What to do and see in Austin, Texas (TX): The Best Beer Tastings & Tours

October 5, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

Every year thousands of hipsters, groupies, and die-hard fans flock to Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, which has catapulted the Texas city up the must-visit charts for many travelers. The sandstone Capitol building is symbolic of the Lone Star State’s "bigger is better" mentality, featuring a gorgeous whispering gallery rotunda and 22 acres of grounds. Cool off with a dip in Barton Springs, a huge natural limestone pool that’s fed by underground sources.
Restaurants in Austin

1. The Brew Bus: Austin Brewery Tour with Live Band

Austin Visitor Center, 602 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Twisted Texas Tour
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

In Austin, we love drinking beer. We also love listening to live music. The obvious solution? Let’s drink beer and listen to live music! Round up your crew and join Austin’s only concert on wheels. Our Twisted bus features a local band riding onboard, providing the jams for a good time as we visit THREE local breweries (two stops, three breweries). At each of the breweries, we will serve up samples of the local craft brews, included in your tour ticket. Your smart/beautiful/handsome/funny/witty tour guide will also give a little information about the local craft beer scene and the brews on tap. You are welcome to purchase additional beverages at each stop. This Austin brewery tour is BYOB, and the perfect kickoff for your weekend!

Inclusions: Beer included at each of the 3 stops., Sales Tax, Local Twisted Texas Guide, Live band on board the bus

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended) for guide, driver, and band, Additional beverages

Reviewed By NM1421

Had no idea what to expect, turned out amazing. Was a surprise for a bachelor party and now it's all he talks about. Band and bus crew were awesome, definitely won't be a one time thing. Hands down best tour I've ever been on

2. Brewery Tours through East Austin via Motorized Pedicab

500 Comal St, Austin, TX 78702, USA Pedicab Adventures
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Brewery tours by Electric Pedicab(s) is the most exciting way to travel and see the City of Austin at the same time. Let our knowledgeable and fun guides take you through scenic and vibrant East Austin and Downtown Austin. You will be dropped off and your guides on three wheels will be waiting for you patiently. We are also very flexible and we can do some sightseeing between stops. Ask our guides for suggestions.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

3. Austin Speakeasy Cocktail Tour

The Driskill - In the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Speakeasy Bar Tours
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You will visit the best SPEAKEASY bars in town and learn the history of the area and each cocktail lounge you visit. Plus, you’ll enjoy priority access, premier seating, and underground craft cocktails from some of the best bartenders in town, featuring classic cocktails & speakeasy specialties. Your guide will take care of all your access and reservations needed for seamless access and attention at each location. You will learn a little about the city of Austin as well as about the building and history of each our speakeasies. Your local guide will also be able to recommend cocktail choices based your your specific pallet and taste.

Inclusions: Reservations and Admittance

Exclusions: Food and Beverage

4. Austin's Gem Bike Tour

102 1/2 W 3rd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Bike and Brew ATX
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Rest assured this adventure isn't just about beer. That's just the cherry on the top. We offer tons of fun quirky facts and stories on this adult sight-seeing adventure. Located on the east side of Austin's downtown, our highlights will include: The Treaty Oak, Hidden Austin Iconic Murals, Town Lake, and three uniquely different breweries. (Itinerary is incorrect because we could not add brewery addresses to timeline) It is an moderate level bike ride. This ride does include a couple of hills, so be ready. But, fear not, there are three different breweries that will reward your riding efforts with cold brews. :) At the end of the tour, you will leave happy, refreshed, and educated. Beers, bikes, helmets, and a knowledgeable guide are included in the price.

Inclusions: Beers, Local guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Lunch

Reviewed By bethk899

This was a blast!! Our tour guide Jesse was SUPERB! He was informative and super fun - he gave us great tips for the rest of our stay in Austin. He gave us some neat history about Austin too - beyond the typical info you would read on-line. Great tour! Thanks Jesse!

