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Top 10 luxury & private things to do in Austin

Private cars, exclusive access, the kind of small group that doesn't share the experience with strangers. Premium tours through Austin for travellers whose calendar is the constraint, not the budget.

  1. Austin speakeasy tour — three-hour guided experience, Austin1

    1. Austin speakeasy tour — three-hour guided experience

    5.0· 56 reviews· 3 hours

    Three hours, on foot — visit several themed speakeasy bars, including a hidden tiki bar and an exclusive back-alley venue.

    An enjoyable evening that was a fantastic way to experience Austin.barbarafL9530FU
  2. Private one-hour Duffy cruise on Lake Austin, Austin2

    2. Private one-hour Duffy cruise on Lake Austin

    5.0· 15 reviews· 1 hours

    One hour on an air-conditioned Duffy boat — enjoy panoramic views of waterfront homes while relaxing with friends or celebrating a special occasion.

    The sunset tour was wonderful. Our guide, Patrick, was excellent and provided us with lots of information about the houses and the surrounding area.irenedC1492WC
  3. E-Bike tour of Austin's culture and sights, Austin3

    3. 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
  1. Private two-hour party boat cruise on Lake Austin, Austin4

    4. Private two-hour party boat cruise on Lake Austin

    4.9· 120 reviews· 2 hours

    Two hours on a private pontoon — swim, float, and relax with drinks on Lake Austin, supervised by a certified captain.

    Our afternoon was truly fantastic. Captain Spencer was incredible, sharing his extensive knowledge of the area and keeping us entertained. The entire experience, from booking to the end of the tour, was well-organized and pleasant. I can’t praise our captain and the tour enough.PiperPerkins_P
  2. Private 2-hour boat cruise on Lake Austin, Austin5

    5. Private 2-hour boat cruise on Lake Austin

    4.9· 90 reviews· 2 hours

    Two-hour private pontoon boat cruise — enjoy swimming, views of celebrity homes, and BYOB from the Oysters Landing Boat Dock, just five minutes from downtown.

    I had a fantastic experience! The boat ride was wonderful, and it was a perfect day out on the lake. Captain Reed is truly exceptional.allisonohallison
  3. Half-day wine shuttle tour in Hill Country from Austin, Austin6

    6. Half-day wine shuttle tour in Hill Country from Austin

    4.9· 344 reviews· 4.5 hours

    Approximately five hours in a luxury van — a tour of two award-winning wineries with optional tastings in the Texas Hill Country.

    Kelty was fantastic! We had an incredible experience during the tour, especially with a bachelorette party as part of the group. It was so much fun.Diane_O
  4. One-hour shared boat cruise on Lake Austin, Austin7

    7. One-hour shared boat cruise on Lake Austin

    4.9· 168 reviews· 1 hours

    One-hour shared cruise on Lake Austin — enjoy scenic views of luxury homes and Texas Hill Country, with options for sunrise, midday, sunset, or night trips.

    The tour was enjoyable, and Captain Tom did an excellent job.baranz2026
  5. Sunset boat cruise on Lake Austin — one hour BYOB tour, Austin8

    8. Sunset boat cruise on Lake Austin — one hour BYOB tour

    4.8· 333 reviews· 1 hours

    One-hour boat cruise on Lake Austin, with views of Mount Bonnell and exclusive homes; BYOB with a cooler provided.

    It was an amazing experience. Michael was a fun and engaging guide who shared interesting historical details and facts about the lake houses and the lake itself. I had a great time!May_P
  6. 1.5-hour scenic boat cruise on Lake Austin, Austin9

    9. 1.5-hour scenic boat cruise on Lake Austin

    4.8· 52 reviews· 1.5 hours

    One and a half hours on the water — cruise past Mount Bonnell and exclusive lakeside homes, bring your own drinks, and enjoy live music along the shores.

    Ryan was a fantastic captain—friendly, fun, and truly amazing. Definitely recommend requesting him.panis2014
  7. Austin haunted pub crawl walking tour, Austin10

    10. 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

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