Austin Detours saved my day. I had booked another tour provider for one my one full day in Austin,…read moreand for the first time in my life, I was stood up. Scrambling at the very last minute, I scoured Trip Advisor for a similar experience, and found Austin Detours. The tour was about to start, so I ran (yes, ran) through the 90+ degree Texas heat to arrive on time. My guide, David, was incredible, very interesting to listen to, and took us all around Austin. I really felt like I attained a better understanding for the city. He even took our picture at different spots, and the sweet treat was delightful. The only thing I didn't love was that the elder couple on the tour with me rambled about their political leanings, which I didn't agree with at all and I struggled to keep my mouth shut, but David did such a good job of delicately leading them off the topic on multiple occasions. Their tour is super reasonably priced, a value, really. I'd recommend them to anyone visiting Austin for the first time.

We did the "Best Small Group Driving Tour" through Austin Detours and had a great time. Would…read morehighly recommend. Before I continue..... I have to get on my pedestal! Why in the hell do people not tip tour guides? I can see if they suck, or the trip sucked... but neither of these things were true about this trip. Shame on all of the tight people who were in this trip with us. And shame on you if you can't give a few bucks to your tour guide! (End bitch session) As most tours, what can make or break a tour is the guide. In this case, ours was great! I apologize that I can remember her name, but I did attach a picture. So if you get her, you'll be entertained, informed and happy when the tour is finished! On our vacation we also did a similar (but larger) trip in San Antonio, and this one (Austin) was way better. I'm sure the City of Austin would say it's because Austin is more interesting, which may be true! But I'll say the small group and fun guide made this the winner.

Myself and my sista had an amazing time everything and everyone was very nice the venue was perfectread more

A.wonderdul time, from reservation phone call to driving away from the limo.once the 6.5 hour tour…read moreended. John was our driver...we knew from the get-go we were in good hands. Discover Wine chose the wineries for us and all were unique, fun and obviously tasty (as was the restaurant they selected). We'll be back!

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

Hipside Peddler was way more fun than anticipated! I went on the East Side Ride with a group of…read morefriends and Max really took care of us. He was very personable, patient and flexible with how we spent the allotted time. It was a great outing and a very different experience! On the evening I went it was just our smaller group on the tour so we had full control of the jams, cooler and schedule. We definitely held up traffic a bit when on some of the main roads but the motorists and bystanders we came across waved and cheered us on. Thankfully there is a motor on board so it's not necessary to be fully exerting yourself peddling. Recommend for a fun activity. Ask for Max!

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!

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.

I've gotten to do the Austin Segway Tour with Gliding Revolution on two separate occasions…read more Let's get these FAQs answered first: Yes, it was voluntary. (Both for work functions/team building activities) Yes, I did feel as ridiculous as I looked. Yes, I had a ball doing it. Yes, I'd do it again. Shay and Juan were both incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. They take the time to discuss some fun facts and interesting Texas history. For example - anyone know the story on moontowers? I enjoyed zooming past the Texas State Capitol and whisking through Rainey Street. Two pointers - lather up on the sunscreen and be sure to pay attention. Especially in such a large group, you can miss warning signs.

My boyfriend and I decided to see Austin on a segway tour. It was my boyfriend's first time, but…read moreChris, the tour guide made it so easy for him. He made sure all the safety procedures were followed and that my boyfriend was comfortable before we started. He showed us around explaining the history as we went and also gave us soooo many recommendations for restaurants as first timers in Austin. We loved it and would definitely recommend!

Would highly recommend this tour to anyone in the Austin area. Decided to include this tour on our…read moreSiblings trip and boy did we have a lot of fun! Our tour guide Bree was fantastic! She was patient, friendly and knowledgeable about the Austin area! On this tour you get to see the depths of Austin and get a little history lesson all at the same time.

Me, my daughter and my granddaughter took this Tour on March 17, 2023. Kelsie, our tour guide was…read moretop-notch!! I am 66 years old. I was a little nervous being a first time rider, but with Kelsey's instruction and the actual ease of riding the Segway, my concern quickly disappeared. We had so much fun and Kelsie told us everything we needed to know about riding the Segway. He was also very knowledgable about Austin and it's history. If you were on the fence about riding a Segway, don't be. Super easy!!! I highly recommend this tour!

My partner and I took a tour over Austin as a Valentine's Day gift. We chose the tour that takes…read moreyou over downtown and through the hill country over lake travis. It was an excellent tour and seamless experience. Our pilot, Drew, showed us the highlights of the city such as the capitol building, UT campus, some of the biggest houses in Westlake, the Oasis, and more. The feeling of flying over downtown was unreal, you get really close to the city. My partner said it made her feel grateful and I said it made me feel powerful lol.

Emailed asking more questions and they responded right away. They helped me get booked and kept me…read moreinformed until our tour. The pilot was entertaining and made the ride enjoyable. Well worth the money to have such an amazing experience!