Top Experiences in Lady Bird Lake

In Texas, even our convertibles are bigger: Find out for yourself with 360-degree views of Austin in a unique, convertible-top Mercedes-Benz sprinter. Take in major sights, including time to hop off the van and appreciate beautiful views, iconic murals, and historic sites along the way. Expect two stops for some light walking. Possible stops (only two from this list)-TX State Cemetery, the Austin Central Library, and the Pfluger bridge (Routes & stops subject to change due to events or closures.)

This small-group tour (14 passenger max) is the one to do if you want a comprehensive look at what makes this city what it is: from the towering architecture of downtown, the humble yet active expanse of the south side, the quaint and historical east, and the perpetually awe-inspiring capitol and campus.

Note: convertible top may be closed during bad weather, cold/hot/rain, as well as any part of the route that is on the highway where our speed would cause too much wind to be comfortable.

There's nothing better than getting to know a city from a local, and that's exactly what you can expect on this 2.5-hour tour (with stops). Your Austinite guide will share stories about the fun-loving Texas capital aboard a 14-passenger convertible Mercedes-Benz sprinter van. This unique vehicle, which is open air, is also equipped with sanitized headsets that you can use to get to know Austin through conversations, with English and Spanish language options. Route subject to change due to closures.

See all the local hangouts, hip and historic neighborhoods, and beautiful Central Texas Hill Country. Along the way, you'll get out to stretch for pictures and scenery on 3-4 stops that could include the the Driskill Hotel, Barton Springs, and the award-winning Austin Public Library (Routes & stops subject to change due to events or closures.)

Read the What to Expect section below to learn more about what you will see and where you will stop to visit on this ultimate guided tour of Austin.

If you are visiting Texas for the first time, have never been to Austin, or just want a tour this will be the perfect opportunity to visit 2 cities in one trip! Houston is a hidden gem by itself but you will have the opportunity to see the Capital of Texas as well!

Austin TX is breathtaking and you will feel like you're in another state. We will explore a lot of Austin in just a few hours. The ride there is smooth and relaxing. So come ready to explore and have fun!

If for some reason Austin is your final destination or you're having so much fun and want to explore more and spend the night you do have the option of staying but will have to find transportation back. We look forward to being your tour guide.

If you have a family or are just interested in going on a relaxing cruise around the famous Lady Bird Lake without the hustle and bustle of traffic, then our Peace Love and Zilker tour is just for you! Our knowledgeable guides will show you the sights such as Auditorium Shores, the Stevie Ray Vaughn Statue, The Old Railroad Bridge, Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, and much much more! Learn the history of every place we stop and be sure to bring a camera for the many picturesque photo opportunities! This tour is on regular NON-electric hybrid bikes. For Ebike tours, check out our Let it Ride Austin Electric Bike Tour.

Segway Nation offers its 1.5 hour Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour three times daily. This Austin Segway tour is a great way to get an overview of downtown Austin and spend some time sightseeing and taking photos. Highlights of this Segway Tour include the Texas State Capitol Building • Congress Avenue • Historic Driskill Hotel • Warehouse Entertainment District • Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake • More Great Historic Sites and Landmarks • Lots of time to enjoy riding through downtown Austin on your Segway.

Come see all that Austin has to offer! Our leisurely 10 mile Austin in a Nutshell Tour is the best way to see all of the notable landmarks in and around downtown, as well as the famous Lady Bird Lake Trail! This tour is on regular NON-electric hybrid bikes. For Ebike tours, check out our Let it Ride Austin Electric Bike Tour.

Segway Nation offers its 2.5 hour Ghost and Bat Segway tour once daily. Our Ghost and Bat Segway tour is offered once daily at 7:00 PM. Bats are seasonal and usually fly from March to October every year. This approximately 2.5 hour Segway tour is designed to be a fun nighttime Segway adventure through downtown Austin. We visit some of Austin's haunted downtown hotels and buildings, plus we Segway to some of Austin’s famous landmarks. Some of this Segway Tour’s Highlights include seeing the world’s largest urban bat colony of about 2 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats • The Texas State Capitol Building • Haunted Hotels • Haunted Historic Buildings • Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake • Austin Convention Center • 6th Street Music and Entertainment District • Austin’s Moonlight Towers • Many other great historic sites • Plenty of time to play on your Segway, lots of fun facts and time for great photos! 

Join our guides for the ultimate bat watching experience!

Our Sunset Bat Tour offers stunning views of the Downtown Austin Skyline, fun facts about the local bat colony, and the chance to see the 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed bats emerge from the famous bat bridge.

