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Austin's original Epic Comedy Food Tour is where legendary local eats, unforgettable laughs, and the city's wild energy come together for one epic night out. This isn't a scripted tourist trap or a crowded bus tour—it's Austin nightlife experienced like friends on an adventure. Every tour includes admission to at least two live comedy shows at recognized venues while exploring historic East 6th Street and the hidden corners of Austin's booming comedy scene. Along the way, you'll discover iconic pizza joints, craft cocktails, food trucks, late-night favorites, and the places locals talk about long after the lights go out. From underground rooms and legendary comedy clubs to neon streets buzzing with energy, no two nights are exactly alike. You never know who you'll run into, what surprise show might pop up, or which story will become your favorite memory. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes, and get ready for the most unforgettable night in Austin.

Explore the rich music culture and history in Austin with a guided walking tour led by local musician Meredith Scottie Welborn. Stroll through The Drag and visit iconic venues while learning about the artists and characters who shaped the city into the Live Music Capital of the World. This engaging tour covers about 1.5 miles and is perfect for both first-time visitors and longtime residents. Gain unique insights into Austin's rich musical heritage and appreciate the stories that resonate within its streets. - Guided walking tour covering 1.5 miles through Austin's music culture - Led by local musician and storyteller Meredith Scottie Welborn - All ages welcome, perfect for music lovers and history buffs alike

Forget the tour bus. Forget getting lost on foot with a phone map and blistered feet. This is Austin by pedicab — you kick back in an open-air ride while a local guide weaves you through downtown's best districts in one seamless loop. We're hitting the essentials: the bat bridge, that iconic SoCo mural, skyline views over Lady Bird Lake. Your guide isn't reading off a script, they live here, they love it here, and they're genuinely fun to ride with. No parking headaches. No sore feet. No guessing where to go next. Just you, a breeze in your hair, and a guide who makes sure you like the VIP you are. Book today

Discover Austin's serene waterfront on a 75-minute pedicab tour that unveils the city’s natural beauty beyond the bustling downtown. This relaxing journey along the Lady Bird Lake shoreline showcases iconic spots such as the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge and the newly opened Wishbone Bridge. Glide over a floating boardwalk, explore the vibrant Unity Underpass, and revel in unique skyline views that most tourists miss. With a knowledgeable local guide providing insights into the area’s history, this tour is perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking to see a different side of Austin. Enjoy photo stops at scenic points and soak in the local green spaces along the way. - 75-minute guided pedicab ride suitable for all ages - Visit local highlights like Roy G. Guerrero Park and the Wishbone Bridge - Enjoy a leisurely pace with built-in photo stops for memorable snapshots - Perfect for couples, families, and those seeking a unique Austin experience

Discover the charm of the Texas Hill Country, where you'll visit three exquisite wineries. Starting at 1:00 PM, this tour allows plenty of time for a leisurely morning before indulging in wine tastings, with all tasting fees included. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, browse gift shops, and perhaps savor a light snack while soaking in live music at select venues. Ideal for groups of 2-14, this tour promises a delightful afternoon of wine tasting and socializing with new friends. - Visit 3 local wineries with included tasting fees - Pickup from hotels or B&Bs within 5 miles of downtown Fredericksburg - Enjoy a guided experience with a professional guide - Relax with bottled water provided to keep you refreshed

Explore the Texas Hill Country on the Sapphire Tour, where you’ll visit three distinct wineries and indulge in a delightful lunch either at a restaurant or winery. This 5-6 hour tour offers a relaxing ride in a shuttle bus, with all tasting fees covered, allowing you to savor 5 or 6 wine samples at each venue. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, browse gift shops, and experience live music on select Saturdays. Your professional guide ensures a seamless experience, making this tour perfect for groups of 1 to 14 or more. - Visit three wineries with tastings included in the price - Enjoy a delicious lunch - Hotel and B&B pickup/drop-off within 5 miles of downtown included - Experience live music at select wineries on Saturdays

The tour is perfect for those seeking a diverse tasting experience in the Texas Hill Country. Visit a distillery, brewery, and winery, all while enjoying lunch at a charming Fredericksburg restaurant. This 5-6 hour tour starts at 11:00 AM, with convenient hotel or B&B pick-up included. With all tasting fees covered and a friendly guide to enhance your visit, this tour is designed for groups of 1-14 people, ensuring a fun and social atmosphere. - Visit three unique venues: a distillery, brewery, and winery - Includes lunch - All tasting fees covered with no waiting at venues - Pick-up and drop-off from hotels or B&Bs within 5 miles of downtown Fredericksburg

Wine country is always worth the drive. Explore the best of Texas Hill Country with private round-trip transportation from Austin. We know the land and the places worth finding, so you can settle in and enjoy the day. Choose from our recommended wineries, or we'll work with you to curate your own Texas winery wishlist. Build your perfect day around the places you actually want to visit. Hungry along the way? We can recommend one of our favorite local spots, from legendary Texas BBQ at Junebug’s BBQ to authentic German food and cold beer at a historic local biergarten, or help you find the perfect lunch spot for your group.

