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…

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 offer! The relaxed ~7 mile “Austin in a Nutshell Tour” provides the perfect opportunity to explore all the significant landmarks in and around downtown, including the renowned Lady Bird Lake Trail. This tour utilizes standard non-electric hybrid bikes. For those interested in Ebike tours, consider our “Let it Ride…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Twinzone
Apr 7, 2026
Awesome Austin - Super fun. Peter was fun and funny and and gave a lot of interesting behind the scenes info. Great experience!
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Bob
Apr 7, 2026
Loved the stories and the local lore - Peter was awesome. Great stories and jokes!
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Hannah_s
Apr 6, 2026
Rob kept it fun! Took... - Rob kept it fun! Took great photos. Shared some interesting Austin history and facts- even my 11 year old commented on how much fun he was having- and he’s hard to please lately! Definitely will recommend this tour and bike shop. Good people!
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Vanessaoe5824xc
Apr 5, 2026
Lovely way to see Austin - Peter was amazing. Very friendly and helpful with our biking skill level. He was very informative and fun. Lovely experience. Highly recommend it!
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Gs546
Apr 1, 2026
Excellent over view of Austin - Peter led a very fun, informative, and safe several hour tour. Highly recommend him and the experience.
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Terrisl6939cj
Mar 31, 2026
Very fun!!! - Peter was excellent guide. Great day! Thank you!!!
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Alexhv1938ve
Mar 18, 2026
5 Star Tour - 10/10 Expierience with Rob. Great guy with great information of the history of the city and the best spots to see in it.
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Scenic09267816744
Mar 15, 2026
Safe and good experience - Had a great tour with a awesome guide ( Pete ). Thank you for the city curiosities , and for the jokes
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Iva1026
Mar 3, 2026
Fun - I went on a tour with Peter. It was a lot of fun: learned lots of neat things and enjoyed the bike ride
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Marilene_e
Mar 2, 2026
Great bikeride through Austin! - Amazing bikeridw through Auatin in a comfortable pace. Lots of small stops at iconic places with a brief history/information review. Peter was a knowledgable guide!
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From $58
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).