Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats
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Austin, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Go for a fun kayak tour throughout the water near Downtown Austin
- See the bats that fly nightly through the city from one of the best viewing areas
- Take in stunning views of the sunset from your kayak
- Kayak, paddles, lifejacket, and lights are provided with this tour
What's Included
- We provide the kayak, paddles, life jackets and lights. We also take high quality photos for you and send them to you at the end of the night.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1610 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, USA
This link has the info you need including a google maps link, a video tour of where to park and meet me UNDER THE BRIDGE and more. The exact start time changes with the sunset so contact us if you need further assistance.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Austin
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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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Featured review
Carrie_L
This has been on our bucket list for years and it did not disappoint! The experience was magical and the guides were helpful and informative. We felt safe and supported the whole time. Kayaking back, we were able to enjoy the lights of downtown and have a peaceful paddle back. Would absolutely do it again!
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Heather_M, Jul 2026
The kayaking tour was absolutely amazing—I would give it a 20/10! The guides were hilarious, had the best personalities, and made the entire experience so much fun. They were incredibly friendly, made sure everyone felt safe, and went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great time. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!
Julianna_C, Jul 2026
It was a lot of fun, great time kayaking surrounded by amazing sights. John and Ross were very friendly and helpful for the entire duration of the tour. Seeing the bats from the water is an incredible view, and I learned some cool facts about bats and Austin.
Muriel_B, Jul 2026
It’s worth it. Organized and informative about the area. The after dark experience on the lake was beautiful.
Jonathan_W, Jul 2026
We had an amazing evening! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, the gear was all in good order, and the route to the bridge was beautiful! Really a must do experience if you are in Austin for a few days!
Pepper_E, Jul 2026
My daughter and I went and had a great time! The kayaking was awesome. We felt safe and the boat was clean. The actual tour with all of the bat facts from John was really amazing. We loved seeing the bats and the city skyline from the lake.
Laela_H, Jun 2026
The staff was really friendly and they explained how to row correctly. It was an overall great experience. I got to learn about the bats that arethere.
virginia_k, Jun 2026
great guides, very friendly and accommodating, beautiful way to enjoy nightfall/ sunset. and get some exercise
Monroe_M, Jun 2026
This was a great way to get a unique look at the Austin Skyline after dark. The guides provided very good information and direction to make it an enjoyable evening. It was truly amazing to see the bats come out from under the bridge and learn about the positive impact they make on surrounding area.
Be sure to plan for a lot of rowing to and from the Congress Street bridge. It is a pretty good work out, but it was also ALOT of FUN!
Tiffany_P, Jun 2026
We were excited to go on the kayak bat tour. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had alternate plans and we were unable to go. Due to our schedule, we were also unable to reschedule. That being said, Nathan was wonderful to work with! Even though we didn't get to go on our tour, I would highly recommend the Boats and Bats kayak tour!
Peggy_M, Jun 2026
Wonderful evening on the river/lake! Guys were kind and very knowledgeable about the city and especially about the bats
Zehra_D, May 2026
This activity was something very different my son and I did (he is 10) but boy are we glad we did it! Learned so much about the bats and the kayaking experience was great! It is a physically moderate type of activity so prepare yourselves!
dennis_t, May 2026
Well organized- loads of great information about the bats of Austin (w/out getting into the weeds) - overall amazing experience!
Rachel_T, May 2026
Fun experience. Great staff - friendly and informative. If you are in the Austin area you should give it a try.
Krysta_H, May 2026
We had a really good experience with this tour along with them partnering with Live, Love, Paddle. All of the guides were super friendly and informative and let you go at your own pace for the kayaking but made sure you were keeping up. We had a really good time and found that it was worth the money.
Justin_W, May 2026
I had a great time, staff were professional and friendly. Would definitely recommend to other people.
Ben_W, May 2026
This was an awesome experience, super enjoyable. The staff were knowledgeable and really helpful. The bats are so cool and being on the water next to the city skyline as the sun sets is beautiful.
Sarah_H, May 2026
Guides were fun and very informative. Good value for your travel dollar! Appreciated that they even took pics of us
Jocelyn_W, May 2026
Wonderful experience with guides that were organized and knowledgeable. We had a great time and the bats put on quite a show.
Celicia_H, May 2026
This tour was awesome. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared everything we would ever want to know about the bats. We had a ton of fun!
Carrie_L, Apr 2026
This has been on our bucket list for years and it did not disappoint! The experience was magical and the guides were helpful and informative. We felt safe and supported the whole time. Kayaking back, we were able to enjoy the lights of downtown and have a peaceful paddle back. Would absolutely do it again!
Ejd1056, Apr 2026
Although it seems a little disorganised getting everyone onto the water, the trip was very good. The guide- John- was very knowledgeable and we saw lots of bats.
A word of warning though, it is quite a way to row and when we were rowing back it was dark but also there was a head wind so it was quite tough - it’s about 3 miles of rowing altogether.
Amazing experience
Martin_A, Apr 2026
An amazing combination of kayaking and fascinating bats! Our guides, John and Ross, were fantastic and made the whole experience unforgettable. Definitely don’t miss this!
Lara_S, Apr 2026
The kayaking experience was excellent. Our guides, John and Ross were very good and low key. But the most fantastic part was watching the bats emerge from the bridge. I will never forget it.
Marcellijade_c, Mar 2026
It was a neat and unique experience. The kayaking was great. The bridge was quite far from where we launched the kayak and I got very tired kayaking back.
Jen_M, Mar 2026
100% recommended!!! We couldn’t have had better weather for this evening kayaking trip. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. It was an easy paddle out and back. Watching the bats was really cool. I would recommend this to anyone, one of the best things we did on our trip to Austin.
Jennifer_L, Mar 2026
You will get wet! Wear a swimsuit and water safe shoes. I had to call to find this out. They do have a changing room and free lockers. It gets cool on the water too!
Krystal_B, Feb 2026
Boats and Bats was a fantastic experience! The guides were very helpful and knowledgeable without being intrusive into our own family experience! Highly recommend and will book again! A+++
Stephanie_P, Nov 2025
This was such a wonderful way to kick off our quick stop in Austin before our morning flight! The bats were absolutely incredible to see. The tour felt relaxed and intimate—there weren’t too many people on the water, so it almost felt like a private experience. Highly recommend!
Jasmine_S, Nov 2025
Such a unique experience! Our guide was very knowledgable and was prepared with red light to see the bats in the dark. Would recommend adding lights to the kayaks as they can be hard to see by other boaters in the night.
Shannon_S, Nov 2025
After a day of work this was a fantastic way to enjoy and relax. Time on the water and watching bats was wonderful.
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