Top Austin Self-guided Tours

Book this Austin Private Crime-Solving Detective Experience for a unique way to explore Austin while enjoying a detective-inspired game. This experience should be played with small groups of up to four, and you can choose whether to do it outside or while driving. Audio for the game includes 16 characters voiced by actors. You can also choose modes and difficulty levels before you start to ensure you’re comfortable with the pace of play and how hard it is, too.

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.

"Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure! "

A mysterious crime has shaken Austin. Put on your detective hat and solve the puzzle on this self-guided walking quest. Your smartphone delivers clues, witness statements, and puzzles as you navigate between real-world locations that become your crime scene. Each stop reveals new evidence and suspects. Follow the trail from location to location, piecing together the story while exploring Austin's streets. The app guides you step by step with an immersive narrative full of twists. This 1–2 hour private detective adventure runs 24/7 — start whenever you want, pause for coffee or photos, and play at your own pace. Available in 5+ languages.

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.

Perfect for groups, this private party pontoon rental adds extra fun to your time in Austin. Along with the pontoon itself, the experience includes Bluetooth surround sound, an aqua lily pad for floating and relaxing, and plenty of space for dancing or chilling out. Best of all, a captain accompanies you, so you can relax without worrying about steering the pontoon or planning a route.

Investigate Austin's haunted past—without hours of trip planning—with this app-led photo scavenger hunt. Rack up points and laughs as you seek photo opportunities with your group at places like the Driskill Hotel, the Omni Austin Hotel, and the Governor's Mansion. This is a great trip activity—or everyday challenge—especially for bachelorette, birthday parties, or corporate team-building events.

Explore Austin from the water with Live Love Paddle's kayak and paddleboard rentals on Lady Bird Lake. Perfect for a fun, healthy outing, you can navigate past the downtown skyline or enjoy a tranquil experience away from the crowds. Rentals start right from our shop, which offers convenient free lockers and restrooms, as well as free parking for a hassle-free adventure. - Choose from single kayaks, tandem kayaks, or stand-up paddleboards - Experience Austin's vibrant scenery from a unique perspective - Enjoy convenient amenities like free lockers and restrooms - Flexible rentals make it easy to paddle at your own pace

Discover a new way to explore Wimberley—and enjoy a fun-filled scavenger hunt—with this interactive, group activity. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times; connect with your live, remote guide; and bring your competitive spirit along. You’ll be tasked with scouting out a number of hidden objects and solving puzzles. Your score will be displayed on the national leaderboard, so see how many points your group can rack up.

Ideal for groups looking to explore while having fun together, this San Marcos Scavenger Hunt Experience is a self-guided tour that mixes in challenges as you take in sights of the city. Check in with a remote host and then follow a route through San Marcos as you complete challenges, find items, and solve clues. Plus, because this is a self-guided experience, your private group can take breaks as needed or wanted to enjoy your time to the fullest.

Discover Austin's hidden gems on a captivating scavenger hunt that combines exploration and problem-solving. Navigate through historic sites like the Bullock Texas State History Museum, delve into the heritage of the Tonkawa tribe, and appreciate the vibrant spirit of the University of Texas. With an interactive app guiding you, decode clues, capture memorable selfies, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the city’s rich tapestry of culture—all at your own pace. This activity is perfect for families, friends, or couples seeking a unique outing in Austin.

If you’re looking for a fun, holiday-themed activity to do in Austin, this Austin Holly Jolly Scavenger Hunt Experience is a great pick. It’s a perfect budget-friendly option to do with a private group of family or friends. Plus, you’ll explore the city as you play holiday-inspired challenges and find Christmas items, too.

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 Austin to find items and perform tasks for points with Crazy Dash, a fun app-based scavenger hunt. Find items in any order and on your own schedule, then check your standings on the app's nationwide leaderboard. If you need any guidance along the way, a live, remote host will be available to assist you. Have fun getting to know Austin with friends!

Book this Round Rock Zombie Scavengers Scavenger Hunt Experience if you’re short on time and still want to explore the city and play a fun game. Work with your private team members to find items around Round Rock that could help you survive a zombie apocalypse. Complete fun challenges as a group and check in with your remote host as needed.

If you’re looking for a fun, budget-friendly way to spend a few hours in Austin, try booking this Austin Alternate Reality Scavenger Hunt Experience. This scavenger-hunt game features a storyline led by a Big Tech invasion and lets you play with your own private group, making it a great way to bond with family or friends.

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.

This Cedar Park Shuffle Scavenger Hunt Experience is a perfect introduction to the city to help you get grounded in a new place. This interactive scavenger-hunt game takes you to popular spots and hidden gems like the Cedar Park Sculpture Garden and local pubs as you solve clues and complete silly challenges around the city. Plus, it’s great for families as it’s a budget-friendly way to spend a few hours.

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.

Check out Austin's nightlife with this interactive bar crawl that puts a new spin on the traditional bar crawl. Just download the app and hit the town. As you make your way through pubs, clubs, and dive bars, complete photo and video challenges to rack up points and be proclaimed the Bar Hunt Champion.

"Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure!"

If you’re looking for something fun to do with your group in Austin that keeps you active while you see the city’s sights, try this Austin City Scavenger Hunt Experience by 3Quest Challenge. This fun, interactive game challenges your group to work together to complete tasks to get points. Play this scavenger hunt with an easy-to-use app and gain access to a remote host that can help you if you struggle during your experience.

An action-packed day awaits at Stoke Factory, where adrenaline meets fun on water. The Aqua Park features a vast inflatable obstacle course filled with giant slides, climbing walls, and balance challenges, perfect for all ages. Meanwhile, the Cable Park offers wakeboarding sessions, where beginners can quickly learn the ropes and experienced riders can elevate their skills. Enjoy the thrill of racing friends and splashing into the water, all in a safe, supervised environment led by trained professionals. Make memories that last a lifetime with family and friends at this premier Texas adventure destination.