On a recent trip to San Antonio we were able to check out the Pearl Brunch Tour. Even with the…read moreawful weather (it rained ALL weekend), the tour was amazing. Our tour guide was so friendly and knowledgeable about the Pearl Brewery area and all the places we stopped. We went to Local Coffee, Southerleigh Brewing, Nao, and Lick. The tour included so much amazing food - you will not leave hungry. San Antonio Detours offers other public tours weekly and I will definitely be checking those out the next time I'm in town. If you want a way to try out some amazing food and get a taste (ha ha) of REAL San Antonio, definitely check them out!

Just held a team building event for our employees. Super fun organized company . I would definitely…read moreuse them again love them. Singing on the bus, great food, great drinks those ladies wore us out

Amazing time, well Planned. Excellent food choices. The tour…read moreguide was amazing and hospitable with any minor adjustments to a drink. Loved it would do again as we'll visit the restaurants in the future!!!!

Joe was amazing. We went on a corporate event to three different food sites. He gave the history of…read morethe restaurant and the site. He gave some background as to how it started as well as information about the owners of the establishment. Every place we visited was beautiful and exciting and fun. He was attentive and made accommodations for people who had certain food and drinking needs. This was a top-notch tour and I highly recommend it. Thank you so much.

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.

I toured Austin with Austin Detours. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We stopped at many…read moretaco spots to try a range of unique bites. We also saw cool street art!

Book with caution. Our entire trip to San Antonio was…read moreplanned around this restaurant walking tour. I coordinated 4 women's schedules, travel and booked the VRBO. Then 35 days before our planned trip I received a notice that the prepaid event had been cancelled. They offered to reschedule out 30 days further or refund. Four very disappointed women but grateful they didn't cancel the day before the event. Luckily there is a lot to do in San Antonio but its hard to find one common interest between 4 women other than food! Three like to drink, one doesn't. Two like history, two don't. One likes to shop, three dont....back to planning.

Went on the one of the food tours back when the business was first starting, for the amount I paid…read moreit was a really great experience. You get to visit 5 different stops (mine was only four since it was the starting phase). I went on a Sunday tour, the tour differs between the two based on the dessert place (La Boulangerie on Saturday, Paleteria on Sunday). The tour was great, we start at Ocho, you get a taste of one of the popular dishes and history on SA, then start on foot towards Luke, receiving information about the city on the way. I enjoyed a great little dish and drink at Luke, then headed on to Nectar, and got a HUGE sampling of the meats and cheeses that they offer, from there we head to Zinc. At Zinc I tried one of the best guacs in town, and saw some of my fellow tour-ers the purchase a Prickly Pear Margarita, which was really really pretty. (Typically you visit a desert place last, but because i went on the tour before the Paleteria was confirmed, we skipped this stop.) The SA Food Tours staff is friendly and knowledgeable, they've put a lot of time and hard work into the tour, and its a great way to experience San Antonio's food scene and get some history at the same time. I've lived here all my life and learned and tried new things on the tour, it's worth it!

I, after much research, found the parent company. It's San Antonio Walks & Drives. I loved the…read moreprevious tours taken so wound up finding their other website www.privatetoursanantonio.com to do our own VIP tour. Of course, I later found out I could have accessed the Private Tour through www.sanantoniowalks.com as well, which I'd originally used. Well, anyway, as expected - very impressive. Nothing in San Antonio "tourwise" has actually impressed me but this company. When friends visit I show off the city via this company. They always thank me!

Luckily I found this tour via TripAdvisor and it was great…read more Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided us with a plethora of information about San Antonio, the Alamo, and the Riverwalk. If you like history and a good storytelling, this is the thing for you!

I think it's hard to dislike any food tour, even if the food is OK, and not that special. I think…read morethey have kind of a "built-in" advantage over other types of tours for that reason. I'm speaking from experience as we've taken one now each place we travel to (if they have one) for the last 6 years, which is when it seems many good ones began to get started (US). I noticed the reviews so far are all from people in San Antonio. Nothing wrong with that - I live here too. However, none mention having taken other food tours they've taken so as to compare it. When you do, I find this tour a bit pricey and not balanced. I know it's a about the food for the most part and was the main reason we took it despite the cost. Yet, I was hoping for a true overall cultural experience like the best food tours we've done. That way you walk away satisfied gastronomically but also feel like you'd received a real "taste" of the city's culture you're visiting while allow your palate to rest while "digesting" things other than food. As I stated above, most food tours get good reviews, so I believe this is what helps separate the stand-outs from the average.

