The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Texas, United States

November 13, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Texas has great beaches for bird watching, boating, and fishing. Plus golf courses, cowboy and high art culture, and a rich history. Bask on the beach and bird watch between golf games before, during, or after spring break in Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, Crystal Beach, or South Padre Island. Explore East Texas from Dallas to Tyler, Texarkana, Jefferson, and Nacogdoches. Enjoy golf and big city life in Dallas or Houston. Visit Galveston's coastal Strand. Tour West Texas and Hill Country from San Antonio, New Braunfels, Austin, and Fredericksburg to Amarillo and El Paso.
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1. 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

2. Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

43rd Street & Avenue K, 43rd St & Avenue K, Galveston, TX 77550, USA Ghost City Tours Galveston
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Galveston Haunted Cemetery Tour is our all-ages cemetery tour where you’ll spend the evening touring Galveston’s Old City Cemetery and Trinity Episcopal Cemetery discussing the cemetery symbolism, yellow fever, The Great Storm, and of course, ghosts and hauntings.

Inclusions: Walking Tour

Exclusions: No Transportation, No Hotel Pickup/ Drop- Off, Gratuity Not Included

Reviewed By K2715DGchrisj

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3. Historic Austin Private Pedicab Tour

602 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Metrocycle Pedicabs
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Our experienced tour guides will take you on a fun and informative tour of Austin in a relaxing open air pedicab. You'll amble through all the sites of downtown, including the Capitol, Governors Mansion, Pecan St, Lady Bird Lake and more. Great for couples, friends and families of all ages. The tour moves at your own pace and is individually tailored to your group.

Inclusions: Private Guide, Private transportation, Pedicab, Hotel pickup (downtown locations)

Exclusions: Please remember to tip your awesome pedicab driver!

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!

4. Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide

1707 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA Barton Springs Bike Rentals & Tours
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4.9 based on 217 reviews

Come see all that Austin has to offer! Our leisurely 10 mile Austin in a Nutshell Tour is the best way to see all of the notable landmarks in and around downtown, as well as the famous Lady Bird Lake Trail!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Austin Parks Usage $5 fee

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Reviewed By jrdavis10

Took a great tour with Michael today. The company was extremely helpful when it started pouring right before our tour. The e-bikes were well maintained and a great help on this extensive tour. We saw so much of the city. Loved it!!!! Thanks for everything.

5. Austin Small Group Morning Walk

242 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Walking Tours of Austin
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Your next adventure begins with a single step! Discover the hidden gems of Austin, TX during your morning walk. Our nationally acclaimed storyteller will be your guide as you see iconic sights and hear the history of downtown Austin. Your morning walk will be highly informative and entertaining. You will fall in love with this city.

Inclusions: Professional local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (at own expense)

Reviewed By O8680CWsarahr

I did the nightly Ghost Walk and it was great! I feel like I learned so much about Austin, and there were a good mixture of stories from both past and present. A big group was supposed to go for my tour, but were unable to make it through no fault of their own, so I was the only one! It was like a private tour! Keely was my tour guide, and she was amazing! Very personable! It was fun exploring Austin and learning about some of its history! I recommend checking it out!

6. Segway Tour of San Antonio and the Alamo

260 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA San Antonio Segway Tours
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San Antonio Sightseeing Segway Tour – Segway Nation offers its 1.5 hour San Antonio Sightseeing Segway Tour three times daily. This 1.5 hour San Antonio Segway tour allows guest to explore the historic and Spanish influenced core of downtown San Antonio, while it focuses a bit more on experiencing riding on a Segway and a bit less historic facts. Some of this Segway tours highlights include the world famous Alamo • Tower of the Americas • HemisFair Park • Henry B Gonzales Convention Center • Alamodome • San Fernando Cathedral • Plenty of time to play on your Segway, lots of fun facts and time for great photos.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Use of helmet

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Reviewed By Barbara I

Joseph was awesome! He had us confidently and expertly navigating the Segways within minutes. As a native of San Antonio and scholar of the history, he really communicated interesting and relevant info, including great tips on things to do and where to eat. We had the best time, and it helped us plan the rest of our tune in this beautiful city. Thank you, Joseph!

