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Austin Live Music Crawl

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Austin, USA
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Sarah_D ·
Apr 2026
Great venues and local knowledge! Highly recommend this tour. We felt safe and well looked after. Recommend!
· Chelsea_C ·
May 2026
This was a great tour! I got so much more out of it than I would have checking out venues on my own. Jax was super knowledgeable and the music was fantastic.

Overview

Experience Austin's live music scene on a tour led by a guide. Visit as many as three iconic clubs and up-and-coming venues and enjoy hearing live music with a group of fun fellow travelers. Don't get caught listening to cover bands, listen to authentic music in one of the world's music capitals.
  • Enjoy this live music tour in Austin
  • This Austin music tour provides a great overview for first-time visitors
  • Listen to a variety of live music at several venues with entry fees included
  • Learn about the history of the Texas state capital

What's Included

  • Local driver and guide
  • Live entertainment - see authentic live music at different Austin venues
  • Transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter van
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Driskill - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
    604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

    Meet inside The Driskill bar, closest to the doors facing 7th St. Please arrive by 7:45 PM. We are unable to delay the departure for guests who arrive late.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 pm

Itinerary

Make your own way to meet your guide at the concierge desk at the Hilton Austin, then set out in a deluxe van to discover live music in downtown Austin.

Expect to visit two or three venues to hear live music and learn about the city of Austin. Your guide shares tips on some of the best places among the 270 live music venues in the city. Also, hear stories about the city's history and notable characters who have lived there over the years.
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Austin

3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time
  • Please check in with the Austin Detours tour guide by 7:45 pm in the Driskill Hotel Bar (604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701)
  • Due to vendor regulations, pets and emotional support animals are generally NOT permitted. Guests with a service dog MUST contact the local tour operator in advance to request approval.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 501 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This was a great tour! I...

Chelsea_C, May 2026
This was a great tour! I got so much more out of it than I would have checking out venues on my own. Jax was super knowledgeable and the music was fantastic.

Really cool tour of the...

Holly_B, May 2026
Really cool tour of the iconic ACL facility. It was interesting and fun to learn about and see behind the scenes of the history of ACL. I would definitely recommend if you are visiting the Austin area.

Austin music

Jon_M, May 2026
Great way to see a very good selection of Austin’s music venues. Dave was a great host and made us feel very informed about each stop!

Great fun for our first...

Kathleen_H, May 2026
Great fun for our first time in Austin, just here for the night - 3 different fun spots - gave us a good idea of what to do when we come back! Conner and Ike were both informative and entertaining. Thanks for a great evening!

50th celebration

Manya_P, May 2026
Very knowledgeable driver and guide! Loved the stops especially #2 -afro drum band. Unique and fun experience for mother daughter trip!

Fun

Sarah_D, Apr 2026
Great venues and local knowledge! Highly recommend this tour. We felt safe and well looked after. Recommend!

Jax and Trace did an...

TraceyLJohnson, Apr 2026
Jax and Trace did an excellent job getting us to each venue. They were friendly and very accommodating. The music venues were unique and fun! I would recommend this tour.

The Perfect Introduction to Austin's Live Music Scene!

Blanche_F, Apr 2026
What a fantastic way to dive into Austin’s music scene! Our small group rode comfortably in a Mercedes van while our guide, Trace, and driver, Kelty, shared great stories and insights about the city’s musical history. We visited three iconic venues—The White Horse, Donn’s Depot, and The Continental—each with its own distinct vibe and sound. As new Austin residents with visiting guests, we especially appreciated having a designated driver so we could relax and enjoy the night without worrying about driving and parking. The pace was just right, and we had so much fun dancing, listening to great music, and soaking in the atmosphere. Highly recommend for solo travelers, couples, or small groups looking for an easy, memorable night out!

Excellent your with a passionate team for music.

fahad_k, Dec 2025
Get a taste of Austin live music. The team knows good music and were very time she organized. We got to see three good shows.

Casting musical net a little broader

trishsouthpaw, Dec 2025
Laid back the tour that seems to be centred around your genre tastes once your group is gathered and ready to load the chariot.

See the love music capital of the world local style!

Joni_F, Nov 2025
Our guide had a total pulse on the local music scene, and driver made the ride fun as well. We learned a lot about the up and coming music scene, as well as historical and cultural aspects of Austin.

We would do it again!

David_C, Nov 2025
Great time!! Dave and Joe were our chaperones and really showed us a some really great venues! I highly recommend it!

so much fun

Christina_H, Oct 2025
david and ike were the best! the venues and music was a perfect way to get a feel of the austin music scene. would definitely book again.

Unforgettable!

Vivien_G, Oct 2025
David and Ike were amazing tour guides - so kind and passionate about Austin’s music scene. All three stops were unique and so much fun. I will be recommending this tour to everyone and anyone I know visiting Austin!

