Top Austin City Tours

Want to see the best of Austin and the Hill County in the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz sprinter van with a local guide? Look no further! In 90 minutes, this signature tour covers 30 miles and 50+ points of interest, including the Texas Capitol and East Austin’s Six Square District, to give you a taste of the city’s rich culture and history. For even more exploration (with stops), check out the 2.5-hour version of this tour. Route subject to changes or substitutions.

Get a comprehensive overview of Austin on this sightseeing tour. See famous landmarks along with hidden gems, real neighborhoods, and food trucks. Learn about Austin's history and culture with commentary from your guide and hear fun facts about the city that even the locals don't know. Plus, choose a morning or afternoon departure to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

Go sightseeing in Austin by Segway on a 1.5-hour tour that allows you to cover more ground than other types of tours. Get an overview of downtown Austin and capture numerous photo ops as you pass by the Texas State Capitol Building, Congress Avenue, Warehouse Entertainment District, Lady Bird Lake, the historic Driskill Hotel, and other landmarks.

Explore Austin in style with this small-group tour in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter that’s equipped with a convertible top. Having a driver means no navigation worries, and plenty of time to enjoy the views and take photos. Highlights include the University of Texas campus, the Texas State Capitol, and lots of historic sites and impressive murals along the way. As well as driving between sites, there’s time to hop off the bus and explore places on foot too. Note: convertible top may be closed during bad weather, cold/hot/rain, as well as any part of the route that is on the highway. Route subject to changes or substitutions.

If you want to see Austin by bike but don’t know the routes to take to see most of the city’s highlights in just a few hours, book this Austin Bike Tour. This tour explores on regular, hybrid bikes and covers about 10 miles (16.1 kilometers) of ground throughout Austin. Bike through Zilker Park, around Lady Bird Lake, across Congress Avenue Bridge, and by attractions such as the Texas State Capitol building.

Leave the busy city and enjoy a half-day experience filled with barbecue and wine by booking this Texas Hill Country Barbecue and Wine Shuttle Service from Austin. This shuttle service can be booked for small groups or private groups of up to 10 people. Your driver takes you to the outskirts of Austin to visit three different venues, including two popular wineries and Salt Lick BBQ outpost.

Get to know Austin on this guided bus tour. Hear about the history of the Texas capital aboard a roomy Mercedes-Benz sprinter van. This open-air vehicle comes equipped with headsets that offer both English and Spanish language options. See local hangouts, hip and historic neighborhoods, and Central Texas Hill Country. Along the way, stop to take photos at locations such as the Driskill Hotel, Barton Springs, and the Austin Public Library. Route subject to changes or substitutions.

If you want to see more of Austin in less time—without getting jammed into a tour bus—book this e-bike tour perfect for seeing the sights, while enjoying Austin's fantastic weather. Hop on your pedal-assist e-bike, and follow your guide to Austin's famous murals, city landmarks, and University of Texas buildings. Along the way, take in views of the downtown skyline, and visit the Texas State Capitol building.

Explore Austin via a relaxing open-air pedicab tour. Pass by downtown sites including the Texas State Capitol, Governor's Mansion, Pecan Street, Lady Bird Lake, and more. Travel at your own pace on this tour that's individually tailored to meet your group’s interests. Choose between two convenient departure locations or arrange for pickup in front of your hotel.

Retreat from the busy city for a day of wine tasting in Texas Hill Country. After meeting at a designated location, hop into a luxury limousine and visit three wineries just outside Austin, sampling several wines at each stop. The tour also stops for lunch (own expense) at the renowned Salt Lick restaurant in Driftwood.

Experience Austin's live music scene on a tour led by a guide. Visit as many as three iconic clubs and up-and-coming venues and enjoy hearing live music with a group of fun fellow travelers. Don't get caught listening to cover bands, listen to authentic music in one of the world's music capitals.

