Top 20 Things To Do In Austin, USA 2023
Top Tours and Activities In Austin, USA
Austin and Texas Hill Country Small-Group Tour
120 Reviews
$25.00
Experience Austin's urban scene, hip shopping districts and beautiful natural scenery on this sightseeing tour by luxury Mercedes van. See top Austin attractions like Lady Bird Lake, the Texas Capitol, the Driskill Hotel and Mayfield Park, and enjoy picturesque views of rolling hills and lakes in Texas Hill Country. You’ll learn about all the sites you see from your knowledgeable guide.
Best of Austin Small-Group Guided Tour
76 Reviews
$37.90
Not a typical bus tour, this 'bucket list tour' of Austin gives you a city overview in just two hours. With an insider guide, see landmarks and lesser-known gems that only a local would know about, as well as real neighborhoods, and, of course, the food trucks. You have a choice of morning and afternoon tour times; select when booking to suit your schedule.
Our Famous Ghost and Bat Segway Tour
28 Reviews
$74.69
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!
Haunted Austin and Bat Bridge Segway Tour
22 Reviews
$74.69
Experience Austin’s haunted past and present on this guided Segway tour. When dusk falls, visit haunted and spooky downtown sites like the Driskill Hotel, where ghosts have been sighted, and Congress Avenue Bridge, home to one of the world’s largest urban bat colonies that emerge at night! You’ll also see the still-standing Austin Moonlight Towers, built in the 19th century after a serial killer plagued the city. Throughout your tour, you’ll hear entertaining stories and facts about Austin from your knowledgeable guide.
Downtown Austin Historic Segway Tour
19 Reviews
$74.69
Segway Nation's 2 hour Historic Downtown Austin Segway tour is offered once daily. This Austin Segway tour is our most popular tour, and is designed to be fun, entertaining and informative. This tour explores many of Austin’s historic landmarks, brilliant modern skyscrapers, the Texas state capitol building, and other historic and interesting buildings throughout downtown. Some of the Tour Highlights include the Texas State Capitol Building • Congress Avenue • Historic Driskill Hotel • Warehouse Entertainment District • Newly Redesigned 2nd Street District • Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake • Austin Convention Center • Famous 6th Street and Live Music Area • The Texas Walk of Fame • Angelina Eberly Statue • Many other great historic sites • Plenty of time to play on your Segway, lots of fun facts and time for great photos
Austin Live Music Crawl
16 Reviews
$54.13
Austin has over 270 live music venues, many of which are outside of downtown and tucked into neighborhoods. Skip cover bands and jam out to authentic music with us all over the city.
Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour
16 Reviews
$59.50
Come see all that Austin has to offer! Our leisurely 10 mile Austin in a Nutshell Tour is the best way to see all of the notable landmarks in and around downtown, as well as the famous Lady Bird Lake Trail!
Ultimate Austin Segway Tour: Historical Sights and Modern Highlights
15 Reviews
$63.87
This ultimate 2.5-hour Segway tour of Austin will take you to the city’s many historical sites, scenic locations and modern-day cultural hubs. Explore the trendy Warehouse District, pedestrian-friendly 2nd Street District and 6th Street, the heart of the live entertainment scene. See the Driskill Hotel, Austin Convention Center and Texas State Capitol Building, and reach Lady Bird Lake with the city skyline in the background. You’ll zip through the city with ease, making stops along the way to snap photos and learn about the sights from your knowledgeable guide.
Bat City Bridge Segway Tour in Austin
13 Reviews
$51.00
Combine the fun of touring Austin by Segway with the thrill of seeing the legendary bat colony of the Congress Avenue Bridge take flight at dusk. Your expert guide instructs you on Segway operations before taking you on an unforgettable tour of Austin’s downtown. See the State Capitol building, Moonlight Towers, the Sixth Street Historic District and more as you cruise through this lively city. Learn from your guide about Austin's history, entertainment scene, and of course, the amazing bats, on this informative and entertaining Segway tour.
