All Austin Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Private Transfer in a Luxury Vehicle to and/or from AUS Airport

20 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover a new way of exploring as you complete wacky missions around Austin on this digital scavenger hunt. Head to the starting point to begin your digital quest and learn about the city's secrets, quirks, points of interest, fun facts, history, art, and culture. This activity can be done with or without a vehicle and is great for both curious visitors and locals, and accommodates groups of all sizes.

Keep Austin Weird Scavenger Hunt

Original Austin Ghost Tours

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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A festive boat tour of Austin’s decorated shoreline, including 360 Bridge, Little Venice, and Mt. Bonnell. After the cruise, we’ll anchor in a quiet cove for a warm winter hangout around a safe tabletop firepit. Perfect for couples, families, friend groups, and visitors seeking a unique Austin winter experience. This tour includes publicly visible shoreline homes and decorations only. Holiday lights vary by homeowner and are not guaranteed. This experience is independent and not affiliated with any private holiday event, light installation, marina, or attraction. The firepit is safe and contained, and guests participate at their own discretion. Weather, lake conditions, and visibility may affect the route.

Holiday Light Cruise Plus S'mores Fire Pit Experience

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The Austin Luxury Tours Brewery Tour offers guests the ultimate all-inclusive Austin craft beer experience in the hill country of the great state of Texas! Get a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of some of the best breweries in the Austin Hillcountry. Enjoy the beer knowledge, great food options, comfortable transportation in one of our luxurious Limousines or Mercedes Benz Party Buses, and lots of delicious beer along the way at the best 3 breweries the Hill Country has to offer!

Hill Country Brewery Limousine Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the sweet side of Austin on the South Congress Donuts & Sweet Treats Tour. This fun walking tour takes you through one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods, known for its colorful murals, live music, local shops, and energetic atmosphere. Along the way, you’ll sample a delicious variety of treats including creative donuts, classic Texas kolaches, crispy cinnamon-sugar churros, and refreshing gelato or ice cream. As we stroll down South Congress Avenue, your guide will share stories about the neighborhood’s history and how it transformed from a quiet corridor into one of Austin’s most beloved cultural districts. You’ll pass vibrant street art, historic buildings, and lively storefronts while experiencing the flavors, creativity, and personality that define this area. It’s the perfect mix of sightseeing, local history, and unforgettable sweet treats in the heart of Austin.

Austin: Sweet Treats Food Tour - Donuts, Churros, Tacos, & More

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Groovy Gruene Scavenger Hunt

Join the search for Austin's 1885 serial killer who targeted vulnerable populations of women. This tour explores the infamous historical murders that threw our city into a state of panic and turmoil. See the locations of the crimes and deep dive into the investigation, suspects, and victims of one of America's most fascinating unsolved mysteries. The unique and controversial theories presented on this tour are expanded upon in our Ripper podcast series- check out Nitty Gritty ATX wherever you get your podcasts.

Austin Ripper 1885: Historical True Crime Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Austin Texas Airport Transfer Premium Black SUV

Private Half-Hour Pedicab City Tour of Austin

30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

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.

The Best of Austin Private Walking Tour

2 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

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Price varies by group size

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.

Austin Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Guide

Austin Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Guide

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

1-Hour E-Bike Rental in Austin

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.

Wacky Wimberley Scavenger Hunt

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.

Downtown Austin Scavenger Hunt Adventure

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the eerie side of Austin on a unique haunted tour in a classic Cadillac hearse transformed into a spooky limo. Each night, embark on a 3-hour journey to historic locations known for their paranormal activity, including the Clay Pit and Littlefield House at UT. Guests will enjoy minimal walking while getting out frequently to visit haunted establishments. With complimentary sodas and ice available, guests can also bring their own alcoholic beverages to enjoy responsibly. This tour is perfect for ages 13 and up, making it an ideal experience for thrill-seekers and ghost enthusiasts alike. - Tour operates every night at 7 pm - Discover haunted hotspots in Austin with frequent stops for exploration - Enjoy complimentary refreshments; byob if you wish - Minimum of 2 participants required, accommodating small groups up to 6

Haunted ATX Hearse Limo Tour in Austin

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Whether you’re looking to capture trip pictures or celebrate a special moment, prebook this Austin Photography Experience with a Portrait Photographer to get high-quality photos taken. A local photographer takes you to some of the city’s best areas to use as a backdrop and makes sure you feel comfortable in front of a camera before snapping your photos. Afterward, you’ll receive 30+ edited digital photos from your shoot.

Photo Activity in Austin with Portrait Photographer

Austin City to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) - Departure Private Transfer

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Austin Airport Transportation

15 to 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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).

Private 1 Hour Pedicab City Tour of Austin

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.

Austin's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Audio App Walking Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

This historical walking tour takes guests through the presence of Black people in the heart of downtown Austin. Since Austin’s establishment in 1839 and before, people of African descent have played an integral part in this city’s development. We journey through centuries of histories, contributions, and experiences that are seldom told. We will explore the history of enslavement in Austin, routes to freedom in Mexico for enslaved persons passing through Austin, and the Black businesses and institutions that once flourished downtown. On this one-mile walk, guests will engage in dialogue about Black people's role in Austin’s development and their continued presence. Please reserve up to 2 hours for this tour to accommodate walking between points of interest and time to discuss topics.

Downtown Black History Walk in Austin

Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Austin

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Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours

nazar_b, Oct 2026

Great tour

Choosing to go on e-bikes was a good idea, it was a hot day and not pedaling excessively made all the difference. The guide, Rooster, set a great mood from the beginning and kept going all the way through. Great ride through the city with highlights and multiple stops. We had a good time and would recommend.

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

Jessica_G, Oct 2026

Sunset boat cruise

Captain Rip was personable and knowledgeable about the area. We had a fun time on the boat cruise learning about the area and history of Austin. You get a great view of the mansions on the water and hear about the owners and history of the properties. We had a clear night with a beautiful sunset.

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

Melissa_J, Sept 2026

During my visit to Austin...

During my visit to Austin Visitor Center we met two lovely women who work there while with my family. Atmosphere was welcoming and a staff created a pleasant first impression before the tour began the double-decker Austin single Loop sightseeing tour itself was entertaining Lively and genuinely engaging the guide delivered clear and interesting commentary highlighting Austin's history culture and major landmarks in a way that was both informative and enjoyable the overall experience was well organized safe and provide it an excellent overview of the city this tour offered a great balance of fun professionalism in educational value making it a memorable part of my Austin trip visiting my son with my sister a very memorable moment that I will never forget.

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.

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.

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!!!

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

Tassey_M, Aug 2026

Traveling Through Austin with Trace

This was an extremely good overview of Austin. Trace Holt, our tour guide, was engaging, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the various neighborhoods, eating establishments (can you say barbeque?!) and the live music scene. This tour was slightly more than 2 hours and packed so much into that time, including a stop inside the state capitol. Also, it's easy to join as the tour starts and ends at the Austin Visitor Center on 5th. Would most definitely recommend this tour!

Lake Austin Private Boat - 2 Hour, Cooler, Swim, BYOB, Float Pad

Christee_P, Jul 2026

Experiences worth trying

It was so enjoyable! He had a great sense of humor and was very knowledgeable regarding the history surrounding the area! As an added bonus he helped keep my young kids entertained. This trip/adventure was worth every cent! I would recommend this trip for everyone 😊

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!