We had an incredible time on this culinary adventure. It is such a great idea for tourists that do…read morenot have enough time to try all the hot spots or for locals that want to try something different. Our guide was knowledgable about the places we went and the ingredients used in our food. We had a food and beverage sampling at several popular restaurants. Every place we went had our table ready for us and hot food out within minutes. I am a vegetarian and each place had something for me. At the end of the evening we were stuffed. The next day we made reservations to return to our favorite place on the tour (Bliss). If you are visiting San Antonio this tour should not be missed.

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.

This was such a fun girls trip!! Markie was so fun and very helpful through out the tour.She was…read moreinformative and and got us to each location safety and fast! Everyone should do this tour if there not from Austin because you get to go to different places !

The food was fantastic! Secret recipe fried chicken and Austin's best queso are just two of my…read morefaves on this delish tour! Kelsey, tour guide, was very sweet! My only recommendation is that there would have been much much more history of downtown Austin. I've been on tours of LA and NY and have been fascinated by the info given regarding how the certain neighborhoods "popped up" and why?? Still have no clue about Austin's... But I at like a foodie!

I booked the Secret Food Tours Austin at the recommendation of a family member who had participated…read morein a Secret Food Tour in another city. I also added the beverage option with our reservations.* This was our first time visiting Austin, Texas and we thought this would be a good way to learn about it. We were not disappointed. Benjamin was our tour guide. He was at all times prompt, professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about Austin and the wonderful restaurants he was showcasing. The foods we tasted were fresh and delicious! Our drink option included alcoholic drinks, but a couple of us requested "mocktails" instead and Benjamin was happy to accommodate our request. Each food and drink were perfectly paired. Benjamin also pointed out the history and sights around Austin and our walk was at a comfortable pace. Greatly enjoyed our afternoon and we highly recommend Secret Food Tours Austin. * I am glad I booked two weeks ahead of our stay. While there are a lot of slots available, most of them were already booked!

Since this was my first trip to Austin, we decided to book a food tour to familiarize ourselves…read morewith the Downtown area and get some tasty treats along the way. We had a group of six plus our tour guide, Zack. Before we started, he let us know what our itinerary was for the day which included six different meal items during a three hour tour. (Cue Gilligan Island theme song). We walked around the Fareground food hall before going to our first stop at Veracruz for migas tacos, which are breakfast tacos stuffed with scrambled eggs, tortilla chips, onions, jalapenos and cheese. This was my first migas tacos so it was a great way to start our tour. We walked along the Congress Street bridge and Zack told us about activities around the river and told us about the different sections of Austin. As we walked, he would point out landmarks in downtown where we could find live music, comedy clubs, speakeasies and karaoke. Our second stop was at Cooper's Barbecue, where we got to enjoy amazing brisket along with beans and sweet tea. Zack also gave us instructions on how to order and the proper etiquette when ordering for barbecue joints. After eating such a heavy meal, we walked around quite a bit before our next stop for refreshing smoothies. Our fourth stop was to enjoy Tacos El Pastor. We made a complete circle and made it back to the Fareground food court for our last two items. The fifth item of the day were pork arepas, and we finished off our tour with caramel cheesecakes. The amount and quantity of the food we received was above and beyond what I expected. I've been to numerous food tours where the food was sometimes lacking. That was not the case with our tour. I loved the ease in which Zack told us about different locations and shared with us his favorite spots in Austin. I think a group of six was just the perfect size to be able to leisurely do the walking tour . We enjoyed getting to know the two couples on the tour with us. I would highly recommend Secret Tours and Zach specifically.

First off, I've wanted to do this ghost tour for years. I'm a musician, and I perform regularly in…read moreNew Braunfels, so I see the tour happening many weekends, but couldn't ever attend due to my gigs. Finally, I had a Saturday night off, so my wife and I were able to take the tour! Jeff was our guide, and he was great! Not only did I learn about some of the spirits people have seen like "Emma", who has been spotted in a few places, but I also learned some interesting history about New Braunfels, like the tunnel system which was use for bootleggers a long time ago. The tour was about 90 minutes, and it flew by. I highly recommend this tour!

Very fun and informative ghost tour of New Braunfels. It is really more of a glimpse into this…read moreamazing town's history as a German settlement. The entire family enjoyed it and we learned much more about this place we call home. Our favorite stories included the Murder mystery of Emma Völker and the far reaching bootlegging tunnels found under the Phoenix Saloon. Highly recommended for a fun and unique event.