Austin Live Music Crawl

From$99
180 minutes – 4 minutes
Austin, USA

About this activity

Dive into Austin's dynamic music scene with a guided tour of its iconic live music venues, featuring diverse performances and local culture.

Highlights

  • Explore Austin's vibrant music scene
  • Visit iconic honky-tonk bars
  • Experience diverse musical genres
  • Enjoy live performances by local artists
  • Discover hidden gems in the city's nightlife

Full description

Experience the heartbeat of Austin's nightlife on the Austin Live Music Crawl. This 3-hour guided tour takes you through the city's most iconic honky-tonk bars and live music venues, offering a taste of the rich musical heritage that defines Austin. From country to blues, each stop showcases the diverse sounds that make the city a music lover's paradise. With an expert local guide leading the way, you'll gain insider knowledge and discover hidden gems off the beaten path. Whether you're a seasoned music enthusiast or a casual listener, this tour promises an unforgettable night of live performances, local culture, and the unique energy that only Austin can offer.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Austin's live music venues
  • Transportation between venues
  • Expert local guide
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Start Location

The Driskill - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Minimum age requirement may apply; verify with the tour provider.
  • Food and drinks are not included; plan accordingly.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking between venues.
  • Bring a valid ID for age verification at bars.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time
  • Please check in with the Austin Detours tour guide by 7:45 pm outside the Driskill Hotel (604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701)
  • Due to vendor regulations, pets and emotional support animals are generally NOT permitted. Guests with a service dog MUST contact the local tour operator in advance to request approval.

Traveler reviews

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Great music in a variety...

Great music in a variety of venues. It was very convenient to be shuttled to the locations vs concerns about driving. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the music scene in Austin. An all together great experience!

Cheryl_WAug 16, 2026VIATOR

Fun night in Austin!

Fun night out! Felt like we got to see some of the real Austin nightlife and great local bands! Doubt we would of found this all on our own. Was also nice to be driven from bar to bar and have a local guide hangout with us at each stop. Highly recommend! Loved our guide Luke and driver Joey, fun guys!

Deana_NAug 15, 2026VIATOR

Loved it

We had such a fun time on the live music crawl! Came with 3 friends for a bachelorette trip and really enjoyed it. Saw 3 great bands at 3 different music venues around the city. Highly recommend if you want to see and hear some great music. Ike was a great tour guide!

Melissa_PAug 2, 2026VIATOR

Great tour! Great guides! Great music! Great venues!

Ike, our guide is one of the nicest people on this planet!, and Brent our driver made certain we arrived safely to the three destinations and back to our meeting place without incident. Ike provided insight into the Austin music scene by giving us the history of the venues that we saw the three music acts at along with providing background information about the artists themselves. Three unique places, with music genres that were pleasantly unexpected (Afro-Jazz) , and country music at the other venues…One singer songwriter act at a great honky-tonk and a hard hitting country rock band the our last venue. Ike escorted us in and out of all the venues, paid our cover charges, provided us useful information about where to stand, sit, get food, get air and where the bars and bathrooms were. All of us on this tour were treated with respect and Ike made it easy for all of us to feel at ease and comfortable. We were able to interact with Ike and Brent along with each other during our travel time to and from each club, making this tour a seamless, enjoyable, and memorable experience.

christopherb498Aug 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great way to sample variety Austin offers

So glad we signed up for this tour. While in town for a conference, hubs and I wanted to experience the music scene but were unsure where to go. This tour gave us a good variety, while also explaining other venues we might consider with our limited time. Jaqs (our guide) and Kelty (the driver) did a great job keeping us all engaged and explaining not only the venue, but history and facts of the neighborhoods we visited. Our first stop was The Continental, where we listened to Rock (I'd consider it Alternative rock), which took me back to my 20's. Then we traveled across town to The Sahara for Afrobeats. I never would have looked for a venue like this, but it was our favorite spot! Finally, we ended at C-Boys for some Americana/Country. Although my husband and my music taste differs (I enjoyed all three venues) it was still a fun time at each spot. I would do this again if we're here and recommend this especially if you have limited time in town.

L5034GGmnJul 13, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Minimum age is 21 years Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time Please check in with the Austin Detours tour guide by 7:45 pm in the Driskill Hotel Bar (604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701)