Top Austin Sightseeing 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!

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

Our experienced tour guides will take you on a fun and informative tour of Austin in a relaxing open air pedicab. You'll amble through all the sites of downtown, including the Capitol, Governors Mansion, Pecan St, Lady Bird Lake and more. Great for couples, friends and families of all ages. The tour moves at your own pace and is individually tailored to your group.

Relax in an open air pedicab as our knowledgable tour guide rides you around to all the venues and sites that gave this city the title - Live Music Capital of the World. Stops include Willie Nelson Statue, Stevie Ray Vaughan statue, Antones- Home of the Blues, Armadillo World Headquarters, Janis Joplin Mural and many more. The pedicab is equipped with a stereo to play music from local legends. This is a private tour and can be customized to your group.

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.

Explore historic downtown Austin on an informative and fun 2-hour Segway tour. See many of Austin’s historic landmarks including the Texas State Capitol building, the Driskill Hotel, and the Austin Convention Center, and roll along the 6th Street music district, the Texas Walk of Fame, and Congress Avenue, and more.

Get ready to travel all over Downtown, East and South Austin stopping for selfies at over 30 murals. Our guides will take you to the popular murals as well as the hidden gems including the 'I love you so much', 'Greetings from Austin' postcard and 'Willie for President' mural and many more. This is a private tour and can be customized to your group.

Make your own way to the bike shop at Zilker Park to meet your guide arriving 15 minutes before tour time. Get outfitted with your bike and helmet, then set out with your guide to see the best of Austin. Pedal along the hike-and-bike trail that runs through Zilker Park and around Lady Bird Lake. Turn north to check out the Italian Renaissance Revival of the Texas State Capitol building. Learn about the city's history as you roll through downtown. Head down Congress Avenue and over the Congress Avenue Bridge, where 1.5 million bats take shelter between the months of March to November. Continue to South Congress, Rainey Street, and the boardwalk trail. Get great photo opportunities throughout the bike tour.

You will visit the best SPEAKEASY bars in town and learn the history of the area and each cocktail lounge you visit. Plus, you’ll enjoy priority access, premier seating, and underground craft cocktails from some of the best bartenders in town, featuring classic cocktails & speakeasy specialties. Your guide will take care of all your access and reservations needed for seamless access and attention at each location. You will learn a little about the city of Austin as well as about the building and history of each our speakeasies. Your local guide will also be able to recommend cocktail choices based your your specific pallet and taste.

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.

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.

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.

Each Pedicab can carry passengers (age 7 and older). Children under age 7 can sit in a lap. All of our pedicabs are motorized, allowing us to travel up to 15 mph. Fast enough to get where we need to go, but slow enough to take in all the sights. The Pedicab drivers are all licensed chauffeurs, so you can drink alcoholic beverages as a passenger. Just no glass bottles and the drivers cannot provide the beverages to you (you have to purchase alcohol from a store or restaurant).

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.

Come experience the beauty of Lake Austin on a private, partially guided pontoon boat tour. Located in the heart of the City and just minutes from Downtown, Lake Austin offers 22 miles of great sightseeing views, including privately-owned waterfront and cliffside homes & communities, popular shoreside restaurants featuring local flavors and many public parks. Unique to Lake Austin is its clear, constant-level water and intimate setting, making for the most beautiful scenery for pictures. You may even catch sight of Austin's own professional wake surfing phenoms Ashley Kidd and Raleigh Hager! Reserve the boat for up to 10 people for 2 hours & enjoy fun times on the lake! Whether you’re looking to celebrate an upcoming wedding, a graduation, birthday or just want some quality family time - this is the perfect option for you and your group. Included is the boat rental, your Captain and non-alcoholic beverages.

Join Austin Ghosts for a walking ghost tour through some of the city's most haunted areas. The history of the capital of Texas offers shocking stories of forbidden lovers, heartbreaking suicides, brutal murders, and freak accidents. Some of the ghosts we will encounter are playful and harmless, but others are quite wicked and have committed some horrific crimes in their lifetimes. Hear tales of authentic hauntings that occurred in places like The Cathedral of Junk, the Hope Outdoor Gallery, and the Museum of the Weird, among countless oddball restaurants and vintage shops. Our unique collection of captivating and unnerving historical stories reveal what makes Austin one of the most compelling haunted cities in the country.

Come along with us on this night-time Segway adventure The HIGHLIGHT is watching Austin's 1.5 million Mexican free-tail Bat population take flight! It's the perfect activity for transitioning from day to night in Austin. You won't have to worry about arriving too late/early, maximizing your time to see & doing more! Segways provide easy access to all 4 corners of the downtown corridor. We'll conduct training before dark then cruise through Austin's beautiful downtown park along Ladybird Lake to a scenic overlook to marvel the sun's reflection on Austin's newest skyscrapers. Your Tour Guide will allow for time to grab a souvenir at a chic boutique or the Yeti® HQs and will ensure to get the perfect snapshot of your group on Congress Ave Bridge. Full of interesting details about landmarks, trendy spots, and local favorites, this tour allows you to get a taste of Austin's nightlife while passing by world-class hotels and high-end restaurants. All without the hassle of parking!

