AUSTIN · TEXAS
The best of Austin, most popular first.
The 15 most popular city sightseeing & driving tours in Austin. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each.
A 2-hour small-group Austin drive with a local guide: Texas State Capitol inside, murals, South Congress, food trucks, and more.
Most Popular“Our driver (Joey) provided a nice introduction to the heart of Austin with a mix of history, culture, dining suggestions, and nightlife tips. It is a great way to become familiar with the city.”
Austin double-decker loop tour with live guide: 6th Street, Texas Capitol, UT sights, Congress bat bridge. 75–90 min, $36.81.
“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!”
Austin by sprinter in 90 minutes with local stories, A/C comfort, and 50+ drive-by sights including the Texas Capitol.
“If you looking for a stop to really see and take a photo this isn’t the tour. I wanted to see University of Texas”
A 2-hour, guided bike ride through Austin highlights: Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, State Capitol, Congress Ave Bridge, and bat season.
“A fun and immersive way to see Austin! Our guide Rob did a fantastic job leading us through the beautiful river and park bike paths and navigating through the scenic downtown. Each stop was a great choice and he offered some interesting facts about each and even took our pic anytime we liked! I highly…”
A small-group Austin bus tour with bilingual headsets, scenic Hill Country stops, and quick photo moments at top landmarks for $73.
“The tour was enjoyable on a gorgeous Friday afternoon in Austin. Doug provided the information in a fun and amusing way. Highly Recommend this tour for learning more about Austin.”
Austin in two hours with a local guide: street art, music stops, food-truck treat, and a Texas State Capitol tour in an A/C van.
“Ike is a good tour guide! He made sure we discovered nice places only locals know about. He was very friendly and entertaining! P.S : He’s a great photographer! I had fun 🤩”
Ride a Segway through Austin’s downtown landmarks, from the Texas State Capitol to Lady Bird Lake, with a local guide in 90 minutes.
“Kelsie was helpful in getting ready to ride the Segway. We got so much useful information on our tour.”
2-hour pedal Austin’s Town Lake to Zilker, see Congress Avenue bats, and end at the Texas Capitol and Pfluger Bridge with a local guide.
“Excellent tour of downtown. Would have liked to cycle PAST the hotel and opera house not just look down the street”
Austin by electric bike in 150 minutes. Photo stops for murals and bats, Barton Springs, 6th Street, and the Texas State Capitol.
“Rob was great with our tour! His knowledge of the city made the ride very exciting and interesting. We got to see bats!! The electric bikes were comfortable and the route we took was very safe for all level of riders. Would definitely recommend for first time visitors to Austin.”
A small-group, open-air Sprinter tour of downtown Austin: Lady Bird Lake views, UT sights, Capitol exterior, murals, and quick stops.
“Relaxing and easy way to see the main sights in Austin. Doug was friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed it.”
Small-group Austin night tour with hotel pickup and a Mercedes van, ending on a Lady Bird Lake sunset boat cruise to see bats.
“It's half van tour half boat tour. 1st half is informative but a bit unnecessary. The bat boat half was much better.”
Small-group San Antonio day trip from Austin with guided Alamo tour, Mission San José, Tower of the Americas views, and River Walk cruise.
“I rate this a 5 star only cuz they don't have a 6. It was perfect. Mike was fun and very attentive. I have some mobility issues and he took care of me. We saw ever major attraction in San Antonio. It was a perfect day.”
Full-day Double Decker Austin hop-on hop-off with live guides, open-top views, A/C lower deck, and stops at the Capitol, LBJ and SoCo.
“Jason was the best….so engaging and knowledgeable, as well as entertaining. Loved the tour. Too bad there is only one bus so the if you get off it’s a 90 minute wait for the next one”
Small-group Weird Austin City Tour with live music, snacks, and downtown stops like 6th Street, Congress Ave, and Lady Bird Lake for $60.
“What a great and unique way to see the city! We had a great time!!! See what makes Austin so special!”
Small-group Austin tour: Mount Bonnell views, murals, South Congress drive-by, and a guided Texas Capitol visit with downtown pickup.
“Informative! Mike our tour guide is knowledgeable he encouraged us to ask questions and let him know if there were anything we were interested in checking out or focusing more on the tour.”
The lake, the music, the barbecue, and every road into the Hill Country.
