The Downtown Austin Music Scene Walking Tour
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Austin
Discover Austin's music history on a guided walking tour. Explore iconic venues, hear captivating stories, and immerse in the 'Music Capital of the World.'
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Moody Theater - Our tour will begin outside the Moody Theater, home of Austin City Limits, where we will talk about the history of Austin’s music scene. From there we will walk downtown past some of the famous and infamous music venues that have made Austin the Music Capital of the World.
  • Congress Avenue - We’ll stroll done Congress Avenue as we head over to Austin’s music venues and go over some of the history of the city and how music turned a once seedy, red-light district into a vibrant business, hotel, and shopping corridor.
  • 6th Street - Take a stroll down Austin’s famous bar district! This is where a lot of musicians play nightly in the bars and venues that make up what has been known as “Dirty 6th.” You’ll hear how live music has changed the bar district over the last few decades and with the additions of SXSW and other festivals has grown it into the “Music Capital of the World.”
  • Stubb’s Bar-B-Q - We’ll end our tour at one of Austin’s most famous music venues as well as a historic spot known for its BBQ! You’ll also learn about Austin’s Red River Cultural District and how some big name artists made their mark on the music scene playing here.
What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a rhythmic journey through the vibrant streets of Austin, the pulsating heart of live music. Our walking tour is the ultimate experience for music-loving travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the rich history and soulful melodies that have earned Austin its title as the ‘Music Capital of the World.’

Stroll along the iconic and legendary venues that have launched countless musical careers, while our knowledgeable guides regale you with captivating tales about artists who started their careers here because of the city’s dynamic music scene. From blues to country, rock to indie, every step unveils the unique sounds and stories that have shaped Austin’s cultural tapestry.

Don’t miss your chance to groove to the beat of Austin’s past and present on our unforgettable music history walking tour!

Location
Austin Rocks
West 2nd Street
Meet outside of the Austin Rocks store sign at 301 W 2nd St, right across the street from the Moody Theater. Take a seat on the rocks when you arrive, your tour guide will check you in, and we'll depart at the scheduled time from there.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Daniel_b
Jun 18, 2024
Good music + history tour - Vic was a great tour guide and was super for coming out on a very hot Friday morning when I was the only one who had booked! He was very knowledgeable about Austin's music scene and gave me a great overview of the history of how everything has evolved over the past 50+ years.
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O6739hljr
May 12, 2024
Best music walking tour - Victor was amazing! Very knowledgeable and a great guide. Very knowledgeable about music and Austin - Thank you Victor.
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Dickc735
May 4, 2024
I thought I knew everything about this city. I was wrong. - As a local I like to keep learning about this city. I like to think I know more than most about the history of Austin’s music scene but I was quite pleased with what I learned and being able to ask questions and get answers. Seriously. That includes things on my own block and things happening at my own job I didn’t know were happening. I didn’t know I worked that night until Vic told me what show was there. I then pulled up my schedule and realized I worked just an hour after the tour ended.
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Ccomptonaus
Apr 26, 2024
Great Austinmusic tour - Our tour guide, Vic, was great! Loved how he integrated great music with the stories about famous musicians and venues. Really cool to see the stomping grounds of so many famous musicians.
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Michaellm8945xb
Apr 12, 2024
Great Educational Experience - Victor, our guide, was a wealth of knowledge! We learned a ton about the Austin music scene despite having lived here for awhile
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