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The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

Location Austin, Texas, USA
$33
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour takes you through the city’s compelling narrative, beginning in a once-thriving red light district. This outdoor tour emphasizes the eccentric and heroic Austinites who have shaped Austin into the vibrant city it is today.

  • 🍹 Begin at Dumont's Down Low Bar, located in a former bustling vice district, where we discuss the origins of Austin and its old west mentality. Please note, we do not go inside.
  • 📖 Visit the O. Henry Home & Museum, the former residence of the famous author before his rise to fame. We will share intriguing tales from his life outside the home, as entry is not included.
  • 🏠 Discover the Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum, where we’ll learn about the last survivor of the Alamo and her connection to Austin, with insights shared outside her former home on 5th St.
  • 🌆 Walk along 6th Street, Austin's most iconic street, as we delve into its historic and contemporary significance in the city.
  • 🏨 Enter The Driskill, built in 1886, often referred to as "the people's hotel," where you’ll hear captivating stories of its rich history involving greed, politics, and celebrity.
  • 🗣️ English-speaking tour guide included to enrich your experience with engaging stories and insights.
  • 💰 Gratuities are included, ensuring your guide is appreciated for their knowledge and effort.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible, making the tour enjoyable for all guests.
  • 🚏 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the tour start point.
  • 🚻 Restroom access at Halcyon Coffee is provided without a purchase, simply inform them you are part of the walking tour.

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The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Tour Guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Downtown Austin outside Halcyon Coffeehouse @ 4th Street & Lavaca. You may use the restroom inside Halcyon without making a purchase if you tell them you are with the walking tour.
Return details
We finish two blocks from where we start, right outside the Koppell Building @ East 4th Street and Congress Ave.

  • Dumont's Down Low Bar
    In what was once a bustling vice district, we will begin with the origin story of the city of Austin and talk about the old west mentality that built the biggest red light district in the southwest. We do not go inside.
  • O. Henry Home & Museum
    Famous short story author O. Henry lived here in Austin before he made it big. Outside his home, we will dig up a few tales of his time here in Austin. We do not go inside.
  • Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum
    How did the last survivor of the Alamo end up in Austin? We'll discover this and more outside the home she lived in on 5th St.
  • 6th Street
    Learn the historic and current significance of Austin's most famous street.
  • The Driskill
    We'll get to go inside this one! Built in 1886 and sometimes called "the people's hotel", the Driskill is teeming with historical tales of greed, politics, vice, music, celebrities, and more.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Places to sit at each stop are not provided.
  • This walking tour covers 1.1 miles.
  • Recommended for ages 13+ due to content.
  • You may use the restroom at Halcyon Coffee. Let them know you're with the walking tour.
  • Let Halcyon Coffee know you're there for the tour and receive 10% off your drink order.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

    Location Austin, Texas, USA
    $33
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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