Austin Texas

Skip searching for best things to do in Austin, and let real locals show you the best of the city's rich culture and history, with a little bit of that famous Central Texas Hill Country. This signature Austin tour covers 30 miles, 50+ points of interest, in 90 minutes (1.5 hours) NON-STOP. (Route subject to change due to closures.) You'll get to see iconic places such as the Texas Capitol, as well important cultural areas like the Six Square District in East Austin. Sit back and relax in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz sprinter van as you explore the city and head into hill country. Even lifelong Texans can't believe these rolling hills and greenery are in their own state! Read the What to Expect section below to learn about the places you'll pass by as your Austinite guide gives you anecdotes and ideas for how to enjoy the rest of your trip in this counterculture capital. For those who want to get out and explore, consider the 2.5-hour version of this tour with stops along the way!

This is a walking tour. The route is approximately 2 miles. Discover the eerie and thrilling side of Austin on our unforgettable ghost and murder tour. Step into the shadows of Texas' capital city and uncover its haunted history, mysterious murders, and spine-chilling ghost stories. Join our expert storyteller and a small group as we wander through Austin's hidden corners and spooky sites, including a visit to the iconic Driskill Hotel. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts, paranormal fans, and thrill-seekers. Experience the chilling tales of ghostly encounters, unsolved crimes, and supernatural occurrences that haunt Austin. Our tour offers a unique and intimate experience, bringing the city's haunted past to life with captivating storytelling and rare insights. From haunted mansions to eerie alleyways, explore the spooky side of Austin in a way you've never experienced before.

Experience the magic of Austin under the stars with our Night Clear Kayaking Glow Tour. Paddle through the serene waters of Lady Bird Lake, illuminated by our special LED glow kayaks. This tour offers stunning views of the Austin skyline, local wildlife, and a unique perspective on the city’s vibrant nightlife.

Welcome to Austin’s Museum of Ice Cream, where we unite and inspire the world through imagination and connection. As the only immersive museum where everyone, regardless of age, can indulge in unlimited ice cream while relishing in child-like fun, we offer a delightful destination for friends, families, and celebratory gatherings. Our 12 captivating multi-sensory installations, along with interactive games at our Animal Cookie Carnival, promise unforgettable memories. Adults, enjoy crafted cocktails at our bar while the iconic Sprinkle Pool awaits everyone for a joyous splash. Here, every visit is a scoop of happiness.

With over 250 live music venues, Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World! Many of these venues are located outside of downtown and tucked into neighborhoods, so come explore with a true Austin local as we show you some of Austin’s best spots. Have fun jamming out to authentic live music all over the city! Check out live music shows at 3 (three) different venues. Entry fees/cover charges included. All performances and venues are authentically Austin, but will vary in genre, size, style and neighborhood.

Begin your small group evening tour at dusk on Austin's Lady Bird Lake with a stunning sunset cruise where you will enjoy watching the colorful & changing skyline. If you happen to book our Scenic Austin Night Tour between March and October, you are in luck because this is the very best time to witness Austin's world-famous Congress Avenue Bridge Bats! Join your guide on a bat watching excursion to witness fabled Mexican (or Brazilian) Free-Tailed Bats take flight from underneath the Congress Avenue Bridge where an unimaginable large colony of 1.5 million bats reside—one of the biggest colonies of urban bats in the world! Next, hop back into one of our air-conditioned Mercedes Metris vans to enjoy a narrated driving tour with stops at several iconic landmarks. Your guide will narrate and provide ongoing highlights and local insights about the surrounding area along the drive.

Segway Nation offers its 1.5 hour Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour three times daily. This Austin Segway tour is a great way to get an overview of downtown Austin and spend some time sightseeing and taking photos. Highlights of this Segway Tour include the Texas State Capitol Building • Congress Avenue • Historic Driskill Hotel • Warehouse Entertainment District • Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake • More Great Historic Sites and Landmarks • Lots of time to enjoy riding through downtown Austin on your Segway.

Your next adventure begins with a single step! Discover the hidden gems of Austin, TX during your morning walk. Our nationally acclaimed storyteller will be your guide as you see iconic sights and hear the history of downtown Austin. Your morning walk will be highly informative and entertaining. You will fall in love with this city.

Voted by the Austin Chronicle 2022 Critic's Choice "Best Nightlife Activity." In the year 1885 America’s first serial killer stalked the streets and alleyways of the young, emerging city of Austin. More terrifying than any ghost story, this monster brutally and systematically hacked eight women to death using an ax. For one calendar year, he terrified a city and came to be known as the “midnight assassin”. He was never captured and his identity remains a mystery or does it…? This tour is our longest at 1 hour 45 minutes and covers 2 miles of historic Austin including West 6th street, Guy Town, the Warehouse District and a drink stop at the iconic Driskill Hotel. The pace is leisurely and, in addition to a drink stop at the Driskill, (drinks not included), there are short rests along the journey. Join us on this exceptional true crime walking tour investigating exact crime locations and the various theories surrounding the midnight assassin. It’s a “killer” tour.

