Take the ultimate tour of Austin on a 2.5-hour ride through the city on an electric bike. Wheel past historical sites, modern-day cultural hubs, and scenic parks as you explore pedestrian-friendly 2nd Street District, the Warehouse District, and the heart of the live entertainment scene on 6th Street. See the Austin Convention Center, Driskill Hotel, and Texas State Capitol Building, then pedal along Lady Bird Lake. Cruise through the city with ease, covering more ground and zipping up hills with help from the bike’s quiet electric motor.
Highlights
Meet your friendly and experienced guide in downtown Austin, then receive a safety orientation and instruction on riding your electric bike. Electric bicycles are quiet and equipped with electric motors that give you an extra boost to pedal up Austin’s hills.
Once you’re comfortable on your bike, follow your guide through downtown Austin, taking bike lanes and quieter streets most of the time.
Pedal down Congress Avenue to the Driskill Hotel, built in 1886 for a cattle baron. Then pass Texas State Capitol Building, an Italian Renaissance Revival–style building surrounded by 22 acres (8 hectares) of gardens.
Next, wheel through the trendy Warehouse District where old warehouses that have been converted into restaurants, concert venues, clubs and lively bars. Continue to the pedestrian-friendly 2nd Street District, which features lots of specialty shops and sidewalk cafés.
Bike around the corner to 6th Street, the heart of Austin’s live music scene. See the Texas Walk of Fame and the Austin Convention Center before arriving at Lady Bird Lake. This beautiful reservoir on the Colorado River features 10 miles of biking trails with the city skyline as a picturesque backdrop.
Throughout your 2.5-hour tour, take breaks for photo ops and to hear about the sights from your knowledgeable guide.
At the end of your tour, your guide returns you to your starting point to wrap up your sightseeing bike excursion through downtown Austin.
Schedule details
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