Downtown Austin Walking Tours
Our most popular tour explores Austin's story, from cowboys to condominiums, with a stop inside the iconic Driskill Hotel. In under two hours, you'll uncover the city's origins, its heroes and villains, the evolution of downtown, its architecture, and its wild west roots. This tour is wheel friendly.
$27.50/public, $35/private
1.1 miles / <2 hr
Age Suggestion 13+
Meeting Spot: 4th & Lavaca outside Halcyon Coffee
Tours run daily - 10am & 1:30pm (may vary seasonally)
Uncover the chilling mystery of Austin’s 1885 Servant Girl Murders on this true crime walking tour. Explore the unsolved string of heinous crimes that gripped the city, examining the lives of the victims, the detectives chasing leads, and the men accused in a desperate hunt for justice. With fresh perspectives and untold details, this tour offers a unique chance to piece together one of history’s most haunting cases. This tour is wheel friendly, however there is one moderate hill.
$45/public, $55/private
Length: 1.5 miles / 2 hours
Content: 14+ only
Meeting Spot: Stephen F Austin/ Royal Sonesta Hotel @ 701 Congress Avenue
Austin’s ghosts are a rowdy bunch! This walking tour visits 8 haunted sites in downtown Austin and tells the tales of ghosts both friendly and frightening. You can expect to learn a good bit of history alongside your ghost stories on this one.
27.50/person public, $35/private
~1 mile/ 1.5 hours
Departs: The Driskill Hotel
This historical architecture tour explores Austin’s architectural tapestry, beginning near Capital Square with government buildings from 1856 to 1933. Stroll past eclectic Victorian homes and finish in the vibrant commercial district, where each style reflects the city’s evolving history and ideas. This tour is not wheel friendly.
$27.50/person public, $35/private
1.5 miles / 1 hr 45 min
Departs: Austin Visitor’s Center
This historical architecture tour explores Austin’s architectural tapestry, beginning near Capital Square with government buildings from 1856 to 1933. Stroll past eclectic Victorian homes and finish in the vibrant commercial district, where each style reflects the city’s evolving history and ideas. This tour is not wheel friendly.
$27.50/person public, $35/private
1.5 miles / 1 hr 45 min
Departs: Austin Visitor’s Center
Austin History Walk & Bat Bridge : Seasonal Walking Tour
Stroll through Austin’s history and witness its famous bats at sunset.
This 1–1.5 hour walking tour explores the unique history, architecture, and stories of Congress Avenue, ending at the Congress Avenue Bridge for the best bat-viewing spot.
Route: 1 mile from the Capitol’s South Gates to the Congress Avenue Bridge with a stop inside the Driskill Hotel.
Price: $27.50 per person.
Meeting Spot: South Gates of the Capitol (11th & Congress Ave).
July 22 - October 12. // timed for sunset
Visit our Bat FAQ
Booking available seasonally
We do not guarantee the activity of the bats. They are most active in dry weather. Refunds will not be issued based on bat behavior.