Capitol of Texas Segway Tour
12 Reviews
$53.04
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.
Austin Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
11 Reviews
$19.95
Get to know Austin by open-top, double-decker bus on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Stay on the bus for the whole route, or jump off and on at any of the six stops to visit museums or explore districts like SOCO in more depth. While on board, listen to live commentary about more than 20 city landmarks, such as the Governor’s Mansion, Historic 6th Street and the Paramount Theatre. The bus route starts at the Texas State Capitol three times a day at 2-hour intervals.
Downtown Austin Segway Tour
9 Reviews
$53.04
Get acquainted with the city of Austin on this downtown Austin Segway tour. Following your knowledgeable guide, cruise down Congress Avenue and discover historical sites like the Texas State Capitol Building and the Driskill Hotel. Explore the trendy Warehouse District, pedestrian-filled 2nd Street District and Lady Bird Lake set against the city skyline. You’ll hear interesting facts and stories about the sights you see, making this a perfect way to start your stay in Austin.
Austin Capitol Segway Tour
9 Reviews
$52.00
This Segway adventure will include historical information about Austin with a focus on the State Capitol of Texas, 6th Street, Congress Avenue and so much more. All groups start off with an orientation followed by one segway rider training. It only takes a few minutes to feel comfortable controlling your Segway, yet we like for you to practice prior to the start of the tour. When all group members give the thumbs up, an experienced guide leads the group to the best spots.
Austin's Salt Lick and Winery Shuttle
8 Reviews
$54.13
Searching for an affordable and fun way to get out to Salt Lick and Texas wineries? Look no further. This BBQ and Wine shuttle is great for solo travelers, couples, and small groups wanting to take a break from Austin for the best of the Hill Country.
Texas Olive Industry Orchard Tour in Dripping Springs
7 Reviews
$6.00
This tour is a short drive outside of Austin Texas. Get an insiders view of the growing olive oil industry right outside the bustling city. Topics include History of the Orchard, State of Texas Olive Industry, Farming Methods, Harvesting Practices, Milling Process, Extra Virgin Olive Oil 101 and Q&A.
Lady Bird Lake Bike Tour
6 Reviews
$60.00
This informative, easy 2-hour tour of 9 miles starts at Barton Springs and makes its way around on the hike-n-bike loop trail, including the new boardwalk, Zilker Park, Butler Park and Congress bridge. This tour is a great tour for beginners and riders of all ages wishing to familiarize themselves with the best parks of the area. Totally natural, shaded and traffic free!
The Heist Escape Room
5 Reviews
$35.71
Come experience the thrill of a heist! Located in downtown Austin, The Escape Game offers an escape from ordinary life and allows you to live the stories you love. Here’s how it works: You and your team are locked in a room and have one hour to complete a mission and escape. Escaping will require teamwork, quick thinking, determination and a sense of urgency! In The Heist, a priceless piece of art has gone missing. Can you pull off the ultimate art heist and steal it back?
Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin
4 Reviews
$40.00
See the famous bats of Austin, the largest urban colony in North America, emerge at dusk from Congress Ave Bridge from a kayak on Lady Bird Lake! Enjoy a leisurely paddle to the bridge with an expert guide who shares the history of Austin and stories about its amazing bats. From your front-row seats on the beautiful lake, marvel at the famous bat population as the winged critters take flight. No experience is needed for this kayak excursion; all equipment and instruction are provided. Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a personalized experience with your knowledgeable guide.
Food Is My Best Friend Tour in Austin
3 Reviews
$97.00
In case you don't know this about Austin...we LOVE to eat delicious food and we have hundreds of amazing local food options. You can imagine how overwhelming it might be to try and explore the best food options on your own. From food trucks to local favorites and everything in between, we'll take you on an insider’s journey through our local food scene. Join our expert tour guides as we take you on the most mouthwatering tour of your life! This is a family friendly tour for guest of all ages.