We are located minutes away from the Congress Avenue Bridge.

Enjoy a leisurely Urban / Natural combo bike tour of 7.5 miles to get acquainted with Austin sights like the Congress Ave Bat Bridge, Texas Capitol, Shoal Creek hike-n-bike trail, Pfluger Ped/bike Bridge, Barton Springs and Butler hike-n-bike trail on Lady Bird Lake. We'll start on the lake hike-n-bike, then downtown to the Capitol, and back to hike-n-bike trails to finish. This 2-hour 30 min tour provides the best overview of the city!

Please note- if you can't ride a bicycle, you will not be able to participate in the tour and will be refunded. Safety and respect of other riders in the group are essential.

Our tours are experiences - We are not your average "cookie cutter" type tour. See the heart of Austin through a locals eyes on some of the finest urban bike trails in the country! Stop at some of Austin’s most famous landmarks: Barton Springs, the Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue, the Congress Avenue “Bat Bridge,” and more! You’ll experience the real Austin like you never could on a driving tour! What makes us unique is that we get to go farther and see more on an e-bike! Hills? No problem!!

You are never lost with a local.

This informative, easy 2.5 hour tour of 8 miles with some small hills, makes its way around the lake on the hike-n-bike loop trail, including the boardwalk, Zilker Park, Butler Park, Barton Springs pool and Congress Bat bridge. This tour is a great tour for riders of all ages and skill levels, as it is totally natural, mostly shaded and traffic free. A great way to familiarize your group with the best parks of the downtown Austin area.

Please note- if you can't ride a bicycle, you will not be able to participate in the tour and will be refunded. Safety and respect of other riders in the group are essential.

Each Pedicab can carry passengers (age 7 and older). Children under age 7 can sit in a lap. All of our pedicabs are motorized, allowing us to travel up to 15 mph. Fast enough to get where we need to go, but slow enough to take in all the sights. The Pedicab drivers are all licensed chauffeurs, so you can drink alcoholic beverages as a passenger. Just no glass bottles and the drivers cannot provide the beverages to you (you have to purchase alcohol from a store or restaurant).

This private walking tour is unique because it gives the insides and outs of Austin from a local's perspective. We give you the experience of how we would choose to spend the day as people who know and love the city verses the typical tourist locations. You'll experience the best of food and drink as well as historical facts about the city.

Austin has long held a reputation for being a city of innovative creators. What better way to experience that history than on a bike and through the lens of art and architecture? On this tour, you will be guided through Downtown Austin's Art as well as 130+ years of beautiful architectural history. You'll see the hidden jewels of art scattered in unexpected places. And of course, no Austin architecture tour would be complete without a trip to the Capital Building. You'll learn some history, see some beautiful work, and have a great time riding your bike around beautiful Austin, TX. Highlights include: the tallest mural in Austin, historic West Austin buildings, the OBEY Giantess, and the Texas capitol building.

Skip searching for best things to do in Austin, and let real locals show you the best of the city's rich culture and history, with a little bit of that famous Central Texas Hill Country. This signature Austin tour covers 30 miles, 50+ points of interest, in 90 minutes (1.5 hours) NON-STOP. (Route subject to change due to closures.)

You'll get to see iconic places such as the Texas Capitol, as well important cultural areas like the Six Square District in East Austin. Sit back and relax in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz sprinter van as you explore the city and head into hill country. Even lifelong Texans can't believe these rolling hills and greenery are in their own state!

Read the What to Expect section below to learn about the places you'll pass by as your Austinite guide gives you anecdotes and ideas for how to enjoy the rest of your trip in this counterculture capital. For those who want to get out and explore, consider the 2.5-hour version of this tour with stops along the way!

Breakfast tacos are a way of life in Austin, and we know where to find the best! Our food stops change dailey as our guides know where the best places are and when to go. After we do a short poll of the group your guide will decide what the best places are to take you. Let the guide know if there is a place you might have heard of and is on your bucket list to go to. Along the way, you'll see Austin through a local’s eyes! Every tour is different as our food scene is ever changing. Our guides know where the best spots are and you will get to see a lot of Austin along the way. 2 food stops included. Food is on us, drinks are on you.

Learn about the Bats in Austin on this 2.5 hour bat watching bike tour (2 hours on the bike). It's the largest urban bat colony in the world! This tour takes place during the evening for a leisurely 8 mile ride (a few small hills) around Lady Bird Lake hike-n-bike trail, including Barton Springs, Zilker park, Butler park, the boardwalk and Pfluger bridge, with a stop to view the bats in flight from Congress Ave. bridge after sunset. Tour starts 2 hrs. before sunset. It's a great, unique tour!

