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Come join this Austin e-bike biker gang to see the sights and feels the vibes of the crown jewel of Hill County. The e-bikes are fun, easy to ride and best with friends to get around this amazing city. Ride past Austin and Hill County icons including The Driskill (a historic and haunted hotel), Austin City Limits, Town Lake, and much more. Enjoy a dynamic experience in a vibrant city where every ride is different.

Ride through East and Downtown Austin and Old West Austin on a bike tour that highlights the city's art and architecture spanning over 150 years. Take in downtown gems such as the Tau Ceti mural and the Littlefield building, and check out the Exalted mural and other public artworks around town. Top off the tour with stops outside the Texas State Capitol building, Bremond Block Historic District, and more.

Discover the ins and outs of a working 3D printing facility during this small-group, hands-on tour of re:3D. Tour a studio founded by former NASA employees and learn about their social mission to innovate alternatives to recycling plastics. Tours include one take-home 3D-printed rocket per group.

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.

Discover a whole new side of Austin, Texas on this adults-only small-group guided walking ghost tour of the city. Explore haunted hotels, mansions, theaters, and more with a guide who shares grisly tales of creepy cults, urban legends, and serial killers. Enjoy a story-filled stroll through downtown Austin and pass sites like the Texas Capitol, Paramount Theatre, and the famously haunted Driskill Hotel exterior.

Unlike many city tours, this touris capped at just seven travelers, providing an intimate setting for exploration. Ideal for those who want an immersive sightseeing experience. Stops include Mount Bonnell, the Texas State Capitol Building, the Greetings from Austin Mural, and more. There are plenty of opportunities to take photographs along the way, with panoramic views that can't be seen anywhere else.

Check off more Austin attractions in less time on this bike tour of the historic Texan capital. At a relaxed pace, you’ll cycle to significant sites including Lady Bird Lake, the Texas Capitol, and downtown public art installations. Delve into Austin’s rich history and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Discover how Austin got its “weird” reputation on this guided city tour. Get a comprehensive look at the city and its culture including history, music, and food. Plus, a local musician joins you for the ride to strum up singalong classics and original tunes. Stroll across Lady Bird Lake, and snap plenty of photos of local murals and the downtown skyline.

Tacos are a staple in Texas, and if you’re a new visitor to Austin (or just really love tacos), this small-group tour offers tastings at select top taco spots. A guide leads you to around two restaurants to sample delicious tacos you won’t soon forget. Plus, take in city sights such as the Willie Nelson Statue and the Congress Avenue Bridge as you walk around Austin.

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.

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.

East Austin is brimming with graffiti and street art. Immerse yourself in this world to learn about vibrant unsanctioned murals, constantly revolving tags, motivations, vandal etiquette, and techniques from the most prominent local vandals and muralists. After a lesson in foundational techniques, you'll leave your own mark on the scene and paint with a local graffiti artist on a wall (with permission). You'll leave the tour with a “hi my name is” T-shirt painted by your host! (T-shirt is provided.)

Other brewery tours can make you pay for tastings as you go, but not this small-group experience. This driving tour takes you to three popular breweries in the Austin area, complete with tastings and plenty of snacks. Plus, there’s no need to worry about transport as it’s also included from an easy-to-find meeting spot in Austin.

Enjoy Austin from the relaxed speed of a motorized pedicab on this quick tour of the city. You'll get to see the Texas State Capitol, Lady Bird Lake, and 6th Street. All ages are welcome and children under 7 may sit on a lap. If you'd like to imbibe on the trip, you may! Just purchase drinks prior to the trip and no glass bottles, please.

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.

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.

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.

Deep in the heart of Texas, discover Austin in a fun new way on this 3-hour scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure, from the Texas State Capitol to the historic monuments and other real-life locations along the streets of downtown Austin. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this capital city of Texas. Teams of 2- to 5-people are welcome.

Ride on protected paths through downtown Austin in search of the best brunch items in town during this e-bike tour—ideal for first-time visitors to the city. Stop at two eateries and enjoy a weekend brunch filled with items such as biscuits and gravy and beignets. A guide knows the best places to grab some of the best brunch items in Austin’s ever-changing food scene.

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.

Sample Austin brews and enjoy live music from local artists with this stress-free package. Traveling aboard a comfortable bus with a band, make two stops at three local breweries in the city. At each location, sample the included tastings, learn about the differences in varieties and how each brew is produced. Plus, a small meal from a local food truck is also included.

Guests of all ages are welcome to our Ghosts of Austin tour, combining history with hauntings for a fun and family-friendly outing. After an introduction to Austin's haunted past, we'll visit some of Austin's spookiest locales: the Texas State Capitol, The Driskill Hotel and the Texas Governor's Mansion. As we unearth some of their histories, you'll hear about the ghosts, ghouls, apparitions and phantoms that haunt their grounds. Expect an outing that will make your spine tingle!

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.

Discover the highlights of Austin along with several local breweries during this half-day beer tasting and bike tour. Pedal past landmarks including the Texas State Cemetery and the Moonlight Towers and stop for sudsy refreshments at three breweries. Your guide shares commentary about the city and breweries on a moderate level bike tour that is suitable for most people with biking experience. Bike gear and beers are included.