Things to do in Austin, Texas (TX): The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

What's so special about Austin? Let us show you! This 2 hour guided Segway tour showcases Austin's top destinations:The Seaholm Power District - a key piece of Austin's past; Austin's newly built $125M DT public library - giving you a feel for Austin's vibrant future (w/ amazing 360º city views); The Texas State Capitol grounds, Historic Congress Ave. & World Famous 6th St.; Austin City Limits - where the live show taping takes place & Willie Nelson's famous bronze statue is honorably displayed; Austin's beloved Auditorium Shores & the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue (the Legendary Blues Musician credited for making Austin well-known as the Live Music Capital of the World.)  

Inclusions: Helmet, Small-group attention, Sunscreen, bug spray

Exclusions: Gratuities (but recommended for exceptional service)

Savor this 2 hour Segway glide through the streets and walks of Austin. Your guide will acquaint you with trending hot-spots and views of Austin's architectural marvels.

Inclusions: Use of Segway

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Our tours are experiences - See the heart of Austin on some of the finest urban bike trails in the country! Stop at some of Austin’s most famous landmarks: Barton Springs, the Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue, the Congress Avenue “Bat Bridge,” and more! You’ll experience the real Austin like you never could on a driving tour! You are never lost with a local.

Inclusions: e-bike is in cluded with helmet

Exclusions: gratuities for guide

Relax in an open air pedicab as our knowledgable tour guide rides you around to all the venues and sites that gave this city the title - Live Music Capital of the World. Stops include Willie Nelson Statue, Stevie Ray Vaughan statue, Antones- Home of the Blues, Armadillo World Headquarters, Janis Joplin Mural and many more. The pedicab is equipped with a stereo to play music from local legends. This is a private tour and can be customized to your group.

Inclusions: Professional Guide, Private transportation, Pedicab, Hotel pickup (downtown locations)

Exclusions: Please remember to tip your awesome pedicab tour guide

Each Pedicab can carry passengers (age 7 and older). Children under age 7 can sit in a lap. All of our pedicabs are motorized, allowing us to travel up to 15 mph. Fast enough to get where we need to go, but slow enough to take in all the sights. The Pedicab drivers are all licensed chauffeurs, so you can drink alcoholic beverages as a passenger. Just no glass bottles and the drivers cannot provide the beverages to you (you have to purchase alcohol from a store or restaurant).

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Drivers cannot provide or purchase alcohol for passengers.

Rest assured this adventure isn't just about beer. That's just the cherry on the top. We offer tons of fun quirky facts and stories on this adult sight-seeing adventure. Located on the east side of Austin's downtown, our highlights will include: The Treaty Oak, Hidden Austin Iconic Murals, Town Lake, and three uniquely different breweries. (Itinerary is incorrect because we could not add brewery addresses to timeline) It is an moderate level bike ride. This ride does include a couple of hills, so be ready. But, fear not, there are three different breweries that will reward your riding efforts with cold brews. :) At the end of the tour, you will leave happy, refreshed, and educated. Beers, bikes, helmets, and a knowledgeable guide are included in the price.

Inclusions: Beers, Local guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Lunch

Our experienced tour guides will take you on a fun and informative tour of Austin in a relaxing open air pedicab. You'll amble through all the sites of downtown, including the Capitol, Governors Mansion, Pecan St, Lady Bird Lake and more. Great for couples, friends and families of all ages. The tour moves at your own pace and is individually tailored to your group.

Inclusions: Private Guide, Private transportation, Pedicab, Hotel pickup (downtown locations)

Exclusions: Please remember to tip your awesome pedicab driver!

Come run with us and explore the landmarks and historical markers that make up capital city of Texas.  Austin is a relic of the Old West but the city has grown by leaps and bounds to become a beacon of technology and progressiveness in the South.  You'll visit Lady Bird Lake, the Capitol building, the Governor's Mansion, Driskill Hotel, Congress Ave. Bat Bridge, Paramount Theater, Historic Bremond Block and various other historical sites and hidden gems.  Also included, investigating Austin's new tech industry, green initiatives, entertainment hotspots and, cutting-edge architecture.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, T-shirts are available for purchase for $20/each.

Segway Nation's 2 hour Historic Downtown Austin Segway tour is offered once daily. This Austin Segway tour is our most popular tour, and is designed to be fun, entertaining and informative. This tour explores many of Austin’s historic landmarks, brilliant modern skyscrapers, the Texas state capitol building, and other historic and interesting buildings throughout downtown. Some of the Tour Highlights include the Texas State Capitol Building • Congress Avenue • Historic Driskill Hotel • Warehouse Entertainment District • Newly Redesigned 2nd Street District • Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake • Austin Convention Center • Famous 6th Street and Live Music Area • The Texas Walk of Fame • Angelina Eberly Statue • Many other great historic sites • Plenty of time to play on your Segway, lots of fun facts and time for great photos

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Use of helmet

Exclusions: Gratuities

In the year 1885 America’s first serial killer stalked the streets and alleyways of the young, emerging city of Austin. More terrifying than any ghost story, this monster brutally and systematically hacked eight women to death using an ax. For one calendar year, he terrified a city and came to be known as the “midnight assassin”. He was never captured and his identity remains a mystery or does it...? This tour is our longest at 1 hour 45 minutes and covers 2 miles of historic Austin including West 6th street, Guy Town, the Warehouse District and a drink stop at the iconic Driskill Hotel. The pace is leisurely and, in addition to a drink stop at the Driskill, (drinks not included), there are short rests along the journey. Join us on this exceptional true crime walking tour investigating exact crime locations and the various theories surrounding the midnight assassin. It’s a “killer” tour.

Inclusions: Professional Guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Private transportation