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    Elizabeth W.

    I arrived in Austin, TX on 10/18/18 with no plans until the following day and thought a tour was a good idea. However all the traditional tours appeared to be booked. I stumbled upon the Austin Brewery Tours' website while searching on Yelp for ideas. I had an awesome time exploring Austin's growing beer scene. I also had a great time meeting and making friends the other tourists on our tour. I enjoyed all of the 3 breweries but the behind the scene tour at Independence Brewing Co. made it my favorite. The price is very fair when you consider it includes your tastings and tips for your severs. In a nutshell, a good alternative tour for those interested in the Austin craft beer scene.

    Shane from Austin Brewery Tours and the boys at the Lotus Joint taco food truck were basically part of the gang this weekend! Cheers boys!
    Zachary D.

    So the scene is a bunch of guys down to Austin from NJ/NY for our buddies bachelor party. Of all the awesome people we met and food we ate, our guide Shane as well as the guys at the Lotus Joint food truck were freakin awesome! SXSW had Austin jammed with a lot to do but Shane made sure we got to see Austin and its beer community like the locals do. He was insanely knowledgeable not just about beer but also about Texas. When you've solo traveled the world like he has, you gain a perspective that makes you far more relatable too which made him an all around cool guy to hangout with. Most important.. The beers were phenomenal! (Try the goat tacos at Lotus also!) In town for a day, a week, or a life time - Hands down recommend this for anyone in Austin!

    Southern Heights Brewing

    We had a great time on our tour. Our guide James was very informative and friendly. No one In our group lived in Austin so it was good to get some info about the city and neighborhoods. The 3 breweries we stopped at were all unique from each other in size, atmosphere, and beers. At each stop you choose two beers to try which is great. We've been on other tours where you do not pick. We were given about an hour at each stop which was ample time. I would highly recommend this tour company!

    Aaron W.

    Highly recommend this tour. Our group had an awesome time getting to check out the Austin Craft Beer scene. 3 breweries in 3 hours is perfect. Our guide Shane was so knowledgeable with suggestions.

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    Deena C.

    My husband and I had a great time celebrating his 40th birthday with a private tour. Shane was great with his knowledge of the breweries and he was very personable. He even made a pit stop for a picture at the "I love you so much" mural for us. It was a great experience and we would totally do it again.

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    Greg L.

    We went on this tour the Sunday before Christmas to celebrate my son's 22 B-day... Everything was absolutely flawless and we had the good fortune of having James as our tour guide... I must say this trip was to be excellent to begin with, but James made it SPECTACULAR!!! His knowledge of beer in general along with his totally chill attitude and attention to every little detail ( making sure we had water along with our tastings to matching our individual tastes in selecting what we should explore ) was over the top customer experience!!! We're looking to do another tour in early 2019 and would NOT HESITATE to use Austin Brewery Tours again!

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    Great tour! Kenneth is a world-class cat-herder.

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    We had a great time on this tour! James was very knowledgeable about Austin and beer! He was also a pleasure to hang out with!

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    I'm not a huge beer drinker but I enjoyed this tour a lot. Kenneth's recommendations were amazing and he was a wonderful guide.

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    Great, we'll-run tour. Logistics were easy and Kenneth was a great tour guide. Will do again when in town!

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    Thank you, Shane for the awesome tour!!! Knowledgeable, fun and an all around good time. Will definitely be back.

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    Your was fun! We enjoyed Brooke as our guide. Definitely went places we'd never have known about.

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    Had a great time with Shane! We took the tour with our bachelorette party and it was one of the best parts of the weekend!

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    Austin Detours - Tour of production at Duchman Family Winery

    Austin Detours

    4.9(680 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    The Quintessential Texas Hill Country Day Out!…read more If you're looking for the perfect blend of Texas hospitality, smoky BBQ, and scenic vineyard views, look no further than the Austin Detours Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle. I recently took this tour in February, and it was the highlight of my weekend (as I'm a local). Whether you are a local hosting out-of-towners or looking for a professional team-building outing, Austin Detours provides a seamless, stress-free way to experience the best of Central Texas. 5/5 recommend! Our day started at the Austin Visitor Center where we met our driver, Luke, who was fantastic throughout the trip. We hopped into a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van for a smooth 40-minute drive out to the hills. One of the best parts of these tours is the people you meet. Our group included travelers from Ontario and Brazil, and it was wonderful swapping stories about their first impressions of Texas while we cruised toward our first stop. We started strong at this legendary BBQ spot - The Salt Lick. After placing our orders for some of that famous fall-off-the-bone brisket, we took a quick walk over to Salt Lick Cellars to grab some wine. Pro tip: Salt Lick is BYO, so being able to grab a bottle right there to pair with the BBQ is a game changer. Next up was Driftwood Estate Winery which was pure relaxation. We grabbed a bottle, found a spot under a massive oak tree, and just took in the incredible Hill Country views. Our new international friends joined us after their tasting, and the conversation was just as good as the wine. Our final stop at Fall Creek Vineyards was originally meant for a formal tasting, but the interior was buzzing and a bit loud. Since the Texas weather was doing us a massive favor -- sunny and nearly 80°F in February! -- the group opted to buy a few bottles and head outside to the fire pit. It was the perfect way to wind down. The drive back to the Austin Visitor Center flew by. We were all chatting, sharing snacks, and enjoying a final beverage in the van. A few things to keep in mind: The $69 price is for the expert guide and transport. You'll want to budget about $35 for BBQ and $10-$25+ for wine tastings/bottles. The Vibe was incredibly flexible. Whether you want to do a formal tasting or just split a bottle by a firepit with new friends, the pace is up to you.

