Top Austin Water Tours

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.

It can be tricky to choose the best spot to watch an Austin sunset without doing lots of research, but this tour makes the decision for you and showcases magnificent sunset views from the water. Sail out along the clear waters of Lake Travis on a small-group boat tour and enjoy captain commentary about local sights and Austin’s history.

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!

See the best of Austin on this fun, narrated city tour. Our friendly guides will take you along to the capital city's best views and local culture. See Sight Tours offers small group excursions with no more than 7 guests to help you have an intimate experience while avoiding long lines and wait times. To make it even easier, we'll pick you up and drop you off at your hotel in our air-conditioned van.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

This intimate boat ride provides a relaxing day on Lake Austin. For solo travelers or small groups, this is an excellent way to get the perks of a private cruise without the enormous cost. The captain shares information about the lake and landmarks along the way, and boaters are invited to bring along drinks (alcoholic drinks are welcome) for their enjoyment. Alert us if booking with friends and special requests, we'll do our best to accommodate you!

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.

Many of the bat tours that set out on Lady Bird Lake in Austin are filled with so many people, it can be hard to see where your guide is leading you, but not with this Austin Bats Sunset Small-Group Kayak Tour. This tour sets out at sunset with just 12 for a more intimate experience. Take in views from your kayak of the Mexican free-tailed bats as they fly above Congress Avenue Bridge.

Explore Lake Austin aboard your own private boat—and enjoy a relaxing way to soak up the waterside scenery—with this private charter. Choose from a wide range of start times, make your own way to the Loop 360 Boat Ramp, and don’t forget to bring your own beverages. Led by your captain, you can look forward to admiring Little Venice, glimpsing the area’s celebrity homes, and even stopping for beach or swimming breaks.

If you want to see the hordes of bats that fly through Austin each night but don’t want to do so from the Congress Avenue Bridge, book this Downtown Austin Sunset and Bats Kayak Tour that lets you view the bats and the beautiful sunset from the water. A guide leads you and others out in your kayaks and knows the best areas to stop for viewing. Plus, all necessary equipment is provided for you.

Discover a new perspective of Austin—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this small-group kayaking tour of the city. Meet your guide in central Austin, grab your lifejacket, and get acquainted with your kayak. Then, set off along the Colorado River. You’ll see local landmarks like the Congress Avenue Bridge (home to a famous bat population), will learn about the city’s highlights and history, and will paddle to Barton Springs.

Lake Austin is known for its partiers, and booking a public boat cruise can sometimes get a little rowdy. Instead, book this Lake Austin Private Cruise and spend a relaxing day cruising the water on a private boat. A guide takes you around the lake for a short tour and then you can join the party coves if you choose to do so on your own time.

Relax and reflect on your inner landscape as you cruise through the beauty of Lake Travis on the Fathom Freedom, a tastefully appointed 38 foot yacht. The calming waters help to rejuvenate your body and mind as you nibble on healthy snacks and meals plated on nautical-themed dinnerware service with Italian silverware. After a narrated tour of the lake, guests dine and relax before they arrive at a swimming platform for the opportunity to enjoy water sports and play.

Lake Travis is a spot not to be missed when in the area, but renting a boat to get out on the water by yourself can be quite a hassle. Instead, book this Lake Travis Private Boat Cruise Experience from Austin and let a guide take you out on the lake. See stunning views of the surrounding area as you cruise or stop at known party coves where locals like to hang out.

If you’re short on time while in Austin, but still want to see the beautiful scene of bats at the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge at night, book this Austin Congress Avenue Bridge Paddleboard and Tour. Head out o the water around sunset for awesome views of the city skyline. A guide tells you about the buildings you pass by and also knows the best areas to stop in to see the bats for their nighttime flight.