you'll pass by as your Austinite guide gives you anecdotes and ideas for how to enjoy the rest of your trip in this counterculture capital. For those who want to get out and explore, consider the 2.5-hour version of this tour with stops along the way!
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$25.65
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Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
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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.
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$39.50
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Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour
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Go sightseeing in Austin by Segway on a 1.5-hour tour that allows you to cover more ground than other types of tours. Get an overview of downtown Austin and capture numerous photo ops as you pass by the Texas State Capitol Building, Congress Avenue, Warehouse Entertainment District, Lady Bird Lake, the historic Driskill Hotel, and other landmarks.
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$69.95
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Full-Day Double Decker Austin Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour
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Austin is home to an abundance of great museums, architectural sights, art spots, and cultural attractions, but as a visitor, it can be tricky to narrow down a shortlist without hours of research time. Take the stress out of trip planning and make sightseeing a breeze with this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Simply board the double-decker sightseeing bus, and get on and off as many times as you like to explore Austin's highlights at your own pace.
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$39.00
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$39.00

Historic Austin Private Pedicab Tour
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Explore Austin via a relaxing open-air pedicab tour. Pass by downtown sites including the Texas State Capitol, Governor's Mansion, Pecan Street, Lady Bird Lake, and more. Travel at your own pace on this tour that's individually tailored to meet your group’s interests. Choose between two convenient departure locations or arrange for pickup in front of your hotel.
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$65.00
Price varies by group size
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$65.00
Price varies by group size

Downtown Austin Small-Group Panoramic Sightseeing Tour
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Explore Austin in style with this small-group tour in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter that’s equipped with a convertible top. Having a driver means no navigation worries, and plenty of time to enjoy the views and take photos. Highlights include the University of Texas campus, the Texas State Capitol, and lots of historic sites and impressive murals along the way. As well as driving between sites, there’s time to hop off the bus and explore places on foot too. Note: convertible top may be closed during bad weather, cold/hot/rain, as well as any part of the route that is on the highway.
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$50.00
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$50.00

Austin Ghosts Walking Tour
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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 Cathedral of Junk, the Hope Outdoor Gallery, and the Museum of the Weird, as well as restaurants and vintage shops.
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$26.49
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$26.49

Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Adventure
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You can be a part of an e-bike biker gang! Our e-bikes are fun and super easy to ride. See the sights and have a blast! We believe that riding is more fun with others, so add another e-bike so your friend can ride along with you! We have a very dynamic experience and with so much to see in Austin each ride is different! It's an incredible way to get the feel of what Austin is and what it is loved by so many!
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$81.11
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$81.11

Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide
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Make your own way to the bike shop at Zilker Park to meet your guide arriving 15 minutes before tour time. Get outfitted with your bike and helmet, then set out with your guide to see the best of Austin. Pedal along the hike-and-bike trail that runs through Zilker Park and around Lady Bird Lake. Turn north to check out the Italian Renaissance Revival of the Texas State Capitol building. Learn about the city's history as you roll through downtown. Head down Congress Avenue and over the Congress Avenue Bridge, where 1.5 million bats take shelter between the months of March to November. Continue to South Congress, Rainey Street, and the boardwalk trail. Get great photo opportunities throughout the bike tour.
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$64.84
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Capital of Texas Segway Tour
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It's easy to book an Austin sightseeing bus tour, but a crammed coach is no way to enjoy the famous Texas sunshine. To enjoy Austin's balmy weather, and see the city's top sights, travelers shouldn't miss this attraction-packed Segway tour. Visit the Seaholm Power District and Texas State Capitol, cruise Congress Avenue, and stop for selfies with statues of two of Austin's most famous musicians. Wrap up your tour at Auditorium Shores, and take in fantastic skyline views.
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$75.00
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$75.00

Austin Famous Ghost and Bat Segway Tour
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Discover another side of Austin on a 2.5-hour Segway tour that features bats and ghosts. Offered from March to October, this nighttime ride through downtown Austin visits haunted hotels and buildings, famous landmarks, and the world’s largest urban bat colony. See the Texas State Capitol Building, Lady Bird Lake, Austin Convention Center, the 6th Street Entertainment district, Moonlight Towers, and more
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$69.95
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$69.95

Downtown Austin Secret Food Tour with Private Upgrade Option
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Stroll through the streets of downtown Austin on a guided urban gastronomy experience. Explore the city’s central and historic area and sample numerous foods—from BBQ brisket to banana leaf-wrapped tamales. Along the way, you’ll discover some of the city’s popular sights and attractions. This tour is ideal for foodies and hungry visitors.
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$84.53
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$84.53

Austin Art and Architecture Bicycle Tour
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Ride through downtown Austin and the University of Texas campus on a 2.5-hour bike tour that highlights the city's architecture and art. Take in downtown gems such as the Driskell Hotel and the Littlefield building, and check out the UT Tower and public artworks on campus. Top off this informative tour with stops outside the Texas State Capitol building, Bremond Block Historic District, and more.
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$49.50
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$49.50

