I went on my second Twisted Tour this past weekend. I had previously attended the Brunch tour and…read moredecided to experience the Live Music tour this time. You can't go wrong with either option! Hanna and Kate were amazing, and they created a memorable evening for us.

Fun little jaunt on this unique tour, in which a colorfully outfitted (both inside and out) tour…read morebus picked our group up from the hotel, and drove first to one of Austin's most famed BBQ joints and then a cool local brewery. The bus is decked in twinkly lights and party regalia inside, and the best part? There's a full on three piece band crouched up front, instruments and all! The trio (guitar, drums, bass) regaled us with cover tunes and requests all along the way -- I still don't know how the drummer kept his rhythm on a swaying bus --- and a great time was had by all. Along the way a tour guide named Tex shouted out Austin trivia when the band took breaks, keeping us all engaged. If you're in a group that's visiting from out of town, it's not a bad way to check out Austin.

When Steve and I were planning our trip to Austin, Texas we realized fairly quickly that we didn't…read moreknow the city very well at all. In previous vacations we took bus tours to get a little bit more familiar with the city and that is what we did with Austin. Only this time we rode a Double Decker bus! I have seen this kind of bus tour here and there and have seen it when I am in Seattle. Officially I think after this particular bus tour it was my first time riding a Double Decker bus. The weather was typical spring weather on our entire visit but the day we chose to take this tour it was nice and warm and a perfect time to go ride this bus followed by rain for a few days (This took place in April). The ride was so much fun and the tour guide was great! Austin is definitely a different cut than the rest of Texas and that was reflected in many of the people we met. Open mindedness being one and we really felt that with the tour guide. He was so knowledgeable of the city and the neighborhoods and all that made this bus tour all the more amazing. But of course they would probably have staff with personalities that would be compatible in this way. Riding on the top of the bus was so much fun. A few times we had to duck from tree branches and I lowered my head a few times from the traffic lights but that was just me getting nervous with being that high to a light. You see all the sights, famous buildings, museums, local culture, restaurant recommendations and so much more while on this tour. So this was a great experience! I was in Austin proper once a very long time ago and saw just how much it's grown. So it was cool getting acquainted with the city one more time thanks to this bus tour!

I was so looking forward to finally taking a tour of the city. I've been coming here visiting my…read moreson for the last dozen or so years and I've never done it. At first, I sat on the upper level. It was wonderful to be out in the fresh air. However, the sun was a little too much for me so I had to move down to the inside area. I was the only one down there which was fine, but it was really quite filthy. There was thick gray dust on the top rail of all the seats and the fabric on the seats themselves was all thick with black grease. The tour guide was really wonderful. Entertaining and knowledgeable with one exception that was actually kind of disturbing to me personally. When we got to South Congress he talked about the "I love you so much" wall. His story of a husband painting it for his wife could not have been more wrong. It was in fact done by an artist named Amy for her then girlfriend Liz an infamous Austin hotelier and restauranteur. It is an incredibly iconic part of Austin history and if it's told it should be not fiction. I hope for sure this can be corrected for future tours.

I experienced my very first "tea party" this year when I was invited by friends to go to Tea Around…read moreTown. I was so excited and looking forward to a great time with our group of 9. On the day of our visit, it was pouring down rain. We made sure to arrive early per the instructions and when we arrived there were several families already in line. After standing in the rain (with umbrellas) for 10-15 min past the pick up of time, many people including our group tried to contact the company for an update. We weren't able to reach anyone, so we attempted to take refuge in the swim club as the rain was really coming down. Many of the other people waiting did the same or went into their vehicles. It was close to an hour before the bus arrived and by then everyone was pretty much soaked from head to toe. Once the bus arrived we were let onto the bus and seated, our group was able to all sit together which was nice. The set up was cute and the on board entertainment was a nice touch, our host had a beautiful singing voice. We rode around Austin, unfortunately our windows were dirty/foggy so we didn't get the picturesque moments we expected. The food was what you would expect for a tea party, nothing to rave about but plated well. The drinks were pretty good but the drink portions were only a few ounces. Not enough to leave you satisfied, I think they should at least fill the cups half way or more and include bottles of water to help wash down the sandwiches and sweets. Overall, I probably wouldn't recommend this for adults, although it may be fun for younger kids with lower expectations.

