Austin & Houston: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Country: United States
Description
Explore the eclectic charms of Austin and Houston on these self-guided driving tours! Discover historic landmarks, cultural touchstones, and lush natural spaces, all from your car!
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one.
Once downloaded, your tour begins in either Austin or Houston.
In Austin, you’ll start at the beautiful Mount Bonnell. As you drive, you’ll learn about Texas’s struggle for independence and the city’s rich and delightfully diverse music history. Plus, cruise past the Wild Basin Wilderness preserve, replete with over 200 acres of preserved wilderness.
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!
Then, cross Congress Avenue Bridge, home to the largest urban bat colony in America.
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 classic, Office Space and Richard Linklater’s ambitious Boyhood, shot over a dozen years.
Then park by the majestic state capitol and stroll through the beautiful grounds as you learn more about Austin’s fascinating history.
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!
In Houston, you’ll begin on Lamar Street, between the Embassy Suites Hotel and Grove Restaurant. Then hear about the Caddo Nations and how the Spanish conquered their land to establish Mexico.
Proceed past the Buffalo Bayou Park and unearth the famed Battle of San Jacinto, a key fight in the struggle for Texan independence!
As you drive, you’ll behold amazing architecture both new and old, from sleek skyscrapers like Penzoil Place to the grandeur of Christ Church Cathedral.
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. Your tour concludes here.
Highlights
- Discover Austin’s rich blend of tech, culture, and music
- Witness bats’ nightly flight from the Congress Ave Bridge
- Hear stories about the fight for Texan independence
- See the famous Johnson Space Center in Houston
- Cruise along Houston’s picturesque bayou
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is a self-guided mobile app tour with a map, audio stories, and images.
• Access the tour on the Action Tour Guide app (separate from the Get Your Guide app).
• Use the unique password received after booking to download & preview your specific tours before you arrive.
• Start at the Starting Point. Follow the tour route. All audio stories play automatically based on your location.
• Flexible schedule: Use it on any day and at any time, or over multiple days. No need to rebook if your travel plans change.
• Lifetime access: Use it on your next trip here! This tour never expires.
• Driving tours: Use one tour per car and connect to the car speakers.
• Get support by calling, chatting, or emailing - all day long.
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at 3800 Mt Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX 78731, USA. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app (separate from the Get Your Guide app). Then, enter your unique password into the app and access your tour. These steps require strong wifi/signal. Once at the starting point at 3800 Mt Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX 78731, USA, the tour audio will automatically begin. Follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
