14 Austin Tours, Ranked by What You Get

1.Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,275 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Join a local guide such as Joey, Ike, Jax, or Joel for a two-hour van tour of Austin. Visit the State Capitol, photograph the Greetings from Austin mural, pass South Congress and 6th Street, see university landmarks, and stop for a sweet treat at a food truck. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Our driver (Joey) provided a nice introduction to the heart of Austin with a mix of history, culture, dining suggestions, and nightlife tips. It is a great way to become familiar with the city.”

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2.Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,399 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride a small group e-bike loop through central Austin with guides such as Captain Kid, Captain Edge, SJ, and Captain Morpheus. You’ll cover downtown, Lady Bird Lake, South Congress, the Capitol, Sixth Street, and Treaty Oak, with safety training, helmets, water, and local tips included.

“Captain Kidd made our trip so smooth and fun. His knowledge about Austin gave me exactly what I was looking for to get the day started!”

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3.Austin Food Tour with Local Flavors, Tacos & 6 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 987 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend about three hours tasting Austin favorites in a small group of up to 12. Choose downtown for brisket, breakfast tacos, beans, cheesecake, and a secret dish, or South Congress for tacos, a meatball sub, sweets, drinks, and more. Guides such as Jack, Zachary, Alexis, and Pola add local food and city stories along the way.

“Was a great food tour. Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the food and history of Austin. All the food on the tour was fantastic and the group was very friendly.”

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4.Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 979 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Ride a double-decker bus around central Austin for 75 to 90 minutes. Choose the open-air upper deck or air-conditioned lower deck while a live guide covers 6th Street, the Capitol, UT, South Congress, the bat bridge, and more. Guides have included Jason, Lawrence, Will, and Madi.

“Consider the weather before booking (ours was perfect). Our guide was great and we thoroughly enjoyed the 90 minute tour”

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5.From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 954 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Leave downtown Austin at 10:30 a.m. for Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries. You will have about 50 minutes for lunch and 45 minutes at each tasting room. Guides such as Evan, Kelty, Joey, and Ike are known for lively commentary, while the air-conditioned shuttle keeps the half-day comfortable.

“The wine tour was amazing and tour guide was a part time comedian! Con, the bbq food was not the best whatsoever, the ribs were not tender and baked beans were bland. Texas bbq from HEB was way better. Suggest eating midway through the tour or let future guest know in advance of purchase so we don’t eat ahead of time.”

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6.Austin and Hill Country Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 928 reviews · from $33

Ride an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van through Austin and the Hill Country with a local guide. In 90 minutes, you cover about 30 miles and 50-plus sights, from the Texas Capitol and 6th Street to Barton Springs, Lake Austin, Mount Bonnell, UT, and the Bat Bridge. Most sights are drive-bys, so use this as your first-day orientation.

“Friendly and knowledgeable driver/guide. Comfortable coach van. Covered a lot of ground, but because of traffic flow and coach windows, taking photos was difficult. Also was difficult to see sites that were on the opposite side of the vehicle from where we were sittiRead more”

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7.Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 921 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Best value

Follow a professional guide through Austin after dark, from the Driskill Hotel and Paramount Theatre to Dirty Sixth and the historic Speakeasy. Expect local history, ghost photographs, murder stories, and visual storytelling from guides such as William, Will, Tyler, Audrey, and Shannon. The 90-minute walk suits visitors wanting a spooky introduction to downtown.

“Tour was too large with 30 members. Guide was attempting to show historical pictures on his cellphone. Only inside visits were at The Speakeasy lounge and an unescourted walkthru of the Driskill lobby. Neither were that interesting. Enjoyed walking around on my own more.”

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8.Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 892 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride a pedal-assist e-bike through Austin with guides such as Michael, Peter, Mark, and Rob. In about three hours, you’ll see Barton Springs, Zilker Park, South Congress murals, the Capitol, downtown, and Congress Bridge. Bikes, helmets, water, and a small group of up to 13 are included.

“Michael was an excellent guide. It was a great way to see the city. Lots of areas and fun facts we would never have come across otherwise. Highly recommend!”

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9.Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58

Ride about 7 miles through Austin with a local guide, using regular hybrid bikes and helmets provided at Zilker Park. The route links Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, downtown, the Texas State Capitol, and Congress Avenue Bridge. Guides such as Pete, Michael, Toby, Rob, and Ace add history, local tips, humor, and photo stops.

“Mark was a fantastic guide - best part of my trip to Austin. I not only saw a lot of Austin I otherwise would have missed, but also learned the history and background. Highly recommend.”

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10.Austin Live Music Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about three hours chasing Austin’s live music in a Mercedes Sprinter van with a local guide such as Joey, Ike, Kelty, or David. You’ll visit up to three venues, hear different styles, and learn Austin stories along the way. The group is capped at 10, but you should be comfortable exploring each club on your own once inside.

“We visited three classic Austin Music spots, each was unique. Joey, our guide was great. He shared a lot of great information about the city, and the music scene.”

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11.Austin Small Group Morning Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 412 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Meet your guide at Jo’s Coffee for a small-group walk through downtown Austin. You’ll visit the Driskill Hotel, Congress Avenue, 2nd Street, and the Moody Theater, while guides such as Tyler, William, Audrey, and Jake share city history, old photographs, music tips, and practical restaurant advice.

“Tyler was very friendly and knowledgeable and the info he gave will make my next few days in Austin much more enjoyable, now that I know the best places to go. The casual walk was much easier than I expected. Just about anyone can do it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!”

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12.Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 411 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride an easy-to-use e-bike through Austin with guides such as Hollywood and Rooster, stopping at murals, music landmarks, the Capitol, Lady Bird Lake, and South Congress. Groups are limited to 15, and the tour includes a helmet, water, walkie-talkies, and a rain poncho. Food is not included.

“This was first ever e-bike experience, our guide ‘Hollywood’ made it safe, fun and educational - would highly recommend for anyone visiting Austin.”

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13.Austin Guided Outdoor Climbing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Meet your professional guide at Gus Fruh at 8:15 am for a private, five-hour climbing session in the Austin Greenbelt. Russell can adjust the lesson to your level, from first knots and belays to more advanced climbing. Helmet, equipment, wall access, instruction, and taxes are included.

“This was one of our favorite experiences during our time in Austin, if not our favorite!! My husband and I had never been outdoor climbing before but Russell was an absolutely amazing guide/ coach and made us feel so comfortable and taught us so many different things that we will hold on to! He is so knowledgeable, helpful, encouraging, and patient! We not only learned how to rappel, climb, tie the rope, etc but also about the history of climbing in the area and other interesting facts!! By the time we left we felt like we had been climbing for years!”

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14.The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 358 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $44

At The Escape Game Austin, you and a team of up to 12 have 60 minutes to complete one themed mission. Choose from Gold Rush, Prison Break, The Heist, Playground, Classified, Timeliner, The Depths, or Cosmic Crisis. A dedicated guide such as James, Jonny, J, or Iris briefs you, offers help, and leads the post-game debrief.

“Was so fun and the guide (J) was fantastic, the personal was very atent. The building is not to big but is confortable and clean.”

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