Austin BBQ Tour: 6 Tastings, Michelin Stops & Skip the Line

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Austin, USA

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3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Six food stops with generous tastings — enough for a full meal
Skip-the-line access at participating barbecue stops
Luxury SUV for groups of 8 or fewer; minibus for larger groups
Local guide with East Austin food and neighborhood history
All restaurant taxes and gratuities at tour stops

Gratuity for your guide
Alcoholic beverages (optional $35 drink package available at booking)
Pick up and Drop Off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

KG BBQ
3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723, USA
You will receive a text the day of the tour with specifics on the address, where to park, and how to find your guide. Meeting address is also included in conformation email.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

KG BBQ

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mum Foods Smokehouse And Delicatessen

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

la Barbecue

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Micklethwait Barbecue

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parish Barbecue

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Austin

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Guests using a wheelchair are welcome. All tour stops have wheelchair- and stroller-accessible surfaces, but our vehicle is not lift-equipped, so wheelchair users will need to follow the route in their own accessible transportation. Contact us before booking and we'll share the full stop list and timing.
Children who require a car seat are welcome, but families will need to provide their own car seat and transportation between stops.
Every guest who will be eating requires a ticket.
Some dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. Because our stops share kitchens and prep surfaces, we cannot safely guarantee accommodation for severe allergies. Please contact us before booking.
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. Tours run on restaurant reservation times and cannot wait for late arrivals.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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

5.0

based on 22 reviews

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Missy_N, Jul 2026

I couldn’t write enough good things about Codi and this tour. Amazing food- each joint a different vibe and meat specialty. Definitely come hungry- personally I got through 4 of the 5 places before I couldn’t put anymore in my mouth. It’s not just food though- Codi is a treasure trove of Austin history and anecdotes about each venue. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would do again if we came to town

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the variety of barbecue, the unique atmosphere at each stop, and all the Austin history and stories Codi shared along the way. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her! We’d love to welcome you back for another tour the next time you’re in Austin—just be sure to come hungry again!

Don’t miss this amazing food tour

Denise_G, Nov 2025

Tons of good food! Don’t eat breakfast! This will be breakfast lunch and dinner. Cody was really informative and the van was super comfortable and new. There were lines of people at every stop and we just sat down and Cody delivered us our food from the five different places. That was a real plus not having to wait. Would highly recommend this tour. My 86 year old aunt liked it and was able to handle it, but my brother loved it, saying he couldn’t believe how good all the food was here in Texas.