7. Capitol of Texas Segway Tour in Austin

1108 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Segway Nation
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Segway Nation offers its 1.5 hour Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour three times daily. This Austin Segway tour is a great way to get an overview of downtown Austin and spend some time sightseeing and taking photos. Highlights of this Segway Tour include the Texas State Capitol Building • Congress Avenue • Historic Driskill Hotel • Warehouse Entertainment District • Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake • More Great Historic Sites and Landmarks • Lots of time to enjoy riding through downtown Austin on your Segway.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Use of helmet

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Reviewed By tammyscoggin

Robby was a great guide. Wonderful experience! Saw parks people bars hotels..all around great......................!!!!!!!

8. Boutique Winery Experience in the Fredericksburg Texas Hill Country

Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau, 302 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA Fredericksburg Tours, LLC
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Our exclusive guided tour is designed to provide our guests with a great wine experience. Learn about Texas Wines and why they are exceptional and different, hear about the varietals of wine produced while getting acquainted with vintners who are passionate about their wines. Visit beautiful, small privately owned wineries for a private tasting reserved just for you. Excellent for the wine novice as well as the experienced. Your tour includes a visit to three boutique wineries in the scenic Texas Hill Country, a delicious chef-prepared boxed lunch or a pre-arranged stop at a local eatery. This tour is a unique way to experience the wine country of Texas and you will want to do it again! Every tour is custom designed and every tour is different - we don't visit the same wineries because we plan our tours for the greatest experiences available for our guests. NOTE: Sunday tours do not include lunch. Snacks are provided on Sunday.

Inclusions: Enjoy a delicious boxed lunch planned to pair with the wine offerings. Not offered on Sundays, but snacks are provided., Bottled water available to all guests, Tasting fees at each winery are Included, Pickup from local hotels/Airbnbs (if option selected at checkout)

Exclusions: Gratuity - if you enjoy your service, feel free to tip your servers and guide!

Reviewed By pgandy

We (4 of us) took the historical tour with Rebecca as guide. She was very good revealing so much history of the people, places, architecture and events of the time. The tour bus was comfortable and we could hear Rebecca well. Thanks!

9. Downtown Austin Historic Segway Tour

1108 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Segway Nation
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Segway Nation's 2 hour Historic Downtown Austin Segway tour is offered once daily. This Austin Segway tour is our most popular tour, and is designed to be fun, entertaining and informative. This tour explores many of Austin’s historic landmarks, brilliant modern skyscrapers, the Texas state capitol building, and other historic and interesting buildings throughout downtown. Some of the Tour Highlights include the Texas State Capitol Building • Congress Avenue • Historic Driskill Hotel • Warehouse Entertainment District • Newly Redesigned 2nd Street District • Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake • Austin Convention Center • Famous 6th Street and Live Music Area • The Texas Walk of Fame • Angelina Eberly Statue • Many other great historic sites • Plenty of time to play on your Segway, lots of fun facts and time for great photos

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Use of helmet

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Reviewed By tammyscoggin

Robby was a great guide. Wonderful experience! Saw parks people bars hotels..all around great......................!!!!!!!

10. Corpus Christi Walking Ghost Tour

1900 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA RJA Ghost Tours - Corpus Christi
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Our Certified Tourism Ambassadors will guide you through various local haunts and provide you with a fun, informative tour that is second-to-none. Our Corpus Christi ghost tour is a historical adventure that takes you back in time, allowing you to relive the past while walking around some of the most infamous locations in town. Throughout your tour, your tour guide will share local ghost stories, history, legend, as well as the unique folklore that is attached to each site. You will also have the opportunity to learn about modern-day paranormal investigations and get a lesson on different types of hauntings and manifestations. If you are ready to truly experience the paranormal for the first time, then take this ghost tour today!

Inclusions: Paranormal Investigation Equipment, Walking ghost tour of downtown Corpus Christi, Texas., A lesson on different types of hauntings & manifestations.

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Reviewed By oliviaaV4994OG

On Sunday 1/17 I attended a tour with Alex. Although our group was small it made the experience have more personal connections. I had such an amazing time and Alex was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable on all the information! I highly recommend this activity for all. Alex was very kind, genuine, and professional while on this tour. Will definitely visit the other locations with this company. It was such a fun and thrill seeking experience!

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