Tours in Austin

Unveil the tender heart of Texas with “Heartbeats of Austin: A Romantic Journey Through Time.” This guided tour invites you to explore the hidden love stories that have woven the fabric of Austin. Each location is a chapter in Austin’s romantic narrative, from the historical walls of The Driskill to the literary corners of the O. Henry Museum. You are not just a tourist but a seeker of stories, unraveling the threads of passion and devotion that define this city. As you walk through these emblematic sites, become part of Austin’s legacy of love. This tour is an invitation to witness the power of love that has shaped Austin, from historical romances to tales of enduring connections. Join us for a journey that not only tells the love stories of Austin but also inspires your own. Where every step is a discovery, every story a heartbeat of this vibrant city.

This 4 hour excursion takes you along the Austin Skyline all the way down to Barton Creek. While on this journey you'll be able to see many buildings of note including the Owl Building, The Austonian, and the Independent/Jenga Tower. You'll hear the fascinating stories and personal anecdotes behind each locations unique history. This experience offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to float down Barton Creek amidst the downtown skyline. Enjoy a delicious lunch with us while on the waterfront! Every guide on your journey will be able to answer any questions you may come up with along the way. The best part about our guides is that each one has their own unique tour and specialties! Meaning you'll never get the same tour twice!

Join Alley Kat Adventures for a unique chance to unleash your boundless creativity, connect virtually yet face to face with loved ones or strangers-turned-friends, and enjoy the personalized attention of your own live Adventure Coach, who will lead you via Zoom on a wild ride that pushes your limits & makes you feel like a rockstar! Kat Nelson is the founder and artistic director of Alley Kat Adventures, an Austin-based event design company with a presence in 30 cities in the US & Mexico. She has hand-crafted epic adventures for Google, Intel, Airbnb, Dell, Rice University, etc. Originally from the Carolinas, Kat is naturally hospitable! She has a background as a trade show associate/presenter & a SAG actress with principal TV, film & commercial/print credits. She is also a former teacher (14 years) with a MED and a National Board certification. Prior to launching her own business, Kat led national marketing teams for Facebook, NVIDIA, Avid, etc. Alley Kat Adventures welcomes you!

Experience Austin from beautiful Lady Bird Lake. On this guided tour you will see stunning views of the city, historical Barton Springs, and natural all from the heart of downtown Austin.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Downtown Austin. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Bookings made less than a week in advance will pick up their kit at the start point on the day of the adventure - exact pickup location is sent after booking.

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!

With over ten years of expertise in sushi crafting, Chef Desiree is the perfect guide for this sushi class tailored for beginners. With an enlightening introduction to sushi's rich history, you will be guided through each meticulous step of crafting sushi, from rice preparation to ingredient selection. Following that, Chef Desiree will showcase the methods of layering and rolling sushi, ensuring they exude the elegance of the iconic rolls you've always admired. What sets this class apart is Chef Desiree's unique blend of traditional techniques with contemporary twists, ensuring each participant walks away with a fresh perspective on sushi-making. So, come and embrace the joy of sushi-making in this social gathering where expertise is not a prerequisite, but fun is a must!

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!

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company! Discover top landmarks and hidden gems while answering trivia questions and tackling exciting challenges. Team up with friends or compete against them as you uncover new facts and create unforgettable memories. Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for everyday fun, bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, corporate team-building events, and more! Each player picks a unique interactive role, with personalized challenges to keep everyone engaged. Get ready for an adventure like no other!

Get to know the city through the eyes of a local guide. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it to the local for an enlightening introduction to the city. With our private walking tours, you'll skip the mundane historical tours and experience the city through the eyes of a real local. Our local guides are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and insights. They will offer an authentic and personal experience. By the end of the tour, you will feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Hop on our pedal-assist electric bike, let us show you the map, and go create your own Austin adventure! Using an electric bike is the best way to navigate and see the most in Austin. You can cover more ground with less effort than a traditional bike. If you want to keep the e-bike past one hour, we will pro-rate to the nearest 5-minute increment, and after 3 hours you stop being charged.

