About this experience
Austin can sometimes feel inaccessible to first-time visitors, but this private walking tour makes exploring the city effortless and engaging. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this personalized tour focuses on the sights that interest you most. You’ll discover the exteriors of iconic monuments, including museums, while your local guide shares insider stories that bring Austin’s history and culture to life. If you’d like to include a museum visit, we can easily customize the itinerary—just let us know in advance.
Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring every stop is tailored to your tastes. Enjoy hidden gems, must-see landmarks, and a local perspective you won’t find on your own. Book your private walking tour today and experience Austin through the eyes of a knowledgeable local!
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
- Private Walking Tour
- Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
- Customization of the tour
Not included
- Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
- Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)
- Personal expenses
Itinerary and highlights
The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker.
The Driskill, a Romanesque-style building completed in 1886, is the oldest operating hotel in Austin, Texas, United States, and one of the best-known hotels in Texas generally. The Driskill was conceived and built by Col. Jesse Driskill, a cattleman who spent his fortune constructing "the finest hotel south of St. Louis".
The Willie Nelson statue, or simply Willie, is a bronze sculpture of singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, located in Downtown Austin, Texas. The statue was commissioned to artist Clete Shields by the nonprofit organization Capital Area Statues.
The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge crosses Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. Before construction of Longhorn Dam was completed in 1960, the bridge crossed the Colorado River from which Lady Bird Lake is impounded.
Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas, at the intersection of Barton Creek and the Colorado River, comprising over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named for its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917.
Meeting and pickup information
- The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in Austin ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Guydeez
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Duration: 4 hours Pickup included
- Duration: 3 hours Pickup included
- Duration: 8 hours Pickup included
- Duration: 6 hours Pickup included
- Duration: 2 hours Pickup included
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