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Top 8 adventure things to do in Austin

If your idea of a good day in Austin ends with sore legs and a great photo, start here. Treks, kayaks, ziplines, off-road runs and the occasional adrenaline-up — every operator below is licensed and safety-checked.

  1. E-Bike tour of Austin's culture and sights, Austin1

    1. E-Bike tour of Austin's culture and sights

    5.0· 435 reviews· 2 hours

    Two to three hours on an electric bike through Austin — explore local art, heritage, and cuisine with knowledgeable guides.

    Our E-bike tour with Rooster was fantastic. He was attentive to everyone's needs and made the experience enjoyable and informative. Now we just need to help him find a girlfriend.Croutonic
  2. Downtown Austin sunset kayak tour with bat viewing, Austin2

    2. Downtown Austin sunset kayak tour with bat viewing

    4.9· 219 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Two and a half hours of kayaking along the Austin skyline, watching the sunset and observing 1.5 million bats take flight.

    We had an incredible time. The experience was enhanced by Rob and Ross, who made it even more enjoyable. I strongly suggest booking with their team; it was both informative and entertaining.Traveler30104856701
  3. Clear kayak sunset tour on San Marcos River, Austin3

    3. Clear kayak sunset tour on San Marcos River

    4.9· 196 reviews· 1.3 hours

    Two hours of guided paddling — clear kayaks on San Marcos River at sunset, with wildlife sightings including beavers and vibrant bird species.

    We spotted numerous fish, a turtle, a beaver, ducks, and various other birds during our adventure.waynekK2861ZT
  1. Kayak rental on Lady Bird Lake, Austin4

    4. Kayak rental on Lady Bird Lake

    4.8· 11 reviews· 2 hours

    Self-paddle single kayaks on Lady Bird Lake — scenic views of the Austin skyline, Congress Avenue Bat Bridge, and Barton Springs.

    Great experience. It's hard to compete with kayaking in the heart of Austin, surrounded by stunning views of multiple bridges and the entire city skyline.Reid_K
  2. Austin food tour featuring local flavours and tacos, Austin5

    5. Austin food tour featuring local flavours and tacos

    4.8· 1048 reviews· 3 hours

    Three hours exploring Austin's food scene on foot, with five tastings including BBQ brisket and breakfast tacos, led by local guides.

    Lily was fantastic, sharing her extensive knowledge of Austin's history alongside the restaurants we went to. The tour was very well organized, with food prepared upon our arrival at each spot. Everything was tasty, particularly the churro cheesecake.Trail776222
  3. Sunset bat kayak tour in Austin, Austin6

    6. Sunset bat kayak tour in Austin

    4.8· 217 reviews· 2 hours

    Two hours on the water — enjoy skyline views while watching 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed bats at the Congress Avenue Bridge with guided commentary.

    A fantastic way to wrap up the evening in Austin.brittanysI2768UP
  4. Austin haunted pub crawl walking tour, Austin7

    7. Austin haunted pub crawl walking tour

    4.3· 240 reviews· 2 hours

    Two hours walking tour of Austin's haunted bars, focusing on the Old West's ghosts and history for 21+.

    This ghost walk was enjoyable, with a comfortable walking speed, and the guide provided plenty of interesting information.738brittanif
  5. Admission ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Austin, Austin8

    8. Admission ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Austin

    4.1· 17 reviews· 1 hours

    Full access to 50+ interactive illusion rooms—let your imagination run wild in a unique, photo-friendly environment.

    It was an enjoyable experience. The tunnel was both thrilling and a bit scary, but the kids had a great time and are looking forward to returning.Miroslava_G

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