Walking Tours
In a new addition to this year's Festival, we're offering exclusive walking tours of unique Austin landmarks. Tickets are to all tours are $50 and must be purchased in advance. Registrants must pick up their tickets for the tour at the information desk at the AT&T Executive Education Center before the tour. Refreshments are provided at the various locations.
Harry Ransom Center
Friday, 4:00 PM
Watergate Papers at the Harry Ransom Center
Associate Director for Cataloging Services Steve Mielke presents the Harry Ransom Center's Watergate Papers and a walk through the private archival stacks of the institution. Please note: This event requires an additional ticket which can be purchased when you register.
Steve Mielke
UT Tower
Sunday, 12:30 PM
The University of Texas Tower
UT-Austin President Bill Powers hosts a tour of The University of Texas Tower, the Austin landmark that soars above campus. Please note: This event requires an additional ticket which can be purchased when you register.
LBJ Library and Museum
Sunday, 12:30 PM
LBJ Library and Museum
Director Mark Updegrove leads a tour of the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum, including the closed-to-the-public private presidential chambers and archival stacks. Please note: This event requires an additional ticket which can be purchased when you register.
Texas State Capitol
Sunday, 12:30 PM
Texas State Capitol – SOLD OUT
Curator Ali James guides a behind-the-scenes tour visiting the chambers, courtrooms, Legislative Reference Library, and the furnishings and decorative art from the Capitol Historical Artifact collection. Please note: This event requires an additional ticket which can be purchased when you register.
Ali James
Texas State Cemetery
Sunday, 12:30 PM
Texas State Cemetery
Superintendent Harry Bradley offers a guided tour of the famous Texas State Cemetery, featuring commentary about notable Texans and their fates, as well as the lore of the historic site. Please note: This event requires an additional ticket which can be purchased when you register.
Harry Bradley
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