Austin Tours & Activities 2025

Austin , Texas

From $ 49.00

Austin’s favorite “bucket list tour” offers an excellent city overview in just 2 hours. Visit major landmarks, lesser-known gems that only a local would know about, real neighborhoods, and even a sweet treat! Your guide’s in-the-know commentary provides more insight than you could get elsewhere. You’ll learn all about Austin’s art, music, culture, food, history, parks, famous residents, and how the locals “Keep Austin Weird." By the end of your tour, there is no doubt that you will know why people love Austin. Come as strangers, leave as friends!

Austin , Texas

From $ 22.00

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 , Texas

From $ 36.81

Learn all about Austin and its rich history while enjoying an awesome view of the city from the top of a double-decker bus. You get the best views of Austin from our unobstructed upper deck, making this the best tour for taking photographs. People on the street also love to interact with people on the upper deck! For your comfort, the lower deck is climate-controlled. This tour passes by more downtown attractions than any other Austin tour. Every tour has a driver and tour guide with absolutely no audio recordings. Enjoy your Austin experience much more by interacting with our guides, whose sole focus is making your experience fun and interesting. This is a single loop tour in which you stay on the bus for the duration of the tour, which will last about 75 to 90 minutes, depending on the traffic. You tour will conclude when you get back to Stop #1 at the Austin Visitor Center.

Austin , Texas

From $ 25.60

Start your day with 20% off! Enjoy 20% off your breakfast order at Jo's Coffee (242 W. 2nd Street)- exclusive to Morning Walk guests! Just show proof of your morning walk purchase on the day of your tour to receive the discount. Then go on to discover the hidden gems of Austin, TX. 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.

Austin , Texas

From $ 31.50

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.

Austin , Texas

From $ 44.37

The Escape Game Austin has 8 interactive escape rooms, including our exclusive Classified, which can only be found in two locations around the country, and our newest adventure, Cosmic Crisis. Larger parties can start their experience with up to 59 players at the same time. Each of our escape rooms is uniquely themed, fully immersive, and features multiple rooms to escape from per game. These adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. We offer the best escape rooms and the fastest customer support. Come see why our escape rooms win awards.

Austin , Texas

From $ 34.99

Ghosts, Gunslingers, and Good Times: An Austin Pub Crawl Through History (21+) Uncover the weird and wicked history of Austin's Old West on our haunted pub crawl. This 21+ adventure takes you on a fascinating journey through the city's past, stopping at various bars to explore tales of death, unusual events, and the persistent spirits that remain. Experience Austin's history in a way you never have before. (Important: Austin is not an open container city.) If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Austin , Texas

From $ 30.00

From cowboys to condominiums, take a walk through the story of Austin, beginning and ending in what was once a roaring red light district in Austin’s earlier years. Along the way, we'll explore the rich history of Austin and discover how it became the vibrant and dynamic city it is today, with emphasis on the eccentric and heroic Austinites who shaped Austin's story. Topics of historic vice may not be appropriate for children. Large Group? Visit our website. This is an outdoor tour that only goes inside the Driskill Hotel.

Austin , Texas

From $ 39.00

The Best Sunset Cruise on Lake Austin! This 1-hour BYOB boat tour offers stunning sunset views while cruising past Mount Bonnell, Pennybacker Bridge, and Austin’s most exclusive waterfront homes. Glide through “Little Venice,” a unique Venetian-style canal lined with multi-million dollar mansions, and see the lake house of Matthew McConaughey (“Alright, Alright, Alright!”). Unmatched Sunset Views & Live Music – Experience the lake at golden hour, passing Ski Shores Café, where live music enhances the evening ambiance. BYOB & Bluetooth-Enabled Fun – Bring your favorite drinks, relax in cushioned seating, and play your own music with Bluetooth or AUX connection. A cooler, ice, and water are provided. ‍Hassle-Free & Fully Captained – Your licensed captain takes care of everything so you can sit back and enjoy this must-do Austin experience, perfect for couples, groups, and first-time visitors!

Austin , Texas

From $ 34.99

Step into the Shadows: Austin's Sinister 19th Century (Adults 16+) Brace yourself for an after-dark journey into the grim underbelly of historic Austin. Our Murder by Gaslight Tour isn't for the faint of heart. As we wander through the gaslit streets, prepare to be captivated by chilling accounts of brutal crimes, tragic suicides, the terror of early serial killers, and restless spirits stubbornly clinging to their earthly haunts. Be warned, this immersive experience delves into mature themes that may not be suitable for younger ghost hunters. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Austin , Texas

From $ 30.00

This is a walking tour. The route is approximately 2 miles. Discover the sinister side of Austin on this top-rated 2-hour walking tour through downtown's most haunted and historic sites. Begin at The Tavern, once a Prohibition hotspot—and now home to the ghost of a girl named Emily. Step inside to see her shoes still on display. From there, visit eerie landmarks including the Texas Capitol, Paramount Theatre, and the Driskill Hotel, known for its tragic bridal suite and lingering spirits. Hear the chilling truth behind the Servant Girl Annihilator, the UT Tower shooting, and rumors of Austin’s modern-day “Rainey Street Ripper.” Explore the story of Angelina Eberly, the fight to keep Austin the capital, and see real paranormal photo evidence along the way. Expect laughs, goosebumps, and unforgettable stories from a passionate guide as you dive deep into the shadows of Texas history.

Austin , Texas

From $ 47.63

Learn all about Austin and its rich history while enjoying an awesome view of the city from atop of a double-decker bus. You get the best views of Austin from our unobstructed upper deck, making this the best tour for taking photographs. People on the street also love to interact with people on the upper deck! For your comfort, the lower deck is climate-controlled. This tour passes by more downtown attractions than any other Austin tour. Every tour has a driver and tour guide with absolutely no audio recordings. Enjoy your Austin experience much more by interacting with our guides, whose sole focus is making your experience fun and interesting.

Austin , Texas

From $ 29.99

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.

Austin , Texas

From $ 29.00

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!

Austin , Texas

From $ 25.95

The charming Central Texas town just 30 miles north of Austin is the home of "the most beautiful Square in Texas." It is also the home of some of the state's darkest history and sordid secrets. Georgetown's past includes heinous acts of violence, murders, suicides, and public executions. The Ghost Maker Tour meets at a local pub, Mesquite Creek Outfitters, for everyone to grab a drink to-go. Part True Crime, Part Ghost Tour, and Part Pub Crawl, The Ghost Maker Tour is the perfect adults-only experience.

Austin , Texas

From $ 40.00

This small group tour is much like our award winning "Austin Small Group Morning Walk," but maybe even better! Like the morning walk, we cover Austin's must see favorites like the interior of the Driskill Hotel. However, the afternoon walk is slightly longer at 2 hours and has bonuses like: visiting Tito's Vodka retail/history shop on Lavaca Street, strolling the shores of Ladybird Lake Trail, and discovering the beauty of the iconic Rainey Street district. We'll even give you time to explore! This tour gives you the experience of how we would choose to spend the day as people who know and love the city. In short, you'll get great recommendations!