Top Austin Historical Tours - page 3

On this private walking tour of Austin, you dictate the itinerary to match your personal interests. You choose your route, pick your preferred stops, and select your ideal tour duration to explore Texas’s historic capital exactly how you want. Our customizable options include: Select your path: Choose between exploring grand 19th-century architecture or legendary frontier history. Pick your landmarks: Choose to tour the pink granite Texas Capitol or peer into the historic Driskill Hotel. Set your pace: Select either an intensive landmark walk or a relaxed, deep-dive historical stroll. Choose your focus: Decide whether to emphasize political history or Austin's early live music evolution. Work with your dedicated expert local guide to craft your perfect historical walk. Please note that exact itineraries vary depending on your selected start time and custom selections.

While you may know historic downtown Round Rock for its vibrant nightlife, live music, and dining, you’ll soon uncover a darker past lingering just out of sight. As you explore, you’ll notice that behind the charming storefronts and limestone buildings, the “New Town” of yesterday still echoes through the alleys and shadows around you. On In the Shadows, Spell Caster’s signature Round Rock Ghost Tour, you’ll dive into the legends, lore, and dark history of one of Texas’s most storied Wild West towns. After dark, you’ll walk the same paths once traveled by notorious gunslingers, uncovering chilling stories along the way. You’ll question why ghost riders are said to still gallop through the streets of “New Town” and whether these apparitions remain tied to the sites of their violent ends. From poltergeist encounters to lingering residual hauntings, you’ll peel back the curtain on Round Rock’s most unsettling secrets.

Step into Austin’s dark past with this Haunted Audio Tour — a self-guided journey through real haunted landmarks and verified history. Explore at your own pace as immersive sound design, cinematic storytelling, and spine-chilling true tales reveal the city’s most notorious spirits. No apps, no groups—just you, your smartphone, and Austin after dark. We painstakingly research, write, record, and edit our tours.

Get the most out of your time in Austin by booking this Austin Highlights Private Walking Tour at the beginning of your trip, so you can get acquainted with the city right away. This experience is private, so you’ll get to explore with your own private group of up to 15 and a guide who focuses their attention on just you. Plus, see main attractions such as the Texas Governor's Mansion, the Willie Nelson Statue, and Buford Tower.

Get more out of a night on the town with this spooky Austin pub crawl, complete with the haunted history of this historic city. Starting in Downtown Austin, you walk to several bars on your tour, each of which is housed in an historic building. As you drink up, enjoy your guide's narration about the legends—and ghost stories—of Austin's most haunted places. Though you need to purchase drinks, the eerie stories are included.

Lady Bird Lake is a popular nature escape in the heart of downtown Austin, complete with scenic footbridges, lakeside parks, and skyline views. Ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts, this cycling tour allows you to escape city traffic and cruise around the Lady Bird Hike and Bike Trail, which spans 10 miles (16 kilometers) and loops around the lake’s shoreline.

Retreat from the busy city for a day of wine tasting in Texas Hill Country. After meeting at a designated location, hop into a luxury limousine and visit three wineries just outside Austin, sampling several wines at each stop. The tour also stops for lunch (own expense) at the renowned Salt Lick restaurant in Driftwood.

Discover the highlights of Austin along with several local breweries during this half-day beer tasting and bike tour. Pedal past landmarks including the Texas State Cemetery and the Moonlight Towers and stop for sudsy refreshments at three breweries. Your guide shares commentary about the city and breweries on a moderate level bike tour that is suitable for most people with biking experience. Bike gear and beers are included.

Get your bearings in Austin on your own terms with a private, customizable tour. Your guide picks you up at your Austin hotel—or other preferred location in the city—and then you head out on foot to explore. Get a local perspective that sets you up to feel confident navigating your own way for the rest of your trip.

Get to know Austin on a leisurely morning walk with a nationally acclaimed storyteller as your guide. Learn little-known stories about the city, get inside tips on the best coffee shops, restaurants, and live music venues, and explore the city like a local. This tour helps you avoid tourist traps to make the most of your visit to Austin. Great for kids and adults alike, learn about the city in a fun, low-key way.

Uncover the true narrative behind O. Henry’s beloved stories like 'The Gift of the Magi' and 'The Last Leaf' in a unique outdoor escape game that transforms Austin into your outdoor escape room game. Navigate through the city, solving puzzles that intertwine the author’s life with his literary creations. Guided by an interactive app, you’ll piece together clues while exploring local landmarks, allowing history and storytelling to come alive. This immersive experience encourages collaboration and critical thinking, making it ideal for friends, families, or team-building events.

Check out Austin's nightlife with this interactive bar crawl that puts a new spin on the traditional bar crawl. Just download the app and hit the town. As you make your way through pubs, clubs, and dive bars, complete photo and video challenges to rack up points and be proclaimed the Bar Hunt Champion.

Explore the University of Texas campus like never before in this self-guided puzzle adventure. As a rookie supernatural investigator, you are sent to your alma mater to track down a rogue mage wreaking havoc across UT Austin. Your mission takes you through 13 stops filled with hidden art and mind-bending puzzles. Decode secret messages at a headless statue, follow magical footprints past a saber-toothed cat, and race to stop a dark plot before it unfolds. Discover the real stories behind UT's campus treasures: the 100,000-seat Longhorn stadium, Julius Whittier's legacy, public art from world-renowned sculptors, and the Littlefield Fountain WWI memorial. The route covers 2.8 km with varied terrain and some stairs. Difficulty level: advanced. Best during the day. Start anytime and play at your own pace. Perfect for UT fans, families, and anyone visiting Austin. Download the Questo app, enter your booking code, and head to DKR Stadium to begin.

Check out Austin's Sixth Street nightlife on your own terms with an app-based bar crawl. Download the Let’s Roam app and visit pubs, clubs, and dive bars while completing photo and video challenges to earn points and become the Bar Hunt Champion. This interactive scavenger hunt suits small groups, team building, date nights, or special events. Participants must be 21 or older.

Discover Austin's best landmarks and hidden gems with Let's Roam's private app-based scavenger hunt. Work with your team to answer trivia, snap photos, and solve challenges revealing local stories. This self-guided experience lets you start anytime and explore at your own pace, making it ideal for groups seeking a flexible, engaging activity.