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A bridge over a river with modern buildings in the background. 1
A large building with a central courtyard and a flagpole. 3
A maze-like garden with stone steps and grass in front of a city skyline. 4
A statue of a man on horseback in a park with a brick pathway and green bollards. 5
By Action Tour Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$43 per traveller
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 365d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Discover Austin’s rich BBQ and musical history
    • Behold bats’ nightly flight from the Congress Ave Bridge
    • Visit a Houston battlefield crucial to Texan independence
    • See NASA’s Johnson Space Centre
    • Uncover the history and beauty of Austin and Houston

Activity location

  • Houston
    • Harris County
    • Houston, Texas, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Discovery Green Houston
    • 1611 Lamar Street
    • 77010, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Self-Guided Driving Tour of Austin and Houston Bundle

  • Activity duration is 365 days365d
    365d
  • English

Enhance your driving adventure to the Austin and Houston with our self-guided tour. Purchase one tour per car and enjoy commentary along the way.

NOTE: Experience the best of Austin and Houston on these exciting tours; each spans over 20 miles and takes 2-3 hours.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$42.53 x 1 TravellerNZ$42.53
Total
Price is NZ$42.53

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Inclusions
    Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
  • Inclusions
    Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Inclusions
    Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Inclusions
    Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • Inclusions
    Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Inclusions
    Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Inclusions
    Easy-to-use app: download Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Inclusions
    Unique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
  • Exclusions
    Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • Exclusions
    Food/Drinks

Know before you book

    • Enjoy a flexible, self-guided experience with the Action Tour Guide app—your audio narrator, GPS-enabled map, and tour guide all in one, so you can explore at your own pace.
    • A vehicle is required for this driving tour. You only need to purchase one tour per vehicle, not per person, making it easy for everyone in your group to listen together.
    • After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access your tour. Download the tour in advance for the best experience.
    • Explore with stories created by local experts, professional writers, and experienced narrators that bring each destination’s history, culture, and landmarks to life.
    • Discover more with animated videos at select stops, helping you visualise historic events, hidden interiors, changing landscapes, and other details that may not be visible today.
    • Enjoy lifetime access with no expiry. Once unlocked, your tour is yours to use anytime, on future trips, and as many times as you like.

What you can expect

  • Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

    Experience the hippest cities in Texas with these self-guided driving tours of Austin and Houston. Dig into the long, embattled history of this fiercely independent state, witness the beauty of Houston’s bayou and Austin’s historic city centre, and much more. Featuring must-see landmarks like Austin’s Congress Ave Bridge (home to a huge urban bat colony) and the Johnson Space Centre in Houston, there’s no better way to discover these two incredible cities.

    After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

    New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

    This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

    Must-See Stops in Austin Driving Tour:

    • Bull Creek District Park
    • Pennybacker Bridge Overlook & Filler
    • Zilker Botanical Garden
    • Paramount Theatre

    Must-See Stops in Houston Driving Tour:

    • Bayou Park & Cisterns
    • Market Square Park
    • Emancipation Park
    • Hermann Park
    • Johnson Space Centre

    Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

    • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
    • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
    • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
    • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
    • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
    • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location

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    Houston
    • Harris County
    • Houston, Texas, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Discovery Green Houston
    • 1611 Lamar Street
    • 77010, Houston, Texas, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    3800 Mt Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX 78731
    • 3800 Mount Bonnell Road
    • 78731, Austin, Texas, United States of America