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The 15 Best Tours in Austin

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Every tour on this site, one page, best first. These are the 15 bookings that stand out across Austin right now: what each costs, how long it runs, and why it earns the spot, with the full catalogue underneath if none of them fits your trip.

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide - Texas State Capitol: The Stop That Sets the Whole Tone

1.Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,275 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Austin in 2 hours with a local guide: Texas State Capitol, South Congress, food-truck treats, and the bat bridge in a small group.

“The 2hour tour was not what I expected. We were sitting on the back seats and could barely see things and hear properly. Too much talking and not much done. I had made a note to sit on the front row, but it was ignored. I fell of the van and injured my back while trying to get off since the movable seat was not moving and there was no handlebar! Safety issue! The guide took us behind the congress building where people usually enter the congress when open. We stood there for about 30 minutes of talk and then back to the van. Later when we were driving in…”

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Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour

Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour - Seaholm to the Library: Modern Austin by Bike

2.Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,399 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Cruise Austin on an easy e-bike tour in 90 minutes, guided by a captain, with stops from Town Lake to ACL Live and the bat bridge.

“Really enjoyed the ride! Even being a local I saw and learned new things. Captain Edge was AMAZING… knowledgeable and fun! Highly recommend!”

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Austin Food Tour with Local Flavors, Tacos & 6 Food Tastings

Austin Food Tour with Local Flavors, Tacos & 6 Food Tastings - The 3-hour pace: how the tastings add up

3.Austin Food Tour with Local Flavors, Tacos & 6 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 987 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

A 3-hour Austin walking food tour with BBQ brisket, breakfast tacos, sweets, and a secret dish, offered downtown or SoCo.

“Lots of food of different types. We would not have known where to go, to try all the different food. So it was helpful and fun. The next day we went back to one of the spots for more. The tour guide had many stories.”

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Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour - Historic 6th Street Entertainment District and the Convention Center Area

4.Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 979 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Austin’s double-decker sightseeing loop skips bus research, with live commentary, open-air upper deck, and major stops like 6th Street and the Capitol.

“Take this ride when you first get to Austin! It will help you understand Austin and all it has to offer”

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From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle - Price and What You Really Pay for BBQ and Wine

5.From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 954 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Austin shuttle to Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries, with small-group comfort, guided stops, and all tastings paid on-site.

“Evan Ford made this experience spectacular. Great group, great tour, lots of laughter, exactly what I needed.”

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Austin and Hill Country Sightseeing Tour

Austin and Hill Country Sightseeing Tour - Congress Avenue Bridge and bats: the one Austin spectacle worth timing

Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

Haunted Austin Walking History Tour - The Speakeasy Start at 412 Congress Ave: Setting the Mood Fast

7.Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 921 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Best value

Haunted Austin walking tour at dusk: Driskill Hotel stories, Paramount ghost photos, and a Speakeasy start. 90 minutes, $27.50.

“Will was a great knowledgeable and friendly tour guide ! He knew a lot of history about Austin as well !”

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Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride

Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride - South Austin murals and South Congress skyline: the photo stops hit in the right order

8.Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 892 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Pedal-assist e-bike tour of Austin’s murals, parks, and downtown skyline, ending at Congress Bridge for bat views. Small group, bike and helmet included.

“Michael is awesome. Must do! See Austin by bike with ease. Takes a break in the middle of the tour. Thanks for having us!”

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Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide

Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide - Getting on the non-electric hybrid bike without stress

9.Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58

Austin highlights in two hours by bike with a local guide, covering Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, the Capitol, and Congress Ave bats.

“Michael was our guide and he was great! We are a family of four with an 11 and 13 year old and it was perfect for us. Active way to see Austin and showed us cool highlights of downtown and some ‘off the beaten path’ places as well. Would definitely recommend.”

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Austin Small Group Morning Walk

Austin Small Group Morning Walk - The 2nd Street District: Rail-Era Austin to Today’s Food Streets

11.Austin Small Group Morning Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 412 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

A small-group downtown Austin morning walk with a storyteller guide, coffee-shop start, Driskill Hotel inside stop, and then-and-now photo history.

“A great introduction to Austin! Lots of great historic tidbits and info in recent changes. Wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend.”

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Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours

Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours - E-Bikes That Work for Beginners, Plus a Real Plan for Kids

12.Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 411 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Austin in 2 hours by e-bike. Small-group ride with easy bikes, local guides, 15+ stops, plus helmet, water, and a poncho from $78.

“This was a fantastic tour! Hollywood was so knowledgeable and friendly and made everyone feel welcome. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to spend a fun couple hours touring Austin! As a bonus, we were even lucky enough to see the albino flamingo!”

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Austin Guided Outdoor Climbing Experience

Austin Guided Outdoor Climbing Experience - The Austin Greenbelt Lesson: Belay, Knots, and Real-World Communication

13.Austin Guided Outdoor Climbing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Guided rock climbing in Austin’s Greenbelt. Learn belay, knots, and safe communication with helmet and all gear included.

“This was one of our favorite experiences during our time in Austin, if not our favorite!! My husband and I had never been outdoor climbing before but Russell was an absolutely amazing guide/ coach and made us feel so comfortable and taught us so many different things that we will hold on to! He is so knowledgeable, helpful, encouraging, and patient! We not only learned how to rappel, climb, tie the rope, etc but also about the history of climbing in the area and other interesting facts!! By the time we left we felt like we had been climbing for years!”

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The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin

The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin - How the Hour Actually Works (It’s Tighter Than You Think)

Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk - Price and value: what $35 buys you on a guided 2-mile walk

15.Austin Murder Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Austin Murder Walk: a 2-mile evening murder-mystery stroll with true-crime storytelling, 1885 clues, and a drink stop.

“My sweet friend and co-worker were in Austin for a work trip. We decided to take this tour on our last night before we went back home. This was an AMAZING experience!! Our tour guide, Will, was the BEST! I have been on tours like these in other states and this one doesn't even compare!! If you are ever in Austin, you have to go!! You will learn so much about the city of Austin and the history of the murders!! And you have got to request Will!! He was better than any tour guide I have had in other states. His knowledge about this was great!! If I wasn't…”

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