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The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

By Nitty Gritty City Tours of Austin
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 1,821 and current price is P 1,456 per adult
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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.

Activity location
  • Dumont's Down Low Bar
    • 214 W 4th St
    • 78701-3917, Austin, Texas, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Halcyon
    • 218 West 4th Street
    • 78701, Austin, Texas, United States

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The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
P 1,879.17
P 1,503.34 x 1 AdultP 1,503.34
Total
The previous price was P 1,879.17 and current price is P 1,503.34
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • 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 regarding the historic red light district.
  • You may use the restroom at Halcyon Coffee without making a purchase if you let them know you're with the walking tour.

Activity itinerary

Dumont's Down Low Bar
  • 20m
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
  • 10m
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
  • 5m
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
  • 10m
Learn the historic and current significance of Austin's most famous street.
The Driskill
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location
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    Dumont's Down Low Bar
    • 214 W 4th St
    • 78701-3917, Austin, Texas, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Halcyon
    • 218 West 4th Street
    • 78701, Austin, Texas, United States

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