About this tour
A 3-hour guided tour of Austin's speakeasies, each with distinct themes and hidden entrances. You'll visit a tiki-themed bar disguised as a travel agency, a luxury speakeasy concealed within a Mexican restaurant, and an invitation-only venue behind the Driskill Hotel in downtown. A guide drives you between locations and shares Austin's history along the way. Drinks are purchased separately at each stop.
Highlights
- Tiki-themed speakeasy disguised as a travel agency outside downtown
- Luxury bar hidden inside a casual Mexican restaurant
- Downtown history walk past Texas State Capitol and Driskill Hotel
- Exclusive invitation-only speakeasy in back alley behind Driskill
- Private vehicle transport between three locations
- Professional guide shares Austin's backstory during journey
What to expect
You'll start at sunset at the first venue, a tiki lounge with theatrical drinks and exotic décor. After time there, you're driven to the second speakeasy—a luxury space tucked inside a Mexican restaurant with distinctive décor. The tour then moves through downtown Austin on foot, where your guide explains the area's history and points out key landmarks including the Capitol and the reportedly haunted Driskill Hotel. You'll finish at an exclusive, hard-to-find speakeasy accessed via a back alley behind the Driskill, featuring an intimate atmosphere and cocktails. Throughout, you move by private vehicle between bars; drinks are on your own tab at each location.
What travellers say
- Three genuinely different speakeasies with unique themes and atmospheres
- Private vehicle transport avoids navigating between hidden locations
- Downtown history woven into the route, not just bar hopping
- Access to invitation-only venue most visitors won't find alone
- All drinks cost extra—budget required beyond tour price
- Not suitable for pregnant travellers or poor cardiovascular health
- Evening timing means late finish; early risers may find it tiring
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone interested in Austin's bar culture and hidden venues who enjoys walking tours with historical context. Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with poor cardiovascular health. The tour involves walking through downtown and standing at multiple venues, so reasonable fitness helps. Drinks aren't included and cost is separate. Group size isn't specified; confirm if booking. Peak times (weekends, especially around 6th Street events) may mean busier bars. Public transport is nearby if you prefer not to use the provided vehicle. Sunset start time means the tour runs into evening hours.
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