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.

* 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.

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

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.

Experience the urban and the outdoors in Austin during this 2-hour bike tour including Lady Bird Lake and some of the city’s best parks. Cycle along the shady, traffic-free trail that circles the lake, soaking up the fresh air and great views. Then continue your ride into Austin’s downtown, where you’ll head to Auditorium Shores, Barton Springs and Zilker Park to learn about the city’s green spaces and fascinating history. A guide and all necessary biking equipment are included.

Experience the Live Music Capital of the World like a local! This three-hour tour will stop at a few iconic hangouts for a great sampling of the many genres of music we can hear in Austin every day of the week, from weekend afternoon patio jam-fests to weeknight happy hour performances to primetime club gigs. Many places also offer some of the best pub food so we will get to have a little snack while listening to music.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Is it true that Austin has the largest urban bat colony in North America? And does Austin has the only nude beach in all of Texas? You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Austin has a nickname “Violet Crown City.” The nickname was inspired by the purplish light visible over Austin’s hills in wintertime. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Austin. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

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.

Our tours are experiences - See the heart of Austin on some of the finest urban bike trails in the country! Stop at some of Austin’s most famous landmarks: Barton Springs, the Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue, the Congress Avenue “Bat Bridge,” and more! You’ll experience the real Austin like you never could on a driving tour! You are never lost with a local.

This pub crawl is the whole package: pregame, limo ride, six unique destinations, and then a limo ride back to base. We party until they kick us out at 2am.

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.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Austin was originally named Waterloo when the city was officially chosen as the new capital of the Republic of Texas. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Moonlight towers are odd to some, romantic to others, and odd-romantic to most, they’re the ultimate Austin quirk - especially since it’s the only city in the world that still puts them to use as perfectly good street lights. What is the most famous historical couple of Austin? Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves! They married in a private Catholic ceremony right here in Austin. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

We offer a fully serviced experience, often similar experiences do not include an experienced boat guide/driver. We offer fun activities like tub towing, Lake Swimming and Fishing. Your time with us is flexible - you decide where you go and what you want to do from a list of suggestions by the boat driver.

On Austin: Secret Food Tour, you'll try wonderful foods created for our city. We'll navigate you past the tourist traps and into the best restaurants to make your city visit truly memorable. We have a great history and are known for our weird sense of the world, as well as our amazing thriving music scene, cultural landmarks, and incredible food. With dishes dating back to our Aztec days, we're steeped in history. As you taste, you'll learn how the Aztecs, as well as our immigrants, have shaped the flavors of this modern metropolis. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

Eat like an Local. From locally beloved happy hours to out-of-the-way bites, our guides keep up with Austin's ever-changing food scene. We cut out the guesswork and take you to the new and hip as well as the classic favorites. Have a dietary restriction? No problem! In fact, its our specialty! You may choose to pay for your own food or we can handle all of that for you. Our food style is family style, our guides know which dishes are the best at each stop, no tiny pods of individual portions of just 1 item but instead we like to give a sampling of each stops menu to give you a taste in case you would like to come back and order more! You will not go away hungry! And the best part is we get to ride e-bikes and see Austins local scene at the same time!

What are you doing this weekend??? Because we bet ya your lucky face mask it’s not as much fun as we’re having! Dive into Austin’s scandalous past with this after dark cocktail crawl through the historic downtown district. Your entertaining local Twisted Texas party captain will spin up sordid tales and crazy concoctions as you discover a side of Austin you’ve never seen before. Snap cool photos of street art, historic buildings, and modern skyscrapers by streetlight. And of course let’s not forget the most important part…the drinks! We hit up three unique bars for hand-crafted cocktails, each with a memorable place in Austin’s weird history through a scandalous or strange tale of its own right. We also include a food pairing and a sweet treat to complete the experience. So don’t miss the boat…this nightly jaunt is perfect if you’re visiting for the first time and want to dodge all the touristy bars. Or if you’re a local, we’ll get you out of your normal bar routine.

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 brewery 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.

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.

This is the first ever tour in Austin that educates consumers about the new Hemp CBD Trends, Businesses and Products you can find around Austin. Each tour end will focus on Legislation, Wellness, or Food.

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.!

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.

Visit 3 different breweries in one day Professional guide who knows Austin and it's beer. Behind the scenes facility tour at one brewery Hang with locals, eat at an Austin food truck. All tours are all-inclusive

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.!