Tours and Trips in Austin

This afternoon experience starts out with a friendly orientation and one-on-one rider training. See all that downtown Austin has to offer on this 90- minute Segway Sightseeing tour of the State Capital of Texas grounds and the Live Music Capitol of the World. Your Segway tour makes its way down Congress Ave with a stop at the only monument (story telling) at Angelia Eberly. From there, your Segway tour-guide will lead you to several picturesque and historic sites in downtown Austin including the charming and haunted Driskill Hotel. After gliding past 6th street's numerous live music venues, your Segway tour-guide will lead you through the warehouse district (Willie Nelson Blvd), which has grown into a dining and entertainment area downtown, and then to the Moody Theatre, which is home to Austin City Limits with a glimpse of the new library. You'll see this and much more as you cruise through the capitol of Texas on your Austin Segway tour!

Lady Bird Lake is a popular nature escape in the heart of downtown Austin, complete with scenic footbridges, lakeside parks, and skyline views. Ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts, this cycling tour allows you to escape city traffic and cruise around the Lady Bird Hike and Bike Trail, which spans 10 miles (16 kilometers) and loops around the lake's shoreline.

Turn exploring Austin into a haunted adventure with an augmented-reality scavenger hunt that challenges you and your team to solve riddles, puzzles, and mysteries. You'll see some Austin highlights along the way, learning the weird facts and backstories behind the city's historic sites; reach the end of the route before the clock runs out to save the universe from interdimensional creatures!

Discover Austin's vibrant graffiti scene on a small-group street art tour that includes an artist-led painting session at HOPE Outdoor Gallery. You'll get beyond the gallery to learn the tags, stickers, and murals that line the streets of East Austin, a thriving neighborhood with a mix of historic grit and an up-and-coming creative culture.

See a different side of Austin on this small-group running tour. Casually run about 3.1 miles (5km) around the city, exploring some of Austin's most infamous haunted landmarks. Then, head to the Congress Ave Bridge to see the bats fly out from under it for the night's hunt at dusk.

What's so special about Austin? Well, let us show you!  On this 2.5 hr. guided Segway® tour, you'll see many of Austin's top destinations including:      - The Seaholm Power District - a key piece of Austin's past  - Austin's newly built $125M DT public library - giving you a feel for Austin's vibrant future (w/ amazing 360º city views)      - The Texas State Capitol grounds, Historic Congress Ave. & World Famous 6th St.    - Austin City Limits - where the live show taping takes place & Willie Nelson's famous bronze statue is honorably displayed   - Austin's beloved Auditorium Shores & the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue (the Legendary Blues Musician credited for making Austin well-known as the Live Music Capital of the World)   We're new to Trip Advisor...but our NEW FLEET, BIG-TIRE, CAPPED & CUSTOMIZED TOURS blow away the competition!

Skip the standard day tour and explore Austin on a GPS-fueled scavenger hunt. Riddles, puzzles, and clues guide you to each pin dropped on your digital map, including historical landmarks, scenic views, popular downtown sights, and hidden gem coffee shops. Multiple departure times throughout the day make the scavenger hunt an easy, family-friendly activity to add to your itinerary.

Check off more Austin attractions in less time on this 2-hour bike tour of the historic Texan capital. At a relaxed pace, you'll cycle to significant sites including the 600-year-old Treaty Oak tree, the University of Texas, and the Scholtz Garden, a 19th-century beer garden. Delve into Austin's rich history and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 participants.

Hear the historical tales of murder and mayhem that helped make Austin weird on this haunted history tour of Texas's capital city. Join an acclaimed storyteller and a small group for a walking tour through Austin's supernatural nooks and creepy crannies, including a tour of the famous Driskill Hotel.

You can plan your own scavenger hunt, but in a new city, it's probably best to let someone more familiar with the area plan yours out. This Rainey Street walk in Austin gives you a scavenger hunt to complete with a provided iPad and pre-loaded game. Use the iPad's GPS and the augmented-reality technology to help your team win the game first.

Spot Texas plants and wildlife within Austin city limits on an easy-going kayak tour of Lady Bird Lake. Paddle alongside a guide as you watch for snapping turtles and some of the many bird species that flock to the sheltered reservoir in the Colorado River. The outing begins with a short kayak lesson and all equipment is provided, making this tour a good fit for both beginning and experienced kayakers.

Discover another side of Austin on a 2.5-hour Segway tour that features bats and ghosts. Offered from March to October, this nighttime ride through downtown Austin visits haunted hotels and buildings, famous landmarks, and the world's largest urban bat colony. See the Texas State Capitol Building, Lady Bird Lake, Austin Convention Center, the 6th Street Entertainment district, Moonlight Towers, and more

There is no better way to explore the capital city of Texas than an Austin E-Scooter tour with Nation Tours. Nation Tour's famous Capital City E-Scooter Tour begins on the West side of Austin's downtown. You will ride past Austin's gleaming skyscrapers, lovely parks, and past its many historic landmarks. After cruising through downtown, your E-Scooter adventure arrives at Lady Bird Lake where you will take in majestic views of Austin's skyline. Your tour guide will point out Austin's famous bat bridge, along with many of Austin's other famous sites.

Experience two sides to Austin, covering both its urban downtown and its beautiful green spaces, during this 4-hour cycling trip. Cycle along shady paths, winding creeks and traffic-free trails during your trip, starting at Lady Bird Lake before continuing to Longhorn Dam and on to Govalle Park. Over the course of this laid-back ride, you'll pedal around 20 miles in total, with plenty of breaks for sightseeing. A guide and all necessary equipment are included.

Segways® provide easy access to the 4 corners of the downtown corridor. Before dark, we'll start the tour with Segway® training, then cruise through some of Austin's most beautiful parkland to a scenic overlook, Dough Sam Hill summit to marvel the suns reflection on the downtown landscape. After passing the Yeti® HQS, we'll cross over Ladybird Lake on Congress Ave. bridge to pause for the sunset.  Your tour guide will allow for time to grab a souvenir and the perfect snapshot of you and your travel companion(s). Full of interesting details about landmarks, trendy spots and local favorites, this tour will take you through Rainey St. where you'll get a taste of the nightlife and also pass by some of Austin's world-class hotels and high-end restaurants. This tour is not "touristy", and we don't crank out 14+, "cheap Segway tours".    

Experience the urban and the outdoors in Austin during this 2-hour bike tour including Lady Bird Lake and some of the city's best parks. Cycle along the shady, traffic-free trail that circles the lake, soaking up the fresh air and great views. Then continue your ride into Austin's downtown, where you'll head to Auditorium Shores, Barton Springs and Zilker Park to learn about the city's green spaces and fascinating history. A guide and all necessary biking equipment are included.

Meet at our store located at 1403 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 78701. We start out with helmet fitting, orientation and general operation procedures. One at a time, you get to stand on the Segway and learn how to operate the controls. A guide is always there with you for the first minute or two, most riders feel confident within 3 minutes. We like to get some practice outside on sidewalks before departing for the tour.

Cruise through Austin on a private Segway excursion that covers more ground than you could on a walking tour, and glide past some of the city's top landmarks without breaking a sweat. You'll see the Seaholm Power District, pause to explore the new public library, check out the Texas State Capitol, Congress Ave, 6th Street, and more, with a guide to help share the stories behind each site.

We offer a wonderful thirty minute paddle board lesson with an experienced guide and then let you enjoy a hour and half on Lady Bird Lake to practice at your own pace. Paddle board training is the first step to surfing. This small group tour includes all equipment needed for the adventure.