All Austin Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Ideal for foodies and hungry visitors, this Austin food tour lets you explore the city’s culinary scene without hours of research. Join a guide and small group to sample numerous foods—from barbecue brisket to Austin-style breakfast tacos and even an Italian cannoli. Choose from two areas: downtown or South Congress, and discover some of the city’s popular sights and attractions as you stroll the streets.

Austin Food Tour with Authentic Flavors, Tacos & 5 Food Tastings

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

This is our star tour, showing the very best speakeasy bars Austin has to offer—each with its own unique theme. We begin right at sunset at a hidden speakeasy disguised as a travel agency just outside downtown. This tiki-themed venue features vibrant, exotic décor, theatrical drinks, and unmatched creativity. From there, we head to a hidden luxury speakeasy tucked inside a casual Mexican restaurant, where the atmosphere and décor are breathtaking and the aesthetic alone is enough to consider this location one of Austin's best speakeasies! We then journey through the heart of downtown, sharing Austin’s rich history while passing landmarks such as the Texas State Capitol and the famously haunted Driskill Hotel. Then we slip into an exclusive speakeasy—accessible only by invitation—hidden in a back alley behind the Driskill. Intimate and luxurious, it serves some of the most unforgettable cocktails you’ll ever taste. This isn’t just a tour—it’s Austin’s ultimate speakeasy experience.

Austin's Best Speakeasies 3-Hour Guided Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Donut Boat- Self Captained -All Electric

Going out on the San Marcos River at nighttime can be a difficult task if you don’t know the river well. This San Marcos River Clear Lighted Kayak Sunset Eco Tour makes it easy to explore in the dark with a guide leading the way in clear kayaks equipped with glow lights. Keep an eye out for fish, bats, deer, and more as your guide points out and tells you about the wildlife of the river ecosystem.

Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Ultimate cat experience at Austin's cat cafe

30 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes

1 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise. BYOB (Shared - Single Tickets)

Austin Live Music Crawl

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Six barbecue stops in East Austin — including a MICHELIN One Star joint and two Bib Gourmand smokehouses — with skip-the-line access at every one and an air-conditioned ride between them. No walking in Texas heat, no three-hour queue, and enough food that most guests tap out before the last plate. la Barbecue holds a MICHELIN One Star and a line that wraps the building. Micklethwait Craft Meats is a Bib Gourmand honoree and one of Food Network's 25 Best Food Trucks. KG BBQ is chef Kareem El-Ghayesh, a James Beard semifinalist, smoking lamb with Middle Eastern spice. Mum Foods makes the pastrami Texas Monthly's barbecue editor calls the best in the state. Parish Barbecue brings Louisiana heat from a pitmaster who cooked at Franklin. Then a sixth stop we don't announce. It's sweet. You'll think you're finished eating. You aren't. Between plates, your guide tells you how East Austin was built and why these blocks became America's most argued-about barbecue. Come hungry.

Austin BBQ Tour: 6 Tastings, Michelin Stops & Skip the Line

3 hoursFree Cancellation

If you want to see the hordes of bats that fly through Austin each night but don’t want to do so from the Congress Avenue Bridge, book this Downtown Austin Sunset and Bats Kayak Tour that lets you view the bats and the beautiful sunset from the water. A guide leads you and others out in your kayaks and knows the best areas to stop for viewing. Plus, all necessary equipment is provided for you.

Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

San Antonio Driving Tour From Austin with Boat Cruise & The Alamo

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Approximately 45 minutes southwest of Austin lies the Driftwood/Wimberley area of the Texas Hill County. Here, you'll find rustic charm, winding roads, rolling hills, and amazing wine. You'll travel in a Mercedes Sprinter van and friendly local guide with a maximum of 10 people. Sample the wines and soak in the ambiance at three award-winning wineries (tasting fee not included.) Tour is 4.5 hours, leaving at 1:30, returning at 6 pm.

Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Save time looking up bus schedules and opt for this hassle-free Austin sightseeing bus tour instead. Travel on a loop around the city that passes by top landmarks in Austin’s downtown area. Along the way, listen to commentary from a guide, get great photos from the top deck, or sit in the climate-controlled lower deck. Highlights include 6th Street, The Driskill hotel, Texas State Capitol, and the Texas Governor’s Mansion.

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Austin Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket

Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

Special Offer

Head off the usual tourist trail to uncover Austin’s sinister side on this guided walking tour through the city's most haunted and historic sites, covering about 2 miles (3.2 km) of the downtown area. Begin at The Tavern, once a Prohibition-era hotspot and now home to ghosts, before visiting eerie landmarks like the Texas Capitol, Paramount Theatre, and the Driskill Hotel, famous for its haunted bridal suite and lingering spirits. Along the way, hear chilling accounts of the "Servant Girl Annihilator", the UT Tower shooting, and whispers of the modern-day “Rainey Street Ripper.”

Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour

Austin is filled with stories of the past, which is what makes it a great city. Instead of exploring the city with your nose in a guidebook, book this engaging historical walking tour. Discover Downtown Austin's rich history and its transformation into a vibrant city. Hear intriguing stories of bold Austinites who shaped Texas' capital, while exploring historic sites and architectural treasures.

