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An immersive clue-solving adventure around Downtown Austin. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Bookings made less than a week in advance will pick up their kit at the start point on the day of the adventure - exact pickup location is sent after booking.

Enjoy a total 3 hour experience where you take a 20-25 minute cruise from the Loop 360 Boat Ramp to Ski Shores Cafe (Price includes round trip). The boat shuttle runs from the Loop 360 Bridge to Ski Shore Restaurant on the lake. While at Ski Shores Cafe you can enjoy live music, dinner, Lake Austin Sunsets on the water, Brunch, etc. When you are ready to leave, just hop on the boat shuttle departure time from Ski Shores back to Loop 360. The shuttle picks up every hour on the hour until 9:00pm. (20-25 min Cruise each way) Most groups stay a total of 2-3 hours at ski shores.

Who says tacos are just for Tuesdays? On this flavor-packed all-inclusive guided bicycle tour, you’ll cruise through the city in search of its best bites and sips — because in Austin, every day is a good day for tacos. This ride is a feast for your taste buds and your sense of adventure. You’ll also spot a few of the city’s most beloved murals — perfect for snapping a photo between taco stops. It’s the ultimate blend of food, culture, and local color. Of course, the stars of the show are the tacos. You’ll sample authentic, mouthwatering creations from some of Austin’s favorite spots, perfectly paired with a refreshing drink. Whether you’re a foodie, a first-time visitor, or just hungry for a good time, this tour serves up the full Austin experience — one delicious stop at a time. Each ticket also comes with our CYB Equipment Protection that covers accidental damage to our equipment up to $600 for a no worry ride!

Most boat tours on Lake Austin are aboard loud, stinky gas-powered pontoons or motorboats—and with summer temperatures easily reaching past 100°F (38°C), they can also be stifling. Treat yourself to a more serene and comfortable experience on this hour-long private cruise in an electric Duffy boat. Enjoy panoramic, floor-to-ceiling views of waterfront mansions from the fully enclosed, climate-controlled glass cabin.

Ideal for travelers who’re fans of ghost stories rooted in history and who’re also short on time while visiting the city, this Downtown Austin Ghost Tour is a great pick. Walk the streets of downtown with a guide who can get you around the city safely at night, while telling you spooky tales about the attractions you pass by. Some highlights of this walking tour include the Texas Governor's Mansion, The Driskill, and the Paramount Theatre.

This Hutto Kunekune Pig Farm Tour is a fun experience for all animal lovers and it’s just outside of Austin by taking a short drive. Plus, the farm offers free parking at the location, so once you arrive, you can enjoy the farm and all it has to offer. Meet the unique breed of pigs, kunekune, and learn about them from your guide.

Charming downtown Georgetown may impress you with its beautiful historic buildings, but beneath the surface lies a darker past filled with unsettling secrets. As you explore, you’ll uncover stories of brutal murders, horrific torture, and tragic suicides that have shaped the city’s haunted history. Join The Ghost Maker Tour and discover a side of Georgetown you never imagined, as you dive into the town’s haunted past and uncover its most unsavory secrets. Stroll through Georgetown’s shadowy history as your guide shares chilling tales along the way. You’ll hear the story of a Texas family feud that may have led to a murder-suicide at the turn of the century, and question whether the spirits said to linger around the Historic Square are truly at rest. Blending true crime and ghost stories, this experience offers the perfect recipe for a wickedly good time.

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.

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

On this haunted walking tour, you’ll hear the dark tales of the city and discover what goes bump in the night. Go at your own pace, stop anytime. Take the tour anytime. It's all outside. The tour never expires. This tour includes a built in EMF ghost detector to show you if any spirits are close by. Simply press the EMF button after the tour starts to enable it. As you walk you’ll see the old Guys town, historic parks and buildings, the wild west churches, the governor’s mansion, the historic centuries old hotels and many more sites. And you’ll hear about the tales of the people that lived here. And why they decided to stick around. Beware, this tour is not for the faint of heart. Our Ghostly adventure begins at the Pierre Bremond House.

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.

Grab your favorite people, head to Lake Austin, and get ready to soak up the sun with this private party boat adventure just for your guests. Hop aboard your pontoon boat just a stone's-throw from Downtown Austin, and let your captain safely pilot the boat while you spend time enjoying your friends and admiring the views. You can cruise to Lake Austin Party Cove to meet up with fellow partiers, see Mt. Bonell, and of course, enjoy the Texas sunshine.

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.

