Texas Governor's Mansion Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Texas Governor's Mansion. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

• Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours

• The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour

• Ha Ha Haunted Austin Walking Ghost Tour

• Hauntings in the Heart of Austin: Downtown Ghost Walk

The only way to go inside the Texas Governor’s Mansion is to schedule a guided tour in advance. Tours are free and offered a few times per week—book your spot online. You can also pass by the exterior of the mansion on a guided tour of Austin; prices typically start around US$20.

Yes, the Texas Governor's Mansion is worth visiting, as it's one of the country's oldest continuously occupied governor's residences. The historic building has housed the state's governors since 1856, and when touring the mansion, you can still see antiques and artwork that belonged to some of Texas' earliest lawmakers. To see the house along with more of Austin's downtown landmarks, book a guided sightseeing tour by bus, by bike, or on foot—you'll get a fuller picture of the city by exploring with an insider.

Per one customer who booked the Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours, "We had an absolute blast! Rooster made sure everyone felt comfortable on the bikes before we hit the road, which really set the tone for a fun, relaxed ride. He took us to some hidden gems we never would have found on our own, along with a few iconic spots we were excited to see. He was hilarious, super chill, and made sure every rider felt taken care of the entire time. Highly recommend—this was one of the highlights of our trip!"

The Texas Governor’s Mansion is important because it is the residence of the state governor and, with its construction in 1856, the mansion is the fourth-oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the United States. This uninterrupted history led to its recognition as a US National Historic Landmark.

The Texas Governor’s Mansion is located in Austin. Austin is the state capital of Texas, and the governor’s mansion and Texas Capitol grounds are located adjacent to each other in the city’s downtown. Houston was temporarily the state capital in the late 1830s, before the role of governor was established.

No, you cannot visit the inside of the Texas Governor’s Mansion on your own; you must go on a guided tour. Tours of the mansion are free, but you must make a reservation at least 1 week in advance and undergo a background check. You cannot join a tour day-of.

The best time to visit the Texas Governor’s Mansion is whenever a tour spot is available. Since you can only visit the Texas Governor’s Mansion with a tour, you’re very limited to what time of the day you can visit. Tours of the mansion take place in the afternoon.

Yes, the family of the Texas governor lives in the Texas Governor’s Mansion. The building has served as the official residence for all governors since 1856. It is for this reason that only a few rooms are open for the tour and that visitors need to undergo background checks.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Texas Governor's Mansion. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Austin:

• Texas Capitol

• 6th Street

• Congress Avenue Bridge

• Driskill Hotel

• Lady Bird Lake

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Austin.