Austin and Hill Country Sightseeing Tour, with scenic stops

Austin and Hill Country Sightseeing Tour, with scenic stops

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Experience the perfect blend of city sights and scenic landscapes on our Authentic Austin & Astounding Hill Country Tour. This premium 2.5-hour adventure takes you through Austin’s most iconic landmarks before heading into the breathtaking Texas Hill Country, offering multiple stops to soak in the beauty and culture of the region. Unlike our shorter tours, this experience includes up to 4 stops to fully immerse yourself in Austin’s charm and the Hill Country’s natural beauty. Enjoy a small and personalized tour* with a relaxed pace, perfect for capturing stunning photos and discovering hidden gems. By the time your journey through Austin and the Texas Hill Country is complete, you’ll be packed with insider knowledge, unforgettable experiences, and a newfound appreciation for this incredible city.

*Guides supplement a pre-recorded narration in this tour – It is not a custom or private tour experience.

Route and number of stops subject to change due to closures.

Activity location

Mount Bonnell
- Austin, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

103 E 5th St.
- 103 East 5th Street
- 78701, Austin, Texas, United States

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What's included, what's not

Signature PinkTag Partner Souvenir luggage tag
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tour in a luxury air conditioned vehicle
Covers all the iconic Austin sites
Food and Beverage not included, but you can bring your own food/beverage in closed containers
State required child safety seat for infants & young children
Gratuities
Parking Fees
Downtown hotel pickup and drop-off is not included when booked as a private tour

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please allow us 72 hours notice for ADA accessible vehicles
Please note: Adult guests with children younger than eight years of age (unless taller than 4 feet 9 inches) will need to bring a child safety seat, this is Texas State Law
To better accommodate our guests, the Austin Visitors Center has partnered with Frost Bank to offer parking in the Frost Bank Parking Garage at: 401 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 (Garage entrance at either 406 Brazos or 112 E. 4th St.) Visitors to the Austin Visitor Center can receive 1 hour and 10 minutes of free parking by scanning a QR code provided by the Visitor Center. After the free period, the following rates apply: Monday–Friday: $3 per additional 20 minutes. Saturday & Sunday: $10.00 for up to 12 hours. Prices are subject to change
Please contact us with any health concerns you may have. There will be stops at locations with uneven surfaces.
Special accommodations for wheelchair accessible needs will be addressed by management. Special arrangements may require as long as 72 hours’ notice to secure.

Activity itinerary

Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching (Pass by)

The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge crosses over Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin. Congress Avenue Bridge is home to the world's largest urban bat colony, which is composed of Mexican free-tailed bats. The bats reside beneath the road deck in gaps between the concrete component structures. They are migratory, spending their summers in Austin and the winters in Mexico. According to Bat Conservation International,between 750,000 and 1.5 million bats reside underneath the bridge each summer.

Barton Springs Pool (Pass by)

Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin: Barton Springs Pool. The pool itself measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming.

Zilker Metropolitan Park (Pass by)

Zilker Metropolitan Park is considered "Austin's most-loved park." This 351-acre metropolitan park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities, facilities and special events for individuals and families.

Haskell House (Pass by)

The historic Hezikiah Haskell House, located at 1703 Waterston Avenue, was built by Peter Tucker, a formerly enslaved man, and his wife, Betty, in about 1875

Town Lake (Pass by)

Auditorium shores is located on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake formerly known as Town Lake, immediately west of South 1st Street. To its south are the Long Center and Palmer Events Center. The Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail passes through the park from west to east near the shore; one of the trail's major trailheads adjoins Auditorium Shores.The site includes a memorial statue of late Austin resident Stevie Ray Vaughan, who played a number of concerts at Auditorium Shores. The park is known for its scenic view of the downtown Austin skyline.

2nd Street District (Pass by)

2nd Street District centers around Austin’s best mix of local retail, restaurants, living and entertainment. It’s a vibrant area of walkable downtown shopping, dining and enjoyment. Take a stroll and find Austin-owned restaurants and world-renowned music in this downtown gem. Includes Willie Nelson Statue, Moody Theater where Austin City Limits is recorded, City Hall and it's one block from the beautiful shores of Lady Bird Lake.

Long Center (Pass by)

Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue located along Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas.

Zach Theatre (Pass by)

Producing Austin's best live theatre for audiences of all ages. Musicals, plays, theatre for families, camps, classes, special events, and more

Mount Bonnell

Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills. Not all stops are guaranteed.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum (Pass by)

The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum is home to the largest collection of American sculptor Charles Umlauf's work.

Mayfield Park (Pass by)

Mayfield Park and Preserve is an island of restful respite located in the middle of Austin, Texas. Mayfield Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This entire estate was presented to the city of Austin in 1971 by Mary Mayfield Gutsch for all Austinites to enjoy as a park.

Mozart's Coffee Roasters

15m
Admission ticket not included

Iconic Mozart's on Lake Austin is a locally owned Coffee shop & restaurant that gives you a scenic view of Lake Austin. Not all stops are guaranteed.

Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library

The building was designed by a joint venture of San Antonio-based Lake Flato Architects, known for their energy-efficient and sustainable projects, and Boston-based Shepley Bulfinch, successor to the firm founded by 19th-century architect Henry Hobson Richardson. The new central library offers a living rooftop garden, reading porches, an indoor reading room and a bicycle corral, large indoor and outdoor event spaces, a gift shop, an art gallery and a café run by the ELM Restaurant Group. Not all stops are guaranteed.

The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria (Pass by)

"This Mediterranean style villa was built in 1916 for Henry H. and Clara Driscoll Sevier. Named Laguna Gloria for a nearby lagoon off the Colorado River, the stuccoed home features a decorative window at San Jose Mission in San Antonio. In 1943 the site was conveyed to the Texas Fine Arts Assoc. by Clara Driscoll, best known for her efforts to preserve the Alamo. Her homesite is now owned by Laguna Gloria Art Museum." Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Texas State Cemetery

15m
Admission ticket not included

The Texas State Cemetery, located in Austin, serves as the final resting place for notable Texans who have made significant contributions to the state’s history and culture.

Texas State Capitol (Pass by)

The Texas Capitol is widely recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols.

The Driskill

Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, the Driskill remains a landmark of legendary Texas hospitality. Stroll through the opulent lobby with its marble floors and stained-glass dome, corridors filled with museum-quality artwork, and grand mezzanine for a glimpse into the hotel’s storied past. Not all stops are guaranteed.

6th Street (Pass by)

The nine-block area of East Sixth Street roughly between Lavaca Street to the west and Interstate 35 to the east is recognized as the Sixth Street Historic District and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1975.Developed as one of Austin's trade and commercial districts in the late 1800s, the predominant building style are two- or three-story masonry Victorian commercial architecture. Most structures in the area had already been built by the 1880s, though a few notable exceptions include the Driskill Hotel (1886), the Scarbrough Building (1910), and the Littlefield Building. East Sixth Street (known locally as Dirty Sixth) plays host to a wide variety of events each year, ranging from music and film festivals (such as South by Southwest) to biker rallies (such as The Republic of Texas Biker Rally) and the Pecan Street Festival.

French Legation State Historic Site (Pass by)

The French Legation now serves as a period museum and host to a variety of community events. French Legation, Texas is located in Texas.

Location

Activity location

Mount Bonnell
- Austin, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

103 E 5th St.
- 103 East 5th Street
- 78701, Austin, Texas, United States

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