Austin and Hill Country Sightseeing Tour

Austin, US
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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.

Meeting point

602 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701 , United States

End point

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.

Meeting point

602 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

AO Tours Austin

Meet at the starting point for our tours.

Duration 20 minutes
2

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.

3

Willie Nelson Statue

Get a look at the Willie Nelson Statue on Willie Nelson Blvd (formerly 2nd St).

4

The Moody Theater

See where Austin City Limits is filmed!

5

Austin City Hall

Check out Austin's City Hall, constructed in 2004.

6

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.

7

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.

8

Palmer Events Center

The Palmer Events Center is a multi-purpose venue nestled next to Butler Park with a gorgeous view of downtown.

9

Auditorium Shores Dog Park

You'll see plenty of dogs enjoying their time in this off-leash dog park along Lady Bird Lake.

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Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

We'll pass by the Colorado River, Texas's longest river.

11

Zach Theatre

See the Zach Scott Topfer Theatre, the oldest continuously active theater company in Texas!

12

Green Mesquite BBQ

This local favorite was featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives show on the Food Network.

13

Chuy's

Hear about how Jenna Bush almost got in trouble at this restaurant once upon a time!

14

Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum

The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum is home to the largest collection of American sculptor Charles Umlauf's work.

15

Barton Creek

Feel a sense of calm looking out as this spring-fed creek that feeds into Lady Bird Lake.

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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.

17

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.

18

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.

19

Austin Country Club

Golfers will appreciate a glimpse of this private golf course, situated within the Austin Country Club, founded in 1899.

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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.

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Lake Austin Blvd

Lake Austin

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Bull Creek District Park

Bull Creek

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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.

24

The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

Austin Modern Art Museum

25

Westwood Country Club

Private club

26

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.

27

Clarksville District

Historic Freedmen's Community

28

Austin High School

Among many of the surprising landmarks you get to see, this is the oldest high school west of the Mississippi.

29

Seaholm Power

Seaholm Power Plant

30

Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library

Austin Public Library

31

Austin City Hall

Pass by the "Frontside"

32

Halcyon

Coffee Shop in Warehouse District

33

Cedar Street Courtyard

Warehouse District

34

Oilcan Harry's

Warehouse District

35

Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab

Warehouse District

36

Mexic-Arte Museum

Historic Congress Ave

37

The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

Modern Art Museum

38

Texas State Capitol

Texas Capitol

39

University of Texas at Austin

UT Main Campus

40

Texas State Cemetery

See historically significant figures final resting place.

41

French Legation State Historic Site

French Legation

42

Moonlight Towers

Historic towers around town

43

The Driskill

Historic hotel on Brazos St

44

6th Street

Famous entertainment District

45

Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

downtown walking trail

46

Lady Bird Lake

downtown lake

47

Texas Military Forces Museum

Texas National Guard Base & Museum

48

Republic Square

city park

49

Texas Governor's Mansion

governor's mansion

50

LBJ Presidential Library

LBJ Library

51

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium

UT Stadium

52

The Blanton Museum of Art

art museum

53

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

natural history museum

54

Bass Concert Hall

performing Arts

55

Harry Ransom Center

museum

56

Bullock Texas State History Museum

museum

57

Oakwood Cemetery

cemetery

58

O. Henry Home & Museum

museum

59

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.
  • Additional information
    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.
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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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