Austin Architecture: Historic Styles Tour

Explore Austin’s historic architecture from 1856-1933. Discover government buildings, Victorian homes, and vibrant commercial districts on this walking tour.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Driskill - This is the one to explore inside! This architectural gem boasts a fascinating history. Discover the inspirations behind its design through the ages.
  • Bremond Block - At Bremond Block, enjoy a leisurely walk around a beautifully preserved block of Victorian homes and learn about their architectural development.
  • **Heman Marion…
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the rich architectural heritage of Austin, starting at the historic Capital Square. Here, government buildings erected between 1856 and 1933 display a variety of architectural styles. Transition from these governmental structures to delightful residential homes with unique Victorian designs, and conclude the journey in the lively commercial…

Location
103 E 5th St.
East 5th Street
We will meet in front of the new Austin Visitors Center on 5th street just east of Congress Avenue.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Alissa_h
Feb 7, 2025
Awesome tour - Tour was wonderful, very enjoyable! Wish we would have done it earlier in our stay since our guide also offered suggestions of local places to visit. Highly recommend!
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Cbm175
Nov 26, 2024
Informative and fun - Fast-growing Austin’s history is receding quickly, the desire to preserve balanced against the equally strong drive to reinvent. Emily (our guide on the Cornerstones tour) is passionate without being strident, informative but not lecturing, warm, personable, and tireless. We saw residential, governmental, and commercial buildings and Emily explained their styles and significance while sharing a nice perambulation around the center of Texas’s capital city.
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Barbara_c
Nov 22, 2024
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant, telling us about the history and architecture of central Austin. One part we especially enjoyed was the Bremen block, with gorgeous homes built after the Civil War. (I’m not sure if I spelled the man’s name correctly.)
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