5. Austin Craft Beer and Brewery Tour

Craft Pride, 61 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Austin Brewery Tours
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4.9 based on 48 reviews

Brewery tours are the best way to experience Austin's local beer scene. This 4-hour brewery tour in Austin allows you to have the freedom to enjoy multiple local breweries throughout the city. This is a great activity for bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthday parties, or hanging out with friends and family.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Beer tastings, Tipping bartenders

Exclusions: Tipping of the guide, Money for extra tastings or merchandise, Money to eat at onsite food trailers, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By HarryT_10

What a great way to spend an afternoon in Austin. The Austin Brewery Tour was money well spent. Our tour guide James was not only knowledgeable but extremely personable. Definitely worth the time and the money. Would definitely do it again.

6. Private Austin Brewery Tour by Pedicab with All-Inclusive Beer Flight Option

Lazarus Brewing Co., 1902 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA Metrocycle Pedicabs
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Sit back and relax in an open air pedicab as you ride though east Austin stopping at 3 award winning micro-breweries. Each brewery offers beer flights or just order a pint. Our stops include Lazarus Brewing, Hops and Grain and finishes at Zilker Brewing. The breweries also offer food options where you can grab a bite to eat. This is a private tour and customizable to your group.  

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour, Driver/guide, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By kim_2u64

My daughter and I had a great pedicab mural experience with Caleb!! He was courteous and gave us so much fun information about the city and the murals. He took some great shots of us and we really had a great time!! Thank you!

7. Austin Live Music Experience

Cedar Street Courtyard, 208 W 4th St suite c, Austin, TX 78701, USA Twisted Texas Tour
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You want to hear the best live music in Austin. But with so many venues, so little time, and countless truly bad cover bands playing for pennies on Sixth Street…this can be harder than you’d think. Snagging a seat on our Live Music Experience is like hitting the “easy button”. We take you to three awesome live music venues. Locations vary week to week, but we work with a dozen fun and funky places to catch live music. Maybe it’s two-stepping to a country band or dancing to 90s tunes-you never know what to expect! The best part is that while we visit THREE Austin live music venues, you get a fourth band for your own private concert…on board the bus! Our local musicians jam everyone’s favorite singalongs as we go from bar to bar. At the shows, they join the party…you’ll find them taking shots at the bar, posing for pics with you and your squad, and answering any and all questions you’ve ever had about life as a wanna-be rock star. It’s a behind-the-scenes experience like no other.

Inclusions: Entry fees to live music venues, Live band on board the bus, BYOB Bus: beer/wine only, no hard liquor

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By NM1421

Had no idea what to expect, turned out amazing. Was a surprise for a bachelor party and now it's all he talks about. Band and bus crew were awesome, definitely won't be a one time thing. Hands down best tour I've ever been on

8. Explore LIVE Austin Music w/ Award Winner

Nicholas Dawson Neighborhood Park Trail, Austin, TX 78704, USA Will Taylor

As an Austin Music Award Winner and native, I’ll take you behind the scenes of the real Austin LIVE Music underground. Austin has hundreds of clubs, but where’s the REAL Austin music scene? I’ll take you there personally. We will visit several original Austin venues, sometimes even rubbing shoulders and chatting with artists I know personally, and I may even sit in to play a song or two if they twist my arm. I'll also be your photographer taking professional pictures & selfies along the way so you can focus on experience while still having the photos to recall the magical night. 1) A Nature Rendezvous: The evening starts with a rendezvous at a secret gorgeous nature spot downtown. I'll play a little violin serenade and you can bring a picnic if you like, I'll have blankets and yoga mats 2) Austin LIVE Underground: We'll visit at least 2 of the best Austin music venues chosen by poling the group's preferences.

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9. Half-Day Brewery and Craft Beer Tour in Austin with Tastings

61 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Mambi Travel

Visit 3 different breweries in one day Professional guide who knows Austin and it's beer. Behind the scenes facility tour at one brewery Hang with locals, eat at an Austin food truck. All tours are all-inclusive

Inclusions: Friendly and professional guide for the day, Tastings included, Transportation included, We tip the bartenders

Exclusions: Food trucks offer food available for your purchase

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