AUSTIN · TEXAS
The best of Austin, most popular first.
The 15 best tours in Austin, from a morning on the water downtown to the long days out in the Texas Hill Country.
A 2-hour small-group Austin drive with a local guide: Texas State Capitol inside, murals, South Congress, food trucks, and more.
Most Popular“The driver was excellent & a very knowledgeable tour guide. He called everyone by their name and asked what each of us wanted out of the tour. He was so good we almost did another tour with him.”
Austin Biker Gang e-bike tour covers downtown sights in 90 minutes with local stories, easy riding, helmets, and Congress Avenue bats. $85.
“Fun ride but didn’t hit all the spots on the itinerary like Rainey Street. And the bikers in front were very slow so couldn’t see the leader.”
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.
“We really enjoyed all of the food and factoids about the city. Just about 3 hrs and small bites. totally recommend!”
Austin double-decker loop tour with live guide: 6th Street, Texas Capitol, UT sights, Congress bat bridge. 75–90 min, $36.81.
“The operation runs very smoothly. There is ample parking in the surrounding areas. The visitor center is a great place to gather. The tour was comfortable and very enjoyable for us (Round Rock residents) and our visiting family from the Washington DC area. We all got a kick out of our fun tour guide.”
Austin by sprinter in 90 minutes with local stories, A/C comfort, and 50+ drive-by sights including the Texas Capitol.
“It was a great way to learn the history of Austin, and to get an overview of the area. We actually saw a driverless car, which was very interesting!”
90-minute evening Austin ghost walk: Speakeasy, Driskill, Paramount, Dirty Sixth, plus Texas Capitol views and photo-heavy stories.
“We really enjoyed this tour. Will is a great tour guide. Will is an Austinite which brings true history to the tour.”
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.
“A great way to see Austin neighborhoods and areas of interest in a fun way. Michael did a nice job sharing tidbits along the way and we now know where we want to go to explore further.”
A 2-hour, guided bike ride through Austin highlights: Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, State Capitol, Congress Ave Bridge, and bat season.
“Mark was a fabulous guide! Great tour, would do it again! Safe, fun, and informative! He provided cold water for all of us as well.”
2-hour Austin e-bike tour with a small group, 15+ sights, murals, and music stops. E-bikes, helmet, water, and poncho included.
“This was first ever e-bike experience, our guide ‘Hollywood’ made it safe, fun and educational - would highly recommend for anyone visiting Austin.”
A small-group Austin bus tour with bilingual headsets, scenic Hill Country stops, and quick photo moments at top landmarks for $73.
“Doug is funny, and he really knows the city. I had a good time! I feel sad now because I'm going home tomorrow.”
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.
“Very informative and covered many interesting sites and quirks of Austin. Evan really personalized the tour.”
Private 90-minute Austin pedicab tour for 20+ murals and guided selfies, with downtown pickup and free admission stops.
“So much more than murals….had an opportunity to see a lot of Austin. Our guide shared a lot of information about the city”
Ride a Segway through Austin’s downtown landmarks, from the Texas State Capitol to Lady Bird Lake, with a local guide in 90 minutes.
“The tour guide Kelsey was great. Showed us everything around Austin. But there is nothing much to see honestly. Restaurants and clubs we werent going to anyway. The capital is really all there was. Drive by it on your own.”
Paddle under Congress Avenue as Austin’s bat colony erupts at dusk, with skyline views from the water and a beginner lesson included.
“We did this last year and one of the best experiences. I will forever remember this. I would highly recommend this tour!”
A 2-hour Austin ghost walk paired with a downtown pub crawl, five spooky stops, and plenty of chances to grab drinks on your own.
“Great ghost tour of Austin. Tour guide Tiffany was really informative. Great views from the top of the Westin hotel.”
The lake, the music, the barbecue, and every road into the Hill Country.
