About Us

We are not just a tour company—we are an experience company, dedicated to showing you the real Austin. Our mission is simple: to share the city we love, the places we cherish, and the unforgettable moments we experience every day. Join us, and discover Austin like a true local.

We, The Austin Locals, are a passionate group of expert tour guides who either grew up here or have called Austin home for at least seven years. As a locally owned and women-owned company, we take pride in offering an authentic and unforgettable experience of our city.

Every image on our website represents a place we will either visit or discuss during our tours. Our guides are seasoned hospitality professionals, delivering exceptional service honed through years of industry experience. Over time, we have built strong partnerships with what we—and many other locals—consider to be the best restaurants and bars in Austin.

Unlike other tour companies that take you down Sixth Street, where you’ll mostly find dive bars and college crowds, we focus on what truly makes Austin special. Sixth Street is a fun place to visit, but it’s far from where you’ll find the city’s best food and drinks. We won’t sell you on a gimmicky haunted tour with made-up ghost stories, take you to cheap food trucks meant for quick lunch breaks, or charge you just to ride a bike, scooter, or a bus just a step above public transportation.

Instead, we are here to give you an experience—one that immerses you in the best that Austin has to offer. From world-class cocktails and mouthwatering cuisine to stunning venues with unforgettable atmospheres, every stop on our tour is curated to impress. These are the places that locals rave about, the spots that will make your friends jealous when they see your Instagram posts, and the flavors that will change the way you think about food and drinks forever.