Houston and Austin Self-Guided Driving Tour
Your tour begins in either Austin or Houston!
Uncover the city’s rich BBQ history, especially Austin’s pit-style cooking! Then find out how this became the hottest city in the tech industry.
Stop by Zilker Botanical Garden with 28 acres of local and exotic flora. Pay a visit to the beloved Barton Springs with its three-acre spring-fed pool, a miniature train, and even a community theater!
Dig further into Austin’s culture and learn how the iconic phrase “Keep Austin Weird” was born! Get some trivia on the various movies and shows that have been filmed here, such as the cult, Office Space and Richard Linklater’s ambitious Boyhood, shot over a dozen years.
Finally, catch snatches of the vibrant nightlife on 6th Street, which was once a hive of booze-related shenanigans during Prohibition. This concludes your Austin adventure!
Discover the blend of art, science, and history at the Houston Museum District, where you’ll find a diverse range of museums dedicated to everything from African-American culture, to children, natural sciences, and beyond!
Of course, no visit is complete without learning the history of NASA. Learn why Houston was chosen for the headquarters and hear stories of some of its greatest triumphs as you make your way to the Johnson Space Center.
Main features
Additional features
Do this because
- Discover Austin's rich blend of tech, culture, and music
- Witness bats' nightly flight from the Congress Ave Bridge
- See the famous Johnson Space Center in Houston
- Cruise along Houston's picturesque bayou
Important to know
Know in advance:
- Note that this is a self-guided driving tour and you need to arrange your own means of transportation to reach the different stops
- This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops
- This tour doesn't provide a live guide
- After the booking, you'll receive an email with a link to the app and a unique password to access the tour
- This tour is valid for one year from the date of purchase
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Audio-guided tour
- Downloadable APP
- Digital guidebook
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
Your tour begins in either Austin (Mount Bonnell Road 3800, Austin 78731, Texas, US) or Houston (Lamar Street 1611, Houston 77010, Texas, US). Follow the audio instructions from the app and the route from there.
Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
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