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This historical walking tour takes guests through the presence of Black people in the heart of downtown Austin. Since Austin’s establishment in 1839 and before, people of African descent have played an integral part in this city’s development. We journey through centuries of histories, contributions, and experiences that are seldom told. We will explore the history of enslavement in Austin, routes to freedom in Mexico for enslaved persons passing through Austin, and the Black businesses and institutions that once flourished downtown. On this one-mile walk, guests will engage in dialogue about Black people's role in Austin’s development and their continued presence. Please reserve up to 2 hours for this tour to accommodate walking between points of interest and time to discuss topics.

Discover Austin's best landmarks and hidden gems with Let's Roam's private app-based scavenger hunt. Work with your team to answer trivia, snap photos, and solve challenges revealing local stories. This self-guided experience lets you start anytime and explore at your own pace, making it ideal for groups seeking a flexible, engaging activity.

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.

Come join this Austin e-bike biker gang to see the sights and feels the vibes of the crown jewel of Hill County. The e-bikes are fun, easy to ride and best with friends to get around this amazing city. Ride past Austin and Hill County icons including The Driskill (a historic and haunted hotel), Austin City Limits, Town Lake, and much more. Enjoy a dynamic experience in a vibrant city where every ride is different.

Experience a ghost tour with a difference on this themed adults-only (16+) tour that focuses on murders and hauntings in Victorian-era Austin. Instead of spending hours researching the city’s ghost stories, this tour takes you to places known for their poltergeists and paranormal activity. Notable locations that the tour passes include the Millett Opera House, the University of Texas Tower, and the Driskill Hotel.

Whether you’re looking to capture trip pictures or celebrate a special moment, prebook this Austin Photography Experience with a Portrait Photographer to get high-quality photos taken. A local photographer takes you to some of the city’s best areas to use as a backdrop and makes sure you feel comfortable in front of a camera before snapping your photos. Afterward, you’ll receive 30+ edited digital photos from your shoot.

Get your bearings in Austin on your own terms with a private, customizable tour. Your guide picks you up at your Austin hotel—or other preferred location in the city—and then you head out on foot to explore. Get a local perspective that sets you up to feel confident navigating your own way for the rest of your trip.

Comfortable Roundtrip Tour from your hotel in Austin to Round Rock Premium Outlets - plays host to luxury boutiques and stores selling everything from clothes and accessories to cosmetics and home essentials. Its world-class boutiques showcasing collections from prestigious local and international designers make for a truly memorable shopping experience. Add to all these a unbeatable prices, and a handful of trendy cafés and restaurants, and what you’ll get is one of the best shopping destinations in and around the Austin. After you finish your shopping you will be picked up and will be delivered directly to your hotel in Austin. All our vehicles are fully licensed and insured. We are happy to provide child seats in our cars for all ages upon request. Vehicles are clean inside and outside; our drivers are well-dressed and unfailingly attentive to our guests. They speak English. They will greet you with a name sign and will help with luggage.

Our tours are experiences - not 'cookie cutter' tour 'products' where the guide has a memorized insert-city-here kind of thing you can do practically anywhere. BikeTexas tour guides are real Austin residents who care about making sure your Austin experience exceeds your expectations. Our guides are passionate about our city and are ready to share with you all the things that makes Austin unique from any other city! You are never lost with a local.

Most pub crawls through Austin just take you from bar to bar without providing any city insight, but this Austin Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl Experience adds a little mystery to your night out. Follow a guide through Austin at night, taking in sights of popular attractions as you listen to ghost stories of spirits who are said to haunt the area. Along this tour, you’ll stop at four drinking spots, too.

Explore Austin via a relaxing open-air pedicab tour. Pass by downtown sites including the Texas State Capitol, Governor's Mansion, Pecan Street, Lady Bird Lake, and more. Travel at your own pace on this tour that's individually tailored to meet your group’s interests. Choose between two convenient departure locations or arrange for pickup in front of your hotel.

There’s no need to worry about how to get around downtown if you’re drinking when you book this Downtown Austin Pedal Pub Crawl Experience. Ride with your others aboard this fun, electric pedal mobile as you sip drinks as you go. This experience stops at up to three bars where you can also purchase a drink if you choose to do so.

