Discover the vibrant history of Austin on a storytelling walking tour. From cowboys to condos, explore the city’s transformation and learn about the eccentric Austinites who shaped its story.
Discover the vibrant history of Austin on a storytelling walking tour. From cowboys to condos, explore the city’s transformation and learn about the eccentric Austinites who shaped its story.
- 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…
- 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 questionable 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.
- Expert local guide
- Insightful commentary on local culture
- Entry fees to all attractions included
- Complimentary refreshments and snacks
- Comfortable transportation throughout the tour
- Special access to exclusive areas
- Expert local guide
- Insightful commentary on local culture
- Entry fees to all attractions included
- Complimentary refreshments and snacks
- Comfortable transportation throughout the tour
- Special access to exclusive areas
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
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…
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.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