Did not meet expectations…read more I read an article in the San Antonio Current about what a great experience the tea around town service was. I booked two luxe experiences for me and my bestie who was visiting from out of town. We arrived an hour early to ensure we knew where to go as the instructions said we must be on time. At 1145 we returned to the designated pickup location in front of the Brazilian steakhouse but the bus was not there. Other guests were also waiting. At 1155, the bus still had not arrived nor were any staff present associated with the tea around town experience. I received a text message saying:"Tea Around Town: Hi There! We're running with a delay, we will share an updated ETA shortly. Thank you so much for your patience - we can't wait to see you!". My bestie suggested we wait at the restaurant bar and have a drink while we were waiting. Time passed and around 1220 I received another text: "Tea Around Town: Hi! We hit a slight slowdown and will arrive by 1:00 pm. Thank you for your patience, we'll see you soon!" 1pm came and went still no bus. I texted the number back to check the status of the bus only to receive: "Tea Around Town: Hi! We hit a slight slowdown and will arrive by 1:20pm. Thank you for your patience, we'll be there shortly!" The bus finally arrived at 1:30! We were offered no explanation for the delay nor any apologies. Staff acted as if they were on time. We were finally seated only to find the food had been sitting out and cold food was warm and warm was cold. We ate what we thought was the safest to avoid food poisoning. The tea was not good and was very minimal just a slight 1/2 cup serving. The entertainment very nice but was a poor singer and could not carry a tune. We were so disappointed in the lack of quality of the whole experience. We felt trapped as once you are on the bus you are there until the end. The staff even suggested we give them tips at the end even with the poor customer service. I thought this was going to be amazing and in the end it was a complete disaster and waste of our time and money. We would not do this again and will not recommend to anyone. If you are looking for a great experience, this is not it. Did not meet expectations I read an article in the San Antonio Current about what a great experience the tea around town service was. I booked two luxe experiences for me and my bestie who was visiting from out of town. We arrived an hour early to ensure we knew where to go as the instructions said we must be on time. At 1145 we returned to the designated pickup location in front of the Brazilian steakhouse but the bus was not there. Other guests were also waiting. At 1155, the bus still had not arrived nor were any staff present associated with the tea around town experience. I received a text message saying:"Tea Around Town: Hi There! We're running with a delay, we will share an updated ETA shortly. Thank you so much for your patience - we can't wait to see you!". My bestie suggested we wait at the restaurant bar and have a drink while we were waiting. Time passed and around 1220 I received another text: "Tea Around Town: Hi! We hit a slight slowdown and will arrive by 1:00 pm. Thank you for your patience, we'll see you soon!" 1pm came and went still no bus. I texted the number back to check the status of the bus only to receive: "Tea Around Town: Hi! We hit a slight slowdown and will arrive by 1:20pm. Thank you for your patience, we'll be there shortly!" The bus finally arrived at 1:30! We were offered no explanation for the delay nor any apologies. Staff acted as if they were on time. We were finally seated only to find the food had been sitting out and cold food was warm and warm was cold. We ate what we thought was the safest to avoid food poisoning. The tea was not good and was very minimal just a slight 1/2 cup serving. The entertainment very nice but was a poor singer and could not carry a tune. We were so disappointed in the lack of quality of the whole experience. We felt trapped as once you are on the bus you are there until the end. The staff even suggested we give them tips at the end even with the poor customer service. I thought this was going to be amazing and in the end it was a complete disaster and waste of our time and money. We would not do this again and will not recommend to anyone. If you are looking for a great experience, this is not it.

Doug was great! Air conditioned Mercedes van, sweet & funny tour guide, stops available. The van…read morehas USB charging ports bc ur phone will die from all the photographs you take. I actually went on this exact tour about 1 year ago & realized he was the same guy! We went on a slightly different tour than we did last year though. This time we stopped at the library, & it's BEAUTIFUL. My mother said "I could spend all day in here - you just don't want to leave." The woman doesn't even read...!! Started down "dirty 6th street," then the library, then around to different landmarks. One of them was the cemetery which was gorgeous & Doug said you absolutely have to come back. He gave us the option of getting off at the cemetery's aBoarding is at the Austin Visitor's Center which has free maps, magazines, & brochures - & some seriously adorable animal key chains, jewelry, & clothing. Highly recommend!

This was a fun little tour that took us through the city, through hill country with a few stops…read morethat included the library, the lake, and an overlook spot of the lake. Our tour guide was really nice and friendly. Our group consisted of just the three of us so it was essentially a private tour. It was in a comfortable enclosed van so we didn't have to worry about any of the outdoor elements. We got some history and insights of the city, a nice comfortable ride, and were able to get out and stretch our legs. If you prefer a more traditional tour, this is an excellent option.

My sister and I took the Texas Hill Country & LBJ Ranch tour from Austin. It was a fabulous day!…read more Our tour guide, Ray, went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. We stopped at both the birthplace and childhood homes of LBJ before visiting the Ranch, where we toured the home he and Lady Bird resided, we then spent a couple hours in the quaint German town of Fredericksburg where we enjoyed lunch and a little shopping. Then a quick stop at Luckenbach Texas, where they were having a food truck festival and live music. We were impressed with this tour and encourage others to give it a try. Thank you again Ray for making it a great day!

From the owner: Sightseeing and bus tours of Austin and its surrounding regions, including wineries in the Texas…read moreHill Country.

