AUSTIN · TEXAS
The best of Austin, most popular first.
The 15 most popular bat watching tours in Austin. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each.
Paddle under Congress Avenue as Austin’s bat colony erupts at dusk, with skyline views from the water and a beginner lesson included.
Most Popular“It was great! Definitely worth the price and super fun! Much better seeing from the water than the bridge”
Paddle downtown Austin at sunset and watch millions of Mexican free-tailed bats exit the Congress Avenue Bridge from below.
“Holden was the perfect guide! He was knowledgeable, fun to chat with and did an excellent job making my first-time Kayaking experience amazing! The views were incredible and we had the best view of the bats. Highly recommend!!”
Kayak Austin at sunset to the Congress Avenue Bridge bats. 1.5M fly nightly. Gear and lights included, small-group tour.
“After a day of work this was a fantastic way to enjoy and relax. Time on the water and watching bats was wonderful.”
Nighttime Segway tour of Austin’s ghosts and bats, with Capitol and Lady Bird Lake stops plus Congress Avenue Bridge viewing.
“Great way to tour the city. Tour guide was very energetic and knowledgeable of city land marks and haunted spots. Great experience all around.”
Sunset on Lady Bird Lake, live-guided bat watching at Congress Avenue, then a narrated van loop past Austin icons.
“Owen our driver and tour guide was great and very knowledgeable about the Austin area. The van was comfortable and Owen a great driver. Captain Toby our boat captain was great and lot of information on the downtown area.”
Sunset bat kayak on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake. Small-group paddle to Congress Avenue Bridge to watch Mexican free-tailed bats.
“Our guide shared great information about the bats and the city. He was great at answering questions.”
Giant paddleboard sunset tour in downtown Austin to see bats at Congress Avenue Bridge, then paddle back through city lights.
“Fun and informative! The tour included some paddle boards and some kayaks, which was interesting. The guides were terrific and created camaraderie while allowing everyone to go at their own pace. Highly recommend!”
Paddle Lady Bird Lake at dusk to watch Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bats fly out, then glide past the lit-up skyline on a 3-hour kayak tour.
“We took a Scout Troop (7 teenage girls and 3 leaders) on this adventure and we all had a great time. The guides (John and Dave) are fantastic and we loved that our kayaking group got to paddle the farthest--I believe it was 3 miles round trip. The only issue we had was what happened…”
Paddle a kayak or SUP at sunset on Lady Bird Lake, glide to South Congress Bridge, and watch Austin bats fly in a short guided outing.
“An Amazing evening on the water! To see the Bats 🦇 make their Beautiful flight from the water was Spectacular !!”
Kayak Lady Bird Lake for Austin bat watching at Congress Bridge. 2-hour guided tour with safety gear, $54.99, small groups.
“Such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The bats were neat to see and our guide was very knowledgeable.”
Paddle Lady Bird Lake at sunset on a clear-bottom kayak, then watch Austin bats emerge from South Congress Bridge.
“Great trip kayaking for sunset in Austin and saw the bats. Tour guide was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and kind and we felt very safe.”
Captain your own glow paddle board on Lady Bird Lake at night, chase skyline views, then watch millions of bats take flight.
“Fun and tranquil experience in hustle bustle Austin. Really amazing to watch the bats fly together at night. Shoutout to our guide Becca for boating with us and being super knowledgeable about the lake and the critters and plants that call it home.”
Paddle Austin at golden hour and night, then watch 1.5 million bats from the water with free photos included.
“Amazing experience! Great staff! Relaxed no rush tour”
Giant paddleboarding at Austin sunset with bats, downtown views, and included gear plus photos. 2 hours, ages 3+, $54.
3 hours of Austin nightlife with a small-group guide: sunset rooftop cocktails, Congress Avenue history, Driskill, 6th Street, and bat views.
The lake, the music, the barbecue, and every road into the Hill Country.
