Top Austin Bus Tours

Skip searching for best things to do in Austin, and let real locals show you the best of the city's rich culture and history, with a little bit of that famous Central Texas Hill Country. This signature Austin tour covers 30 miles, 50+ points of interest, in 90 minutes (1.5 hours). You'll get to see iconic places such as the Texas Capitol, as well important cultural areas like the Six Square District in East Austin. Sit back and relax in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz sprinter van as you explore the city and head into hill country. Even lifelong Texans can't believe these rolling hills and greenery are in their own state! Read the What to Expect section below to learn about the places you'll pass by as your Austinite guide gives you anecdotes and ideas for how to enjoy the rest of your trip in this counterculture capital. For those who want to get out and explore, consider the 2.5-hour version of this tour with stops along the way!

Retreat from the 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. The tour also stops for lunch at the renowned Salt Lick restaurant in Driftwood - cost of lunch not included.

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.

Experience Texas Hill Country while exploring the life of U.S. President and Texas native son Lyndon Johnson. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit Johnson’s “Texas White House,” his reconstructed boyhood home (now a national park), and the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. Learn about the cowboys and German immigrants who shaped the region, stop by historic Fredericksburg, and visit the legendary country music town of Luckenbach.

No trip to Austin is complete without experiencing the city's live music scene, but with so many venues and countless bands, it's tough to choose what shows to see. Enjoy some of the best live music the city has to offer on this Sixth Street music tour, where you're whisked to three venues, with entry and transportation included. Along the way, don't worry about keeping entertained, since a live band performs—just for you—on your group's tour bus.

There's nothing better than getting to know a city from a local, and that's exactly what you can expect on this 2.5-hour tour (with stops). Your Austinite guide will share stories about the fun-loving Texas capital aboard a 14-passenger convertible Mercedes-Benz sprinter van. This unique vehicle, which is open air, is also equipped with sanitized headsets that you can use to get to know Austin through conversations, with English and Spanish language options. See all the local hangouts, hip and historic neighborhoods, and beautiful Central Texas Hill Country. Along the way, you'll get out to stretch for pictures and scenery on 4-6 stops that could include the the Driskill Hotel, Barton Springs, and the award-winning Austin Public Library. Read the What to Expect section below to learn more about what you will see and where you will stop to visit on this ultimate guided tour of Austin.

In Texas, even our convertibles are bigger: Find out for yourself with 360-degree views of Austin in a unique, convertible-top Mercedes-Benz sprinter. Take in major sights, including time to hop off the van and appreciate beautiful views, iconic murals, and historic sites along the way. Expect stops for some light walking at the Driskill Hotel, the University of Texas campus, and the Pfluger bridge.* This small-group tour (14 passenger max) is the one to do if you want a comprehensive look at what makes this city what it is: from the towering architecture of downtown, the humble yet active expanse of the south side, the quaint and historical east, and the perpetually awe-inspiring capitol and campus. *Subject to change due to events or closures.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Austin aboard our luxurious double-decker buses. Learn all about Austin’s rich history as we guide you through some of the most sought-after locations the city has to offer. With the availability to hop-on and hop-off you can take your time and explore the various districts of the city at your leisure. Not sure what you are looking at? Rest assured when you hop on that our on-board guides will provide commentary along the way, then feel free to hop off to explore even further. Our goal is to provide an extremely comfortable experience while offering a day or two of memories, culture, education and fun.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Austin aboard our luxurious double-decker buses. Learn all about Austin’s rich history as we guide you through some of the most sought-after locations the city has to offer. With the availability to hop-on and hop-off you can take your time and explore the various districts of the city at your leisure. Not sure what you are looking at? Rest assured when you hop on that our on-board guides will provide commentary along the way, then feel free to hop off to explore even further. Our goal is to provide an extremely comfortable experience while offering a day or two of memories, culture, education and fun.

This exclusive, private Texas Tipsy Tours’ experience includes wine tastings or bottles to share (cost included!) at two top Texas Hill Country wineries. We will pick up and drop off at your chosen location inside Austin city limits. This is the way to experience the Texas hill country wineries! This value is truly in the experience we can provide from our knowledgeable and accommodating drivers, down to the itinerary, reservations, and tastings being taken care of in advance. This experience is great for ladies groups, families, bachelorette parties, bachelor parties, corporate events, etc.!

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.

How did Austin get its “weird” reputation? Why is Willie Nelson worshipped like a god king? What’s the deal with all the bats? Why are locals getting into bar fights over the best breakfast taco? Find out all these answers and more…even if some of it may shock you…on our Weird Austin City Tour. Here at Twisted Texas we trolled the archives, pestered locals, and maybe even did a little dumpster diving to know all the weird and wild tales of Austin. And now we want to share them with you. Your Twisted guide will show you the best of everything Austin has to offer: live music, food trucks, weird people, and oh so much more. As an added bonus, we have a local musician riding shotgun to strum up some singalong classics and a few original tunes. We make three badass stops along the way, with chances to sample local foods, have a sweet treat (on us!), buy local craft beers, and snap cool photos of local street art and the downtown skyline. All riders gotta be 13+, no babies.