Get to know Austin on a leisurely morning walk with a nationally acclaimed storyteller as your guide. Learn little-known stories about the city, get inside tips on the best coffee shops, restaurants, and live music venues, and explore the city like a local. This tour helps you avoid tourist traps to make the most of your visit to Austin. Great for kids and adults alike, learn about the city in a fun, low-key way.

Austin is home to an abundance of great museums, architectural sights, art spots, and cultural attractions, but as a visitor, it can be tricky to narrow down a short list without hours of research time. Take the stress out of trip planning and make sightseeing a breeze with this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Simply board the double-decker sightseeing bus and get on and off as many times as you like to explore Austin's highlights at your own pace.

Try out Austin's craft brewery scene without thinking about transportation on this private microbrewery tour by pedicab. Enjoy Austin's famously warm weather as your guide pedals you to three of Austin's award-winning breweries. Choose to pay for beers as you go or opt for the all-inclusive option for a tour without any additional expenses.

Discover how Austin got its “weird” reputation on this guided city tour. Get a comprehensive look at the city and its culture including history, music, and food. Plus, a local musician joins you for the ride to strum up singalong classics and original tunes. Stroll across Lady Bird Lake, and snap plenty of photos of local murals and the downtown skyline.

Combine the cultural and natural highlights of Austin on an exhilarating Segway tour of the city. At dusk, see the legendary bat colony of the Congress Avenue Bridge take flight and swoop into the air in thick and intriguing swarms. With a guide, glide through Austin’s dazzling downtown and visit important landmarks like the State Capitol Building and the Sixth Street Historic District. Listen to illuminating commentary of Austin’s history and culture throughout your tour.

Discover another side of Austin on a 2.5-hour Segway tour that features bats and ghosts. Offered from March to October, this nighttime ride through downtown Austin visits haunted hotels and buildings, famous landmarks, and the world’s largest urban bat colony. See the Texas State Capitol Building, Lady Bird Lake, Austin Convention Center, the 6th Street Entertainment district, Moonlight Towers, and more

Lady Bird Lake is a popular nature escape in the heart of downtown Austin, complete with scenic footbridges, lakeside parks, and skyline views. Ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts, this cycling tour allows you to escape city traffic and cruise around the Lady Bird Hike and Bike Trail, which spans 10 miles (16 kilometers) and loops around the lake’s shoreline.

Enjoy Austin from the relaxed speed of a motorized pedicab on this quick tour of the city. You'll get to see the Texas State Capitol, Lady Bird Lake, and 6th Street. All ages are welcome and children under 7 may sit on a lap. If you'd like to imbibe on the trip, you may! Just purchase drinks prior to the trip and no glass bottles, please.

Experience the urban and the outdoors in Austin during this bike tour, seeing Lady Bird Lake and some of the city’s best parks along the way. Cycle along the shady, traffic-free trail that circles the lake, soaking up the fresh air and great views. Then, continue your ride into Austin’s downtown, where you’ll head to Auditorium Shores, Barton Springs, and Zilker Park to learn about the city’s green spaces and fascinating history. A guide and all necessary biking equipment are included.

Tacos are a staple in Texas, and if you’re a new visitor to Austin (or just really love tacos), it’s time to find out why they’re so popular there by taking this Austin Small-Group Taco Food Tour. A guide leads you to around four restaurants to taste deliciously made tacos you won’t soon forget. Plus, take in city sights such as the Willie Nelson Statue as you walk around Austin.

This will be the fastest and most efficient way for getting to the best views and locations for pictures! This tour gets to multiple murals and breath-taking views of the city of Austin, faster than most vehicles can, due to the versatile nature of a pedicab, which you will see firsthand. This is all provided by a good driver with good music.

Experience Austin like never before on this guided Segway tour. Learn about the history of Austin while rolling past the Domain, Balcones District Park, and Rock Rose Avenue. Guided Segway training plus all the necessary equipment and photos from the tour are all included for you. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.