Tours and Trips

See popular landmarks as you exercise on this guided running tour around downtown Austin. Run at a casual, accommodating pace through the streets of the city passing by Lady Bird Lake, the capitol building, the Governor's Mansion, Congress, Ave, the Bat Bridge, and more. There are multiple guides on the tour, so it's easy to go at your own pace or walk.

Hop aboard an authentic Tall Ship for an Australia Day to remember! Celebrate Australia's national day on a 4-hour cruise through Sydney Harbour, either joining the traditional Tall Ship Race on an afternoon cruise or watching the famous fireworks on an evening party cruise. Tuck into an Aussie-style barbecue (included) as you glide past Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, make the most of unlimited beer and wine, then get in the festive mood with live music and on-board entertainment.

Delve into World War I history on this 9-hour Australian and New Zealand Somme Battlefield tour from Lille or Arras. See Le Hamel Australian Memorial, the Jean and Denise Letaille Museum and Thiepval Memorial, the largest WWI memorial bearing the names of more than 73,000 soldiers. Lunch, entrance fees and round-trip transportation from your hotel are included.

Are you an early bird? If so, head over to the Austin Visitor Center to take an early morning Segway tour through downtown Austin's historic sites. Roll over to the State Capital of Texas, take in the sights along historic Sixth Street, cruise down Congress Avenue and see the Rainy Street district. Your expert guide provides simple instructions on how to operate the Segway before leading you on a comprehensive two-hour tour. Includes all instruction and safety equipment for the eco-friendly Segway.

Delve into the extensive natural history and anthropology collections of the Australian Museum, the first museum to be established in Australia. Your admission ticket takes you into the internationally heralded museum that preserves more than 18 million items inside a massive colonial building located across from Hyde Park. Walk through halls that contain indigenous artifacts, dinosaur skeletons, rare minerals and fossils, and mega-fauna such as giant wombats that once roamed the continent. Younger children can explore fun educational exhibits, making it a great excursion for all ages.  

Discover Austin by bike on a 2-hour tour that goes through Zilker Park, Congress Avenue, and around Lady Bird Lake. See landmarks like the Texas State Capitol and Congress Avenue Bridge as your guide shares stories about the Texas capital's history.

Ride through downtown Austin and the University of Texas campus on a 2.5-hour bike tour that highlights the city's architecture and art. Take in downtown gems such as the Driskell Hotel and the Littlefield building, and check out the UT Tower and public artworks on campus. Top off this informative tour with stops outside the Texas State Capitol building, Bremond Block Historic District, and more.

Visit top attractions in and around Australia's most popular cities at a great savings by using the Australia Sightseeing Pass. Make your own itinerary, choosing from a variety of sightseeing day tours offered in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, the Gold Coast, Darwin, Perth, Adelaide, Alice Springs, or Ayers Rock. Your pass can include either 4, 8, or 12 coupons, which are exchanged for your selected excursions across the land down under. Travel independently and save money with the Australia Sightseeing Pass, which is valid for 12 months.

Explore a different side of Austin's legendary nightlife during this 2.5-hour bike trip to observe the city's bat colony under Congress Avenue Bridge. These nightlife-loving denizens may never step foot inside a music club, but they sure know how to put on a show! Cycle first around Austin's Lady Bird Lake, arriving at the bridge just in time to watch the more than 1.5 million bat residents as they take flight for their evening feeding. A guide and all bike equipment is included.

Get acquainted with the impressive sights and verdant charm of Austin and Texas Hill County on a 1.5-hour sightseeing tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Climb aboard a luxury, air-conditioned coach and admire important landmarks like the Texas Capitol, Mayfield Park and the Driskill Hotel from the comfort of your vehicle. Gasp at the natural splendor of the Lady Bird Lake and then delve into the rolling hills and glittering lakes of the beautiful Texas Hill Country region. Enjoy illuminating commentary from your guide throughout this tour.

Spend a leisurely day exploring Austin the locals' way, with bikes, brews, swimming and BBQ, during this 4-hour cycle trip through the city's south side. Pedal a relaxed total of 11 miles during your trip, stopping by the city's famous spring-fed Barton Spring Pool for a dip before continuing to a local spot for craft beer and tasty Texas-style BBQ. After lunch you'll cycle back towards downtown along the promenade, where more brews and an outdoor patio await. A guide and all bike equipment are included.

Australia Zoo is home of the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. Explore the vast zoological park and see over 1,200 animals from native Aussie animals like wombats, dingoes and crocodiles, to exotic creatures like red pandas, Bengal tigers and komodo dragons. Choose from a 1- or 2-day admission ticket and enjoy thrilling educational wildlife shows, supervised feeding demonstrations and amusement rides.

Experience Austin like never before on this guided Segway tour. Learn about the history of Austin while rolling past the Texas State Capitol, the Driskill hotel, historic Sixth Street, the hip strip of South Congress Avenue, the Rainey Street Historic District, and much more. Guided Segway training plus all the necessary equipment and photos from the tour are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.

Cruise around Austin in style on a fat-tire electric minibike. These easy-to-ride bikes sit two people and travel at a top speed of 20mph. Follow your guide around the city streets passing by popular landmarks including the Moody Theater, HOPE Outdoor Gallery, Driskill Hotel, numerous street art murals, and more.

Enjoy front row seats for the festivities for Australia Day on this special 3-hour Sydney Harbour cruise. Watch the Sydney Festival's Ferrython, the Tug and Yacht Ballet, the Harbour Parade and the Tall Ships race towards Sydney Harbour Bridge. See the Sydney Opera House from the water and enjoy the events that take place throughout the day from a prime spot on Sydney Harbour. Your cruise departs from Darling Harbour and includes a light lunch with tea or coffee.

Discover the highlights of Austin along with several local breweries during this half-day beer tasting and bike tour. Pedal past landmarks including the Texas State Cemetery and the Texas State Capitol, and stop for sudsy refreshments at three breweries. Your guide shares commentary about the city and breweries on a moderate level bike tour that is suitable for most people with biking experience. Bike gear and beers are included.

Celebrate Australia Day in style on-board a 3-hour dinner cruise! Indulge in a delicious seafood and carvery buffet as you glide around Sydney Harbour and admire the glittering illuminations of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Then, head to the open deck to watch the show-stopping Australia Day fireworks display over Darling Harbour. With an on-board bar and an all-night DJ, this will be a party to remember and tickets are sure to sell out, so book now before it's too late!

Go behind the scenes at AIS (Australian Institute of Sport), Australia's premier elite sporting precinct and , one of Canberra's most popular tourist attractions. Your guide takes you on a comprehensive 90-minute tour through the world-class facilities to see where Australia's top athletes train. How fast can you throw a ball? You can find out at Sportex, an interactive sports zone with different physical tests for your athletic skills.

See Austin's quieter side on a 2-hour bike tour that follows the tree-shaded Butler Trail around Lady Bird Lake. Learn about the city's past and present as you ride to highlights such as Barton Springs, HOPE Outdoor Gallery, and the Congress Street Bridge.

The Australia Multi-City Attractions Pass allows you to visit top attractions throughout Australia at a great savings. Choose from five, seven or ten tickets to be loaded onto a smartcard, which you then use for easy entry to the best attractions in Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and destinations throughout Tasmania. You have an entire three months to use your tickets from the date of card activation. Use your tickets all in one city, or spread them over as many cities as you like, and save up to 40% on regular admission prices.