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The 15 most popular things to do in Austin. The Congress Avenue bats, a paddle on Lady Bird Lake, the barbecue and breakfast tacos, live music after dark and the Hill Country wineries an hour west, all in one place.
A 2-hour small-group Austin drive with a local guide: Texas State Capitol inside, murals, South Congress, food trucks, and more.
Most Popular“Great tour of the city. This tour was 2 hours and a perfect way to learn about a new city. Joey was our tour guide and he was a fountain of knowledge even for a guy from Nebraska!”
Austin Biker Gang e-bike tour covers downtown sights in 90 minutes with local stories, easy riding, helmets, and Congress Avenue bats. $85.
“Great overview of Austin and the variety of life there! Our leader Captain Kid was engaging and made the tour enjoyable!”
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.
“Was a great food tour. Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the food and history of Austin. All the food on the tour was fantastic and the group was very friendly.”
Austin double-decker loop tour with live guide: 6th Street, Texas Capitol, UT sights, Congress bat bridge. 75–90 min, $36.81.
“Decent price for a fun and informative overview of a cool city! Our guide was earnest and chatty, armed with fun facts and historical tidbits about the vibrant capital. Not 100% accurate, eg LBJ Library is NOT the only presidential library in a college town (see Ford Library in Ann Arbor!) It’s about 75 minutes,…”
Half-day shuttle from Austin to Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries, with comfy small-group rides and easy pacing.
“We had a great time on the trip and met a lot of cool pepole. Luke our tour guide was knowledgeable, broke the ice with strangers that joined on the tour as well and made it fun!!!”
Austin by sprinter in 90 minutes with local stories, A/C comfort, and 50+ drive-by sights including the Texas Capitol.
“Doug was very entertaining and informative. We had a small group of six which made the experience more personal. He also added food and other sightseeing recommendations.”
90-minute evening Austin ghost walk: Speakeasy, Driskill, Paramount, Dirty Sixth, plus Texas Capitol views and photo-heavy stories.
“The tour was amazing! Will was our tour guide and he really made the tour come to life. He had so many good stories! I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone!”
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.
“Wonderful tour of Austin!! Our guide Michael did a great job. I also appreciate that I could reschedule my tour when it rained yesterday and take it today instead!”
A 2-hour, guided bike ride through Austin highlights: Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, State Capitol, Congress Ave Bridge, and bat season.
“we saw a lot of parks and bars and restaurants and historical sites. It made the city of austin seem very accessible. We ended up visiting some of those spots again the next day.”
A 3-hour Austin live-music crawl with a Mercedes van, multiple venues, local hosts, and music-history stops for $99.
“David and Luke were great! 3 cool places owned by Steve Wertheimer. Great music each place with a little twist on the music. Wish we could have seen more of the city tho!”
Austin morning walk with a storyteller guide, Jo’s Coffee meetup, Driskill lobby visit, Congress Ave photo stops, and live-music tips.
“William was a knowledgeable, personable, dry, humored, young man who knew so much about downtown Austin. You didn’t feel the 90 minute walking because he had something to teach you at every point. It was a great way to get to know the city on our first day in town. I would recommend it for…”
2-hour Austin e-bike tour with a small group, 15+ sights, murals, and music stops. E-bikes, helmet, water, and poncho included.
“Fantastic ride through Austin. Rooster, our guide was great! We loved seeing the sites and getting a locals take on the city.”
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.
“Was so fun and the guide (J) was fantastic, the personal was very atent. The building is not to big but is confortable and clean.”
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.
