Austin : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Austin can sometimes feel inaccessible to first-time visitors, but this private walking tour makes exploring the city effortless and engaging. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this personalized tour focuses on the sights that interest you most. You’ll discover the exteriors of iconic monuments, including museums, while your local guide shares insider stories that bring Austin’s history and culture to life. If you’d like to include a museum visit, we can easily customize the itinerary—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring every stop is tailored to your tastes. Enjoy hidden gems, must-see landmarks, and a local perspective you won’t find on your own. Book your private walking tour today and experience Austin through the eyes of a knowledgeable local!

1. 1

   Texas Capitol

   30 min

   The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker.

2. 2

   The Driskill

   30 min

   The Driskill, a Romanesque-style building completed in 1886, is the oldest operating hotel in Austin, Texas, United States, and one of the best-known hotels in Texas generally. The Driskill was conceived and built by Col. Jesse Driskill, a cattleman who spent his fortune constructing "the finest hotel south of St. Louis".

3. 3

   Willie Nelson Statue

   30 min

   The Willie Nelson statue, or simply Willie, is a bronze sculpture of singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, located in Downtown Austin, Texas. The statue was commissioned to artist Clete Shields by the nonprofit organization Capital Area Statues.

4. 4

   Congress Bridge Bat

   30 min

   The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge crosses Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. Before construction of Longhorn Dam was completed in 1960, the bridge crossed the Colorado River from which Lady Bird Lake is impounded.

5. 5

   Zilker Metropolitan Park

   40 min

   Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas, at the intersection of Barton Creek and the Colorado River, comprising over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named for its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.