Austin Private Tours – Landmarks & Local Highlights
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Austin, USA
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Escape busy local buses and see Austin in style, with this private highlights tour. Enjoy the thrill of traveling in an open-top Ford Bronco, and check off lots of key landmarks—such as Lady Bird Lake, the grounds of the Texas Capitol, and Mount Bonnell. Also, as it’s a private trip, you can ask questions throughout and get a more personalized service.
- Hassle-free way to tick off Austin’s top highlights
- No need to share the trip—it’s just for your personal group
- Get lots of Austin tips that you’d miss otherwise
- Ride comfortably in a private open-top vehicle
What's Included
- Bottled waterBottled Water will be provided during trip duration
- Body Sunscreen will be provided,
- Private transportation
- Restroom Breaks Included
- Capital Hill Tours Rewards Pass
- Local List of Recommendations
- Smoking in vehicle excluded
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
East Sixth Street (Pass By)
1
Texas Capitol
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lady Bird Lake (Pass By)
Zilker Metropolitan Park (Pass By)
2
South Congress Avenue
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rainey Street Historic District (Pass By)
University of Texas at Austin (Pass By)
3
Mount Bonnell
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Accessibility: This tour can accommodate a stroller, car seat, and foldable wheelchair. Any accessibility accessory that fits in standard sized trunks, should be able to fit within the trunk of the Bronco during the trip duration.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 41 reviews
Leslie_P, Apr 2026
Ricky was very informative and a gentleman. We covered a lot of Austin including a stop at the Capital and South Congress. Rode in a very nice newer Ford Bronco.
Tara_M, Apr 2026
Got to see all of Austin and beyond . He supplied us with water, a fan and sun visor for the tour. He gave us a lot of fun facts too.
Richard_L, Mar 2026
Come ready to learn and enjoy. It was a fun tour with lots to see without being rushed. Our guide was such an excellent host. Perfect personality for this work. We all give this tour a thumbs up! Be camera ready!
angelique1234, Mar 2026
Fun & informative! Perfect tour and overview. Highly recommend. Exactly what we were hoping for when looking for a tour guide.
Janan_K, Mar 2026
Must do if visiting Austin. Ken was very knowledgeable and made the experience great. Would definitely recommend without hessitation
Joanne_S, Mar 2026
Ken was outgoing and knowledgeable and accommodating. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend it
Julie_A, Mar 2026
Ken was excellent very friendly,knowledgeable and accommodating, recommend this tou 100% for day of arrival in the city!
Angelia_H, Mar 2026
Lots of knowledge from Ken. Love all the history about Austin. I really loved the art and creative that the city has to offer. The experience was Amazing.
Lance_L, Mar 2026
Good way to learn a little about Austin. Our guide was very informative and an enjoyable guide. I would recommend this to anyone visiting the area.
Chuck_L, Mar 2026
Ken did a great job showing us the city of Austin. We enjoyed learning about the history and seeing the sights. His vehicle was very comfortable and allowed us to see everything. We would highly recommend this tour.
Jane_E, Feb 2026
Excellent tour of the Austin highlights plus more! Ken is friendly and easy to listen and knowledgeable. He was on time in picking us up and the pace of the tour was just right. Communication prior to the tour was great and very responsive to queries. Great job, Ken! Highly recommend Capital Hill Tours!
Nimisa_B, Feb 2026
Ken was great - very knowledgeable. The kids enjoyed the open roof of the Bronco. Wish we had done the tour at the beginning of our weekend vs the end - still recommend it at anytime during your stay in Austin!
Matthew_H, Jan 2026
Had a blast! The two vineyards visited were excellent! Luke (our driver) knowledgeable about the area! Highly recommend
Bethany_B, Jan 2026
Fabulous private 2.5 hour tour of Austin in a convertible bronco with pickup and drop off at our hotel. Ken our tour guide was super knowledgeable and made the afternoon such a blast. We learned so much about Austin and he gave us phenomenal
recommendations for restaurants and bars. Highly recommend!
Vivian_K, Dec 2025
Informative to visitors about the history
of Austin. It was interesting to see the East Austin Art district and the various architectural sights.
Felicity_C, Nov 2025
It was an excellent one and a half hours spent on a quick tour of Austin downtown. Ken was incredibly knowledgeable and courteous. We took my goddaughter who was visiting from the UK and she thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the tour which also gave her excellent photo ops for Instagram.
annekz, Oct 2025
Tyler have an awesome tour. He had a wealth of information about Austin historically and present day. We enjoyed his photos of buildings from the 1800s as we were seeing them in person. I highly recommend this tour with Tyler as a guide.
Elena_F, Sep 2025
Ken was awesome. The two and a half hour tour flew by. We saw many great spots and this was a wonderful overview of the City of Austin. Ken also provided a cool ride, cold water, restaurant and sightseeing recommendations. Highly recommend.
Roman_M, Aug 2025
We did the 2 1/2 hour tour. Our driver was very knowledgeable and passionate about the city. He had several amazing recommendations. We thoroughly enjoyed out trip with him.
Lynne_R, Aug 2025
Ken is really friendly and shows you all the great places in Austin. He even dropped us off at an ice-cream shop so we could try the local treats!
Jessica_W, Jul 2025
Ken is personable, knowledgeable and friendly! Great tour of the city! The vehicle was comfortable and we learned about Austin’s history. Saw all of the major sights.
Dennis_C, May 2025
Ken is very knowledgeable with the area !
Answered all questions about each part of the city…so we knew where to go back and see more! Very polite! We had a great time on his tour..I recommend it highly
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks so much, Dennis! I’m really glad you found the insights helpful and had a great time—hope to see you back in Austin soon!
Aaron_W, May 2025
It’s a must do when in Austin. Very informative and fun! Don’t doubt just do, you will not be disappointed!
Response from Host, May 2025
Aaron, I appreciate the strong recommendation! It was great showing y'all around, glad y'all had a good time!
Elizabeth_W, May 2025
The tour guide was professional and polite. Very knowledgeable about the city history and its local culture. The views out of the panoramic sunroof made the experience all that more special. Would definitely do this tour again.
Terri_S, Jan 2025
The tour was excellent. We were able to see various spots in Austin and our tour guides were knowledgeable, kind and friendly. Sightseeing in the Bronco was amazing and our pictures of the city were beautiful.
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