Downtown Austin Private Walk: Food, Drinks, and History

This private walking tour is unique because it gives the insides and outs of Austin from a local's perspective. We give you the experience of how we would choose to spend the day as people who know and love the city verses the typical tourist locations. You'll experience the best of food and drink as well as historical facts about the city.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Love, Tito's, 215 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701-3934

Your tour meets and departs from Love, Tito's on historic Lavaca St., downtown Austin. This quaint retail shop is the only retail outlet for Austin's one and only Tito's Vodka! Now a world wide sensation, Tito's started right here in the Austin area. The helpful and friendly employees at Love, Tito's are happy to share both the success and deep roots of Tito's story. Opening at 11:00am, this is the perfect spot to start our Austin adventure! Sorry, no free Tito's samples :)

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Willie Nelson Statue, 310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard, Austin, TX 78701-4609

Standing proudly in front of the Moody Theater, Willie's statue is an iconic representation of why Austin is known as the "Live Music Capital of America". In addition to the statue, there is a cast bronze map at this intersection which shows detail of "old Austin" and the surrounding bodies of water. A perfect opportunity to give our tour the right historical context!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Moody Theater, 310 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701-4609

Located just behind the Willie statue is the world famous Moody Theater. Home of the live broadcast for the PBS program "Austin City Limits", this music theater is a "must see" on your private Austin walking adventure!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, Lady Bird Lake Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX 78701

Your private Austin walk takes you along a scenic section of the Lady Bird Lake hiking trail. Just a short beautiful stroll from the Congress Ave. bridge, (aka Bat Bridge), to the historic Rainey St. District. Along your walk, your guide will inform you on everything from details of the famous Austin bats to the history of the Austin barges and ferries before the age of iron bridges. This is a wonderful shaded addition to your tour with spectacular views of the city skyline and, of course, Lady Bird Lake. :-)

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Rainey Street Historic District, Rainey Street, Austin, TX 78701

The Rainey Street District is one of Austin's best kept secrets! It is an eclectic combination of soaring new condominiums and charming cottages and bungalows. These quaint little dwellings used to be private homes in Austin but now serve as some of the finest, and certainly most fun, restaurants and breweries in the city! While in the Rainey District you will be able to grab a drink or some great food truck eats at the "Stay Put Brewery". This is an award winning brewery with nearby access to some of the finest truck grub in the city!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: O. Henry Home & Museum, 409 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701-3705

The home of great American author, William Sydney Porter, aka O' Henry, is located near the heart of downtown and is a brief stop to acknowledge O' Henry's story and his life here in Austin back in the 1880s.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum, 411 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701-3705

Next to the O' Henry home sits the former home of our local hero, Susanna Dickinson, the lone survivor of the Alamo (1836). At this spot, we recount the bravery of Susanna who not only survived the Alamo, but managed to save her daughter Angelina as well!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 6th Street, 115 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701-3651

On your walking adventure of downtown Austin, you will experience two blocks of the world famous "Dirty 6th Street"! Nearly all of the storefronts on east 6th date to the 1870s and 1880s. Our informed guides will be sure point out the coolest spots for food and, of course, live music!!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Driskill, 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701-3212

The Driskill is a magnificent example of the gilded age in Austin. This beautiful and historic hotel has been standing proudly at the edge of East 6th since its completion in 1886. After a tour of the hotel lobby, guests who so choose are welcome to purchase a drink at the Driskill bar and grill. A perfect way to end your private walk of the Capital city!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. D, Austin, TX 78701, USA

5pm option only. This building dates back to the 1800's and your guide has access to areas the general public isn't allowed, with great stories.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Downtown Austin, Austin, TX, USA

Your tour takes place in downtown Austin and walks through either the heart of downtown or the riverwalk, depending on option chosen

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Love, Tito's, 215 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Local Austin guide's insider tips
• 2.5-hour private walking tour for you and your group

Não Incluído

• Food and drink not included in price of tour

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