The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

Lake Austin is especially scenic at sunset, but organizing a boat rental or navigating the water yourself takes effort. On this small-group cruise, a captain handles the steering while you relax on the water and enjoy sunset views over the Texas Hill Country. With a BYOB setup and plenty of space to relax, you can unwind and take in the scenery without the crowds of larger sightseeing boats.

2 hr Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Austin. BYOB (Single Tickets)

In the midst of a global zombie apocalypse, step into the role of humanity's last hope. Guard the only cure as you navigate through abandoned hospitals, fight your way through sewers teeming with zombies, and scale treacherous heights. This thrilling adventure culminates in a nerve-racking helicopter flight over a devastated city, where you’ll face both the undead and armed mercenaries in a final showdown. Ready your skills and strategy for an unforgettable battle to save the world.

Zombie Apocalypse Survival Experience

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours

Price varies by group size

Enjoy the best Paddle boarding that Austin has to offer. Stop by the must experience Mozarts Coffee and Roasters before/after embarking on an Paddle Board rental. We have an Artificial Turf Beach where you load into and out of the crystal clear Lake Austin. You'll be equipped with a life jacket, map of the lake and all proper safety instructions. Lake Austin is a very clean lake and the entire area you paddle board in is a No-Wake zone ensuring it to be calm and smooth for paddlers.

1 Hour Paddle Board Rental on Lake Austin Per Person

1 Hour Paddle Board Rental on Lake Austin Per Person

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

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What are people saying about Austin

Julie_M, Sept 2026

Informative and fun experience in Austin

The bus offers air conditioning inside on the first level, and open-air seating on the second level. Our bus driver was very professional. Our narrator was entertaining and extremely informative! He gave us so much information about what we were seeing, as well as many excellent recommendations for restaurants and places to go. I just wish we had done this on our first day in Austin!

Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

Rachel_L, Sept 2026

Kayaking making me battle!

Beau was amazing. He took all the care to make sure that we knew how to kayak and felt comfortable helped us get in out of the kayaks, gave us so much knowledgeable information about baths we left with nothing to our imagination he had us timed perfectly to be in front of the bats to see them escape and showed us best places on land to see them he couldn’t have been a better guide.

1 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise. BYOB (Shared - Single Tickets)

Christine_A, Sept 2026

Boat Trip fantastic

You need to pay $5 cash each to the people at the entrance to the boarding deck of your boat. The staff on today was very rude we only had a little cash or card was told this was not acceptable even though we had paid for the trip online. Nothing to do with the organisers or the trip. They were great.

Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

GwynHarrigan, Sept 2026

Just wow!

This was a bucket list trip, and it exceeded my expectations!!!the guides were knowledgeable and accessible. They both took the time to chat with me. The view of downtown was spectacular. And the bats!!!! I watched them from the north side of the bridge the other night, but the bats all head out the south side, so I knew I needed to get a better vantage point. Just wow!!!

Lake Austin Private Party Boat 2-Hour Swim, BYOB, Lily Pad

MariaAurora_Y, Aug 2026

Bachelorette Party

Bachelorette party with nine guests. It was the perfect start to our weekend. Reynaldo was amazing and we miss him! We had a blast, he communicated well, was a fantastic captain and made sure we enjoyed every minute of our boat ride. 10/10 recommend and would totally book with him again.

Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride

Rebecca_R, Aug 2026

Fun and informative e-bike tour of Austin

I really enjoyed this tour! It was a really good introduction to Austin. The guide, Peter, was friendly, informative, and fun, and he personalized the tour rather than just give a canned speech. It was informative and entertaining, just the right amount of Austin history and facts. The e-biking is easy and Peter made sure we were safe. I definitely recommend this to others.

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

Brian_W, Aug 2026

Wonderful boat tour/ride...

Wonderful boat tour/ride up the CO River. Despite there being no sunset due to the cloud cover. It was still really wonderful boat tour! Travis was our guide and he was a really good driver/guide. It was well worth the money to do it for a full hour boat tour. Thanks for our boat was filled with pretty chill people otherwise I probably wouldn't have given it a five-star review.

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

Charles_B, Jul 2026

This was a great tour we...

This was a great tour we learned about the cultural roots of Austin. The tour took us throughout the city pointing out restaurants, dance venues, and businesses that makeup the culture in this city. We even went into the Capitol building, and we're shown the portraits of previous governors within the ratunda. David, our tour guide, did an excellent job.

Austin Food Tour with Authentic Flavors, Tacos & 5 Food Tastings

David_J, Mar 2026

Austin Food Tour

We had an awesome afternoon in Austin thanks to our fantastic tour guide! Khy was incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history, culture, and food scene, and shared so many interesting stories along the way. The variety of food samples was excellent—each stop offered something unique and delicious, giving us a great taste of what Austin has to offer. Everything was well organized, relaxed, and really fun. It was the perfect way to spend an afternoon exploring the city, learning new things, and enjoying amazing food. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Austin!