Most wine tours hand you a fixed route. We start with one question: where do you actually want to go? Fredericksburg is 90 minutes from Austin. You’ll be tasting all day. Usually someone ends up sipping water while everyone else has fun, or worse, drives home after one too many. Not on our watch. We drive. Everyone drinks. Everyone gets home safe. Three wineries, 45 minutes each, plus an hour for lunch. Four hours in town, seven hours door to door. Never rushed. Not sure where to start? William Chris — only Texas winery ever on the World’s 50 Best list Signor Vineyards — Texas’ Most Beautiful Vineyard Barons Creek — Spanish Mission tasting room with fountain courtyard Lunch is your call: Texas BBQ, Italian, or schnitzel and a cold beer at a German biergarten. Private round-trip from Austin. Your group, your pace, your wineries.

Walk through downtown Austin toward the dusk emergence of the world’s largest urban bat colony and learn how engineering, science and ecology turned panic into civic pride. - A 4.3 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 154 min - Ideal for travelers interested in nature and urbanism - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Step beyond the neon glow of Dirty Sixth into the heartbeat of the Live Music Capital of the World. From Clifford Antone's historic blues sanctuary to the limestone cliffs of Cheer Up Charlies and the garage-punk bastions of East Sixth, join us on a deep dive into the sweat, rebellion, and community that built Austin's sonic identity. - A 2.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 99 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Pop Culture & Media Landscapes and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Descend beneath the bustling streets of San Antonio into a subterranean world of stone staircases, lush cypress trees, and engineering wonders. This tour unveils how a deadly flood in 1921 nearly led to the river being paved into a concrete sewer—until a theatrical puppet show, a visionary architect, and New Deal funding transformed an urban hazard into an iconic linear park. - A 2.5 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 91 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Step into North America's most unzoned urban experiment. Discover how Texas oil magnates, wildcatters, and global architectural legends converted petroleum fortunes into a world-class cultural corridor. From Steven Holl's glowing glass canopy and Isamu Noguchi's flood-inspired sculpture island to stainless-steel avant-garde pavilions and Japanese limestone retreats, this walk reveals how industrial ambition built a monument to art, memory, and civic vision. - A 3.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 119 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Walk the seawall, explore the stories behind Heritage Park and the Galván family, and pause at Mirador de la Flor, the memorial to Tejano icon Selena. Along the marina, watch boats come and go before ending beside the gentle surf of Corpus Christi Bay. Podcast style storytelling brings each stop to life, while the app guides you along the route at your own pace. - A 5.5 km self-guided tour with 9 stops over 172 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Pop Culture & Media Landscapes and Social Fabric & Everyday Life - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Trace the dramatic architectural and social evolution of San Antonio along the river bend. From the low-slung, defense-oriented adobe structures of early Hispanic settlement in La Villita to the Victorian, Italianate, and Second Empire mansions of German merchant families in King William, this walk reveals how stone, brick, and urban planning captured shifting power dynamics. Discover how New Deal visionaries, preservationists, and artists saved historic enclaves from demolition, bringing new life to old industrial depots and cottages. - A 2.8 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 113 minutes - Ideal for travelers interested in Identity, Migration & Globalization and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

