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~ Kym S., Leander, TX
Painted Churches Tour
Private SUV & Sprinter Van Tour with Docent
Eighty miles southeast of Austin are the small communities of Schulenburg, Dubina, Praha, High Hill and Ammannsville. One of the earliest settlements of German and Czech immigrants in Texas, these communities boast beautiful hidden gems. Immigrants built stunning churches which are replicas of the churches they had left behind in their homeland of Europe.
Today, these painted churches are some of the most extraordinary attractions in the state of Texas. There are more than 20 painted churches in Texas, with many listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The churches contain prodigious works of art, hand-painted sculptures, marble walls, intricately designed columns, and vibrant, decorative patterns and stained glass. Indeed, all represent an important acclaim to Texan history.
We offer round-trip private car service from Austin for a day trip to visit 4 churches. Our tour lasts a total of approximately 8 to 9 hours and includes a professional paid docent and lunch in Schulenburg.
Our day starts at 8am in the morning with a pickup anywhere in the Austin metropolitan area. We transport your group to Schulenburg where a professional docent joins our tour. We tour two churches before breaking for an hour lunch at
The Garden Co. Cafe
in Schulenburg. After lunch, we visit two more churches before heading back to Austin. In true Texas tradition, some of the best food can be found at gas stations; so on the way back, we make a quick stop at
Weikel's Bakery & Gas Station
for you to shop for delectable treats. We arrive back in Austin between 4pm and 5pm.
We provide transportation in a Lincoln Navigator SUV for up to 5 passengers or a Mercedes Sprinter passenger van for up to 14 passengers. Contact our office directly to book this special tour.
Texas Painted Churches Tour Cost:
(includes professional docent, venue fees & lunch* : non-refundable deposit of $100 required)
SUV: $1,100 + $50 per person
Sprinter: $1,300 + $50 per person
* Lunch includes entree, drink, tax & gratuity. Alcohol not included.
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