Austin and Hill Country Sightseeing Tour
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Duration 1.5 hours
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Luxury air-conditioned vehicle
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Narrated tour with live guide
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50+ points of interest
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Signature PinkTag souvenir
Explore Austin and Hill Country in just 90 minutes with a narrated tour showcasing over 50 iconic sites and cultural hotspots.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Narrated tour with a combination of live commentary and scripted content
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Signature pinktag partner souvenir luggage tag
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Tour in a luxury air conditioned vehicle
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Whistle-stop, austin in a nutshell, comprehensive city overview
Excluded
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Gratuities
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Parking fees
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Downtown hotel pickup and drop-off is not included when booked as a private tour
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State required child safety seat for infants & young children
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Food and beverage not included, but you can bring your own food/beverage
Explore Austin and Hill Country in just 90 minutes with a narrated tour showcasing over 50 iconic sites and cultural hotspots.
Highlights
Meeting Point
The tour departs from the Austin Visitor's Center at 602 E 4th St, Austin. The parking garage entrance is at 601 E 5th St, Austin, the same building as the Austin Visitors Center.
602 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701 , United States
End Point
The tour departs from the Austin Visitor's Center at 602 E 4th St, Austin. The parking garage entrance is at 601 E 5th St, Austin, the same building as the Austin Visitors Center.
602 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701 , United States
What to expect
AO Tours Austin
Meet at the starting point for our tours.
2nd Street District
2nd Street District centers around Austin’s best mix of local retail, restaurants, living and entertainment. It’s a vibrant area of walkable downtown shopping, dining and enjoyment.
Willie Nelson Statue
Get a look at the Willie Nelson Statue on Willie Nelson Blvd (formerly 2nd St).
The Moody Theater
See where Austin City Limits is filmed!
Austin City Hall
Check out Austin's City Hall, constructed in 2004.
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
It wouldn't be a trip to Austin without going over the Bat Bridge. From March to September, you'll find people flocking to watch as the bats put on a memorable show in the sky.
Long Center
The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue located along Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas.
Palmer Events Center
The Palmer Events Center is a multi-purpose venue nestled next to Butler Park with a gorgeous view of downtown.
Auditorium Shores Dog Park
You'll see plenty of dogs enjoying their time in this off-leash dog park along Lady Bird Lake.
Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
We'll pass by the Colorado River, Texas's longest river.
Zach Theatre
See the Zach Scott Topfer Theatre, the oldest continuously active theater company in Texas!
Green Mesquite BBQ
This local favorite was featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives show on the Food Network.
Chuy's
Hear about how Jenna Bush almost got in trouble at this restaurant once upon a time!
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum is home to the largest collection of American sculptor Charles Umlauf's work.
Barton Creek
Feel a sense of calm looking out as this spring-fed creek that feeds into Lady Bird Lake.
Barton Springs Pool
Pass by one of Austin's most beloved attractions, and popular spot to cool off in the warmer months by locals and tourists alike.
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Zilker Metropolitan Park is considered "Austin's most-loved park." This 351-acre metropolitan park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities, facilities and special events for individuals and families.
Wild Basin Preserve
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve consists of 227 acres of native Texas Hill Country habitat west of Austin, Texas in Westlake Hills. The preserve maintains 2.5 miles of hiking trails.
Austin Country Club
Golfers will appreciate a glimpse of this private golf course, situated within the Austin Country Club, founded in 1899.
Pennybacker Bridge
The Percy V. Pennybacker Jr. Bridge in Austin, Texas, is a through-arch bridge across Lake Austin which connects the northern and southern sections of the Loop 360 highway, also known as the "Capital of Texas Highway." The road is widely considered one of the most scenic urban drives in Texas, in large part due to this arched weathering-steel bridge and the rolling hills that flank the road.
Lake Austin Blvd
Lake Austin
Bull Creek District Park
Bull Creek
Mount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
Austin Modern Art Museum
Westwood Country Club
Private club
Mayfield Park
Keep your eyes peeled for peacocks! Mayfield Park and Preserve is an island of restful respite located in the middle of Austin, Texas. Mayfield Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This entire estate was presented to the city of Austin in 1971 by Mary Mayfield Gutsch for all Austinites to enjoy as a park.
Clarksville District
Historic Freedmen's Community
Austin High School
Among many of the surprising landmarks you get to see, this is the oldest high school west of the Mississippi.
Seaholm Power
Seaholm Power Plant
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
Austin Public Library
Austin City Hall
Pass by the "Frontside"
Halcyon
Coffee Shop in Warehouse District
Cedar Street Courtyard
Warehouse District
Oilcan Harry's
Warehouse District
Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab
Warehouse District
Mexic-Arte Museum
Historic Congress Ave
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
Modern Art Museum
Texas State Capitol
Texas Capitol
University of Texas at Austin
UT Main Campus
Texas State Cemetery
See historically significant figures final resting place.
French Legation State Historic Site
French Legation
Moonlight Towers
Historic towers around town
The Driskill
Historic hotel on Brazos St
6th Street
Famous entertainment District
Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
downtown walking trail
Lady Bird Lake
downtown lake
Texas Military Forces Museum
Texas National Guard Base & Museum
Republic Square
city park
Texas Governor's Mansion
governor's mansion
LBJ Presidential Library
LBJ Library
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
UT Stadium
The Blanton Museum of Art
art museum
Texas Science & Natural History Museum
natural history museum
Bass Concert Hall
performing Arts
Harry Ransom Center
museum
Bullock Texas State History Museum
museum
Oakwood Cemetery
cemetery
O. Henry Home & Museum
museum
Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum
museum
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Smoking not permitted
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Infants must be accommodated with legal car seats (not provided)
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Please note: Adult guests with children younger than eight years of age (unless taller than 4 feet 9 inches) will need to bring a child safety seat, this is Texas State Law
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Request for special accommodations for wheelchair accessible needs will be addressed by management. Special arrangements may require as long as 72 hours’ notice to secure.
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As of 05/04/2020 – We are offering tours by reservation only. We are taking the following steps to protect the health of our employees and guests: 1.We are requiring that our guides provide their temperature each day, and they will not be allowed to report to work if ill in any way. 2.We have increased the frequency of our cleanings. We are now fully sanitizing the vehicles after each tour. 3.We are asking passengers to not join us if they currently are ill or if they have had any Covid-19 symptoms with in the last 3 weeks. 4.We will be asking all passengers to make a health declaration stating they’re healthy by signing a waiver that will be sent to you by email. 5.We will be using infrared thermometers to check all passenger temperatures before they board the vehicle. We will ask anyone with a fever or high-temperature to please leave the area immediately, and we will contact them about rescheduling at another time. 6.We are requiring that both our guides and and guest wear masks at all times (this includes the time outside the vehicle waiting to board). 7.Guides will be providing hand sanitizer to each guest as they board the vehicle so that nobody is grasping handles or seat belts with unclean hands as they board and get seated. We reserve the right to reschedule or refuse admittance (without refund) if you can’t comply with requirements 3 through 7. These requirements must be followed to insure the safety of our passengers and guides.
What our experts say
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Try local BBQ at Franklin's nearby.
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Visit the Texas Capitol after the tour.
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Check out street art in East Austin.
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Bring your own snacks and drinks.
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Use public transport for easy access.
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