Texas Capitol

Q: What are the nearest attractions to Texas Capitol?

Attractions near Texas Capitol: Texas Governor's Mansion Austin Paramount Theatre Bullock Texas State History Museum

Free admission

1100 S Congress Ave, Austin, Texas

The Basics

To get a solid understanding of Texas’ past and present, stop by the capitol—zip by for a photo or, better yet, walk in for a guided tour. The building is part of most downtown Austin small-group tours, and some Segway and bike tour guides can explain the history of this important building and its presence in Texas politics throughout the years.

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Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour

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US$69.95 per adult

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Best experience ever!

We had the BEST time. We are 64 and never ridden a Segway before. Kelsie was a wonderful instructor and tour guide!!! Can’t wait to do it again.

Gary_B, May 2023

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Suzanne_R, Apr 2023

Capital of Texas Segway Tour

Audrey Charles and Shelby are fantastic!!! I would do another Segway ride with them anytime. They are so concerned with their guests safety and take their time to have you practice on the Segway before they take you out. You feel like friends when you are done. Audrey was so knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts. Highly recommend them!!

Lack of mobility, not a problem!

Patricia_M, May 2023

Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour

Kelsie was amazing. My husband has balance issues and Kelsie worked with him , affording him a wonderful experience!

Fun way to see downtown Austin

Tammy_F, May 2023

Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour

We enjoyed our tour with Kelsie. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city of Austin. He had a lot of tips on places to see and eat, and things to do. It was a good tour to do, regardless of Segway experience.

Great Experience!

Glen_B, Apr 2023

Capital of Texas Segway Tour

Audrie was awesome! She made it easy to learn how to operate the Segway and then led us on a wonderful tour of Austin. We had so much fun. Highly recommend!!

This tour was very fun....

Brian_L, Apr 2023

Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour

This tour was very fun. The guide was very knowledgeable and driving the Segways was great. He trained us well and was very personable.

Great way to see Austin

Cynthia_B, Apr 2023

Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour

Our tour was fabulous…keilsey was so informative and helpful with places to go/things to do. Highly recommend

So much fun!

Jake_A, Mar 2023

Capital of Texas Segway Tour

The segways were easy to navigate and Audie, our tour guide, was fantastic! This really is the best way to visit a new city! 100% ❤️ It was the highlight of our trip…the teens especially loved it!

Best city tour!!!

Sara_D, Apr 2023

Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour

Great way to see Austin! I’m 75 and Kelsey gave me great instructions so I never felt unsafe! He had fun stories about landmarks and restaurants- highly recommend!

Great tour, fun and informative!

Julie_C, Mar 2023

Capital of Texas Segway Tour

Great tour! Shelby our tour guide gave great instructions on how to use the Segways so we felt very comfortable and safe. The Segways were well maintained and lots of fun. Great way to tour the city and learn about the city of Austin. Highly recommend Transport Yourself Tours!

Great views, excellent guide

Jonathan_H, Mar 2023

Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour

Kelsie is a Great guide. Excellent choice for older kids (14+). Segway’s were easy to ride and a great way to see both the capitol and the city quickly.

Fantastic sageway tour

Mohamed_E, Mar 2023

Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour

Brie was excellent guide to us during our Sageway tour. She taught me how to ride patiently and very knowledgeable about the sites and areas

Fun and informative tour!

Anita_H, Oct 2022

Capital of Texas Segway Tour

Kelsie worked to ensure my daughter and I felt safe and comfortable the entire trip. He spent time before leaving instructing us on safety and gave us plenty of practice time. He knew a lot of details about monuments and buildings along the way. He was friendly and outgoing, and the tour itself was completely worth every cent.

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Things to Know Before You Go

The Texas Capitol is ideal for fans of history and politics.
Free 30-minute guided tours of the capitol’s interiors are available every 30 to 45 minutes, seven days a week.
The Capitol Visitors Center, located east of the main capitol building, houses various artifacts and information for visitors, as well as a gift shop.
All capitol buildings are accessible to wheelchair users.

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How to Get There

The Texas Capitol is located on Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, between 11th and 15th streets, just west of I-35. Parking is available at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage on San Jacinto Street. It’s usually free for the first two hours, but there may be a fee during events.

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When to Get There

The capitol is a busy building throughout the year, filled with visitors, constituents, and legislators when in session. Tours are available between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm Saturday, and 12pm to 3:30pm Sunday. Specialty themed tours, such as women in Texas history, heroes of the Texas Revolution, African-American trailblazing Texans, and a Halloween ghost tour, are offered at various times during the year.

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Part-Time Legislature

The Texas state legislature is in session for only five months every two years, and legislators earn just $7,200 per year. That arrangement began in the 19th century, when Texas lawmakers had a more difficult time traveling from their districts to Austin. Despite modernized transportation, there is little indication that lawmakers will change their biennial schedule.

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