Top Austin Self-guided Tours

If you’re looking for the flexibility to take a tour through Austin whenever your group wants to and is ready to go, book this Austin Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. This audio tour gives you hours of stories about history and Texas culture as you ride around to different areas of Austin, including downtown, in the comfort of your own private vehicle. Plus, the easy-to-use app means you can play this audio tour any day at any time.

Deep in the heart of Texas, discover Austin in a fun new way on this 3-hour scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure, from the Texas State Capitol to the historic monuments and other real-life locations along the streets of downtown Austin. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this capital city of Texas. Teams of 2- to 5-people are welcome.

Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt at the University of Texas! Discover hidden art and solve a magical crime. Immerse in enchanting realms and unravel mysteries. Engage eccentric characters, decipher clues, and restore harmony. Unleash your inner detective, and explore the extraordinary. An unforgettable adventure awaits!

Try a different type of escape game—one that’s outdoors—by booking this Austin Haunted City Outdoor Escape Game Experience, which gets you out and about in the city. Learn about Austin attractions as you play an interactive, app-based game with challenges that lead you to the next location. Plus, unlike other city scavenger hunts, this outdoor escape game offers 24-hour customer service.

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 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

Ride through Austin via a pedicab and stop along the way to snap social media-worthy selfies. Visit the city’s most popular and photographed street art, such as the “I love you so much,” “Greetings from Austin” postcard, and the “Willie for President” murals. Since this is a private tour, you are able to tailor it for your group.

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.

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.

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.

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the vibrant streets of Austin, Texas. Explore both old and new, as you explore the capital grounds as well as the musical and bustling 6th Street. Delve into the happening Austin streets and feel the uniquely Austin character of its one-of-a-kind downtown. Explore at your own pace feel Austin's distinct southern spirit and take in its charming beauty. Ready to discover Austin in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!

Unleash your creativity virtually with friends on an Alley Kat Adventures home scavenger hunt. You'll be guided by your own Adventure Coach, Kat Nelson, a former teacher and SAG actress who has experience designing epic adventures for Google, Intel, Airbnb. You and your group will connect on Zoom with Kat, who will lead you on a wild adventure for a fun, memorable and totally creative virtual experience.

You may not know it, but Austin has a literary past filled with intrigue and romance. Explore it on this app-based outdoor game that mixes the best of a tour, escape game and treasure hunt! As you solve problems and unlock stories on your phone, you'll be taking the role of someone desperate to meet a handsome poet. On the journey, discover some of Austin's hidden gems and lesser-known destinations.

Get on the water quickly and efficiently with our Kokopelli Moki Lite Inflatable Kayak. Our company is the first self-served inflatable kayak, paddleboard/SUP and adventure boat operation in the city. Pick-up is on your schedule at a self-serve locker location shared with you upon completion of sign-up. Take your gear anywhere you like, and ask us for suggestions on where to go and what to see. Enjoy your day on the water!

Find the best landmarks and hidden gems of Austin with the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. As you traverse the city and work with your team, you'll answer trivia questions and solve challenges that reveal interesting facts and stories about the city. Use Let's Roam Scavenger Hunts as an everyday activity or as you tour a new city. As a team building activity, hunts are also great fun for bachelorette parties, birthday parties or corporate events.

Book this Austin Private Crime-Solving Detective Experience for a unique way to explore Austin while enjoying a detective-inspired game. This experience should be played with small groups of up to four, and you can choose whether to do it outside or while driving. Audio for the game includes 16 characters voiced by actors. You can also choose modes and difficulty levels before you start to ensure you’re comfortable with the pace of play and how hard it is, too.

Discover Austin’s highlights—as well as its quirky landmarks and lesser-known corners—on this private, interactive scavenger hunt experience. Book for a group of up to five people, and set off with your smartphone in tow: you’ll be led across town to complete a series of fun-filled games and challenges. As you go, see highlights like the Congress Avenue Bridge, discover the city’s musical and artistic side, and much more.

Any city offers many things for groups to do, but this Austin Escape the Box Outdoor Escape Game and Scavenger Hunt Experience gets your group outside to play a fun, time travel–themed game while bonding with one another. This experience starts with a live host who hands off a box filled with clues, tools, a map, an Austin music playlist, and a letter from the future. Once you get the goods, it’s time to begin your outdoor experience in the city.

Packing onto a big city tour can be crowded and expensive, too—see Austin in an alternative way with help from this fun Austin Scavenger Hunt Adventure Experience by Wacky Walks. This scavenger-hunt experience is a royal-themed game you’ll play through a phone on an app. Work with your group to complete tasks and find items. Plus, this app-based game can be played at your own pace, and you can take breaks whenever you’d like.

Discover the best of Austin with City Quest, a fun app-based scavenger hunt company. As you traverse through town and work with your team, you'll seek objects (in any order) and be asked to take a picture or perform a challenge for points. Compete against other teams through the app’s leaderboard. Feel stuck? A remote live agent is available to help. Go explore Austin and have a blast!

Play a fun, zombie-themed game that leaves you searching for items in the city to help your team by booking this Austin Zombie Scavenger Hunt Game Experience. This experience can be played with groups of up to 10 and it gives you an allotted amount of time to collect your items. Plus, it’s a great choice for families or any group of people who are looking to bond over an interactive game.

Investigate Austin's haunted past on this app-led photo scavenger hunt, hosted by the popular scavenger hunt company, Let's Roam. Rack up points and laughs as you seek photo opportunities with your group at places like the Driskill Hotel, the Omni Austin Hotel and the Governor's Mansion. This is a great trip activity—or everyday challenge—especially for bachelorette or birthday parties and corporate team building events.