AUSTIN · DAY TRIP
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The 12 most popular hill country wine & bbq tours in Austin. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each.
Half-day shuttle from Austin to Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries, with comfy small-group rides and easy pacing.
Most Popular“Trace has a real knack for getting people talking and finding things in common. He was a fun and informative guide!”
Austin by sprinter in 90 minutes with local stories, A/C comfort, and 50+ drive-by sights including the Texas Capitol.
“The Guide was Great The bus ride was excellent This is highly recommended for new comers!! AUSTIN IS WEIRD!!”
A small-group Austin bus tour with bilingual headsets, scenic Hill Country stops, and quick photo moments at top landmarks for $73.
“Nice way to see a lot of places around Austin. I wish we hadn’t wasted time stopping at a crowded coffee shop and a library….to me it just seemed like they were time fillers to make it seem like a longer tour. Since most of the info was from a recording I think you’d probably…”
A half-day Hill Country wine shuttle from Austin with 3 Texas stops, scenic views, and a stress-free driver for your tastings.
“Fun short drive to amazing wineries!!! The wine is very good! But the guide makes the trip unforgettable…. Evan is a rockstar!”
Austin to Salt Lick BBQ plus two Hill Country wineries in a small-group shuttle with time for tastings and big views.
“A brilliant day out! Our guide Luke was fabulous at breaking the ice amongst our small group and keeping us entertained with facts and stories throughout our visit. We started with an early lunch at Salt Lick BBQ - sooo good! - and then visited two beautiful wineries where you could choose to try the…”
A 90-minute Austin + Hill Country loop in a Mercedes Sprinter with a local guide, 50+ sights, live music stops, and East Austin culture.
“So much fun ! The driver and the description was so thoroughly explained and fun! We learned so much(myself my husband and our 2 yo daughter) about the city of Austin!Loved the path and all the food recommendations too! Usually guide tours are boring and not worth the money but THIS ONE WAS DEFINITELY WORTH…”
A half-day Austin wine shuttle with a Mercedes Sprinter, small group vibe, and three winery stops in Hill Country and St. Elmo.
“Good selection of wineries, good driver and guide, highly recommended”
Austin limo wine tour with a max-10 group, three Hill Country winery stops, and round-trip transportation to Driftwood, lunch at Salt Lick, and Wimberley tastings.
“Amazing service and a great time all around. Very professional and courteous, could not have asked for a better time/experience”
Austin’s small-group Hill Country shuttle visits Fitzhugh Brewing, Treaty Oak Distilling, and Jester King in a comfy Sprinter. Up to 10 people.
“Evan was a great guide. He was knowledgeable, accommodating, and very funny. He knew a lot about Austin and gave us many ideas of things to do around town. We had a great time with him and would go again! Thanks Mr Ford!”
A 30-minute guided tasting in Dripping Springs: sip, swirl, sniff, and taste flavored extra virgin olive oils and balsamic with bites.
“My husband and I did an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tour. We had an absolute blast. I learned so much about EVOO and vinegar that I didn’t know. The host was very informative and friendly. She really seems to know and love the products. We tried prickly pear lemonade and it was delicious. The…”
360° convertible bus tour of Austin and Hill Country with an expert guide, picture stops at landmarks, music legends, Barton Springs, and Mount Bonnell.
“I was enthralled with all that I learned about Austin during this tour! Not only seeing the sights, but learning about Austin (and Texas)’s history made the tour much more enjoyable. Doug was a great tour guide, interactive with everyone and quite a comedian. I appreciated how he gave us some time to explore important…”
Private 5-hour Austin to Hill Country tour with Deep Eddy, Dripping Springs Distilling, and Jester King plus beer and food tastings.
“We had Steve for a full day during a custom tour of Austin and the experience was excellent. The driver was professional, punctual, and made the day run smoothly. Driving was safe and comfortable throughout and he was also easy and fun to include in all our activities. He blended right in. He was courteous…”
The lake, the music, the barbecue, and every road into the Hill Country.
