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

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

1 hour 45 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

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

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

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

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

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

Ultimate cat experience at Austin's cat cafe

30 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes

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

Austin Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket

Wakesurf, Hydro-Foil, Wakeboard, Kneeboard, Tube or just cruise! We provide all of the gear included! We have a variety of boards in all different sizes and for all different skill levels. Captain Kyle is an experienced, knowledgable and patient coach for all ages and experience levels. Great with kids! Helps build confidence on the water and motivates with just the right amount of excitement. We are on a beautiful less busy part of Lake Travis — the premier watersports destination just outside of Austin. Lake Travis is far less busy than other nearby Lakes Austin or LBJ. This makes your experience far more enjoyable and safe! Our rate includes Captain, Lessons, Fuel, Cooler, Ice, & Brand New Boat and Gear! Don't be fooled by other listings that add on for mandatory gratuity, fuel surcharges and fees for lessons. Our experience is truly all inclusive and of the highest quality! We are a brand new business and already have lots of 5 star reviews on google! Lake Life Vibes

Private Wakesurfing Lessons and Charter in Austin

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

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

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Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

Explore the Texas State Capitol on a small group walking tour that brings Austin’s rich history to life. Led by an expert local guide, this engaging 1 hour and 15 minutes tour covers the Capitol's striking pink granite façade and its grand interiors, including the Rotunda and Senate Chambers. Learn about Texas politics, historical figures, and the unique identity of the Lone Star State as you stroll through the scenic 22-acre grounds, pausing at significant monuments like the Tejano Monument and the African American History Memorial. Perfect for both first-time visitors and locals seeking a deeper appreciation of Texas history. - Small group tour for an intimate and interactive experience - Guided exploration of the Texas State Capitol's architecture and history - Visit historic outdoor monuments and the Capitol Gift Shop - Enjoy a comprehensive tour lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes

Austin State Capitol Guided Small Group Tour

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

There’s plenty to see in Austin, but covering multiple landmarks in a day can be tiring—especially if exploring the city on foot. This sightseeing tour offers an easier alternative. Ride a vintage double-decker tea bus past lots of top Austin highlights while enjoying premium teas, baked pastries, and acoustic music. With commentary included and everything served onboard, you can relax, sightsee, and eat delicious bites, while exploring city highlights from afar.

Tea Around Town Austin: Elegant Tea Bus Tour and Treats

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Austin Live Music Crawl

3 hoursFree Cancellation

TX Hill Country BBQ and Wine Tour + FREE DOWNTOWN HOTEL DROP OFF

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Hear stories about Austin’s Old West history and spooky unexplained happenings—and discover many of its most atmospheric drinking dens—on this two-in-one Old West ghost tour and pub crawl. Meet your guide in the evening in central Austin and get ready to explore. Visit multiple bars and historical landmarks over the course of the tour, with a dose of storytelling—and chances to buy drinks—at each stop.

Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

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

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

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What are people saying about Austin

Jeff_S, Sept 2026

Austin Double Decker Tour Was Great

This is a great tour that provides a nice history of Austin. Our tour guide had a lot of knowledge to share and had a super personality. The tour hits all the main attractions and provides several places for that are the spots to hit. Although it was quite hot, the your on the upper deck of the bus was the way to go. The views were superb fron the top deck. Be sure to pay attention because there are a few tree branches that you will need to duck under. Overall a great tour and highly recommend for an hour and a half trip that gives any first timer to Austin a perfect start to your adventure.

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!