Austin

14 Best Austin City Tours

The city loops: small-group circuits covering the capitol, the murals and the neighborhoods that explain the bumper stickers. Efficient orientation before the tacos take over your schedule.

1.Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

Explore Austin’s top sights and hidden gems on this small-group guided tour, including the State Capitol, vibrant neighborhoods, and local culture for $49.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Our driver (Joey) provided a nice introduction to the heart of Austin with a mix of history, culture, dining suggestions, and nightlife tips. It is a great way to become familiar with the city.”

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2.Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

Explore Austin on a fun, flexible double-decker bus tour that covers top landmarks like the Texas Capitol, Driskill Hotel, and Sixth Street in just over an hour.

★ 4.5

“Very informative trip. Let's you know a lot about Austin that you wouldn't know otherwise even if you have visited Austin before.”

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3.Austin and Hill Country Sightseeing Tour

Discover Austin and Hill Country in 90 minutes with a knowledgeable guide, visiting landmarks like the Texas Capitol, Bat Bridge, and Zilker Park for an authentic city overview.

★ 4.5

“Overall great experience getting to know Austin! We were completely lost of where to go or what to see, and this really helped us!”

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4.Austin and Hill Country Panoramic Sightseeing Tour

Discover Austin in style with this guided sightseeing tour featuring iconic sites, scenic hill country views, and authentic local flavor—all for $73.

★ 5.0

“Local tour guide who offered great insight and personal perspectives on Austin. This tour gave us an opportunity to see many sights and landmarks we would have never took the time to see on our own.”

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5.Austin: Best of Austin Driving Tour with Local Guide

Discover Austin’s highlights, hidden gems, and lively culture on a 2-hour small-group driving tour with a friendly local guide. Perfect for a quick city overview.

★ 4.9

“The tour was awesome! Jax, our guide, is phenomenal and know a lot of interesting facts about Austin. I’d love the tour to be as twice as long as it felt like we just got a little glance of how cool Austin is.”

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6.Austin Premium Driving Tour with Sunset Boat Cruise

Experience Austin at sunset with a scenic boat cruise and guided city drive, including bat sightings (Mar–Oct). Small group, expert guides, memorable sights.

★ 4.0

“The trip was good, the bars were amazing but it was almost dark when they flew which made it difficult to see them. Despite registering for a pick up at our hotel slightly out of town, we had to drive into the centre to meet…”

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9.Full-Day Double Decker Austin Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour

Explore Austin comfortably on a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour, visiting top sights like the Texas Capitol and LBJ Library with live guides.

★ 4.5

“The tour guides we had were fabulous…fountains of information and funny at the same time…also very helpful with timing and directions and restaurant and night life suggestions…love Viator tours”

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10.Weird Austin City Tour

Discover Austin’s quirkiest sights on this 2.5-hour tour, complete with live music, murals, and local insights—perfect for first-time visitors seeking authentic fun.

★ 4.5

“Great tour with the kids! The guides were knowledgeable and fun. They provided an overview of key Austin neighborhoods and facts.”

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11.Austin Premium Driving Tour with Texas Capitol & Mt. Bonnell

Discover Austin's highlights on a small-group driving tour visiting the Texas Capitol, Mt. Bonnell, murals, Barton Springs, and more for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“We were downtown so we were picked up at the hotel, that was great and Victoria our tour guide was on time, and very informative. It was only 4 of us, so it felt very private. We made stops in/out and enjoyed the tour”

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12.Private Half-Hour Pedicab City Tour of Austin

Discover Austin’s highlights on a private pedicab tour, cruising past the Capitol, Lady Bird Lake, and 6th Street with knowledgeable guides and flexible options.

★ 4.5

“We started on the bridge and my daughter got to see the bats leaving. Then honestly felt like we saw just about everything down town. Great conversation and beautiful tour of down town Austin. My 9 yr old daughter had a blast.”

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