Austin Historic Red Light District Walking Tour

From cowboys to condominiums, take a walk through the story of Austin, beginning and ending in what was once a roaring red light district in Austin’s earlier years. Along the way, we'll explore the rich history of Austin and discover how it became the vibrant and dynamic city it is today, with emphasis on the eccentric and heroic Austinites who shaped Austin's story. Topics of historic vice may not be appropriate for children. Large Group? Visit our website. This is an outdoor tour that only goes inside the Driskill Hotel.

Meeting Point

Halcyon

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

Downtown Austin outside Halcyon Coffeehouse @ 4th Street & Lavaca. You may use the restroom inside Halcyon without making a purchase if you tell them you are with the walking tour.

What's included:

• Tour Guide

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Dumont's Down Low Bar

214 W 4th St, Austin, 78701-3917, Texas

In what was once a bustling vice district, we will begin with the origin story of the city of Austin and talk about the old west mentality that built the biggest red light district in the southwest. We do not go inside.

20 minutes

O. Henry Home & Museum

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

Famous short story author O. Henry lived here in Austin before he made it big. Outside his home, we will dig up a few questionable tales of his time here in Austin. We do not go inside.

10 minutes

Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum

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

How did the last survivor of the Alamo end up in Austin? We'll discover this and more outside the home she lived in on 5th St.

5 minutes

6th Street

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

Learn the historic and current significance of Austin's most famous street.

10 minutes

The Driskill

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

We'll get to go inside this one! Built in 1886 and sometimes called "the people's hotel", the Driskill is teeming with historical tales of greed, politics, vice, music, celebrities, and more.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included