United States · 2-day plan

2-Day Austin Itinerary

BBQ trailers, lake swims at Barton Springs, live-music venues every block of Sixth Street. A 2-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

Best Austin experiences for a 2-day trip

Skip-the-line tickets and guided tours to pair with your 2-day plan.

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8 live Viator experiences · day-by-day

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Day 1

Settling into Austin, United States

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

Morning
Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.
1h 30m · 4.7★ · 952 reviews
Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
- 4.7★ · 952 reviews
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $30 a personReserve on Viator
Midday
Complement to the day.
1h 30m · 5.0★ · 451 reviews
History Walking Tour in St. Augustine
- Top-rated · 5.0★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $33 a personReserve on Viator
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
2h · 5.0★ · 274 reviews
The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour
- Top-rated · 5.0★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $33 a personReserve on Viator
Evening
Complement to the day.
1h 30m · 4.3★ · 7 reviews
Self-Guided Walking Tour of St. Augustine’s Old Town
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
From $10 a personReserve on Viator

Day 2

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

Morning
Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.
1h · 4.8★ · 401 reviews
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
- Top-rated · 4.8★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $39 a personReserve on Viator
Midday
Complement to the day.
2h 30m · 4.9★ · 232 reviews
Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats
- Top-rated · 4.9★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $59 a personReserve on Viator
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
2h 30m · 5.0★ · 4 reviews
Giant Glow Paddleboarding the Downtown Skyline with Bats
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Likely to sell out
From $70 a personReserve on Viator
Evening
Complement to the day.
2h · 4.8★ · 227 reviews
Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin
- Top-rated · 4.8★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $55 a personReserve on Viator