* You will learn all about Austin and it’s rich history while enjoying an awesome view of the city from atop of a double decker bus. * Locally owned and operated family business * You get the best views of Austin from an unobstructed upper deck of a double decker bus * The best tour for taking photographs. * People on the street love to interact with people on the upper deck. * Climate controlled lower deck * Goes by more downtown attractions that any other Austin tour. * Every Tour Has Driver and Tour Guide * Austin’s best tour guides solely focus on making your experience fun and interesting. They don’t have to worry about driving. * Absolutely No Audio Recordings. We feel that you will enjoy your Austin experience much more by interacting with our guides instead of a listening to audio recordings.

This exclusive, private Texas Tipsy Tours’ experience includes wine tastings (cost included!) at top Texas Hill Country wineries and a stop at iconic Salt Lick BBQ and Cellars. We will pick up and drop off at your chosen location inside Austin city limits. This is the way to experience the Texas hill country wineries! This value is truly in the experience we can provide from our knowledgeable and accommodating drivers, down to the itinerary, reservations, and tastings being taken care of in advance. This experience is great for ladies groups, families, bachelorette parties, bachelor parties, corporate events, etc.!

Temple has a growing population of active adults new to the area and gaps in entertainment and leisure activities locally without the need to travel to Austin, Dallas, or Houston. Our unguided winery and vineyard tours connect our customers to up-and-coming wineries/breweries/restaurants/etc. The level of small business growth in Temple received a shout out from the governor in January of 2020, and there has been an great growth in the region for wine and tasting rooms. Tour Temple’s value proposition is to provide safe transportation alternatives to connect people with other like-minded local businesses.

Temple has a growing population of active adults new to the area and gaps in entertainment and leisure activities locally without the need to travel to Austin, Dallas, or Houston. Our unguided brewey and micro/nano brewery tours connect our customers to up-and-coming wineries/breweries/restaurants/etc. The level of small business growth in Temple received a shout out from the governor in January of 2020, and there has been great growth in the region for craft beers. Tour Temple’s value proposition is to provide safe transportation alternatives to connect people with other like-minded local businesses.

Get out of the city with friends, family or your significant other for a day of nature, wine and food. Most hill country tours you'll find are cheap, use a short bus for transportation and full of random people. This tour is exclusive to your group and thoughtful with a dedicated adventure guide, luxury transportation and reservation service. Highlights: +Local guide who is dedicated to your group for the day. +Hike to the top of Enchanted Rock in a state ran park where people have lived for 12,000 years. +Eat a picnic lunch (BYOL) in the park after the hike or dine at one of the quaint restaurants in downtown Fredericksburg. +Visit to historic downtown Fredericksburg known for quaint shops and Texas wine. +Drink wine at one of Central Texas' beautiful winery. +Concierge service customizing your visit based on winery and food preference. We'll assign your Adventure Guide after booking who will communicate with you to determine your specific winery and meal plan.

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.

Art is quickly becoming as famous as music in Austin! There is literally street art in every neighborhood of Austin, and there's also sculpture, mosaics, community projects, artisanal crafts, and tons of amazing galleries scattered throughout the city. Whether you're an art lover, a Social Media Influencer, or someone who wants to explore the colorful side of Austin, join us on this amazing tour. In 2 hours you'll go all around the city discovering major murals, rare art installations, and so much more! Get your phone/camera ready, this tour shows you the most Instagram-able sites in Austin!

Leave busy Austin for a half-day wine and barbecue tour in the Texas Hill Country. Your driver takes you to the outskirts of Austin to visit your choice of three venues: The Salt Lick, Fall Creek Vineyards, and Duchman Family Winery. Linger at one or two of the stops, or visit all three — it's up to you.

As an Austin Music Award Winner and native, I’ll take you behind the scenes of the real Austin LIVE Music underground. Austin has hundreds of clubs, but where’s the REAL Austin music scene? I’ll take you there personally. We will visit several original Austin venues, sometimes even rubbing shoulders and chatting with artists I know personally, and I may even sit in to play a song or two if they twist my arm. I'll also be your photographer taking professional pictures & selfies along the way so you can focus on experience while still having the photos to recall the magical night. 1) A Nature Rendezvous: The evening starts with a rendezvous at a secret gorgeous nature spot downtown. I'll play a little violin serenade and you can bring a picnic if you like, I'll have blankets and yoga mats 2) Austin LIVE Underground: We'll visit at least 2 of the best Austin music venues chosen by poling the group's preferences.