Texas Governor's Mansion Tours and Tickets

Skip searching for best things to do in Austin, and let real locals show you the best of the city's rich culture and history, with a little bit of that famous Central Texas Hill Country. This signature Austin tour covers 30 miles, 50+ points of interest, in 90 minutes (1.5 hours). You'll get to see iconic places such as the Texas Capitol, as well important cultural areas like the Six Square District in East Austin. Sit back and relax in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz sprinter van as you explore the city and head into hill country. Even lifelong Texans can't believe these rolling hills and greenery are in their own state! Read the What to Expect section below to learn about the places you'll pass by as your Austinite guide gives you anecdotes and ideas for how to enjoy the rest of your trip in this counterculture capital. For those who want to get out and explore, consider the 2.5-hour version of this tour with stops along the way!

Save time looking up bus schedules and opt for this hassle-free Austin sightseeing bus tour instead. Travel on a loop around the city that passes by top landmarks in Austin’s downtown area. Along the way, listen to commentary from a guide, get great photos from the top deck, or sit in the climate-controlled lower deck. Highlights include 6th Street, The Museum of the Weird, The Driskill hotel, Texas State Capitol, and the Texas Governor’s Mansion.

Ride through downtown Austin and the University of Texas campus on a 2.5-hour bike tour that highlights the city's architecture and art. Take in downtown gems such as the Driskell Hotel and the Littlefield building, and check out the UT Tower and public artworks on campus. Top off this informative tour with stops outside the Texas State Capitol building, Bremond Block Historic District, and more.

If you're looking for the perfect ghost tour for the whole family, the Ghosts of Austin is perfect! We've designed this tour to be entertaining for anyone ages 5-100. Combining history with hauntings, this tour is Austin's #1 All-Ages/Family-Friendly Ghost Tour. Your spooky adventure wil begin with an introduction to Austin's haunted past - and then we'll head off to visit some of the most haunted locations in Austin. Our Tour Guides are the best you'll find in Austin. You'll find them entertaining, engaging, and very knowledgable about Austin's history, hauntings, and ghosts.

Austin is home to an abundance of great museums, architectural sights, art spots, and cultural attractions, but as a visitor, it can be tricky to narrow down a shortlist without hours of research time. Take the stress out of trip planning and make sightseeing a breeze with this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Simply board the double-decker sightseeing bus, and get on and off as many times as you like to explore Austin's highlights at your own pace.


Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Uncover the Downtown of the Most Haunted City in Texas! Find yourself face to face with the ghosts of Austin’s past, some of which are friendly, others not so much. Learn all about previous sightings, locations, and optimal ghost-spotting hours. Grab a companion and discover more about the dark past of the Capital City of Texas! Will you explore the haunts of Austin? Highlights: 1. Explore historical places in Austin such as the Texas Capitol, the Texas Governor's Mansion and lesser-known places 2. Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. 3. Follow a little-known path of history that may connect America’s first serial killer to one of the most famed assassins of all time. 4. Explore the Haunted Hotels along 7th street. 5. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.