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Austin > Scenic Austin Night Tour

Scenic Austin Night Tour

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clock-icon 2.5 Hours
persons Up to 50 people
clock-icon Free Hotel Pick-up

Witness Austin city come to life at night with a 2.5 hour scenic small-group night tour. Experience the bustling Austin city nightlife with one of our friendly, local guides with a sunset cruise to see the dazzling city skyline, and a narrated tour in the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van, with stops at iconic places like; Texas Capitol, Pfluger Bridge, Willie Nelson Statue, and South Congress Avenue.

Itinerary

Texas Capitol

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Capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas

Capital Cruise Boat Tour

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Capital Cruise Boat Tour

Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge

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Pedestrian & bicycle crossing of Lady Bird Lake

Bat Watching

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Bat Watching

Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk

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Lush, urban path along the water’s edge.

Doug Sahm Hill

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Observation hill with great view of Austin city skyline

What's Included

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  • Small group driving tour of Austin at night
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  • Local Tour guide - fully narrated tour experience
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  • Small group tour (max 7 guests)
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  • Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in Downtown Austin.
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  • Luxury Transportation in air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van
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  • All attraction admission fees included
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  • Skip the ticket line entry - avoid large crowds and wait times
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  • Sunset Boat Cruise (Bat watching March - October) Please note, the boat cruise is a public attraction. Maximum capacity of the boat is 50 people.
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  • Narrated drive passing multiple points of interest including; Texas Capitol, Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Willie Nelson Statue, and more.
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  • Small group driving tour of Austin at night
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  • Local Tour guide - fully narrated tour experience
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  • Small group tour (max 7 guests)
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  • Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in Downtown Austin.
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  • Luxury Transportation in air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van
  • tick mark
  • All attraction admission fees included
  • tick mark
  • Skip the ticket line entry - avoid large crowds and wait times
  • tick mark
  • Sunset Boat Cruise (Bat watching March - October) Please note, the boat cruise is a public attraction. Maximum capacity of the boat is 50 people.
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  • Narrated drive passing multiple points of interest including; Texas Capitol, Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Willie Nelson Statue, and more.

Customer Reviews

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Scenic Austin Night Tour

Tour of Austin and bat boat

Driver was pleasant and knowledgeable but disappointed that very few bats came out The bo....see more

Jeanne Tallent

Written on May 26, 2023

What you’ll do

Explore Austin - the state capital of Texas, with our fun and friendly local guides who will take you to witness the best views and learn about the city’s fantastic culture and friendly locals. There is no better way to experience the city than with Tripshepherd - Austin’s best small group tours (max. 7 guests).

Enjoy the top attractions and visitor experiences while avoiding long lines and wait times, with our fully guided and narrated tours with all attraction admission fees included along with complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in the comfort of one of our air-conditioned Mercedes Metris vans.

Your Tripshepherd Guide will greet you at your downtown Austin accommodations and begin your fully guided tour in the comfort and style of a Mercedes Metris van.

Begin your small group evening tour at dusk on Austin's Lady Bird Lake with a stunning sunset cruise where you will enjoy watching the colorful & changing skyline. If you happen to book our Scenic Austin Night Tour between March and October, you are in luck because this is the very best time to witness Austin's world-famous Congress Avenue Bridge Bats! Join your guide on a bat watching excursion to witness fabled Mexican (or Brazilian) Free-Tailed Bats take flight from underneath the Congress Avenue Bridge where an unimaginable large colony of 1.5 million bats reside—one of the biggest colonies of urban bats in the world! With speeds of 60 miles per hour, flying across the colorful evening sky, you will be awestruck & delighted at the sight of these bats with their fascinating and erratic flight patterns.

Next, hop back into one of our air-conditioned Mercedes Metris vans to enjoy a narrated driving tour with stops at several iconic landmarks. Your guide will narrate and provide ongoing highlights and local insights about the surrounding area along the drive. You will get the opportunity to stop at several places to get the best views of the city including; Pfluger Bridge a beautiful pedestrian and bicycle bridge spanning Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, view beautiful historic homes at the Bremond and Rainey Street Historic Districts, the vibrant South Congress Street, and pass by the iconic Welcome to Austin Mural - beautifully illuminated at night.

At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back to your Downtown Austin hotel.

Experience the fantastic culture and friendly locals of Austin and reserve a spot with us today!

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