Check out the nightlife in Austin on this interactive bar hunt. The popular app-led scavenger hunt company, Let's Roam, is putting a new spin on the old bar crawl. Just download the app and hit the town. As you make your way through pubs, clubs and dive bars, you'll complete photo and video challenges to rack up points and be proclaimed the Bar Hunt Champion! Must be 21 to participate.

Austin is the called the music capital of the world with friendly locals, bats that live under bridges, fascinating history, political intrigue, and plenty of nightlife. It's no wonder the city has been chosen as the one of the best places to live in America. This tour visits historic points of interest, including the world's second largest state capitol—and dig into some quirky city background including why Austin has so many nicknames and what's behind the motto "Keep Austin Weird."

If you’re looking for the flexibility to take a tour through Austin whenever your group wants to and is ready to go, book this Austin Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. This audio tour gives you hours of stories about history and Texas culture as you ride around to different areas of Austin, including downtown, in the comfort of your own private vehicle. Plus, the easy-to-use app means you can play this audio tour any day at any time.

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Ride through Austin via a pedicab and stop along the way to snap social media-worthy selfies. Visit the city’s most popular and photographed street art, such as the “I love you so much,” “Greetings from Austin” postcard, and the “Willie for President” murals. Since this is a private tour, you are able to tailor it for your group.

Explore the eerie side of Austin on a unique haunted tour in a classic Cadillac hearse transformed into a spooky limo. Each night, embark on a 3-hour journey to historic locations known for their paranormal activity, including the Clay Pit and Littlefield House at UT. Guests will enjoy minimal walking while getting out frequently to visit haunted establishments. With complimentary sodas and ice available, guests can also bring their own alcoholic beverages to enjoy responsibly. This tour is perfect for ages 13 and up, making it an ideal experience for thrill-seekers and ghost enthusiasts alike. - Tour operates every night at 7 pm - Discover haunted hotspots in Austin with frequent stops for exploration - Enjoy complimentary refreshments; byob if you wish - Minimum of 2 participants required, accommodating small groups up to 6

Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt at the University of Texas! Discover hidden art and solve a magical crime. Immerse in enchanting realms and unravel mysteries. Engage eccentric characters, decipher clues, and restore harmony. Unleash your inner detective, and explore the extraordinary. An unforgettable adventure awaits!

Discover the supernatural in one of America's most haunted cities. The Austin Walking Ghost Tour is a captivating 2-hour journey through downtown Austin, Texas. Uncover various types of hauntings and paranormal phenomena. Explore eerie locations while immersing yourself in the history, legends, and folklore surrounding each site. Delve into the rich past of Old Austin and enjoy ghostly tales that will send shivers down your spine!

This tour appeals to those with a love for fitness, beer, BBQ, and history! Start your weekend right with Austin's active and outdoorsy vibes at the Brewery 5K Running Series. This 5K fun run/walk begins and ends at one of Austin's many stellar breweries, which vary week to week, and includes a free beer and swag before we head to lunch. Once you break a sweat, you'll get the chance to chow down on some killer Texas BBQ (maybe another beer?) at Terry Black's BBQ, one of Austin's most famous BBQ joints, featured on the Joe Rogan Experience. After lunch, you'll immerse yourselves in our deep and storied history with a self guided tour at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. Exhibits range from the American Indians, to the French, the Spanish, the Alamo and it's revolution, to the oil boom, the Space Race, and beyond. Don't forget the group photo! We bring folks from all around the world face-to-face with what makes Austin the coolest city in Texas!

Just a short drive from Austin is the intriguing history, culture and attractions of San Antonio. Come check it out with a local guide who will take you to some of the best sights of the city, including The Alamo, a river cruise, the Tower of the Americas and Mission San Jose. You'll learn about the city on your drive from Austin and be full of great memories on your drive back.

Discover Austin's vibrant downtown on this engaging 1-hour guided walk along historic Congress Avenue. Starting at the iconic Texas State Capitol, you will visit renowned landmarks such as The Driskill Hotel and the Paramount Theatre, while learning intriguing local history and quirky Austin facts. The tour also includes a view of the famous Congress Bat Bridge against the backdrop of beautiful murals, making it a perfect outing for all ages. - 1-hour guided tour through downtown Austin's highlights - Visit landmarks like the Texas State Capitol and The Driskill Hotel - Suitable for all ages with family-friendly storytelling - Tours available on weekends at 11 AM and 2 PM