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First Time in Austin: What to See & Do

BBQ trailers, lake swims at Barton Springs, live-music venues every block of Sixth Street. The essential first-timer's hit list for Austin — the tours, tickets and experiences worth your limited days, all bookable in one place.

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Oldest Store
1h to 12h

St Augustine Attractions Pass with Trolley

Explore the oldest continuously occupied, European-settled city in the United States -- St Augustine -- your own way!

  • 4.5★ · 321 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $69 a person
1h

Austin Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket

A ticket to Museum of Illusions Austin is more than admission — it’s a pass into a world where reality twists and imagination takes over.

  • Free cancellation
  • Skip the line
From $38 a person
1h 15m to 1h 30m

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

Learn all about Austin and its rich history while enjoying an awesome view of the city from the top of a double-decker bus.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $37 a person
1h 30m

Lake Travis Public Sunset Tour, BYOB

Enjoy a cruise that lets you meet new people while taking in the sights along Lake Travis.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $69 a person
2h

Kayak Rentals on Lady Bird Lake

Located right in downtown Austin, we offer the most scenic views of Lady Bird Lake.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $32 a person
1h 30m

St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Sit back as the talented Old Town Trolley conductors share the history, attractions and sights of America's oldest city.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $40 a person
Dive into Austin Supernatural Side on Our Ghost Tour.
1h

Hauntings, Apparitions & Ashes of Austin Ghost Tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Austin's eerie streets with our captivating walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings seamlessly intertwine.

  • Free cancellation
  • Short pick · ≤2h
From $26 a person
2h 30m

Giant Glow Paddleboarding the Downtown Skyline with Bats

This specific tour is really similar to the kayaking with the bats or giant Paddleboarding with the bats only its more of a VIP experience.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $70 a person
Greetings from Austin
2h

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

Austin’s favorite “bucket list tour” offers an excellent city overview in just 2 hours.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $49 a person
2h to 3h

Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride

Too hot for a regular bike tour?

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $59 a person
2h 30m

Go Tubing in Austin's Downtown Spring River

This is a private tubing experience for groups of 10-15 people.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $65 a person
2h

Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

Join our guides for the ultimate bat watching experience!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $55 a person
2h 30m

Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

Welcome to Austin's #1 Booked Experience.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $59 a person
2h

The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour

From cowboys to condominiums, take a walk through the story of Austin, beginning and ending in what was once a roaring red light district turned warehouse district in Austin’s...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $33 a person
1h

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Ride

Experience the best of Lake Austin on this BYOB Sunset Cruise.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $35 a person
2h

Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours

Our tours have 100% 5 star reviews on Tripadvisor, Google and Airbnb.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $78 a person
Ghost Walk Austin
1h 30m

Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

Descend into the cover of darkness in the iconic city of Austin, TX with a nationally acclaimed storyteller.

  • 4.7★ · 952 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $30 a person
1h 30m

Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour

Take a ride on the #1 tour in Austin!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $68 a person
3h

Austin Food Tour with Authentic Flavors, Tacos & 5 Food Tastings

Join us on our Secret Food Tour of Downtown Austin and let our expert guides and your taste buds take you on a culinary adventure through the bustling streets in the heart of the...

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $86 a person
5h 30m

Texas Hill Country BBQ and Wine Tour From Austin (Small Group)

This small group tour combines authentic Texas BBQ with visits to three scenic Hill Country wineries.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $78 a person
Sunset Boat Views are the best in Ausitn
1h

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

The Best Sunset Cruise on Lake Austin!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $39 a person
1h 30m to 2h

Private Austin Brewery Tour by Pedicab with All-Inclusive Beer Flight Option

Sit back and relax in an open air pedicab as you ride though east Austin stopping at 3 award winning micro-breweries.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $70 a person
Lake Austin is fun to explore!
2h

Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2Hr, Fully Shaded, AM, PM, Sunset

Experience Lake Austin on a fully shaded pontoon tour designed for comfort, relaxation, and learning.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $69 a person
Smoked meats in the Salt Lick BBQ pit
4h 30m

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

Searching for an affordable and fun way to get out to the famous Salt Lick BBQ and two (2) beautiful Texas Hill Country wineries?

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $75 a person

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