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Austin Live Music Tour: Explore Authentic Venues
4.9
431 Ratings
Austin
Experience the vibrant live music scene in Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World! Join a local guide on a music crawl to discover authentic venues and jam out to a variety of genres across the city.
Experience the vibrant live music scene in Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World! Join a local guide on a music crawl to discover authentic venues and jam out to a variety of genres across the city.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Austin - Throughout the course of the Live Music Crawl, you’ll hear about Austin’s live music history, get the latest scoop on the current music scene and see iconic venues and new clubs, all while getting an overview of the city. Our live music tours are led by local comedians, artists, performers, and music enthusiasts. You’ll ride in style a…
- Austin - Throughout the course of the Live Music Crawl, you’ll hear about Austin’s live music history, get the latest scoop on the current music scene and see iconic venues and new clubs, all while getting an overview of the city. Our live music tours are led by local comedians, artists, performers, and music enthusiasts. You’ll ride in style a Mercedes Sprinter van. Get out of downtown and see the real Austin. The duration of this tour is roughly three hours. During that time frame, you’ll visit 3 (three) different venues and be back around 11pm. This tour simply rocks! If you enjoy fun people, live music, and learning about the city of Austin, this is the tour for you. Please check in with the Austin Detours tour guide in front of the concierge desk of the Hilton Austin Hotel, located at 500 E. 4th St.
What's Included
- Local driver and guide
- Authentic live music at various Austin venues
- Transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter van
- Local driver and guide
- Authentic live music at various Austin venues
- Transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter van
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
With a whopping 270+ live music stages, Austin holds the title of the World’s Live Music Capital! A good number of these stages are nestled in neighborhoods, not just in the city center. Join a native Austinite on an exploration to discover some of Austin’s hotspots while enjoying live music across the city!
Experience live performances at not one, not…
With a whopping 270+ live music stages, Austin holds the title of the World’s Live Music Capital! A good number of these stages are nestled in neighborhoods, not just in the city center. Join a native Austinite on an exploration to discover some of Austin’s hotspots while enjoying live music across the city!
Experience live performances at not one, not two, but three distinct venues. Admission costs/cover charges are all taken care of. The performances and venues are quintessentially Austin, although they differ in genre, capacity, aesthetics, and location.
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time
- Please check in with the Austin Detours tour guide by 7:45 pm in front of the concierge desk of the Hilton Austin Hotel, located at 500 E. 4th St.
Location
The Driskill
Brazos Street
Meet inside The Driskill bar, closest to the doors facing 7th St. Please arrive by 7:45 PM. We are unable to delay the departure for guests who arrive late.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(431 Ratings)
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Rygold21
Mar 24, 2025
Hidden Gem of Austin - This tour is a hidden gem of Austin. I went with my girlfriend this past Saturday night and Nicky was our tour guide and Joe was the driver. We got a nice history of the live music scene in Austin. We checked out three very different places and was such a good time. We got to two step with the best of them and went to two awesome dive bars that we would have never found otherwise. This is a small tour (there was 9 of us) and we all got to get to know each other. If you have about 3.5-4 hours to spare and love live music, this is the tour for you!
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Aankdlfke737383
Mar 5, 2025
unique and fun experience - very fun and different type of tour. out of the ordinary experience for myself. Connor and our driver (sorry i forgot his name) were fun and engaging. pro tip: austin detours in included in your destination fee if you are staying at the thompson hotel-be sure to utilize.
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Ataraxia_gr3
Feb 16, 2025
So glad I booked this tour for my first night in Austin! - As a female on my own, I was looking for a way to learn more about the live music scene and visit different venues while feeling safe and comfortable. This tour was perfect…as were our tour guides Ike and Brent. Ike was clearly a recognized presence at each venue we visited. Our group of 5 was welcomed warmly. Ike always gave us the “run down” before we went in to each place (bathrooms, best place to stand, seating availability) as well the the history of the venue and the artists we would see. Brent got us in and out through crowded streets (the Austin marathon was scheduled for the following day). So glad I wasn’t trying to navigate! He was a great communicator and added to the tour experience. It’s clear that time, energy, and research goes in to picking the venues for each tour based on the artists playing to give guests a memorable experience. Seating was very limited at each of the venues we visited (The White Stallion, The Sahara, and The Skylark Lounge). The cover and tips for the artists were included/taken care of by Ike. We had 50 minutes - an hour at each place. We were “on our own” but Ike was visible “checking on us”. The spectacular venues and artists we saw were matched only by Ike and Brent with Austin Detours!
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1arikac
Dec 29, 2024
Did not disappoint - This trip did not disappoint!
We were slightly upset with entertainment on 6th street, but this tour showed us the real Austin talent from a Honkey Tonk diva to an Rnb and reggae kinda sound. Great tour and Nick and Avery are the best and no how to have a good time!
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Katalin_o
Dec 21, 2024
Do not miss it! - We had a wonderful time with Ike and our driver Trace. We hit 3 amazing live music clubs with authentic music. We learned a lot of about Austin and its music history from Ike.
We tried two steps in White Horse and a taco from their famous food track, and we loved the Skylark musicians. We had a blast .
Thank you,
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Kelsey_k
Dec 21, 2024
Highly Recommend! - Ike and Trace were excellent tour guides. They have hilarious banter, great story tellers and kept the energy high and engaged throughout the entire night. We saw 3 live music spots with great music and a variety of music types. Was a great way to experience Austin
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Daniel
Dec 15, 2024
Amazing time - Fantastic experience. Great tour guide and driver. Great music. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves live music
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John_t
Dec 14, 2024
Great guided tour for music lovers! - Great way to see local acts and hear great music. Meet strangers who become friends while learning about the music scene in Austin.
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E7977mktinam
Dec 8, 2024
Awesome! - Awesome experience! Ike and Brent were great hosts! Highly recommend doing this if you’re looking for something in Austin. I’m not even a night club person, but the fantastic music made it worth it!
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Trishinfl
Nov 27, 2024
Three great music venues - Excellent experience! We heard a variety of great music in places we never would have found on our own. Super fun and energetic tour host. We had a great time!
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