Top Austin Private Sightseeing Tours

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.

Experience Lake Austin in chic comfort aboard the only air-conditioned boat on the lake. Our elegant Duffy features floor-to-ceiling window panes for panoramic views of the stunning waterfront homes, whether you’re soaking in the daytime scenery or catching a breathtaking sunset. Settle into the plush, open-air bench seating to enjoy the gentle lake breeze, toast with friends, or share a romantic moment. This sophisticated yet inviting cruise is perfect for bachelorette parties, date nights, brunch outings, anniversaries, birthdays, or simply a stylish day on the water with your favorite people.

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.

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.

Get a comprehensive overview of Austin on this sightseeing tour. See famous landmarks along with hidden gems, real neighborhoods, and food trucks. Learn about Austin's history and culture with commentary from your guide and hear fun facts about the city that even the locals don't know. Plus, choose a morning or afternoon departure to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

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.

Cruise Lake Austin on a private pontoon party boat reserved exclusively for your group, with time to swim, float, relax, and enjoy your favorite drinks on the water. Perfect for birthdays, bachelorette and bachelor parties, graduations, and fun lake days with friends and family. Enjoy a spacious, comfortable ride with an experienced, boat safety–certified captain, full overhead shade, and a flexible itinerary tailored to your group’s pace. Anchor in a calm cove to swim and lounge on the included Aqua Lily Pad, or cruise past the Pennybacker Bridge, waterfront homes, and popular lakeside spots. Lake Austin’s constant water level provides ideal conditions for swimming and floating, while the private boat setting lets you play music, socialize, and celebrate without sharing space with other guests. Bring your own beverages and snacks and enjoy a relaxed, customizable lake experience just minutes from downtown Austin.

Experience the serene waters of Lake Austin with a self-captained electric donut boat, designed for fun and relaxation. Perfect for up to 10 guests, this unique floating lounge allows you to navigate at your own pace without the need for a boating license. With a built-in table, comfortable seating, and a Bluetooth speaker, you can enjoy your own music and bring along your favorite food and drinks (no glass). Choose from 1, 1.5, or 2-hour rental options to create a memorable outing whether for a birthday celebration or a casual day with family and friends. - Private electric donut boat rental for up to 10 guests - No boating license required for self-captained fun - Flexible rental durations of 1, 1.5, or 2 hours - Amenities include a center table, shaded umbrella, and Bluetooth speaker Enjoy a safe and relaxing cruise in a designated no-wake zone near Mozart’s Coffee Roasters.

See many of Austin's highlights in just a few hours on this bike tour. You won't have to worry about navigating if you opt for a guided tour, and you'll cover about 7 miles (roughly 11 kilometers) of ground much faster than by walking. Bike past Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, Congress Avenue Bridge, and attractions such as the Texas State Capitol building.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Austin, this Downtown Austin Private Food Tour provides a great introduction to the city’s food scene. Follow a private guide with your own private group to eateries and restaurants to taste samples of food such as barbecue brisket and banana leaf–wrapped tamales. This fun tour meets at a convenient spot on Congress Avenue.

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.

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.

Step into Austin’s dark past with this Haunted Audio Tour — a self-guided journey through real haunted landmarks and verified history. Explore at your own pace as immersive sound design, cinematic storytelling, and spine-chilling true tales reveal the city’s most notorious spirits. No apps, no groups—just you, your smartphone, and Austin after dark. We painstakingly research, write, record, and edit our tours.

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.

Experience the hippest cities in Texas with these self-guided driving tours of Austin and Houston. Dig into the long, embattled history of this fiercely independent state, witness the beauty of Houston’s bayou and Austin’s historic downtown, and much more. Featuring must-see landmarks like Austin’s Congress Ave Bridge (home to a huge urban bat colony) and the Johnson Space Center in Houston, there’s no better way to discover these two incredible cities. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. Not an entrance ticket to attractions. Please check opening hours before visiting.

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.

Experience the ultimate personalized clear kayaking adventure with our Private Kayak Tours, designed to offer an exclusive and unforgettable outing for groups of up to 12 people. Whether you're planning a family reunion, corporate event, or a day out with friends, our private tours offer the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure and intimate way to explore Austin’s stunning waterways.

Retreat from the busy city for a day of wine tasting in Texas Hill Country. After meeting at a designated location, hop into a luxury limousine and visit three wineries just outside Austin, sampling several wines at each stop. The tour also stops for lunch (own expense) at the renowned Salt Lick restaurant in Driftwood.

Come one, come all for a saunter you're going to remember! This walking music tour is led by a 36 year old born and raised local Austinite, who has extensive knowledge and experience with the Austin music scene for over 3 decades. Lots of stories to tell! Come take a music saunter and see Austin's music side!!

Make a Splash in Pink! Turn your day on the water into a floating celebration aboard the most Instagrammable boat on Lake Austin — your stunning Pink Double-Decker . From the moment you step on board, you’ll be surrounded by all things pink: plush seatin, a breathtaking floral ceiling , and the kind of picture-perfect vibes your feed dreams of. Cruise under the iconic 360 Bridge , where the views are just as unforgettable as the party. Whether you’re sipping bubbly on deck , striking poses for the ‘Gram, or kicking back on your giant pink lily pad, this is your chance to soak up the sun, laugh with your besties, and make memories that will last forever. Perfect for bachelorette parties, birthdays, girls’ get-togethers, or just because, this isn’t just a boat ride — it’s a full-on pink paradise . The best-looking double-decker on the water is ready for you… are you ready for her?

I will take you on a personalized tour by multiple murals and photo-op locations that are off of most downtown tours because of the nature of bike route access and traffic constraints that typically limit most tours. This tour is designed to be private and small sizes to increase the quality of the tour. This tour is safe, informative, personal, and a good use of your time!

Hop aboard an open-air pedicab for a relaxing jaunt around Austin with a guide. Find out why this city is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World” by traveling to venues and sites such as the statues of Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Antone's Home of the Blues, Armadillo World Headquarters, and more.

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.