America · AUSTIN TOURS
The good austin tours fill up early and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ.
2-hour small-group drive through Austin with a local guide, Texas Capitol interior, food trucks, and bat-bridge photos for $49.
“The driver was excellent & a very knowledgeable tour guide. He called everyone by their name and asked what each of us wanted out of the tour. He was so good we almost did another tour with him.”
Hop on an e-bike for a 90-minute Austin highlights tour with a guide, helmets included, and stops like Lady Bird Lake and the Congress bat bridge.
“Guide was fantastic, such a fun way to see Austin!! Plus the bikes were so fun to ride around on. Five stars!”
Austin walking food tour with 6 tastings, tacos and brisket, plus a Secret Dish. Choose Downtown or SoCo for 3 hours.
“Lots of food of different types. We would not have known where to go, to try all the different food. So it was helpful and fun. The next day we went back to one of the spots for more. The tour guide had many stories.”
A 75 to 90 minute double decker loop tour of downtown Austin with live guide commentary, major landmarks, and great photo angles.
“Excellent tour! Excellent tour guide ( can’t remember his name - maybe Brian) It was so helpful to get the lay of the land upon arrival in Austin! Good stories and history!”
Small van shuttle from Austin to Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries, with tasting time, comfort, and easy transport.
“Awesome way to experience an age old tradition of Texas BBQ, learn about the wineries of Texas (which surprisingly they have many) and travel to the Hills! Wonderful experience and so fun! If you happen to be lucky enough to have Evan Ford as your tour guide you hit GOLD! He is amazing and makes the experience 5 star! You enter his van as a group of strangers and leave all as friends and Evan is a huge part of making that happen. He also has a ton of mad knowledge about Texas and Austin history! And is so witty an funny that your cheeks will hurt from laughing for…”
Air-conditioned sprinter tour of Austin and nearby Hill Country icons, from Congress Avenue bats to the Texas Capitol, in 90 minutes.
“Doug was fascinating and knowledgeable. Doug really indulged the members of the tour and offered insight into historical and upscale areas of Austin”
A spooky evening walking tour in Austin with real downtown stops, Driskill Hotel stories, and special Speakeasy access for $27.50.
“We had a group of 5. Ages ranged from preteens to adults. Everyone had a good time. The tour guide was knowledgeable and gave you history too!”
Pedal-assist e-bike through Austin murals, Barton Springs, and Congress Bridge bats, guided in a small group for about 3 hours.
“A fun way to see the city and parks. Be aware that it does get busy with traffic - just need to be aware of your surroundings . It was hard to hear some of the information due to the street noises.”
A 2-hour guided bike tour through Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, downtown, and Congress Avenue Bridge, with bikes and helmets included.
“Really enjoyed our guided tour with Peter. We saw a lot of Austin highlights in a short period of time.”
A 3-hour Austin live music crawl with entry fees included, guided by local artists and comedians, plus stories tied to Texas history.
“What a fun night! Kelti our guide and Dave our driver were great! It was really fun experiencing different music venues and hearing some history of the places but just of Austin in general. It really opened our eyes to all the creativity here.”
Small group morning walk through downtown Austin with a storyteller, then-and-now photos, coffee stops, and key live music landmarks.
“Exceptional Story Teller! I wish I did this before exploring on my own. Our guide was friendly and kept us all interested. I would do it all over tomorrow and still hear more.”
Ride an e-bike through Austin’s top landmarks and murals in 2 hours, with a small group, great guides, and photo stops plus a food truck break.
“Fantastic ride through Austin. Rooster, our guide was great! We loved seeing the sites and getting a locals take on the city.”
A 5-hour guided rock climbing session in Austin’s Greenbelt, built for beginners and experts with gear, helmet, and hands-on coaching.
“This was one of our favorite experiences during our time in Austin, if not our favorite!! My husband and I had never been outdoor climbing before but Russell was an absolutely amazing guide/ coach and made us feel so comfortable and taught us so many different things that we will hold on to! He is so knowledgeable, helpful, encouraging, and patient! We not only learned how to rappel, climb, tie the rope, etc but also about the history of climbing in the area and other interesting facts!! By the time we left we felt like we had been climbing for years!”
Choose one of Austin’s escape game missions, solve puzzles with a dedicated guide in 60 minutes, then debrief and take photos.
“The escape room, classified was absolutely amazing. The room itself was decorated so creatively and so well done. Our “team lead” Jonny helped us all the way through the room. He was most definitely the best part of the whole experience, and he wasn’t even in the room!”
Take a 2-mile Austin murder mystery walk to the Driskill, 6th Street, and the 412 Congress Speakeasy. Unsolved 1885 case. $35.
“My sweet friend and co-worker were in Austin for a work trip. We decided to take this tour on our last night before we went back home. This was an AMAZING experience!! Our tour guide, Will, was the BEST! I have been on tours like these in other states and this one doesn't even compare!! If you are ever in Austin, you have to go!! You will learn so much about the city of Austin and the history of the murders!! And you have got to request Will!! He was better than any tour guide I have had in other states. His knowledge about this was great!! If I wasn't…”
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