AUSTIN · TEXAS
The best of Austin, most popular first.
The 15 most popular guided 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“Nice size group, only 10 people. Our tour guide Kelty was a local resident, who was very pleasant & informed !”
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.”
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…”
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.
“My husband and I had an amazing tour with Ike! He was not only fun but also incredibly informative, sharing fascinating stories and historical insights about each place we visited. His enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. As a thoughtful gesture, he brought cookies for everyone at the end of the tour, which was…”
A small-group Lake Austin cruise with full sun shade, included life vests, and guided stops—from bridges to art sites and wildlife.
“Spencer was great. He was knowledgeable, amusing and very kind. We loved the trip!! We got to meet Lucky.”
Sunset bat kayak on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake. Small-group paddle to Congress Avenue Bridge to watch Mexican free-tailed bats.
“It is so much fun to go out onto the river, and to paddle up and down. However, it seems to me that to go in mid October, may be a little to late to see the bats, as if they were to be seen earlier in the season. The tour guide was really good…”
A 2-hour shaded boat tour on Lake Austin with a live guide, wildlife sightings, iconic bridge photos, and stories of Tom Miller Dam.
“I really enjoyed the boat trip. It was very informative and relaxing. Ronaldo was very funny.”
A private, fully shaded 2-hour pontoon cruise on Lake Austin from Pennybacker Bridge, with expert captain stories and photo stops.
“What a great experience……great communication by the company and Captain Spencer, timely, accommodating, nice and clean boat, great story teller AND Capt Spencer saved a snapping turtle caught in a net! We were happy to have our trip end with the river boat cruise!!”
Small-group Austin pub walk with a pro guide, historic stops from the Driskill to 6th Street, plus a Voodoo Doughnuts pink box discount.
“William was an excellent host. We visited a number of bars. At least two of which you’d mostly likely walk past unless taken. They were all really cool places. So glad I did tour and would definitely recommend.”
Backstage daytime tour of ACL Live at the Moody Theater—front and back-of-house looks, photos, and videos for $25 in Austin.
“We had a good guide there were three or four informative vidéos. Did get back stage but there was a show tonight so we were a little restricted. There were lots of amazing photographs of performers and ACL Posters.”
Self-guided Austin drive-and-walk tour from Mount Bonnell to downtown with GPS-triggered offline audio, free stops, and group value for up to four.
“It wasn’t always clear where to turn -we kept turning on the wrong road or missing things. In fact it gave us an incorrect turn at one point…it told us to turn right at the light at the end of the bridge. We did so but then saw that we were supposed to have gone…”
A guided 3-hour Austin speakeasy tour with tickets included, Capitol views, and stops at Tiki Tatsu-Ya, Powder Room, 6th Street, Driskill, and Here Nor There.
“Easily the highlight of our trip! Dylan is knowledgeable and passionate about showing people the best Austin has to offer. His relaxed and congenial manner added to the experience and by the end of the evening, we all felt we had made new friends.”
Guided downtown skyline kayaking in Austin with lifejackets, a small group vibe, and stops at Congress Ave Bridge, Barton Springs, and more.
“Sam was a fantastic guide. A quick lesson was all everyone needed to feel comfortable on the water. Despite the large number of us (we were 16) they got us in the water quickly, and off we went on an amazing two hour trip. Sam told us about all of the buildings as we went…”
210-min BYOB tubing on the spring-fed San Marcos River with round-trip rides from Cosmic Coffee, plus tube, sunscreen, and cooler ice.
Walk East Austin murals with a local guide, snap famous street art at four stops, and enjoy the Victory Grill area in 2.5 hours for $89.
“Conner is an AMAZING tour guide, driver, and human being!! My three college friends and I had the BEST introduction to the sites of Austin! We considered ourselves so lucky to have a guide who absolutely LOVES Austin (and his momma, too). We highly recommend spending time seeing Austin WITH Conner!! 😊😊😊😊”
The lake, the music, the barbecue, and every road into the Hill Country.
