Austin in a Nutshell Tour: Explore Downtown Landmarks

Explore Austin’s downtown landmarks and famous Lady Bird Lake Trail on a leisurely 10-mile bike tour. Non-electric hybrid bikes available. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

The tour begins by going along the famous Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail, Barton Springs Pool area, and Zilker Park. It then turns north to the Texas State Capitol where you will not only see downtown close up, but also learn a lot of the city’s history. It is a great way to see a really large swath of Austin. All bikes are included in the price as well as a water during and after the tour. Helmets are required for anyone under the age of 18. Make sure to bring comfortable shoes for bike riding and your camera for all the great photo opportunities.

Points of Interest

  • Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching

  • Town Lake

  • Zilker Metropolitan Park

  • Texas State Capitol

  • Barton Springs Bike Rentals & Tours

  • Rainey Street

  • Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Use of bicycle
  • Use of helmet
  • Austin Parks Usage $5 fee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover everything Austin has to provide! Our relaxed 10 mile Austin Overview Tour is the finest method to see all of the significant landmarks in and around the city center, as well as the renown Lady Bird Lake Trail! This tour uses standard NON-electric hybrid bicycles. For tours using electric bikes, consider our Let it Ride Austin Electric Bike Tour.

  • Tour leaves from 1707 Barton Springs Rd. Please arrive 15 minutes early prior to start time
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult and be a strong enough bike rider to keep up with the group. If not, our Peace Love and Zilker tour might be a better option for groups with children.
  • This tour is on regular NON electric hybrid bikes
Location
1707 Barton Springs Rd
Barton Springs Road
Please arrive 15 minutes early prior to start time! Across from the Barton Springs Picnic food trucks.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mobile20197826819
Aug 15, 2024
Hot and Fun! - Awesome experience thanks to Pete! Loved Learning about Austin. Great family experience. Recommend doing the tour in milder weather. Thank you!
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Mobile66872329827
Aug 3, 2024
Having weird fun in Austin - Peter rocks! He’s well knowledgeable tour guide and will give you great description of the city main spots. Enjoy it!!!
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Realtorkatyjones
Jul 11, 2024
What a great bike tour! - My husband and I had an amazing experience with Doug as our guide for a bike tour of Austin. His knowledge and expertise about the city were unparalleled. Doug's passion for the local history, landmarks, and hidden gems made the tour not only informative but also incredibly enjoyable. His friendly and approachable demeanor made everyone feel comfortable and engaged throughout the entire journey. I highly recommend Doug as a tour guide for anyone looking to explore Austin on two wheels. Thank you, Doug, for an unforgettable experience!
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D113veashleys
Jul 6, 2024
Fun and Informative Tour - Awesome tour around austin. Got to see all the sites, even the bats! My tour guide Mark was great and made the experience fun and informative. Would highly recommend!
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Renec658
Jul 1, 2024
Great Bike Tour in Austin! - I enjoyed an excellent bike tour with Rob who was very personable! He was super knowledgeable about the area and I learned a lot about each stop along the way. The route is very scenic and takes you to the best places to see in downtown Austin.
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Z3738wjchristophert
Jun 18, 2024
Excellent Bike Tour - Rob was amazing! He patiently took photos for the group and shared lots of interesting information about the city of Austin. We covered a lot of ground and had a lot of fun with him. Devon was great too- I made an error in my booking and he was happy to help me fix it. Highly recommend!!
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Felixg536
Jun 16, 2024
Phenomenal tour with lovely local guide - Phenomenal tour, knowledgeable and extremely friendly tour guide Rob - highly recommend this for anyone visiting Austin and getting a 2h overview on a bike.
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Mariew941
Jun 13, 2024
Magic Mike and his bike - Hidden Austin Fabulous 2hr ride spent with our guide Micheal his local knowledge and humour made us almost forget how hot we were😉
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Nicole_g
Jun 7, 2024
Highly recommend - Really enjoyed our guided tour with Peter. We saw a lot of Austin highlights in a short period of time.
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Sharon_n
Jun 3, 2024
The tour is wonderful,... - The tour is wonderful, Ace was our guide and he did a great job! It lasted 2 hours and was very informative and fun.
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