# Texas State Capitol | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide > Take a free guided tour or explore the Capitol at your own pace. - Canonical page: https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/texas-state-capitol - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/austin-f1/ai/pages/things-to-do/texas-state-capitol.json) - Content updated: 2026-10-12 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **Bullock Texas State History Museum**]() ## Texas State Capitol Take a free guided tour or explore the Capitol at your own pace. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Free tours** Time to allow **Allow 60–90 minutes** Place **Capitol complex** 01 / The experience ### Texas State Capitol Choose a guided introduction to Texas government and the building, or allow a quieter self-guided visit around your other plans. A tour takes about 40 minutes; leave extra time for entering the building and finding the meeting point. Guided tours leave from the South Foyer. Use the current visitor-entry directions before walking around to your tour. This is an easy pairing with the Bullock Museum on a free city day, with lunch and the walk between them planned separately. ![Texas State Capitol, Austin]() Museums & heritage **Texas State Capitol** Austin In pictures ### The full gallery. 02 / The essentials ### Texas State Capitol: visit essentials 1. 01 Free guided tours 2. 02 Tour meeting point inside South Foyer 3. 03 Group reservations for more than ten 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit Take a free guided tour or explore the Capitol at your own pace. #### Cost Free tours Guided Capitol tours are free. #### When to visit Guided tours Monday–Saturday 09:00–16:15; Sunday 12:00–16:15. Self-guided building hours Monday–Friday 07:00–20:00, weekends 09:00–20:00. Allow 60–90 minutes #### Getting there Texas State Capitol 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX The map marks the Capitol building. Follow current entry signs, then meet guided tours in the South Foyer. [Get directions]() #### Plan your visit Groups larger than ten should call ahead to reserve. Check closures and visitor access before travelling. [Check visiting and booking details]() #### Plan your return Allow time to return to your hotel before the shuttle departure; pair with Bullock only if your day is free. 05 / Where it is ### Find it and what’s nearby. Explore around Texas State Capitol The map will load when you reach it. Continue exploring / Austin ### More things to do *in Austin* Explore Austin activities, sights and places to eat. 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Confirm details on the official site before visiting. ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Texas State Capitol | | Status | published | | Category Slug | cultural-districts | | Location | Capitol complex | | Address | 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX | | City | Austin | | Region | Texas | | Country | United States | | Latitude | 30.27472 | | Longitude | -97.74056 | | Price Currency | USD | | Price Text | Guided Capitol tours are free. | | Cost Label | Free tours | | Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes | | Budget Neutral | Yes | ### Key Facts - Free guided tours - Tour meeting point inside South Foyer - Group reservations for more than ten ### Visit Plan #### Prices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Cost | | Value | Free tours | ##### Notes - Guided Capitol tours are free. #### Hours | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | When to visit | ##### Notes - Allow 60–90 minutes #### Arrival | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Getting there | | Value | Texas State Capitol | | Address | 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX | #### Booking | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Plan your visit | ##### Action | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Check visiting and booking details | #### Return Transfer | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Plan your return | ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - 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