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.

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.

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.

Discover the joys of Lake Austin with your fully captained boat rentals, perfect for groups of any size. Enjoy a worry-free day on the water with experienced captains, ensuring a safe and fun experience. - All rentals include a captain and essential amenities - Ideal for group outings, parties, and celebrations - Convenient pickup locations near downtown Austin

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 Austin's live music scene, Texas capital heritage, and BBQ legacy with our self-guided tour, allowing you to explore the Live Music Capital of the World at your own pace. Begin at the Texas State Capitol,. Walk along Congress Avenue to the Congress Avenue Bridge. Explore downtown Austin's 6th Street with 70+ bars and live music venues and the Rainey Street Historic District's converted bungalows. Paddle Lady Bird Lake's 10-mile shoreline trail, swim in Barton Springs Pool's 68°F year-round spring-fed waters, and picnic in Zilker Park's 351 acres. Cross into South Austin's SoCo (South Congress) district with vintage shops, cowboy boot stores, and iconic Austin photo spots. Tour the University of Texas campus including the 307-foot UT Tower, the LBJ Presidential Library, and the Blanton Museum of Art's 21,000-work collection. Feel the fusion of Texas independence, music devotion, and the keep-Austin-weird counterculture that makes Austin America's most unexpected capital.

Escape the hustle of downtown Austin on a scenic 4.5-hour private wine tour through the picturesque Texas Hill Country. This exclusive experience starts by picking you up right from your hotel, then we take you to three delightful wineries: Driftwood Estate Winery, Duchman Family Winery, and Fall Creek Vineyard. Enjoy the serene landscapes and quality tastings without the hassle of driving. Ideal for adult family outings, bachelorette parties, and small private groups, this tour features hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a stress-free adventure. Customize your itinerary with optional winery swaps to fit your preferences. Food and drinks are not included, allowing for personal choices at each venue. - 4.5-hour private tour exploring three Hill Country wineries - Hotel pickup and drop-off within a 2-mile radius of downtown Austin - Ideal for groups of up to 10, including families and friends - Customize your experience with potential winery swaps

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.

The Best Way to Discover Austin: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo with the George Washington Statue or a quiet moment at the Texas Peace Officers Memorial and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: UT Tower, George Washington Statue, Littlefield Fountain, Bullock History Museum, Peace Officers Memorial, Texas Capitol, Memorial Lawn, African American History Memorial, Tejano Monument, and Saint Mary.

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.

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.

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 or partial 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.

Explore Austin by traveling along the city’s bike trails during this guided tour. Stop at landmarks such as Barton Springs, the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue, Congress Avenue (known for the “Bat Bridge"), and more. You’ll be able to experience Austin from a unique perspective. Plus, you’ll be able to go farther faster thanks to the assistance of an e-bike.

Take your Formula 1 experience to the next level with our Circuit of the Americas Helicopter Tour, offering an unparalleled aerial view of COTA, home of the United States Grand Prix. This 36-mile tour is a must-do for motorsports enthusiasts, racing fans, and thrill-seekers looking to witness one of the world’s most iconic race tracks from the sky. Secure your VIP flight today!

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 a private time on the water near Austin, book this Lake Travis Private Boat Charter Experience and stay away from the big crowds most cruises have. This private cruise is a great time for up to 12 passengers. Cruise the water as your captain tells you about the area. If you’re more interested in relaxing on the water (and you’re 21 or over), bring your own alcohol.

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).

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

Get the most out of your time in Austin by booking this Austin Highlights Private Walking Tour at the beginning of your trip, so you can get acquainted with the city right away. This experience is private, so you’ll get to explore with your own private group of up to 15 and a guide who focuses their attention on just you. Plus, see main attractions such as the Texas Governor's Mansion, the Willie Nelson Statue, and Buford Tower.