From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
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Austin, USA
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Enjoy a half-day experience filled with barbecue and wine without having to get behind the wheel after drinking with a wine country and barbecue shuttle from Austin. Your driver takes you to the outskirts of Austin to visit two popular wineries, where you can taste locally produced wines at your own expense, and the Salt Lick BBQ.
- Enjoy round-trip transfers from Austin to the Texas Hill Country area
- Onboard air-conditioning makes for a comfortable trip even in the heat
- A vehicle that only takes up to 10 won't feel crowded
- Early lunch stop at Salt Lick BBQ ensures a satisfying meal experience
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- It is recommended you bring $35 for BBQ at Salt Lick. Wine Tastings cost about $17-20 each.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 103 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701, USA
Inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:30 am
Itinerary
After making your own way to the Austin Visitors Center to meet your shuttle, travel to Texas Hill Country. Enjoy time at each stop, trying some authentic Texas barbecue and wine-tasting without worrying about your transportation.
Drinks and food are at your own expense. Your tour ends with return to Austin in the mid-afternoon.
Drinks and food are at your own expense. Your tour ends with return to Austin in the mid-afternoon.
1
The Salt Lick BBQ
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Fall Creek Vineyards
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Duchman Family Winery
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Tour departs from the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER located at 103 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701, USA
- Due to winery requirements, this tour is for 21+
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time for check in. We are unable to delay the tour for guests who arrive late.
- The tour runs rain or shine, however we reserve the right to cancel the tour in the event of extreme weather and/or hazardous road conditions that would potentially affect the safety of our guides and guests.
- Guests with limited mobility are welcome to bring a wheelchair or portable scooter on board to be folded and placed in the rear of the van. The vans are not equipped with a ramp or wheelchair lift however, so all guests must be able to step up into the vehicle (about 12 inches).
- Due to vendor regulations, pets and emotional support animals are generally NOT permitted. Guests with a service dog MUST contact the local tour operator in advance to request approval.
- NOTE: This is an early lunch stop so come hungry!
- If you have cold or flu-like symptoms or if you are feeling ill in any way, please do not join the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 983 reviews
margaret_t, May 2026
This tour was really fun and educational about the area... our tour guide, Joey, was knowledge, interesting and entertaining. The Salt Lick BBQ food was wonderful . We highly recommend the brisket which melted in our mouth . It was also fun to see the big bbq spit where all the meat was BBQ’d. The driftwood winery had beautiful views. Both wineries had good wine and pretty grounds .. Joey made sure everyone had information they requested to satisfy other interests ..
We highly recommend this tour.
Michael_B, May 2026
Joey was the guide and entertainment. He's very knowledgeable of the area and gives out great recommendations 👍. He's laid back and easy going and takes you to 3 great spots. He's like that funny DD when you need one.
Susan_K, May 2026
Evan Ford was the perfect guide for our last day in Austin. Amazing! Highly recommend this tour ! BBQ…winery!
gayle_h, May 2026
Very fun with a visit to Salt Lick bbq for delish food and 2 wineries. Joey our tour guide was knowledgable and fun!
MaryBeth_V, May 2026
This was a fun tour and our guide Joey made it even better! He's a wealth of knowledge, helpful and fun! Highly recommend!
Lynette_D, Apr 2026
I loved the experience. We saw Longhorn on the way to Duchman winery, which was nice to see. The wine tasting were very good wines at both places. The view at Fields winery was so beautiful to be drinking a glass and listening to the birds chirpping. Jax, our hostess with the mostess was very informative and entertaining. The BBQ place was a no go for me, i had better in my hometown. The ribs were not fall off the bone ribs, i had the rip the meat off with my teeth literally. So not tender at all. The briscuit was ok. But the Black Berry cobbler a la mode hit the spot.
Amy_W, Apr 2026
Anne Lewis with Fora Travel helped me plan my trip and made recommendations regarding what type of excursions I might enjoy. That led me to book this tour through her and I’m so glad I did!
Our guide was Wallace and he was fantastic from beginning to end. He kept us entertained with interesting stories and information along the way. Brisket at Salt Lick was delicious and just what we all needed before we headed off to drink wine! I loved both wineries (though Duchman was my favorite). We spent the perfect amount of time at each and really enjoyed the wine and each other’s company. In the Shuttle headed back to Austin, you’d have thought our group was a bunch of close friends.
Wallace definitely helped facilitate that. He also let us stop briefly to see a longhorn cattle ranch and a super cool old Texaco gas station in Driftwood. Both fantastic photo ops. 100% recommend both Anne Lewis with Fora and this tour!