The bus ride itself, and our bus driver Tammy, were great! The management of the company was not…read moregreat. We had a 2 o'clock reservation. The reservation before us was late and instead of cutting into their time, it pushed our reservation back. Originally we were told we were only going to get pushed back a half an hour and then when we got to the pick up spot at 2:30 we were contacted and told it would be closer to 3:00 and then a little bit after 3 o'clock we were told the bus was on its way, but were not given a timeframe. The bus pulled up about 3:30 but the bus driver had to clean up and restock and give us the rundown of how the afternoon would work and we didn't leave until closer to 4:00. Tour itself was fun; open air bus, music, sightseeing. We were only on the bus for an hour and a half instead of what should've been a two hour excursion. Once we were off the tour, we contacted the company to ask what they could do for us for the time inconvenience (late and shortened tour); either refund some of the cost or they to pay the mandatory tip to the driver instead of us coming out of pocket more. WHILE WE WERE STILL STANDING ON THE SIDEWALK NEXT TO THE BUS the company calls the driver and tells her we weren't impressed with her service and that we weren't tipping her. When she asked us about it we told her the truth about the phone call and how we asked for the company to either refund us some of the cost or have them pay her tip for the inconvenience. We've been home for a week and the company has failed to contact us back. Horrible business management. Book a tour at your own risk.

Oh my gosh! This was so much fun! We rented it for a bachelorette party and it was better than…read moreanything else we could of done. Open air. Music and great sites. Our driver Steve was knowledgeable, kind and a great host! The bride to be had the best time. Do this instead of a limo. You won't regret it!!

I'm proud to be able to review Sherpalux, as I'm a repeat customer of Joe M's. I trust his…read moreexpertise on timing, his courtesy and commitment to excellence, AND when time permits his photography skills of the surrounding area. He helps put the nuanced moments in play to enhance your memories and nostalgia. Awesome guy! Been using the service for 11 years now.

My wife and daughter were in Austin with friends to pick out a wedding dress for our daughter…read more Being Halloween night I knew parking in downtown Austin would be a challenge. I looked online to review car services and decided on SherpaLux. Joe gave me a good quote within a couple hours. It was the best decision I could have made. The large SUV was beautiful and clean, and Joe was super friendly and courteous. The night was perfect and memorable for everyone. If you are looking for a professional and first class car service, please consider SherpaLux. You will not be disappointed.

It's been over a year since my last review but I've been on the PoGo Raid ATX bus several times now…read morefor Zapdos, Suicune and the ultimate Shiny Articuno raid bus which immediately sold out and they had 3 JAMMED packed buses of trainers looking for their legendary Pokémon on this special 3 hour day. I've been a huge proponent of sitting on the bus in the AC, not hustling with discord coordination's and sitting back and relaxing with fellow trainers to do a fun day of Pokémon go playing. The shiny articuno day was 29 raids in a 3 hour period and it was awesome! I love the team leads and the sit and relax vibe you as the traveler gets to participate in. Also, you get snacks, drinks, beer (for the adults) and Jell-O shots sometimes too! It's very austiny and the one day we did our jammed packed raiding, we got offered free burgers off the East side! Phil does a great job keeping adults and kids all playing the game motivated and everyone works towards being inclusive. Such a great thing to get in on and just play without much hassle!

Pokemon party on a bus! I went with a group to raid the Legendaries, and we got as many as possible…read moreon the short tour. Our bus driver expertly got us where we needed to be and our host as well as the first several episodes of Pokemon kept us entertained in between stops. All the while we hurriedly revived our pokemon, tried to spin all the stops, and send off gifts to make room for more. Friendship codes were exchanged and all the while drinks kept us happy. I will do a this again and again!

Whether you're planning the most memorable party experience, an unforgettable winery excursion, a…read moresuper-fun mural tour or an exciting tubing trip down the river, you will definitely have the absolute BEST time with Experience Austin! And, those are just a few examples of their offerings (the ones I have been lucky to experience so far)! Nancy and her team take care of absolutely everything, and Nancy will think of all the details you never even knew were possible to make your experience an amazing one that you'll never forget!

My friend and I had a great time on the murals your. They showed us all the hot spots for murals,…read moretourist attractions, and local eating spots. It became a mini Austin tour. The tour included a large number of famous Austin murals all over town with a brief history of each one. We were so happy with our tour, I highly recommend this tour!

Three years later we are back and brought family visiting from out of town. The captain was great…read moreand very informative without it being boring. We were a group of 11 ranging from age 11 through 94 and everyone liked it. You can either park on the street for free or at the Hyatt. If you park at the Hyatt, Capital Cruises will give you a coupon so the What a fun experience!

We rented a swan paddle boat for an hour. Since free parking can be tricky, we parked in the River…read moresouth parking garage for a flat fee for the day. It was a short walk after that. The paddle boats are first come first serve and since we were there on a school day mid afternoon, there was no wait. The staff took great care of us and got us on our way quickly. The boat worked well even in really windy conditions. It was fun to just relax on the lake while getting a little leg workout! This is a fun, quirky experience to do on the lake!