Austin and Hill Country Sightseeing Tour

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. (Route subject to change due to closures.)
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!

Meeting Point

602 E 4th St

602 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

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.

What's included:

• Narrated tour with a combination of live commentary and scripted content
• Signature PinkTag Partner Souvenir luggage tag
• Tour in a luxury air conditioned vehicle
• Whistle-stop, Austin in a nutshell, comprehensive city overview

Not included:

• Downtown hotel pickup and drop-off is not included when booked as a private tour
• State required child safety seat for infants & young children
• Food and Beverage not included, but you can bring your own food/beverage

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

AO Tours Austin

602 E 4th St, Austin Visitors Center, Austin, 78701-3701, Texas

Meet at the starting point for our tours.

20 minutes

2nd Street District

2nd Street between Guadalupe and Colorado Street, Austin, 78701, Texas

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.

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Willie Nelson Statue

310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard, Austin, 78701-4609, Texas

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

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The Moody Theater

310 W Willie Nelson Blvd, , Austin, 78701-4609, Texas

See where Austin City Limits is filmed!

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Austin City Hall

301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

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

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Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching

100 Congress Ave, , Austin, 78704-4072, Texas

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.

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Long Center

701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, 78704-1269, Texas

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.

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Palmer Events Center

900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

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

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Auditorium Shores Dog Park

Austin, TX 78704, USA

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

First Street Bridge, Lady Bird Lake, Austin, 78701, Texas

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

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Zach Theatre

1510 Toomey Rd, , Austin, 78704-1078, Texas

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

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Green Mesquite BBQ

1400 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

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

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Chuy's

1728 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

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

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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum

605 Robert E Lee Rd, , Austin, 78704-1453, Texas

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

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Barton Creek

Austin, Texas

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

2131 William Barton Dr., Zilker Park, Austin, 78746-5736, Texas

Pass by one of Austin's most beloved attractions, and popular spot to cool off in the warmer months by locals and tourists alike.

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Zilker Metropolitan Park

2100 Barton Springs Rd, , Austin, 78746, Texas

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.

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Wild Basin Preserve

805 N Capital of Texas Hwy, , Austin, 78746-3301, Texas

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.

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Austin Country Club

4408 Long Champ Dr, , Austin, 78746-1162, Texas

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

, , Austin, Texas

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 Boulevard

Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Lake Austin

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Bull Creek District Park

6701 Lakewood Dr, Austin, 78731, Texas

Bull Creek

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Mount Bonnell

Austin, 78731, Texas

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.

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The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

3809 W 35th St, , Austin, 78703-1001, Texas

Austin Modern Art Museum

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Westwood Country Club

3808 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA

Private club

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Mayfield Park

3505 W 35th St, , Austin, 78703, Texas

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.

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Clarksville District

Bounded by West Sixth and 10th Streets, West Lynn and Waterston, , Austin, 78703, Texas

Historic Freedmen's Community

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Austin High School

1715 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703, USA

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

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Seaholm Power

800 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Seaholm Power Plant

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Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library

701 W. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, 78701, Texas

Austin Public Library

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Austin City Hall

301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Pass by the "Frontside"

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Halcyon

218 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Coffee Shop in Warehouse District

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Cedar Street Courtyard

208 W 4th St, Austin, 78701-3927, Texas

Warehouse District

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Oilcan Harry's

211 W 4th St, , Austin, 78701-3916, Texas

Warehouse District

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Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab

300 Colorado St Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Warehouse District

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Mexic-Arte Museum

419 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA

Historic Congress Ave

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The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

700 Congress Ave, , Austin, 78701-3217, Texas

Modern Art Museum

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Texas State Capitol

1100 S Congress Ave, Austin, 78704-1728, Texas

Texas Capitol

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University of Texas at Austin

2515 Speedway, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and 26th St., Austin, 78712, Texas

UT Main Campus

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Texas State Cemetery

909 Navasota St, , Austin, 78702-3322, Texas

See historically significant figures final resting place.

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French Legation State Historic Site

802 San Marcos St, , Austin, 78702-2647, Texas

French Legation

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Moonlight Towers

1098 Trinity St, Austin, Texas

Historic towers around town

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The Driskill

604 Brazos St, , Austin, 78701-3212, Texas

Historic hotel on Brazos St

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6th Street

115 E 6th St, Austin, 78701-3651, Texas

Famous entertainment District

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Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

First Street Bridge, Lady Bird Lake, Austin, 78701, Texas

downtown walking trail

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Lady Bird Lake

Interstate 35, Mopac Bridge, Austin, 78704, Texas

downtown lake

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Texas Military Forces Museum

2200 W 35th St, Building 6 Camp Mabry, Austin, 78703-1222, Texas

Texas National Guard Base & Museum

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Republic Square

422 Guadalupe St, Austin, 78701, Texas

city park

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Texas Governor's Mansion

1010 Colorado St, Austin, 78701-2334, Texas

governor's mansion

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LBJ Presidential Library

2313 Red River Street, , Austin, 78705-5737, Texas

LBJ Library

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Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium

2139 San Jacinto Blvd., , Austin, 78712, Texas

UT Stadium

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The Blanton Museum of Art

200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, 78712-1727, Texas

art museum

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Texas Science & Natural History Museum

2400 Trinity St, Austin, 78712, Texas

natural history museum

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Bass Concert Hall

2350 Robert Dedman Dr, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, 78712-1503, Texas

performing Arts

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Harry Ransom Center

300 W 21st St, University of Texas, Austin, 78712-1455, Texas

museum

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Bullock Texas State History Museum

1800 Congress Ave, , Austin, 78701-1342, Texas

museum

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Oakwood Cemetery

1601 Navasota St, , Austin, 78702-1038, Texas

cemetery

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O. Henry Home & Museum

409 E 5th St, , Austin, 78701-3705, Texas

museum

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Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum

411 E 5th St, Austin, 78701-3705, Texas

museum

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