Top Austin Tours by Duration

This Lake Austin Small-Group Boat Tour from Austin is ideal for travelers looking to find a more affordable option than booking a private Lake Austin boat rental, while still providing a captain to help with the navigating and details of the day. Pass by top nearby attractions such as Austin Country Club, Emma Long Metropolitan Park, and Tom Miller Dam. Take in surrounding natural sights while cruising comfortably on board.

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.

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.

Come experience the beauty of Lake Austin on a private, partially guided pontoon boat cruise equipped with a foldable dual canopy for optional full sun shading! Just a short drive from Downtown, Lake Austin offers 22 miles of great sightseeing views, including waterfront and cliffside homes and popular shoreside restaurants. Unique to Lake Austin is its clear, constant-level water and intimate setting, making for the most beautiful scenery for pictures & social media-worthy photos with the iconic Pennybacker Bridge. You may even catch sight of Austin's own professional wake surfing phenoms Ashley Kidd and Raleigh Hager. Reserve the boat for up to 13 people for 2 hours & enjoy fun times on the lake. Whether you’re looking to celebrate an upcoming wedding, graduation, birthday or just want some quality family time - this is the perfect option. Included is the boat rental, a Wake Riderz boat captain and use of an Aqua Lily Pad should you decide to enjoy the water!

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.

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.

Hear the historical tales of murder and mayhem that helped make Austin weird on this haunted history tour of Texas's capital city. Join an acclaimed storyteller and a small group for a walking tour through Austin's supernatural nooks and creepy crannies, including a tour of the famous Driskill Hotel.

In 1885, America’s first serial killer stalked the streets and alleyways of the city of Austin. He came to be known as the “Midnight Assassin,” but his identity remains a mystery. On this guided evening walking tour, explore historic Austin including West 6th Street, Guy Town, and the Warehouse District, plus stop for a drink at the Driskill Hotel, as you learn about his crimes.

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.

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.

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 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.

Just a short drive from Austin is the intriguing history, culture and attractions of San Antonio. Come check it out with a local guide who will take you to some of the best sights of the city, including The Alamo, a river cruise, the Tower of the Americas and Mission San Jose. You'll learn about the city on your drive from Austin and be full of great memories on your drive back.

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.

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.

Unlike other city tours that are packed with people, this Best of Austin Small-Group Tour operates with just seven people providing an intimate setting to explore in. Visit popular Austin attractions, including the Texas State Capitol Building, Mount Bonnell, the Greetings from Austin Mural, Barton Springs Pool, and Pennybacker Bridge as your guide tells you about the city. Plus, this tour includes a surprise food stop, too.

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.

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.

This satisfying excursion marries two of Austin's star icons—bikes and barbecue. This relaxed-pace ride travels 11 miles (17.7 kilometers) on a trail around Lady Bird Lake through, past Barton Springs, Pfluger bike bridge, the Stevie Ray Vaughn statue, East Austin, downtown, and the Congress Avenue Bridge. Along the way, visit beloved Austin barbecue spots that put the city on the culinary map.

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.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Austin, this Downtown Austin Private Food Tour provides a great introduction to the city’s food scene. Follow a private guide with your own private group to eateries and restaurants to taste samples of food such as barbecue brisket and banana leaf–wrapped tamales. This fun tour meets at a convenient spot on Congress Avenue.