There's nothing better than getting to know a city from a local, and that's exactly what you can expect on this 2.5-hour tour (with stops). Your Austinite guide will share stories about the fun-loving Texas capital aboard a 14-passenger convertible Mercedes-Benz sprinter van. This unique vehicle, which is open air, is also equipped with sanitized headsets that you can use to get to know Austin through conversations, with English and Spanish language options. Route subject to change due to closures. See all the local hangouts, hip and historic neighborhoods, and beautiful Central Texas Hill Country. Along the way, you'll get out to stretch for pictures and scenery on 3-4 stops that could include the the Driskill Hotel, Barton Springs, and the award-winning Austin Public Library (Routes & stops subject to change due to events or closures.) Read the What to Expect section below to learn more about what you will see and where you will stop to visit on this ultimate guided tour of Austin.

Segway Nation offers its 2.5 hour Ghost and Bat Segway tour once daily. Our Ghost and Bat Segway tour is offered once daily at 7:00 PM. Bats are seasonal and usually fly from March to October every year. This approximately 2.5 hour Segway tour is designed to be a fun nighttime Segway adventure through downtown Austin. We visit some of Austin's haunted downtown hotels and buildings, plus we Segway to some of Austin’s famous landmarks. Some of this Segway Tour’s Highlights include seeing the world’s largest urban bat colony of about 2 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats • The Texas State Capitol Building • Haunted Hotels • Haunted Historic Buildings • Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake • Austin Convention Center • 6th Street Music and Entertainment District • Austin’s Moonlight Towers • Many other great historic sites • Plenty of time to play on your Segway, lots of fun facts and time for great photos! 

This distillery tour offers a view of one of the tallest column stills west of Kentucky. We also offer a unique insight into what goes into making Texas Bourbon and Rye whiskey.

If you're looking for the perfect ghost tour for the whole family, the Ghosts of Austin is perfect! We've designed this tour to be entertaining for anyone ages 5-100. Combining history with hauntings, this tour is Austin's #1 All-Ages/Family-Friendly Ghost Tour. Your spooky adventure will begin with an introduction to Austin's haunted past – and then we'll head off to visit some of the most haunted locations in Austin. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Our experienced tour guides will take you on a fun and informative tour of Austin in a relaxing open air pedicab. You'll amble through all the sites of downtown, including the Capitol, Governors Mansion, Pecan St, Lady Bird Lake and more. Great for couples, friends and families of all ages. The tour moves at your own pace and is individually tailored to your group.

How did Austin get its “weird” reputation? What’s the deal with all the bats? Why are locals getting into bar fights over the best breakfast taco? Find out all these answers and more…even if some of it may shock you…on our Weird Austin City Tour! Here at Twisted Texas we trolled the archives, pestered locals, & maybe even did a little dumpster diving to know all the weird and wild tales of Austin. And now we want to share them with you. Your Twisted guide will show you the best of everything Austin has to offer: live music, food trucks, weird people, and oh so much more. As an added bonus, we have a local musician riding shotgun to strum up some singalong classics and a few original tunes. So if you’re ready to do a little dance and make a little love to this incredible Texas city…this is the ride for you. We make lots of killer stops along the way, including a local snack (on us!), a stroll across Lady Bird Lake, and plenty of cool photos of local murals and the downtown skyline.

Austin has long held a reputation for being a city of innovative creators. What better way to experience that history than on a bike and through the lens of art and architecture? On this tour, you will be guided through Downtown Austin's Art as well as 130+ years of beautiful architectural history. You'll see the hidden jewels of art scattered in unexpected places. And of course, no Austin architecture tour would be complete without a trip to the Capital Building. You'll learn some history, see some beautiful work, and have a great time riding your bike around beautiful Austin, TX. Highlights include: the tallest mural in Austin, historic West Austin buildings, the OBEY Giantess, and the Texas capitol building.

Dive into an unparalleled aquatic adventure with our Clear Kayak Tour on the serene waters of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas! Imagine gliding effortlessly over the beautiful waters of the Colorado River, where the only thing between you and the vibrant underwater world is a sleek, transparent kayak. Our knowledgeable guides are passionate about Austin's natural beauty and rich history. They'll lead you on a journey filled with fascinating facts, local legends, and hidden gems that only true insiders know. Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or a first-time adventurer, our tours are designed for everyone. Our friendly guides provide all the instruction you need to feel confident and comfortable on the water. Capture breathtaking photos and videos that will make your social media sizzle! Every moment on the water is a picture-perfect opportunity, from the stunning natural beauty to the unique perspective of your clear kayak.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues – for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt at the University of Texas! Discover hidden art and solve a magical crime. Immerse in enchanting realms and unravel mysteries. Engage eccentric characters, decipher clues, and restore harmony. Unleash your inner detective, and explore the extraordinary. An unforgettable adventure awaits!

Turn Austin into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three hour city walking tour. Guided from your smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges, while learning local history. Note: Pricing is per individual but teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure.