Austin Downtown Film Tour

Learn about film history and visit movie filming locations

★ 0.0 · 0 ratings2 hrs

From€42.80Price updates with your selection.

A historic theater with a marquee reading "Austin Film Festival Presents Sal with James Franco." People stand outside.

A person stands on a lawn in front of a large domed building, holding a laptop. Trees and a cloudy sky are in the background.

A street scene with colorful buildings, parked cars, and pedestrians, with a clear blue sky and trees in the foreground.

A historic multi-story brick building with ornate architectural details, trees in front, and a vintage car parked nearby.

Image creditsImage 1: Uniquely ToursImage 2: Uniquely ToursImage 3: Uniquely ToursImage 4: Uniquely Tours

Duration2 hrs

LocationAustin

The experience

Learn about film history and visit movie filming locations

Join a guided walk through downtown Austin, focusing on locations where films were shot from the 1980s to present day. Understand facts about the film industry and gain historical context. This walking itinerary includes spots featured in movies such as the "Spy Kids" series, "Miss Congeniality," "Alita: Battle Angel," "Sin City," "Machete," "Temple Grandin," "Blood Simple," "Boyhood," "Chef," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Encounter places tied to prominent actors like Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Meg Ryan, Clint Eastwood, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson. Total walking distance is about 1.7 miles, covering accessible city paths.

What’s included

2-hour film tour
Guide

Where to go

Austin Walking Tours

1100 Congress Avenue

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: America/Chicago

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Bring water, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and an umbrella. This activity may cancel due to severe weather.

How to use

Meet at the Texas Capitol main gate on 11th Street, facing Congress Avenue. Address: 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701. Spot the guide with a red umbrella.

Traveller feedback