Top Texas Unique Experiences

Find sushi-making intimidating—or simply want to learn more about different preparations and techniques? This beginner-friendly, hands-on sushi class will turn you into a master in no time. In the company of your private instructor, you’ll discover the secrets of fish selection, will learn how to slice fresh fish and cook perfect rice, and will prepare dishes ranging from nigiri to classic sushi rolls. At class’s end, sit down to enjoy a well-deserved dinner.

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.

Get ready for a spooky night full of ghosts and things that go bump in the night. Professional paranormal investigators will lead you on a walking tour of San Antonio’s most haunted spots, while you learn the tragic stories of spirits unable to find their eternal rest.  Learn why San Antonio is considered one of the most haunted cities in all of America…if you’re brave enough, that is.

Bring your surfing dreams to life during a two-hour lesson in Galveston. Whether this is your first time on a surfboard or you’ve been crushing waves for years, the instructor will develop a lesson that’s perfect for your level. A wetsuit and surfboard are conveniently provided for you. Enjoy the flexibility to choose from various start times and to participate in a private or group class.

Hop on an electric, fat-tired mini-bike to hunt down some of the tastiest food truck fare in Austin. With a local guide, check out some of the city’s memorable landmarks like Moody Theater, the HOPE Outdoor Gallery, the Driskill Hotel, and the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue. Along the way, stop for bites at popular food trucks to get a taste of the local flavor.

Explore the historic district of downtown Houston on a leisurely walking tour that combines a pub crawl with ghost stories recounted by your costumed guide. Your 2.5-hour evening walking tour visits four bars located in historic buildings that each boast spooky stories. Have time to sip a drink (own expense) as your guide illuminates the history of Houston through tales of rumored hauntings and other spine-tingling tales.

Enjoy a fun day out at the Flat Creek Estate with this great-value Dine and Disc Golf package. Challenge friends or family to a game of disc golf on the 18-hole course designed by John Houck and set amid beautiful parklands. After working up an appetite, tuck into a delicious wood-fired pizza at the Food Hall, accompanied by a flight of wines.

Dallas JFK Historical Plaza Walking Tour

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.

Explore the Texan capital’s historic highlights, outdoor attractions and unique character on a 2-hour bike tour of Austin. Cycle along easy paths with a friendly local guide, passing downtown landmarks like the Texas capitol building, Barton Springs, and the Congress Ave. Bridge. Peddle around scenic Lady Bird Lake and on the bike-friendly Butler trail for a great introduction to this vibrant city.

Somewhere at the intersection of presidential history and American mythology, the JFK assassination continues to fascinate Dallas visitors. See the site where the infamous shooting occurred on this special historical tour to Grassy Knoll and the Kennedy Memorial; separate the facts from the theories with the help of your guide, who will walk you through that day and its aftermath. This tour includes a guide, entrance fees, and round trip transportation.

Immerse yourself in American history on a JFK–themed tour of Dallas, with stops at Dealey Plaza, President Kennedy’s memorial, and the location of Lee Harvey Oswald’s arrest. Your guide, who navigates for you, provides a history of JFK’s assassination and outlines the multitude of conspiracy theories that followed. The small–group tour capped at 13 or fewer offers an intimate experience that visitors to Dallas often miss.

Discover San Antonio in a fun new way on this 3-hour scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure, from the famous Alamo to the San Antonio River Walk, the San Fernando Cathedral and the many monuments, artwork and other real-life locations around town. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this popular city in south-central Texas. Teams of 2- to 5-people are welcome.

Discover Fort Worth in a fun new way on this 3-hour scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure, from the historic Tarrant County Courthouse to the Water Gardens and the many monuments, artwork and other real-life locations around town. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this modern city. Teams of 2- to 5-people are welcome.

Deep in the heart of Texas, discover Austin in a fun new way on this 3-hour scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure, from the Texas State Capitol to the historic monuments and other real-life locations along the streets of downtown Austin. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this capital city of Texas. Teams of 2- to 5-people are welcome.

Explore a different side of Austin’s legendary nightlife during this 2.5-hour bike trip to observe the city’s bat colony under Congress Avenue Bridge. These nightlife-loving denizens may never step foot inside a music club, but they sure know how to put on a show! Cycle first around Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, arriving at the bridge just in time to watch the more than 1.5 million bat residents as they take flight for their evening feeding. A guide and all bike equipment is included.

This tour brings the news stories of John F. Kennedy’s tragic assassination to life. With a local guide, take a walking tour to several locations associated with that fateful day: John F. Kennedy Memorial, Dealey Plaza, the grassy knoll, the Oswald Rooming House Museums (where Lee Harvey Oswald lived at the time of the murder), and the Texas Theatre, where Oswald was apprehended.