Our tours are experiences - not 'cookie cutter' tour 'products' where the guide has a memorized insert-city-here kind of thing you can do practically anywhere. BikeTexas tour guides are real Austin residents who care about making sure your Austin experience exceeds your expectations. Our guides are passionate about our city and are ready to share with you all the things that makes Austin unique from any other city! You are never lost with a local.

Explore the San Marcos River on this 2.5-3 hour Guided Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour. This river runs a clear warm 72 degrees making it the ideal learning environment.

You get transportation that's more personal! Im owner and operator of the van. I'm reliable, arrive early, drive safe and informative when asked questions. The Van comes equipped with blue-tooth for playing your own music and each row has its own USB power outlet for phone charging. The van has leather seats that are semi-reclinable and has hardwood flooring. The A/C is strong and the windows are tinted for privacy. Can hold up to 14 Passengers and has room for said passengers luggage!

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company. Explore the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and tackling challenges along the way. Team up with your friends or go head-to-head as you uncover fascinating facts and create unforgettable memories. Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for any occasion—whether it's an everyday outing, a bachelorette bash, a birthday celebration, or a corporate team-building extravaganza! Each player gets to choose an interactive role, with unique challenges for everyone. Ready for an adventure? Let's Roam!

Kayaking to see the bats is a unique way to view this urban phenomenon, and seeing the Austin skyline from the water is a highlight of the trip! We are the original kayak tour operators to see the bats! We are a family-owned business that has been doing this for over 15 years. We have the most knowledgeable guides and dock staff! This is a great tour for families, date nights, tourist and locals alike!

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!

Join us on a historical walk through the oldest part of the city, recounting important people and wild events which some would prefer we forget. These true historical stories will both charm and rattle you, and you'll walk away with a more profound understanding of Austin's history and the Texas tradition. Topics include financial scandal, political power grabs, quack doctors, duels, outlaws turned lawmen, and Austin’s two historic red light districts. Our tour lasts up to 2 hours and includes plenty of opportunities to take pictures, ask questions, and interact with our knowledgeable guides. Private tours may add a bar stop.

Easy rentals at a low price, we handle everything except the paddling. Easy and convenient location right by the water, we bring the boats right to the water and make sure you are completely set up before launching you out. During your rental you will be able to see stunning views of downtown Austin from the lake, the iconic Congress Avenue bat bridge, and the ability to immerse yourself in the surrounding wildlife. Truly an unforgettable experience.

Join us for a one of a kind tour of the San Marcos River! You will be learning about kayaking from an Olympian on a clear springs starting at the source and floating down to my house on the river. Our clear kayaks create a totally unique view of the river that you CANNOT miss!

You should definitely book this activity because we are not only capturing unforgettable moments, we are also going to be walking through downtown Austin where we are going to make some special stops such as: 1. The Texas Capitol, which is widely considered one of America’s most distinguished state capitol buildings. 2. The Paramount Theatre is a live theater and cinema located in downtown. 3. The Classical Revival style edifice was built in 1915. 4. The Jacob Lamour Block is a row of two-story commercial buildings designed and built in 1976.

What truly sets this pasta-making activity apart is an immersive journey into the heart of authentic Italian cuisine, all under the guidance of the passionate and skilled Chef Erin. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a complete beginner, this experience is tailored to ensure you delve deep into the essence of pasta-making. Chef Erin brings a wealth of knowledge, sharing age-old secrets and personal anecdotes that breathe life into every step. From crafting a velvety Alfredo sauce to mastering the delicate art of preparing jumbo shrimp with a zesty lemon twist, you'll be treated to a comprehensive gastronomic exploration. This isn't merely a class; it's a celebration of food, culture, and the joy of hands-on pasta creation!

Combine the mystery of a haunted tour with fun of a pub crawl for a great night out. A guide will lead the group on a 2.5-hour walking tour through historic Austin. Stop at a bar or two along the way, each housed in historic buildings with their own unique ghosts and stories. Guests will have time to purchase a delicious libation as the guide tells them all about the fascinating history of Austin and some of its most famous and creepy haunted stories! *Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability. *All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included.

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!