Please note- if you can't ride a bicycle, you will not be able to participate in the tour and will be refunded. Safety and respect of other riders in the group are essential.

Embark on our captivating Bat Paddle Guided Tour adventure to experience the infamous Mexican Free-Tailed Bats emergence from beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, Texas!

Paddle along the picturesque waters of the Colorado River, exploring Austin's urban landscape. Our expert guides will lead you, sharing fascinating stories and insights along the way. As the sun sets, we'll navigate beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge, home to one of North America's largest urban bat colonies. Experience the breathtaking moment as millions of bats take flight, swirling above you in a mesmerizing dance against the twilight sky. Immerse yourself in the magic of this encounter, with the gentle sound of water and the scent of fresh air. Learn about these fascinating creatures, their role in the ecosystem, and conservation efforts. No kayaking experience required. We provide equipment and ensure your safety throughout the excursion.

Two of the best things in Austin….together! This 3 hr tour is perfect for riders of all skill levels. We’ll do 11 miles total on the Lady Bird Lake hike-n-bike trail / downtown Austin bikeway, but not before we detour over to some dang good Texas BBQ! Includes cycling around Barton Springs, Pfluger bike bridge, SRV statue, Congress Ave. Bat bridge, East Austin, downtown and the boardwalk. A very satisfying excursion. We pre-order to skip the line...y'all.

Please note- if you can't ride a bicycle, you will not be able to participate in the tour and will be refunded. Safety and respect of other riders in the group are essential.

From the river to downtown you’ll experience Austin's unique scenery and history! Our flagship tour covers a bit of everything about downtown Austin. Pedal through historic districts and dive into the art and history of Texas’ capital city. Enjoy highlights such as: Lady bird lake, Texas State Capitol, the Congress Bridge, a Moontower, and various iconic murals and other unique destinations!

Routes may vary due to seasonal weather conditions.

You can be a part of an e-bike biker gang! Our e-bikes are fun and super easy to ride. See the sights at sunset and have a blast! We believe that riding is more fun with others, so add another e-bike so your friend can ride along with you. We have a very dynamic experience and with so much to see in Austin each ride is different.
It's an incredible way to get the feel of what Austin is and what it is loved by so many. Each ticket also includes our CYB equipment protection so if you do any accidental damage to our e-bikes you're not responsible (Horseplay is not covered, so calm down there Evel Knievel, no stunts allowed).

We cap our groups to 13 total. For groups larger than 13 you need to contact us directly.

Celebrating a birthday or planning a bachelorette party? Do you have a group of 6-12 people? You can be your own e-bike biker gang! Bring your gang of friends on a private party version of our award winning biker gang tour of Austin! See the sights and celebrate with your friends on the FUNNEST tour on two wheels! Our e-bikes are fun and super easy to ride. See the sights and have a blast! We have a very dynamic experience and with so much to see in Austin, each ride is different! It's an incredible way to get the feel of what Austin is and what it is loved by so many! Each ticket also includes our CYB equipment protection so if you do any accidental damage to our e-bikes you're not responsible (Horseplay is not covered, so calm down there Evel Knievel, no stunts allowed).

You can be a part of an e-bike biker gang! Our e-bikes are fun and super easy to ride. See the sights and have a blast! We believe that riding is more fun with others, so add another e-bike so your friend can ride along with you! We have a very dynamic experience and with so much to see in Austin each ride is different! It's an incredible way to get the feel of what Austin is and what it is loved by so many! Tours available every day except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Each ticket also included our CYB equipment protection so if you do any accidental damage to our e-bikes you're not responsible (Horseplay is not covered, so calm down there Evel Knievel, no stunts allowed).

You'll also get a wristband during your initiation that will get you EXCLUSIVE DEALS such as 10% off select gift stores throughout the city as well as happy hour specials for those old enough to partake in an adult beverage! Your ticket basically pays for itself!

Explore Austin - the state capital of Texas, with our fun and friendly local guides who will take you to witness the best views and learn about the city’s fantastic culture and friendly locals. There is no better way to experience the city than with See Sight Tours - Austin’s best small group tours (max. 7 guests).

Enjoy the top attractions and visitor experiences while avoiding long lines and wait times, with our fully guided and narrated tours with all attraction admission fees included along with complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in the comfort of one of our air-conditioned Mercedes Metris vans.