    A must when visiting Austin. This tour was truly delightful but amazingly informative! Joey Z was…read moreour tour guide and he is absolutely fantastic! The perfect personality for the job. We were all quite impressed by his knowledge of the city and the experience he provided us.

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    Salt Lick BBQ cobbler was to die for! Food was excellent! Fall Creek Winery was so yummy if you prefer dry wine.

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    Hipside Peddler

    4.7(114 reviews)
    5.6 miEast Austin

    We visited Austin for my wife's 40th birthday for 4 days and did the Hipside Peddler as our first…read moreevent with our group. Our party was 20+ and did the East Side Ride and were very pleased with the tour. Pros: Very responsive, professional, drivers Alex and Max were great and fun Cons: Nothing really outside of one of the bikes having an issue, but we still did our tour and had a blast. Highly recommend the Eastside Ride because all 3 places we went to were excellent. Central Machine Works- Make sure you don't bring in any outside drinks or food. The drinks were great but they had an amazing vegetarian pizza that was delicious Lustre Pearl Rainey- This was the second place we went and we had some appetizers and drinks. Unfortunately, we were there for a short time and wish we could have stayed longer because the bartender working there was awesome Last place I don't remember the name and the food was great, but the service was iffy. Overall it was a great tour, but I think we didn't get enough time at the last 2 places because it felt rushed. We ended up having the tour leave us at the last place because we wanted to enjoy it. Going to give them 5 stars even though I felt it's probably more closer to a 4, but the tour guides were awesome and they helped make the decision easier

    Hipside Peddler is such a FUN thing to do because it is not every day that we get to ride around…read moreAustin on an electric assisted bar on wheels, while sippin' on an alcoholic beverage that makes you feel a little bit prettier & blasting your favorite music so loud, that you think you're at the club!! ;)) Sounds fun, right?! :)) Trust me, you WILL for sure get points for creativity if you book a tour w/ Hipside Peddler to celebrate a special occasion. We booked the "Eastside tour" w/ Hipside Peddler on Saturday, 11/14/2020 to celebrate my friends 40th birthday & we had so much FUN! This was my 1st time so I had no idea what to expect but I can say that I am so glad that we were able to safely celebrate my friend's milestone birthday during this time of pandemic craziness. Since sharing is caring here are a few of my "Helpful Tips", "FYIs", & "Likes"... FYI: *You will be peddling the same way you would if riding a bike so be mindful of your foot wear & you will be getting a mini workout while peddling. *There are mini fans above each seat that you can turn on, if needed. *The peddle boat driver does have a plexiglass barrier between him & the passengers as a COVID safety precaution & the peddle boat itself is all open w/out any walls. *You can tip your peddling boat driver in cash & via Venmo. *The "Eastside" tour is 2 hours long & we made 3 separate stops at different local bars for 15-20 mins each so you can use the restroom, cool off, take a few pictures w/ your peeps and/or buy a drink while relaxing at each bar. Our awesome peddle boat driver was Matt & he also made a 4th stop at an Italian ice truck. *Each passenger must submit a liability waiver & you can do it electronically. Once your tour has been booked, you will get the waiver emailed to you. Helpful Tip(s): *BEVERAGES~I recommend that you bring your own ice chest already filled w/ ice & beverages (no glass containers are allowed) & there is an open area in the middle of the peddle boat for ice chest storage. *FOOD~only snacks are allowed & I suggest you bring snacks that are easy to munch on since you will be peddling while eating them. ( ex: mini bags of pretzels, individually wrapped cookies) *MUSIC~The peddle boat does have a stereo system that is very loud & has a usb that you can connect your phone to for music. I highly recommend that you create a music playlist of songs that help set the vibe that you're going for. I made a playlist using Spotify of all the songs I wanted to play. Lastly, I just wanted to give a huge shout out to Matt, who was our p.d driver because he really did a GREAT job of explaining "all things peddle boat" :) & putting us at ease so we could fully enjoy ourselves. This was so appreciated because each of us were newbie peddle boat passengers. Stay AWESOME Hipside Peddler & for sure I'll be seeing you again very soon! ~Rebecca out

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    Austin Duck Adventures - Every tour welcomes guests of all ages!

    Austin Duck Adventures

    4.4(404 reviews)
    4.0 miDowntown
    Certified professionals
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    My experience on the Austin Duck Tour was phenomenal! The experience was made very special by our…read moreguide, Captain Bob. He was a professional through and through. His knowledge delivered what you would expect on a tour and his charisma provided charming and unforgettable moments. He was engaged the entire time and attuned to opportunities to interact with the public. It takes a special person to command a full ship through multiple terrains and to do so with constant energy! This is definitely something you want to do to explore Austin, especially if you're celebrating something with people from out of town. Highly recommend!

    Returning for a visit to Austin a few years after moving away. Thought the duck tour would be a…read moregood way to see a bit of Austin today without the hassle of traffic or parking. Easy boarding, and an added attraction that boarding is at the visitor's center, which has lots of fun touristy items on sale. Hit just a few downtown highlights and back stories. It's not a fast moving or detailed tour - it's a shorter ride with more fun intended. The duck quackers everyone got when boarding were silly and fun and well used. Seating was a little tight for the grown ups (lots of kids), but the open air sides made up for it. The time on the lake was probably the highlight. It's a different perspective than the usual tourist view. We'd not do again, but were glad we did once. A little too loud and a little too kid friendly for that fifth star.

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    The Hydra Terra vehicle switches from bus to boat as it cruises through beautiful Lake Austin!

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