AUSTIN
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The 10 most popular guided 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.
“Ike is a fantastic guide and make the trip very personal. He knew a great deal about Austin history.”
A guided 2-hour Austin bike tour covering Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, the Texas State Capitol, and Congress Avenue Bridge with bikes and helmets included.
“Fantastic 2 hour bike tour in Austin with my guide Toby. He took me to parks, bridges, and famous cultural sights. I learned so much plus had fun. He also took photos of me. My tour was on a regular (not electric bike). We always used bike paths so I felt safe.”
A guided rock climbing session at the Austin Greenbelt. Learn belaying, knots, and safety skills with equipment and wall access in 5 hours.
“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…”
Small-group Austin highlights in 2 hours by air-conditioned Mercedes van. Street art, music stories, Capitol tour, and a sweet treat.
“Excellent! My guide Avery Moore was fun, interesting, thoughtful, informative, enthusiastic and made the tour very entertaining! Very enjoyable afternoon.”
A small-group 2-hour Lake Austin cruise with full overhead sun shade, cold bottled water, included life vests, and a captain who narrates.
“Spencer was our tour guide, and he was amazing! The tour is as described and the directions for meeting up ate accurate. We had great weather (although a bit hot as one would expect in September), but the breeze from the ride kept it very comfortable. They provide cold bottled water, but you're allowed to…”
Kayak Lady Bird Lake at Austin sunset for a small-group bat watch over Congress Ave Bridge, plus city skyline views.
“Our guide (Harry) was excellent. The tour was filled with great stories and information. Very entertaining and informative.”
Cruise Lake Austin under full shade on a 2-hour small-group tour. See Mount Bonnell, Pennybacker Bridge, wildlife and Tom Miller Dam.
“I liked slow pace on the river and the wonderful stories being told by our guide. There are many wonderful birds to see and mansions along the way. The river brings out a life of its own for us to visit and those who live there. Make sure to take a special note of the…”
A private, fully shaded 2-hour pontoon cruise on Lake Austin with a captain, iconic landmarks, wildlife sights, and optional swim breaks.
“Just a relaxing tour around the lake with a multi-million dollar view of all the beautiful mansions. Reynaldo was amazing and very well informed.”
Small-group Austin pub walk with a pro guide, haunted Driskill lobby stop, Congress Ave stories, and a Voodoo Doughnuts pink box discount.
“Tyler is very informative! Excellent tour with lots of history. We loved learning about Austin as we visited some great bars. Excellent tour to book for the beginning of a trip to plan out the best places to eat/visit! Also great tour end the trip and visit best of Austin 😊. Thank you Tyler for…”
Join a 90-minute Austin City Limits backstage tour at the Moody Theater with videos, photos, and front-and-back access for $25.
“We had a good guide there were three or four informative vidéos. Did get back stage but there was a show tonight so we were a little restricted. There were lots of amazing photographs of performers and ACL Posters.”