Austin Early Bird Segway Tour
2 Reviews
$52.00
Experience Austin like never before on this guided nearly 2-hour Segway tour. This Segway adventure will include a bit of historical information about Austin with a focus on the State Capitol of Texas, 6th Street, Congress Avenue, and much more. All groups start off with an orientation followed by one Segway rider training. It only takes a few minutes to feel comfortable controlling Segway, yet a practice session prior to the start of the tour is quite helpful.
Wine Production Tour with Tasting
2 Reviews
$17.50
This 1.5-hour tour will begin with an educational wine tasting at a beautiful vineyard in Marble Falls, Texas. Following the tasting, you will take a short walk through the wine production facility including the barrel room. Vineyard maps will be available after the tour of the production facility for those who wish to tour the vineyards on their own.
Texas Hill Country and LBJ Tour From Austin
2 Reviews
$109.00
Explore the scenic backroads of the Texas Hill Country and learn about Texas cowboys and the Great Texas Cattle Drives. Visit the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site and take a guided tour of the "Texas White House"** with a National Park Service tour guide. Pass by award-winning wineries & orchards, before visiting Fredericksburg, a historic & picturesque German town. You will have time on your own to shop (optional), have lunch at an authentic German restaurant & biergarten (optional), or visit one of the many wine tasting rooms (optional). The time in Fredericksburg is on your own, so you can spend this part of the tour as you please. Finally, experience the magic & music that is Luckenbach, Texas.
Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
2 Reviews
$25.00
Descend into the cover of darkness in the iconic city of Austin, TX with a nationally acclaimed storyteller. Your expert guide will keep your small group scared and entertained during this 90-minute walking tour with historical tales of murder, mystery and of course, ghosts. In addition, you will explore the little known nooks and crannies of Austin and visit popular attractions like the Driskill Hotel.
Austin Sightseeing Segway Tour
2 Reviews
$42.21
Cruise through Austin in style on this sightseeing Segway tour. Follow your guide down Congress Avenue and see several historical sites like the Texas State Capitol Building, the Driskill Hotel and the Bob Bullock Museum. You’ll also learn fun facts about the city and stop for photo opportunities.
Austin's Lakes, Springs, and Bridges Bicycle Tour
1 Reviews
$54.00
The lake trails, springs and bridges of central Austin define its character and are essential pieces of the city's history. Take a ride on on the quiet, shaded miles of Butler Trail, take in the scenery and learn about the city from your friendly local guide. Stops include Barton Springs, Hope Outdoor Art Gallery, the Congress Street Bat Bridge and the boardwalk over the lake. With all of the natural beauty surrounding you, it'll be hard to believe that you're in the middle of a bustling city.
Austin Brewery Tour
1 Reviews
$45.00
Sit back and relax in an open air pedicab as you ride though east Austin stopping at 3 award winning micro-breweries. Learn how beer is made, tour the facilities or just drink delicious liquid gold. Our stops include Hops and Grain, Blue Owl and finishes at Zilker Brewing where you can grab a bite to eat.
San Jacinto Street Food and Walking Tour from Austin
1 Reviews
$115.00
Taste your way through Austin’s exciting downtown area with this signature 3-hour walking food tour. Stroll down the corridors of San Jacinto and Congress with the ultimate mixture of culture, history, food, and fun. It’s an experience like no other. Your journey begins with learning about the history jewels and cultural nuggets of Austin as you experience scenic views from restaurant to restaurant. You will fill your palates with chef inspired signature dish tastings from a variety of cuisines from award winning restaurants. The chefs and owners are excited to meet you and share their stories. It’s an experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.
Austin Scavenger Hunt Adventure
1 Reviews
$15.00
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.
Complete Austin Experience City Tour
1 Reviews
$81.19
From start to finish, this local tour will make sure you leave Austin feeling like a native. Cruise through some of Austin’s funkiest neighborhoods including South Congress.
