“Austin + Hill Country in 90 Minutes” – Covers over 30 miles and over 50 points of interest! (most popular tour)

What makes this the best city tour?

Shows you more of Austin on its 30 mile/90 minute route than any other Austin tour.
It’s the original and most comprehensive overview tour of Austin’s history and culture.
Covers Downtown, South Shore, Historic Austin, 6th Street, shopping, West Austin, State Capitol complex, and University of Texas campus (see a more detailed list below).
Only Austin tour to include the historic and trendy East Austin, the African American Cultural Historic District, and a scenic drive to see the Hill Country and lakes.
Receive discounts from many stores on the tour through our Pink Tag Partners Program.
You are transported in Mercedes Benz Sprinter Vans equipped with dual AC for a comfortable tour – No Sun Block Required!
We have been at this since 2003 – we have some of the most knowledgeable Austin Tour Guides – we know Austin extremely well.
2017 top rated Austin and Central Texas tour.

TICKET PRICES

ADULT: $25.00 DISCOUNT: $21.00* CHILD: $17.00
*Student, Senior 55+, Military, and Convention Tag Holders.

LOCATIONS

Now departing from Two Locations in Downtown Austin TX 78701:
615 Congress Ave. (Wild About Music)

or 602 E. 4th Street (Austin Visitors Center)
Call (512) 659-9478 or (512) 960-1886 for information.

SCHEDULE

SUNDAY: 12:30pm • 2:30pm • 4:30pm*
MONDAY – FRIDAY: 10:00am • 12:30pm • 2:30pm
SATURDAY: 10:00am • 12:30pm • 2:30pm • 4:30pm*
*4:30 Tour – Saturday & Sunday Only – February through October Only

Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure to check-in and board. NOTE: SEATS ARE SUBJECT TO RESALE if we have not heard from you or you are not checked-in 15 minutes prior to departure. Our tours depart on schedule – Thanks!

A little bit more about this tour

There is nothing ordinary about this sightseeing tour, which is a showcase of “All Things Austin. ” This tour not only gives you a fascinating overview of the city’s history and culture, it also cuts through the edge of the Texas Hill Country. We’ll give you the big picture while still leaving you with plenty of time to explore the places that interest you most.

Our professional and entertaining tour guides will not only show you Austin’s tourist attractions and must see iconic points of interest, but they will give you insight into Austin’s rich history, local hangouts, live music scene, unique (weird) culture, local arts, outdoor life-style, lively parks, extraordinary gastronomic scene, trendy shopping districts, and the Hill Country’s lakes and vistas in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz custom tour van. In addition to this Top Rated City Tour we offer a wide range of Central Texas Tours customized especially for you,

Check out the points of interest covered

2nd Street District
Austin City Limits Live, Moody Theater, City Hall^B, Boutique Shopping & Dining,
and the Willie Nelson Statue.

Lady Bird Lake – South Shore
Bat Bridge (Congress Ave), Auditorium Shores^G, Butler Park, Long Center for the Performing Arts,
Palmer Events Center, and ZACH Theatre.

Barton Springs Road
Restaurant Row, Umlauf Sculpture Garden, Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool^H,
and the Zilker Botanical & Prehistoric Gardens.^I

Hill Country & Highland Lakes
Texas Geology & History, Lake Austin, West Lake Hills, Wild Basin Preserve^J, Scenic Downtown Overlook,
and the Pennybacker Bridge.^K

Historic West Austin
Moonlight towers, Mount Bonnell^L, Camp Mabry^M, Laguna Gloria, and Mayfield Park.

Market District
Upscale shopping, restaurants & bars^N, Whole Foods Market’s Headquarters, and Book People.

The Warehouse District
United States Federal Courthouse, Republic Square Park, and many night clubs & bars.^O

Historic East Austin Including the African American Cultural Historic District
Texas State Cemetery^F, French Legation^E, Moonlight Tower, Huston-Tillotson University.

East Sixth Street area
Night clubs & bars, Brush Square Park, Dickinson-Hannig Museum, The Driskill Hotel, Pecan Street,
Live Music Venues, O. Henry House & Museum.