A little disappointed

Marie_M, Oct 2025
Guides were friendly and knowledgeable about the music scene. Only visited 2 venues. First was fabulous. Second over crowded and could barely see the band.

Ike and Evan were the BEST!

Suzanne_S, Oct 2025
We really had a great time! The music venues were perfect. Each different from the other. Ike and Evan were the perfect host. I would definitely recommend. We got to go places we would not have experienced on our own.

What a fun night! Kelti...

Val_W, Oct 2025
What a fun night! Kelti our guide and Dave our driver were great! It was really fun experiencing different music venues and hearing some history of the places but just of Austin in general. It really opened our eyes to all the creativity here.

A must do if you love live music from local musicians

Ara_M, Oct 2025
If you live love music and want off the beaten path and to explore the variety of music that Austin has to offer, this tour is a must. Kelty our tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable- not only on the music scene but on other fun facts about Austin.

The meeting location...

Jacqueline_D, Oct 2025
The meeting location isn’t real clear. We were picked up at the Driscoll entrance on Brazos St. Don’t look for the Driscoll cocktail bar on 7th street. It’s closed and the wrong pick up spot.

Great tour and driver

Leeann_B, Sep 2025
David and Luke were great! 3 cool places owned by Steve Wertheimer. Great music each place with a little twist on the music. Wish we could have seen more of the city tho!

Live Music Hopping 🎵

Robert_A, Sep 2025
Lots of Fun! Austin is hopping with every genre of Live Music 🎵 The guide definitely makes / breaks the experience!

Had some girlfriend come...

Carri_D, Sep 2025
Had some girlfriend come to town who love live music. Best decision to book Austin music crawl - we felt safe, didn’t have to worry about parking, and Ike & Trace took us to hear some really great music at some really iconic places. It was very informative to hear all about the history of music in Austin. Definitely recommend and will be something we will do again when guests come to visit.

What a great way to jump right into the music scene!

Stephanie_M, Aug 2025
We had a great time! People at the busy venues were all so friendly and we made a couple friends. Even with a large scale event happening in town and numerous road closures, our guide and driver were able to get us easily to three amazing local venues with high quality musicians playing. No waiting in lines, or for music to start, just fun. Joey was knowledgeable and personable and our group all seemed to enjoy the evening and different experiences. Thanks again! We met local people later who were impressed and agreed with the chosen spots.

Advice for solo travellers - might not be for you

Vanessa_S, Jul 2025
My review is only advice for solo travellers. I assumed the tour would be more of a group activity and good for a solo traveller. Unfortunately this wasn't my experience. Once we got to the venues the group is left to go their own way, which is great when you have friends with you but not so much when you're alone. I also mistakenly assumed we would be in venues where the tour operators might pre book tables for the group. Again, this wasn't the case and likely not really possible at most venues. The others on the tour seem to enjoy it. I left the tour early and ended up paying extra for a ride back to my hotel. A waste of money for me but definitely not for the others in the group id say.

Great Evening!

Cathy_M, Jul 2025
Great evening!! Loved the music, the pace, tour hosts, etc. Everything ran on time…and we loved the variety of music venues.

A great introduction to the Austin music scene

Robert_D, Jul 2025
It's exactly as advertised. We got shuttle around in a Mercedes van, had VIP treatment on our first stop at one of the iconic venues we visited and heard a variety of good music throughout the evening. Just an enjoyable evening.

Good local music

KARYNN_F, Jul 2025
Great variety of local music. Tour guide and driver were very friendly and informative. They took us to 3 venues of 3 different genres of music. Although they had planned venues, they were willing to adapt plans to our likes. We stayed to listen to one set then moved on the the next site. I would recommend this tour for anyone trying to hear original music. It was a fun night.

Must do with Evan Ford of Detours

Mayra_F, Jun 2025
Evan Ford is amazing and we had an amazing time!!! If you’re in Austin, you’ll need this tour to give yiu a wonderful music tour!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Can't agree more. Evan (descendant of Sam Houston :) is such a great Austin representative. See y'all next time!

Guys Trip

Donald_G, Jun 2025
Ike and David were outstanding host. 2 out 3 venues were outstanding!!! The information given by the guides were next level. Overall, it was the best guided tour I have been and my 3 friends agree!!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

The best! We love that report. Our guides are comprised of Austin's best creative community. Thanks for supporting them and thanks for joining us. See ya next time!

Broaden your music horizons

Steve_B, Jun 2025
We visited three classic Austin Music spots, each was unique. Joey, our guide was great. He shared a lot of great information about the city, and the music scene.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Yes indeed! We aim to broaden. Thank you for leaving the review for Joey! See ya next time.
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