South Congress Avenue is the undisputed epicenter of Austin's quirky soul. But beneath the vibrant murals, the glowing neon, and the scent of handcrafted leather lies a complex story of survival, gentrification, and the true cost of 'Keeping Austin Weird'. Join a sociologist and a local cultural expert as they peel back the layers of SoCo, revealing how a gritty, neglected highway transformed into a global cultural phenomenon—and who was left behind in the process. A 0.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 63 min Ideal for travelers interested in Social Fabric & Everyday Life and Art, Design & Aesthetics Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Step back into the chilling reality of November 22, 1963. This solemn, chronological documentary tour guides you through the exact timeline of the JFK assassination. You will walk the motorcade route, stand beneath the infamous sixth-floor window, and look out from behind the grassy knoll's picket fence. Beyond the true-crime mechanics of the shooting, this journey explores the profound psychological trauma inflicted on Dallas—once dubbed the 'City of Hate'—and how a single afternoon shattered America's trust in official truth. - A 0.7 km self-guided tour with 5 stops over 55 min - Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Step back into the 1960s and 70s, an era when Houston transformed from a provincial oil town into the futuristic 'Space City.' On this immersive walking tour, you'll discover how the Apollo missions and the Space Race didn't just send humans to the moon—they radically reshaped the architecture, culture, and psychological fabric of downtown Houston. From the historic hotel where JFK dreamed of the stars to brutalist concrete fortresses and literal lunar landscapes, uncover the nostalgic and visually striking remnants of humanity's greatest leap. - A 1.7 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 61 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Delve into Fredericksburg's rich history on a 3-4 hour guided tour that uncovers the stories behind its charming architecture and significant sites. Glide past classic "Fach Werk" cottages dating back to 1846 and visit the Pioneer and Vereins Kirche museums. The tour includes insights into local churches and urban planning, culminating in an exclusive visit to the Pacific War Museum and Admiral Nimitz's family home, featuring the submarine and combat zone exhibits—all admission tickets are included. - Explore Fredericksburg's historical markers and classic architecture - Visit the Pioneer and Vereins Kirche museums for local insights - Enjoy entry to the Pacific War Museum and Admiral Nimitz's home - Experience a guided tour aboard a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter

Discover the charm of Texas Wine Country on this half-day tour from Fredericksburg. With over 70 local wineries to choose from, guests can select their favorites and enjoy two tastings of award-winning wines or brews. Relax as a knowledgeable local guide transports you in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter, with cold water and snacks. Perfect for couples, friends, and small groups, this tour offers a delightful escape into the world of wine.

Discover the charm of Fredericksburg with a Full-Day Private Wine Tour that immerses you in the local wine culture. Spend 6 hours visiting up to 3 renowned wineries while enjoying the picturesque Texas Hill Country. We can add two historical stops along the way, an optional addition to your day at no extra cost. Your luxury Mercedes Sprinter will get you to your destination, driven by a local owner-guide. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike, this tour promises a memorable day of relaxation and enjoyment. Dining options available for an additional fee.

Step into the shadows of Galveston Harbor, where history, mystery, and the supernatural come together on a spine-chilling journey through some of the island’s most haunted locations. The Ghosts of the Gulf Haunted Tour explores the eerie stories, unexplained sightings, and lingering legends that surround Galveston’s historic waterfront. One of the tour’s most intriguing landmarks is the USS Selma, the historic concrete ship resting in Galveston Bay. Built during World War I, the Selma has become part of the harbor’s haunting atmosphere. Visitors are invited to imagine the lives of the sailors, workers, and men connected to the vessel, while listening to the legends and ghost stories associated with its mysterious past. The journey continues to the infamous Face on the Wall, a chilling and unexplained image that has captured the curiosity of locals and visitors alike. Is it simply a trick of the shadows or could it be haunted.

The only locally owned and operated walking food tour in Austin. Explore Downtown Austin through the food, drinks, and stories that make the city feel alive. This guided food tour is built for visitors who want more than just a meal. You’ll walk between local stops, taste Austin favorites like tacos, BBQ, and local drinks, and learn the stories behind the streets, landmarks, and hidden gems in the heart of the city. It’s a relaxed, social way to experience Downtown Austin without guessing where to eat or what’s worth seeing. Perfect for first-time visitors, couples, solo travelers, small groups, and anyone who wants a fun local introduction to Austin’s food scene.

Discover Austin through its flavors, scenic parks, and vibrant local culture on this relaxed food tour in the heart of Zilker. Unlike traditional downtown food tours, this experience combines Austin's iconic cuisine with beautiful outdoor spaces and stunning skyline views. Travelers will enjoy a curated selection of local favorites, including Texas BBQ, Tex-Mex specialties, southern comfort foods, and locally crafted beverages while learning about the history and culture that make the Zilker and Barton Springs area so beloved. Between tastings, guests will take easy walks through some of Austin's most picturesque park spaces, offering unforgettable views of the city skyline and a chance to experience the laid-back atmosphere that defines Austin living. Perfect for first-time visitors, couples, families, and small groups, this tour provides an authentic taste of Austin beyond the usual tourist attractions.