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The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour
Austin, Texas, USA
$35.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
From cowboys to condominiums, take a walk through the story of Austin, beginning and ending in what was once a roaring red light district in Austin’s earlier years. Along the way, we'll explore the rich history of Austin and discover how it became the vibrant and dynamic city it is today, with emphasis on the eccentric and heroic Austinites who shaped Austin's story. Topics of historic vice may not be appropriate for children. Large Group? Visit our website. This is an outdoor tour that only goes inside the Driskill Hotel.
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The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- 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.
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Dumont's Down Low BarIn 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.
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O. Henry Home & MuseumFamous 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.
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Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig MuseumHow 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.
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6th StreetLearn the historic and current significance of Austin's most famous street.
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The DriskillWe'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.
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
Austin, Texas, USA
$35.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!