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The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour
(259) Reviews
Downtown Austin
About
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.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour Guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Halcyon
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
Koppel Building
We finish two blocks from where we start, right outside the Koppell Building @ East 4th Street and Congress Ave.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Places to sit at each stop are not provided.
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This walking tour covers 1.1 miles.
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Recommended for ages 13+ due to content regarding the historic red light district.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour
(259) Reviews
Downtown Austin
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$33.00
Price varies by group size
About
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.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour Guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Halcyon
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
Koppel Building
We finish two blocks from where we start, right outside the Koppell Building @ East 4th Street and Congress Ave.
Itinerary
1
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.
20 minutes
2
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.
10 minutes
3
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.
5 minutes
4
6th Street
Learn the historic and current significance of Austin's most famous street.
10 minutes
5
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.
