Small-Group Tour of Austin and Texas Hill Country

Choice of several departures throughout the day
Comprehensive tour of the city
Fully narrated tour
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
Small-group tour by minibus
Duration: 1.5 hours
Most people spend 1.5 Hours at this attraction.
Narrated tour by air-conditioned Mercedes van, Souvenir Luggage Tag
Appropriate for All Ages
Both Cameras and Video Cameras are Permitted
Schedule

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This 1 ½ hour tour of Austin will take you through breathtaking scenery and urban streets in a comfortable Mercedes van. Your friendly tour guide will meet you at the Austin visitor center about 20 minutes before it’s time to leave. You will see Lady Bird Lake, a reservoir built in 1960. The lake is named in honor of former first lady, Lady Bird Johnson, for her efforts in beautifying the lake.

You will also see the Texas State Capitol building, and the Driskill Hotel, a Romanesque style, four story building that is rumored to occupied by ghosts. You will pass by the University of Texas, which boasts alumni like Matthew McConaughey, Farrah Fawcett, Ricky Williams, Eric Metcalf, Janis Joplin, Laura Bush, Renee Zellweger, and Felicia Day. Pass by the official Texas landmarks, the Moonlight Towers. The Moonlight Towers are a series of towers that light up the city at night. Austin is the only city in the world where you can find them. You will travel down the historic Congress Avenue and through Old East Austin. Witness the scenic beauty of the Texas State Cemetery and see the city’s oldest building that is still on its original foundation, the French Legation.

In addition to all of this, you will also head to Texas Hill Country, where you will see beautiful limestone hills and crystal clear lakes.

Experience Austin's urban scene, hip shopping districts and beautiful natural scenery on this sightseeing tour by luxury Mercedes van. See top Austin attractions like Lady Bird Lake, the Texas Capitol, the Driskill Hotel and Mayfield Park, and enjoy picturesque views of rolling hills and lakes in Texas Hill Country. You'll learn about all the sites you see from your knowledgeable guide.

Meet at the Austin Visitor Center 20 minutes before your chosen departure time and hop in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz van, equipped with large windows for sightseeing.

On a fully narrated 1.5-hour tour, travel through historic downtown Austin and pass more than 40 top sites including Lady Bird Lake, the Texas Capitol, the haunted Driskill Hotel, the University of Texas, Moonlight Tower, Mayfield Park and Lake Austin.

Cruise down Congress Avenue and venture through old East Austin, where you'll see the French Legation -- the city's oldest structure still on its original foundations -- and the beautiful Texas State Cemetery. Explore 6th Street, the lively entertainment district, and drive through the trendy warehouse district.

You'll also travel to Texas Hill Country in West Austin and catch great views of limestone hills, clear lakes and impressive mansions. Learn how this area of Texas is known for its wine.

After soaking in the sights, return to the original departure point.