Top Austin Seasonal & Special Occasions

Discover Austin's music scene with our Downtown Live Music Walking Tour. Our expert guides, brimming with charisma and deep knowledge of Austin's musical roots, will lead you on an unforgettable journey. As Austin's Live Music Capital of the World, this tour offers an unrivalled experience of the city's vibrant history and musical culture. Stroll along 6th Street, where every corner echoes with melodies that have shaped Austin into a globally recognized music hub. Your expert guides will bring to life the stories and sounds that have woven the fabric of Austin's cultural identity. Join us for an evening where history and live music intertwine, creating a unique and immersive tour experience. Each night on our tour is a new adventure, a chance to experience the dynamic rhythms and storied past of Austin. Embrace the city's musical essence and uncover the reasons behind its prestigious title.

Approximately 45 minutes southwest of Austin lies the Driftwood/Wimberley area of the Texas Hill County. Here, you'll find rustic charm, winding roads, rolling hills, and amazing wine. You'll travel in a Mercedes Sprinter van and friendly local guide with a maximum of 10 people. Sample the wines and soak in the ambiance at three award-winning wineries (tasting fee not included.) Tour is 4.5 hours, leaving at 1:30, returning at 6 pm.

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.

Hear stories about Austin’s Old West history and spooky unexplained happenings—and discover many of its most atmospheric drinking dens—on this two-in-one Old West ghost tour and pub crawl. Meet your guide in the evening in central Austin and get ready to explore. Visit multiple bars and historical landmarks over the course of the tour, with a dose of storytelling—and chances to buy drinks—at each stop.

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

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.

Complete wacky missions around Austin on this scavenger hunt while learning about the city's secrets, quirks, points of interest, fun facts, history, art, culture, and more. This activity can be done with or without a vehicle. Great for both curious visitors and locals, this team-building experience accommodates groups of all sizes.

Watch more than a million bats fly out of the Congress Avenue Bridge on an evening kayak tour of Austin that’s timed to catch the spectacular natural show. Observing the Congress Avenue Bridge bats from a kayak means you don’t have to find a spot among the crowds on the riverbank, giving you a front-row seat as the Mexican free-tailed bats take to the sky.

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.

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.

Come join this Austin e-bike biker gang to see the sights and feels the vibes of the crown jewel of Hill County. The e-bikes are fun, easy to ride and best with friends to get around this amazing city. Ride past Austin and Hill County icons including The Driskill (a historic and haunted hotel), Austin City Limits, Town Lake, and much more. Enjoy a dynamic experience in a vibrant city where every ride is different.

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.

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.

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 taste of Austin on a brunch tour to three local establishments. Traveling on a fun with live music performed by local musicians, travel to each location for your included breakfast tasting and beverage. Bring your appetite and expect to sample local specialties like breakfast tacos, Czech kolaches, and chicken and waffles.

There’s no need to worry about how to get around downtown if you’re drinking when you book this Downtown Austin Pedal Pub Crawl Experience. Ride with your others aboard this fun, electric pedal mobile as you sip drinks as you go. This experience stops at up to three bars where you can also purchase a drink if you choose to do so.

Join us for a good drink and great stories. Your five-star pub guide will take you on an adventure through Austin's historic pub scene, dating back to the 1870s. Expect to hear rich histories, haunted tales, hidden brothels, and more. Drinks are not included in your ticket, but share-worthy pubs, the energy of East 6th, and beautiful lobby of the Driskill Hotel are.

Other brewery tours can make you pay for tastings as you go, but not this Austin Brewery Small-Group Half-Day Tour. This experience takes you to three popular breweries in the city, including Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom, the Brewtorium Brewery and Kitchen, and Celis Brewery, with tastings and a small meal provided. Plus, there’s no need to worry about transport as it’s also included from an easy-to-find meeting spot in Austin.

Sample Austin brews and enjoy live music from local artists with this stress-free package. Traveling aboard a comfortable bus with a band, make two stops at three local breweries in the city. At each location, sample the included tastings, learn about the differences in varieties and how each brew is produced. Plus, a small meal from a local food truck is also included.

There’s no need to worry about claiming a designated driver when you book this Texas Hill Country Brewery and Distillery Shuttle from Austin ahead of your planned trip. This small-group shuttle service takes up to 10 people to three different breweries and distilleries in the area. Ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes Van Sprinter from Austin and back after your outing.

Uncover some of Texas's darkest history, scandalous stories, and sordid secrets in Georgetown. Located 30 miles north of Austin, this charming Central Texas hamlet is home to “the most beautiful square in Texas.” We’ll grab a drink to-go at a local pub before we begin to tell the town’s heinous tales of violence, murders, and suicides. This adults-only experience is a memorable mix of True Crime, ghost tour, and pub crawl.

No need to worry about a designated driver while out drinking in Austin when you book this Austin Lake Travis Barge Crawl Bar Hopping Tour by Pontoon Boat. This bar-hopping experience takes you to two popular stops on Lake Travis where you can enjoy food and drinks (own expense). Plus, the boat has a cooler for you to bring your own drinks aboard for in between stops.

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.