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Austin Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

By Action Tour Guide
10 out of 10
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Features
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Discover the vibrant energy of Austin's city centre
  • Visit the famous Bat Bridge and watch the bats take flight
  • Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history
  • Find out why locals want to “Keep Austin Weird”
  • Relax in lush parks which dot the urban landscape

Activity location

  • Austin
    • Travis County Travis County
    • 78731, Austin, Texas, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 3800 Mt Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX 78731
    • 3800 Mount Bonnell Road
    • 78731, Austin, Texas, United States of America

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedApp on your phone: A link to download the Action Tour Guide app. Password for your tours.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
  • What's includedWhat's includedGood value: Buy just one per car. Don’t pay for each person. Save money compared to a bus tour.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate tour in your/hire car: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace
  • What's includedWhat's includedFlexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
  • What's includedWhat's includedDon’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport, parking fee, food/drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNational Park/attraction Passes, entry tickets, or reservation.

Know before you book

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one.
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person.
  • After the booking, you will receive an email with a link to the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access the tour within the app.
  • This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists.
  • Many stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualise what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.
  • This tour is valid forever - from the moment of booking. You will not need to edit or cancel the booking if your travel plans change.

What you can expect

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

Uncover the charm of Austin with this self-guided driving tour. Begin at beautiful Mount Bonnell and wind your way to the lively city centre, discovering skyscrapers, lush green spaces, and quirky shops along the way. Dive into the city’s history, filled with music legends, conflict, and a distinct Texan culture. With its eclectic arts scene, delectable food trucks, and beautiful views, there’s no place like Austin.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Austin Driving Tour :

  • Welcome: Austin
    3800 Mt Bonnell Rd
    • The Republic of Texas
    • Waterloo Becomes Austin
    • Bull Creek District Park
    • Pennybacker Bridge Overlook & Filler
    • Willie Nelson & Austin City Limits
    • Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
    • Texas BBQ History
    • The Austin Dam Failure
    • Tech in Austin: Becoming Silicon Hills
    • Zilker Botanical Garden
    • Barton Springs
    • Austin Armadillos
    • The Bats of Congress Avenue Bridge
    • Crossing Congress Avenue Bridge
    • “Keep Austin Weird”
    • Austin on the Silver Screen
    • Texas Capitol
    • Texas and the Civil War
    • The Old Bakery
    • The Texas Tribune
    • The Bosche-Hogg Building
    • Paramount Theatre
    • Angelina Eberly Statue
    • Dirty 6th / Conclusion

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This flexible, self-led tour works by sensing your location as you drive
  • The in-depth audio narration plays as you drive
  • Buy just one tour for the whole car, and use it as often as you’d like
  • Once it’s downloaded, the audio tour never expires— use it multiple times
  • Once it’s downloaded, the tour works completely offline
  • Tour your way: choose when to start, stop fast-forward, or rewind
  • Ask for help from a real person anytime over call, chat, or email

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAustin
    • Travis County Travis County
    • 78731, Austin, Texas, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE3800 Mt Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX 78731
    • 3800 Mount Bonnell Road
    • 78731, Austin, Texas, United States of America