Private Pedicab City Tour of Austin (Half Hour)
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Each Pedicab can carry passengers (age 7 and older). Children under age 7 can sit in a lap. All of our pedicabs are motorized, allowing us to travel up to 15 mph. Fast enough to get where we need to go, but slow enough to take in all the sights. The Pedicab drivers are all licensed chauffeurs, so you can drink alcoholic beverages as a passenger. Just no glass bottles and the drivers cannot provide the beverages to you (you have to purchase alcohol from a store or restaurant).
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$60.00
per group
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$60.00
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Check Out Austin: Capitol Bike Tour
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Explore the Texan capital’s historic highlights, outdoor attractions and unique character on a 2-hour bike tour of Austin. Cycle along easy paths with a friendly local guide, passing downtown landmarks like the Texas capitol building, Barton Springs, and the Congress Ave. Bridge. Peddle around scenic Lady Bird Lake and on the bike-friendly Butler trail for a great introduction to this vibrant city.
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$73.00
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$73.00

Downtown Austin Scavenger Hunt Adventure
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Deep in the heart of Texas, discover Austin in a fun new way on this 3-hour scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure, from the Texas State Capitol to the historic monuments and other real-life locations along the streets of downtown Austin. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this capital city of Texas. Teams of 2- to 5-people are welcome.
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$20.52
Price varies by group size
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$20.52
Price varies by group size

Austin Ghost Hunt: Austin Ghost Hunt
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Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.
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$12.31
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$12.31

The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour
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If you're looking for the perfect ghost tour for the whole family, the Ghosts of Austin is perfect! We've designed this tour to be entertaining for anyone ages 5-100. Combining history with hauntings, this tour is Austin's #1 All-Ages/Family-Friendly Ghost Tour.
Your spooky adventure wil begin with an introduction to Austin's haunted past - and then we'll head off to visit some of the most haunted locations in Austin.
Our Tour Guides are the best you'll find in Austin. You'll find them entertaining, engaging, and very knowledgable about Austin's history, hauntings, and ghosts.
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$24.99
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$24.99

Austin Icons Bicycle Tour
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Check off more Austin attractions in less time on this 2-hour bike tour of the historic Texan capital. At a relaxed pace, you’ll cycle to significant sites including the 600-year-old Treaty Oak tree, the University of Texas, and the Scholtz Garden, a 19th-century beer garden. Delve into Austin’s rich history and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 participants.
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$56.44
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$56.44

Austin City Ghosts Private Exploration Game
Uncover the Downtown of the Most Haunted City in Texas! Find yourself face to face with the ghosts of Austin’s past, some of which are friendly, others not so much. Learn all about previous sightings, locations, and optimal ghost-spotting hours. Grab a companion and discover more about the dark past of the Capital City of Texas!
Will you explore the haunts of Austin?
Highlights:
1. Explore historical places in Austin such as the Texas Capitol, the Texas Governor's Mansion and lesser-known places
2. Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
3. Follow a little-known path of history that may connect America’s first serial killer to one of the most famed assassins of all time.
4. Explore the Haunted Hotels along 7th street.
5. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
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$5.41
Price varies by group size
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$5.41
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The best of Austin walking tour
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Welcome to the live music capital of the world- Austin. 300 days of sunshine in the city makes the tour pleasant any time of year!
Austin has a lot of nicknames. Why is it called “Violet Crown City”, “Hippie Haven”, “Bat City”…? You will find out what does it mean the motto “Keep Austin Weird.” Led by a professional tour guide, you will immerse yourself in the history of Texas. You will visit the 2nd largest Capitol building in the world! Surrounded by the impressive buildings, you will hear what secrets do they hide. Incredible atmosphere and friendly locals- it’s only a little part of my Austin was chosen as the best place to live in America.
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$161.66
Price varies by group size
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$161.66
Price varies by group size

Austin's Gem Bike Tour
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Discover the highlights of Austin along with several local breweries during this half-day beer tasting and bike tour. Pedal past landmarks including the Texas State Cemetery and the Texas State Capitol, and stop for sudsy refreshments at three breweries. Your guide shares commentary about the city and breweries on a moderate level bike tour that is suitable for most people with biking experience. Bike gear and beers are included.
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$82.70
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$82.70
- Texas Governor's Mansion
- Austin Paramount Theatre
- Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Driskill Hotel (The Driskill)
- 6th Street
- Mexic-Arte Museum
- Austin Convention Center
- French Legation Museum
- 2nd Street District
- Congress Avenue Bridge (South Congress Bridge)
- HOPE Outdoor Gallery (HOG)
- Texas State Cemetery
- LBJ Presidential Library
- Barton Springs
- Zilker Metropolitan Park