State of Texas
Texas State Capitol^A & Visitor Center, Governor’s Mansion, Congress Ave., and the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum

University of Texas At Austin
U.T. Tower^C, The Drag, Campus Drive, the L.B.J Presidential Library^D, Texas Memorial Museum,
Royal Memorial Stadium, Harry Ransom Center, J. Blanton Museum, and U.T. Performing Arts Center.

Mentions
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center, SoCo-South Congress, Cultural Austin, Food Trucks & Trailers, music venues, and George Washington Carver Museum.

Interested in hop-on/hop-off tours?

We offer the Best & Least Costly Hop On – Hop Off Experience in Austin.

The Austin Overtures Two – Step

1. Take the Tour Austin & Hill Country. 2. Jump on a Capital Metro Bus.

One of the best options for the guest that wants to get the most out of their sightseeing dollar is to take “Tour Austin & Hill Country” and then jump on a Capital Metro Bus – a 24 hour pass for just $2.50.

STEP ONE:
Register for our most popular tour ” Tour Austin & Hill Country” -it is very easy to do it departs 22 times a week.

STEP TWO:
Check Capital Metro’s Schedule Book or plan your Hop On – Hop Off experience on Capital Metro’s Trip Planner – just enter your start point and your destination and the Planner gives you all the necessary information to hop on the bus of your choice.

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Gift Certificates

VIator Winner 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017

Policies

Cancellation / Prepayment

Tickets reserved online may be purchased online at the time they are reserved.
After registering click on the “Pay online now!” button to pay for your reservation online. On-line ticket purchases are non-refundable, but reservations may be changed (subject to availability).

Parking & Directions

1. Wild About Music located at 615 Congress Ave.

Wild About Music is a Art and Gift Gallery located on the East side of Congress Ave. Street Parking – $1.20 per hour up to 3 hours.

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2. The Austin Visitors Center is located at 602 East 4th St.

Street Parking – $1.20 per hour up to 3 hours.

Austin Convention Parking Garage – 601 E. 5th street

The Garage entrance is located on the opposite (north) end of the Visitors Center building – the entry to the Garage is on 5th St between Red River and Sabine Streets. (601 E. 5th St.)

Park Me App

DIRECTIONS

To the Austin Visitors Center at 602 East 4th St:

From I-35 North: Travel South on I-35. Take EXIT 234B onto the frontage road and make a right on East 6th street – then a left on Red River street (2 blocks from the frontage road) , the Austin Visitors’ Center is located at 602 East 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701 – at the corner of E. 4th & Red River St.

From I-35 South: Travel North on I-35. Take EXIT 234C and make a left on East 6th street – then a left on Red River street (2 blocks from the frontage road), the Austin Visitors’ Center is located at 602 East 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701 – at the corner of E. 4th & Red River St.

From Loop1/MOPAC (N MOPAC): Take Loop 1 South, take the 5th street exit. Travel about 2.1 miles -take a right on Red River street, the Austin Visitors’ Center is located at 602 East 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701 – at the corner of E. 4th & Red River St.

From Loop1/MOPAC (S MOPAC): Take Loop 1 South, take the 5th street exit. Travel about 2.2 miles -take a right on Red River street, the Austin Visitors’ Center is located at 602 East 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701 – at the corner of E. 4th & Red River St.

Children

Child Safety Seats must be provided by parents whose children legally require them. Please see the laws at the follow link:
Texas Department of Safety
There must be at least one adult over the age of 18 with each party that includes a child.

Pets & Service Animals

We do allow service animals, but we ask that you give us prior notice to allow for us to accommodate you safely.
Non-service animals are not allowed without prior authorization by Mary Davidson – AO Tours Austin Owner.

Additional

Our 4:30pm tours are only available on Saturday and Sunday from February thru October. We don’t operate on Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years Day and, Easter – we have reduced schedules on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

The tour route may be modified because of traffic, construction, weather. parades, and sporting events.

Request for special accommodations will be addressed by management. Special arrangements may require as long as 72 hours notice to secure.

Austin Overtures Corporation retains the right to remove customers from our group tours for reasons that impact on the enjoyment or safety of other tour members, such as, but not limited to, unsocial or unruly behavior, or the carriage of prohibited substances and materials.

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