Prison Break Escape Room
1 Reviews
$35.71
Can you escape our hardest game? Located in downtown Austin, The Escape Game offers an escape from ordinary life and allows you to live the stories you love. Here’s how it works: You and your team are locked in a room and have one hour to complete a mission and escape. Escaping will require teamwork, quick thinking, determination and a sense of urgency! In Prison Break, you're a prisoner and the merciless warden will be in a meeting for 60 minutes. Can you escape in time?
Classified Escape Room
1 Reviews
$35.71
Can you save the world? Located in downtown Austin, The Escape Game offers an escape from ordinary life and allows you to live the stories you love. Here’s how it works: You and your team are locked in a room and have one hour to complete a mission and escape. Escaping will require teamwork, quick thinking, determination and a sense of urgency! In Classified, be a hero to the world and stop an impending attack. Do you have what it takes?
Peace, Love, and Zilker Bike Tour
1 Reviews
$49.50
If you have a family or are just interested in going on a relaxing cruise around famous Lady Bird Lake without the hustle and bustle of traffic, then our Peace Love and Zilker tour is just for you! Our knowledgeable guides will show you the sights such as Auditorium Shores, the Stevie Ray Vaughn Statue, The Old Railroad Bridge, Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool and much much more! Learn the history of every place we stop and be sure to bring a camera for the many picturesque photo opportunities!
E-Scooter Tour of Austin
1 Reviews
$42.22
There is no better way to explore the capital city of Texas than an Austin E-Scooter tour with Nation Tours. Nation Tour’s famous Capital City E-Scooter Tour begins on the West side of Austin’s downtown.
You will ride past Austin’s gleaming skyscrapers, lovely parks, and past its many historic landmarks. After cruising through downtown, your E-Scooter adventure arrives at Lady Bird Lake where you will take in majestic views of Austin’s skyline. Your tour guide will point out Austin’s famous bat bridge, along with many of Austin’s other famous sites.
Driveway Austin 6 lap Driving Experience
0 Reviews
$333.41
Drive a dream car for 6 laps on the Elevation Course at Driveway Austin. The video of your experience is included at no extra charge.
Ride The Segway Austin Tour
0 Reviews
$49.00
Come ride a Segway around Austin; it's the best way to see the sites. These group tours start with an orientation and are followed up with one-on-one hands on Segway rider training, you don't have to know how to operate them. This tour is a 60 minute glide around downtown after up to 30 minutes of practice. Austin is wonderful city, come take a Segway to see what the town is all about.
Birdie Wine Tour
0 Reviews
$160.00
Come enjoy what the Fredericksburg wine region has to offer with one of these guided wine tour packages. The hill country boasts over 42 wineries with more being built each year. The tour packages vary from a three winery tour of the regions wineries to an all inclusive full day adventure. These tours are perfect for couples, groups, bachlorette parties and wine enthusiasts.
Austin Street Art Segway Tour
0 Reviews
$65.00
This 2-hour street art segway tour gives you a thorough look at the eclectic, artistic vibe that Austin has to offer! Your enthusiastic guide will take you to the most famous murals, graffiti and other colorful oddities around town. Austin truly keeps it 'weird' and what better way to experience that uniqueness than on a segway? Aside from zipping through the downtown streets, you'll travel south of the river to glide through vibrant neighborhoods, allowing for plenty of riding time along the way. Bring your camera so that you can show all of your friends the seg-tastic photos you've taken!
Austin South Side Springs And Brews Bike Tour
0 Reviews
$120.00
This tour is by appointment with the local operator and is catered towards travelers who want a more in depth or "locals" experience of Austin. This tour includes both swimming and then eating, two fantastic summertime activities to be enjoyed while riding bikes around Austin.
Hobie Catamaran Rental on Lake Travis in Austin
0 Reviews
$162.38
Hobie Catamaran Rental on Lake Travis in Austin allows you to arrive and pickup your rental at the shop and use it on the lake for your day of fun! You can choose from half day or full day options for renting so if your staying for a short period of time or all day you can enjoy the fun in the sun.
Barton Creek Mountain Biking Tour
0 Reviews
$120.00