Discover a new way of exploring as you complete wacky missions around Austin on this digital scavenger hunt. Head to the starting point to begin your digital quest and learn about the city's secrets, quirks, points of interest, fun facts, history, art, and culture. This activity can be done with or without a vehicle and is great for both curious visitors and locals, and accommodates groups of all sizes.

If you’re looking to plan your own active adventure in Ausitn, but want to do so on a budget, try prebooking this Austin E-Bike Rental Experience. Get access to an e-bike, a helmet, a bike lock, and a map of the area to easily plan out your own route of where to go and what to see in the city.

See Greune’s hidden gems as you run around playing a digital scavenger hunt with your private group. This experience is perfect for travelers looking to stay away from busy group tours but still want to see the city while trying something new. This game’s storyline is based on a groovy, alternate reality that allows you to play to earn points.

Explore the University of Texas campus like never before in this self-guided puzzle adventure. As a rookie supernatural investigator, you are sent to your alma mater to track down a rogue mage wreaking havoc across UT Austin. Your mission takes you through 13 stops filled with hidden art and mind-bending puzzles. Decode secret messages at a headless statue, follow magical footprints past a saber-toothed cat, and race to stop a dark plot before it unfolds. Discover the real stories behind UT's campus treasures: the 100,000-seat Longhorn stadium, Julius Whittier's legacy, public art from world-renowned sculptors, and the Littlefield Fountain WWI memorial. The route covers 2.8 km with varied terrain and some stairs. Difficulty level: advanced. Best during the day. Start anytime and play at your own pace. Perfect for UT fans, families, and anyone visiting Austin. Download the Questo app, enter your booking code, and head to DKR Stadium to begin.

Each Pedicab can carry 3 passengers. 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).

A festive boat tour of Austin’s decorated shoreline, including 360 Bridge, Little Venice, and Mt. Bonnell. After the cruise, we’ll anchor in a quiet cove for a warm winter hangout around a safe tabletop firepit. Perfect for couples, families, friend groups, and visitors seeking a unique Austin winter experience. This tour includes publicly visible shoreline homes and decorations only. Holiday lights vary by homeowner and are not guaranteed. This experience is independent and not affiliated with any private holiday event, light installation, marina, or attraction. The firepit is safe and contained, and guests participate at their own discretion. Weather, lake conditions, and visibility may affect the route.

Uncover Austin’s rough-and-rowdy past on this non-haunted Wild West pub crawl through downtown. Limited to 12 guests, this 2.25-hour experience blends true outlaw history with four bar stops in the very part of town where whiskey, vice, gambling, and backroom chaos once defined the city. You’ll follow your guide through historic downtown Austin including the old vice and warehouse district, the Driskill Hotel, and Sixth Street where some of old Austin’s wildest stories still echo. Along the way you’ll stop at four bars that are hidden gems and local favorites where you can purchase drinks and hear true stories told with local flavor and just a hint of Texas twang. This is a fun night out for history lovers, travelers and locals who want fun, offbeat history stories and good local bars. Some bar stops are intentionally kept off the public itinerary so we can preserve a few surprises, but your starting point and ending area will always be clear before you arrive.

On our Secret Food Tour: Austin - South Congress, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of Downtown to discover a living, breathing Texan landmark. Our experienced guides will take you on an eclectic journey through Austin's vibrant and unique dining, nightlife, and shopping district the locals call "SoCo." On your adventure, you're likely to stumble upon delicious diner favorites, smoked BBQ specialties, and refreshing sweet treats. Throughout the experience, you'll see firsthand why this town is so fabulously "weird" and learn why we want to keep it that way! South Congress isn't just any old street in Austin, it's the artery that leads straight to the heart of Texas.

A tour of Austin’s best street art and most delicious food trucks. sips, samples and snaps along the way Includes a drink of choice and two (2) food truck snacks Want to get to know Austin? First thing you need to know is there’s amazing art and delicious food on just about every street corner. We’re going to drive you around in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter van to learn more about the street art in Austin, and in doing so, learn more about Austin itself.

Cover the highlights of Austin without having to walk too far with this handy private tour that whisks you through the city onboard an electric pedicab. With plenty of convenient stops, snap photos of Austin's colorful murals, scenic city views, and more. As you travel, chat with your driver and listen to music.

There’s plenty to see in Austin, but covering multiple landmarks in a day can be tiring—especially if exploring the city on foot. This sightseeing tour offers an easier alternative. Ride a vintage double-decker tea bus past lots of top Austin highlights while enjoying premium teas, baked pastries, and acoustic music. With commentary included and everything served onboard, you can relax, sightsee, and eat delicious bites, while exploring city highlights from afar.