AUSTIN · TEXAS
The best of Austin, most popular first.
The 15 standout tours and experiences in Austin. The ones travellers still talk about long after the trip home.
A 2-hour small-group Austin drive with a local guide: Texas State Capitol inside, murals, South Congress, food trucks, and more.
Most Popular“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.”
Austin Biker Gang e-bike tour covers downtown sights in 90 minutes with local stories, easy riding, helmets, and Congress Avenue bats. $85.
“Guide was fantastic, such a fun way to see Austin!! Plus the bikes were so fun to ride around on. Five stars!”
Austin’s walking food tour feeds you 6 tastings in about 3 hours, with a Downtown or SoCo route plus a secret dish the day of.
“Make sure you come hungry as there is plenty of delicious food. The tour guide was excellent and kept us entertained with his stories”
Austin double-decker loop tour with live guide: 6th Street, Texas Capitol, UT sights, Congress bat bridge. 75–90 min, $36.81.
“It was a nice informative way to see the beautiful city . Definitely learned more about Texas than I ever knew .”
Half-day shuttle from Austin to Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries, with comfy small-group rides and easy pacing.
“Excellent day trip with delicious bbq and wine! Joey Z was an amazing guide! The bbq plates are really generous so come with your appetite!”
Austin by sprinter in 90 minutes with local stories, A/C comfort, and 50+ drive-by sights including the Texas Capitol.
“Friendly and knowledgeable driver/guide. Comfortable coach van. Covered a lot of ground, but because of traffic flow and coach windows, taking photos was difficult. Also was difficult to see sites that were on the opposite side of the vehicle from where we were sittiRead more”
90-minute evening Austin ghost walk: Speakeasy, Driskill, Paramount, Dirty Sixth, plus Texas Capitol views and photo-heavy stories.
“Guide was fun and shared a ton of local spooky lore. Highly recommend for the entire family. Make sure to wear comfy shoes for walking.”
Pedal-assist e-bikes let you cover Austin’s highlights fast, from Barton Springs to mural walls and bat bridge views, in a small guided loop.
“The tour guide Peter was extremely knowledgeable about Austin and bike safety. The bikes were in excellent condition and fun to ride. They only thing I did not like was that there were novice riders in the group who did not follow direction resulting in riding very slowly, so much that we had to skip…”
A 2-hour, guided bike ride through Austin highlights: Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, State Capitol, Congress Ave Bridge, and bat season.
“David took great care of us even after we showed up late! He has a great sense of humor and made fun. We went to two wineries in Hill Country and Austin wine. Would have liked another winery vs Austin Wine.”
A 3-hour Austin live-music crawl with a Mercedes van, multiple venues, local hosts, and music-history stops for $99.
“Laid back the tour that seems to be centred around your genre tastes once your group is gathered and ready to load the chariot.”
Austin morning walk with a storyteller guide, Jo’s Coffee meetup, Driskill lobby visit, Congress Ave photo stops, and live-music tips.
“It was very informative and my guide was very funny and enthusiastic. Highly recommend if it’s your first time in Austin!”
2-hour Austin e-bike tour with a small group, 15+ sights, murals, and music stops. E-bikes, helmet, water, and poncho included.
“Rooster is the best. We had so much fun. Saw all the beautiful sites Austin has to offer. Bikes are a blast!”
Coach-led outdoor climbing at Austin Greenbelt with belaying, knot tying, rappel skills, and included gear for a 5-hour private group.
“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…”
Pick a mission for a 60-minute escape game in downtown Austin with a dedicated guide. Eight storylines, great for any weather.
“So much fun. Very friendly staff. The game was a blast. Would definitely recommend. Plan to go again.”
A small-group Austin bus tour with bilingual headsets, scenic Hill Country stops, and quick photo moments at top landmarks for $73.
“Great views from Mountain Bonnell of the river and beyond. Interesting to see all the different parts of Austin.”
The lake, the music, the barbecue, and every road into the Hill Country.