QAnna_T, Apr 2026
This was a wonderful experience! Our guide, Trace did a fantabulous job! He was professional, knowledgeable, funny, kept us on track with our winery reservations. Both wineries were amazing! I did like one slightly more than the other but I still enjoyed both. I also got a bottle of wine from each winery!! The BBQ at Salt Lick was delish! The pork ribs were so delicious and well seasoned 😋. Met some cool and fun group of people on the tour. We had a blast! Definitely recommend especially with Trace as the guide!!!
Karlo_S, Apr 2026
It was our pleasure to have Jax as our tour guide. She was informative and made the whole experience a memorable one.
Angela_S, Mar 2026
This was a great tour! I highly recommend it whether you’re solo or in a group. The food was super yummy and the wineries were beautiful.
Kesia_A, Mar 2026
Evan the tour guide was really funny and knowledgeable. The salt link barbque was delicious. I had a great time..
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Val_H, Mar 2026
The experience was terrific! Evan, our tour guide made each of us on the tour feel welcome and comfortable. The food and wine we had on the tour was excellent. I would highly recommend this tour when visiting Austin.
Ali_B, Feb 2026
I did a ton of research before choosing this tour and it fully exceeded my expectations. We had an amazing tour guide Jax who truly made the experience so fun. She was so knowledgeable about the wineries and Austin in general and gave us great recommendations. Salt Lick was DELICIOUS. I also made a request specifically to go to Driftwood winery when I signed up for the tour and they made that accommodation for me! The meeting place at Austin Visitors Center was absolutely adorable with good shopping and coffee. The people that work in there were also extremely helpful and kind. Truly such a great experience for the price. Highly recommend choosing this tour!!
ken_r, Feb 2026
Bbq was outstanding and very reasonable. Wine tasting fun and a pleasant way to spend an hour. Our driver Conner, was outstanding and added immensly to the day.
Sarah_D, Feb 2026
Evan was a phenomenal guide, we had a blast! Amazing BBQ at the Salt Lick that felt like a real, authentic Texas experience. Fun wine tastings to try Texas wine that you wouldn’t expect.
Anton_G, Feb 2026
The experience was truly wonderful. JAX stood out as the best tour guide we've had in quite a while. She was so friendly, knowledgeable, and charismatic, making the whole experience even more memorable.
Lauren_H, Jan 2026
Such a fun experience! Kelty was an amazing guide and I loved learning more about Austin, Hill Country, barbecue, and wine in the region! She was very knowledgeable and had the best recommendations. Even went above and beyond to help me get back my hotel’s umbrella that I accidentally left in the tour van. Couldn’t recommend this tour more!!!
Cindy_S, Jan 2026
Trace has a real knack for getting people talking and finding things in common. He was a fun and informative guide!
DonnaPatricia_A, Jan 2026
Evan Ford made this experience spectacular. Great group, great tour, lots of laughter, exactly what I needed.
Brian_V, Jan 2026
Joey was amazing!!! He was funny personable and full of great information about the city. Also the BBQ was delicious!!!
Marc_M, Jan 2026
Great excursion to get out of the city and see/experience some really cool Texas history…highly recommend! Out tour guide, Evan, was awesome!
Anissa_M, Jan 2026
The BBQ was great, the wine tour was unexpectedly great as well. Who knew Texas produced so much wine? And like the tour guide said “it’s not a bunch of hillbillies making fruit wine” I found some of the best Chardonnay and Merlot I’ve ever tried.
Jennifer_F, Jan 2026
Excellent day trip with delicious bbq and wine! Joey Z was an amazing guide! The bbq plates are really generous so come with your appetite!
Judy_S, Jan 2026
Kelty gave us a very fun experience. She was very knowledgable about the area and made the ride to and fun very fun. I would recommend doing this tour.
Alex_B, Dec 2025
Very informative!
Evan was fantastic and great with the group dynamic. The tour even went by some longhorn cattle.
Caroline_L, Dec 2025
I had a wonderful time on the BBQ and wine tour! Evan was an incredibly nice and pleasant tour guide who made the experience even more enjoyable. The pace was just right, the atmosphere was relaxed, and I truly enjoyed every part of the tour. The BBQ was delicious and the wine tastings were a great complement. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun and tasty experience.
Ronnie_T, Dec 2025
The wine tour was amazing and tour guide was a part time comedian! Con, the bbq food was not the best whatsoever, the ribs were not tender and baked beans were bland. Texas bbq from HEB was way better. Suggest eating midway through the tour or let future guest know in advance of purchase so we don’t eat ahead of time.
Dustin_P, Nov 2025
We had a great time on the trip and met a lot of cool pepole. Luke our tour guide was knowledgeable, broke the ice with strangers that joined on the tour as well and made it fun!!!
Jason_B, Nov 2025
So much fun. Food was great wineries were too. Joey was a great guide and we met some really fun people.
Manee_H, Nov 2025
Ike is an incredible guide. The whole bus had so much fun together - it felt like family. Salt Lick was phenomenal and the wine tastings were terrific! I highly recommend!!!
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