Austin, Texas blends city life with the indie personality of its citizens. As a city with a rich music community, it is also home to numerous eateries and food options.
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Amidst the twang of the guitar strings and the thrum of the drum beats, you can savor a pleasure-packed trip along the finest food and drink tours in the city. Here is a traveler ranked list of some of the best food and drink tours in Austin.
Austin Downtown Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours
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The Austin Downtown Walking Food Tour with Secret Food Tours starts at around ***$88*** per adult. It lasts about ***3-4 hours*** and is a
cooking journey in the heart of Texas. I traveled through the **hidden** parts of the downtown area while I explored the **local**
culinary delights. **95%** of reviewers say the tour is a delightful experience and a **great** way to enjoy the diversity of the
food in Austin. This is the tour where you can experience the **unique** combination of **traditional** and **contemporary**
cooking of ***briskets*** and ***enchiladas***.
Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin
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Picture a calm and beautiful landscape with the Texas sun shining down; the perfect setting to enjoy some great local wines. That’s what the Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle offers at around $60 per adult for a 4-5 hour break from the city. This treasure is awarded a perfect score from travelers and is easy to see why while enjoying a glass of wine in the Driftwood terroir.
Half-Day Wine Tour with Luxury Limousine in Austin
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Take your wine tour to new heights with our Half Day Wine Tour with Luxury Limousine. Prices start at $300 per adult, and while that may seem high, you will be experiencing the tour in a luxury limousine with scenic views. Tour three different vineyards and let your worries flow away as you embrace the beauty of the Hill Country. For 4-6 hours, you will be touring the vineyards like a true champagne connoisseur.
Austin BBQ and Brew Shuttle
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The Austin BBQ and Brew Shuttle costs about $60 per adult. It is an honest tribute to the smoked meats and chilled beers that speak to the very heart of the city. This four-hour tour is my ode to the classic Austin barbecue experience which is a ritual wrapped in mesquite smoke and perfectly complimented by the work of the local beer craftsmen. It’s a no-frills kind of deal, but it’s one that is woven into the very fabric of the city.
Austin E-Bike Foodie Tour
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With prices starting from about $128 for each adult, the Austin E-Bike Foodie Tour provides an alternative way of experiencing the gastronomy of the city. It is a 4-hour walking tour where instead of walking, you can ride an e-bike, and experience the local cuisine while a guide with you who is like an old buddy, shows you around. It’s more than just a tour, it’s about the Austin way of life, one bite and one sight at a time.
The Brunch Bus: Food Tour with a Live Band on Board the Bus!
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Starting at about $125 for adults, The Brunch Bus merges food, music, and fun with a 3-hour tour of the city that captures a quintessential lazy Sunday vibe. An impressive 98% of customers reviewing the event recommend it. Come on board and enjoy the positive vibes as the music is just as good as the food!
East Austin Food Tour
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Beginning at $44 per adult, the East Austin Food Tour is a close look at the East Side of the city. Over two hours, you will explore the many different and innovative restaurants that call East Side home. You will visit several places, and taste Austin’s rapidly growing foodie culture, one dish at a time.
Half-Day Hill Country Brewery and Distillery Shuttle from Austin
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The Half-Day Hill Country Brewery and Distillery Shuttle allows you to escape the city noise to enjoy drinks in the country. Prices start at about $60 per adult and for about 4 to 5 hours, you can enjoy the Fitzhugh area where you will find small breweries and distilleries and learn about the passion and craft that goes into the spirits they produce.
Small Group Pub Walk Tour in Austin with Professional Guide
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Consider joining the Austin Small Group Pub Walk Tour: history, nice drinks, and great company. It also costs about $39 per adult which is pretty good for a 3 hour tour. Also, the guide is five star (so hopefully good), and apparently blends history and drinks nicely. It’s one of the best reviewed tours in Austin.
Public PubCrawl Tour in Austin
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For adults 21 and over, the cost is 45.00 and up, which provides the opportunity to experience Austin’s nightlife and celebrate any occasion. The Austin Public Pub Crawl Tour allows you to bring your own alcohol to sip on while you are walking to the six bars you will be visiting, so feel free to customize your drinks! This crawl lasts two hours and provides the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the experience of Austin’s most popular bars. Public PubCrawl Tour
Downtown Austin Private Walk: Food, Drinks, and History
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Finally, if you want a more customized experience, check out the Downtown Austin Private Walk which combines food and history to paint a different picture of the city. At approximately $65 per adult, participants of this 2 – 3 hour private walk will channel their inner true Austinite as they walk the streets of Austin and enjoy both bites and insights.
Best 16 Day Trips From Austin: The Full Southern Experience
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Austin is a wonderful city, but if you want a change of pace, day trips outside of the city limits offer an easy way to shake things up without going too far from home.
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