AUSTIN
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The 10 most popular driving & sightseeing tours in Austin. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Austin in 2 hours with a local guide: small-group drive-by sights, Texas State Capitol inside, South Congress, food trucks, and bat bridge.
“An awesome overview and tour of Austin. Sets us up for success on where to go and things to do. Ask for Jacqueline Washington. She’s the best.”
Double-decker bus tour around downtown Austin with live guide, top-deck views, and climate-controlled seating for $36.81.
“It was a nice informative way to see the beautiful city . Definitely learned more about Texas than I ever knew .”
Air-conditioned sprinter tour of Austin and Hill Country with 50+ sights in 90 minutes, narrated stops, and local tips for $33.
“Bus was clean, a little tight. The tour was a mix of prerecorded narration which was not that entertaining and the driver which I preferred, but the pace was crazy. Look to your right but at 30 miles and hour I was unsure what was what or why I was looking at it.”
Small-group Austin highlights in 2 hours by air-conditioned Mercedes van. Street art, music stories, Capitol tour, and a sweet treat.
“our tour guide Evan was brilliant. very knowledgeable about the area, learned some little interesting quirky facts but also historical facts which was amazing. he kept us entertained so even my 15 year old enjoyed it. thank you so much!”
Ride Austin by pedal-assist e-bike with stops at Barton Springs, South Congress murals, bats, 6th Street, and the Texas State Capitol.
“I liked the Octopus House. The trip to the ‘pool’ was interesting. Possibly cut the time spent here to be shorter. I liked the information given at this site, thou. The instructions at the beginning was well presented. The time to get used to the bike was well presented, informative and greatly appreciated. The route…”
Get an overview of downtown Austin in a small group with a roof-off Sprinter, quick photo stops, and a driver who knows the route.
“This tour didn't cost very much, but it wasn't very long; and there really wasn't that much to see. The tour lasted less than an hour and a half, and we spent a half hour by the library left on our own. The tour was really not that exciting.”
Small-group Austin-to-San Antonio day trip with narrated drive, guided Alamo, Mission San José, Tower of the Americas, and River Walk cruise.
“From start to finish this tour was excellent. Mike the guide was brilliant and very informative. You stop for breakfast at the biggest petrol station I have ever seen. It’s pretty cool. The Alamo was good to see and you get plenty of time. The riverboat was brilliant. A 30 minute boat ride round and…”
Ride Austin by double-decker bus with live guides and hop-off stops at the Capitol, LBJ Library, Bullock Museum, and South Congress.
“Jason was the best….so engaging and knowledgeable, as well as entertaining. Loved the tour. Too bad there is only one bus so the if you get off it’s a 90 minute wait for the next one”
Kayak Lady Bird Lake for Austin skyline views, paddle lesson, and safety gear included. Small group tour with wildlife and bat stories.
“Never book with this outfit,not responsible, I had a booking for 10 am they never show up. Them I was told it will take up to seven day to get a refund”
Austin gets its weird badge on this 2.5-hour small-group tour with A/C, snacks, live music, and stops at downtown icons.
“Such a great and entertaining tour around Austin. We had so much fun! I would 100% recommend for family and friends.”
