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Downtown Sunset Kayak with 1.5M Bats!
Welcome to Austin's #1 booked tour! I can say with confidence this is the best group on the water.
May 31st Update: The sunset is perfectly aligned with the river for the next few weeks! You have to see it.
Let's meet up for an epic night of kayaking. It's 4 incredible trips in one. 1st you paddle the length of downtown during the day and then we catch the sunset over the water. The bats are the main event and we end with downtown paddle at night! Add in a full moon or bright stars occasionally and this trip is one not to miss!
If trip is sold out, ask if I can fit you in.
Book through me because: I'm a traveler and Airbnb host as well so I know what you want out of the trip. On top of bat facts, i'll give you more freedom to kayak, make sure to take great photos of you on the tour, and make sure you meet other like minded travelers in the group who can share their tips or even join you for a night out afterwards. I've got good travel stories for days and lots of local insight to help you build out the best plan for the rest of your stay. Bad weather = full refund. You won't find a guide who tries harder to make sure you have the best night possible. You'll also be given high quality photos at the end of your trip!
Need one more reason to book? My auto reply to your booking confirmation comes with my custom "Must do" in Austin link to help you plan the rest of your tri
Boozy Lazy Tipsy Tubing in Austin Area's Spring Water
Are you a single traveler looking to meet some friends while visiting Austin, or are you planning a fun and unique experience for your bachelor/bachelorette party or large group? Look no further! Join us at Cosmic Coffee and Biergarten (121 Pickle Road) where we will kick off the festivities and then take a short 25-minute drive to San Marcos, home of the crystal clear, spring-fed waters of the San Marcos River. Unlike the murky waters of the Colorado River in Austin, the San Marcos River is a refreshing oasis where you can enjoy a lazy tube ride down the river for 2.5-3.5 hours (depending on your preferred timeline). There will be plenty of time to soak up the sun, enjoy local wildlife, and, of course, have a little party on the water.
BYOB, so bring along your favorite beers and seltzers (NO GLASS CONTAINERS, please!), and leave the rest up to us. We'll have a small cooler for everyone to share. Whether you're planning a bachelor/bachelorette party or team-building event, this is a great activity for all. Private bookings are available, just ask us for details!
Don't miss out on the fun! If the trip is sold out, reach out to us to see if we can fit you in. And remember, you will get wet, so be sure you're comfortable swimming. All you need to bring is your sense of adventure and a desire to have a good time - we'll take care of the rest, including transportation.
Tour Austin's Best Street Art
We are excited to be showing you around one of the top 25 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World!
If you want a tour outside of the times listed, we offer private tours that start at $350.
If you enjoy street art and graffiti or know nothing about it, you will LOVE this highly rated tour. Discover parts of East Austin that never made it into a guidebook on the ever-changing street art scene. Whether you're looking for great photo ops, art history, or the inside scoop on local living in Austin, this street art tour will touch on all of these subjects.
Together, we'll explore one of Austin's largest concentrations of public art. Reviews of this well curated tour focus on the tour guide's knowledge and passion of the artists and their artwork. By the end of the walk, we guarantee you'll know more about Austin's public art than most local residents, and you'll never look at murals, street art, or graffiti the same way again.
This is a family-friendly tour and is for anyone who can meander at a walking pace! There are frequent stops and we end at a coffee shop. It is a linear tour and doesn't return to the start.
Bats & Skyscrapers on Segways, oh my
It's bat season y'all! That's right, one of Austin's most popular attractions from Mar - Oct is watching
our Mexican free-tail bat population take flight each night.
This Segway experience is the perfect activity for transitioning from day to night in Austin and we'll get as close as you want to view the bats as the finale.
Segway training takes place before dark then we'll cruise to some key vantage points for watching the sun set on Austin's amazing skyscrapers. As the city comes to life, we will fill you with interesting facts and quirky details about why almost 27 million people visit Austin each year.
Cruising down the 2nd St. shopping district is a highlight of this trip, making a visit to Willie Nelson's bronze, life-size statue. TIME PERMITTING: A stop can be made to go inside Austin's newly built Central Public Library: a state-of-the-art facility and a true testament to our city's creative & technological environment.
Because the bats are in fact wild, live creatures, some elements of nature beyond my control can, from time to time, affect their flight. Some are heavy/recent rains, high winds, cold temps, too bright or too loud conditions due to construction or a nearby concert. This may cause less bats to take flight or they may come out later (outside of the experience window). These circumstances are rare, but must be understood.
Bikes & Brews
Bike and Brew ATX strives to combine a passion for travel and a sentiment for a cold beer while still making sure that guests are well taken care of. Having been in and out of Austin since 2007, we proudly decided to plant our business flag in this great city in 2016. Our insured tours and well-kept bikes keep guests safe while introducing them to Austin with facts, stories and the best drinks the city has to offer. While seeing the sites, guests are also supporting local breweries and staff, something that Austinites hold dear. Flights from each brewery will give guests a diverse taste of the city’s pride and joy: it’s craft brew scene.
Other things to note
Must bring your identification! Please hydrate because Texas can be very hot. Sun-screen is recommended for those that easily burn. Food is available at different food trucks.
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Downtown Sunset Kayak with 1.5M Bats!
Welcome to Austin's #1 booked tour! I can say with confidence this is the best group on the water.
May 31st Update: The sunset is perfectly aligned with the river for the next few weeks! You have to see it.
Let's meet up for an epic night of kayaking. It's 4 incredible trips in one. 1st you paddle the length of downtown during the day and then we catch the sunset over the water. The bats are the main event and we end with downtown paddle at night! Add in a full moon or bright stars occasionally and this trip is one not to miss!
If trip is sold out, ask if I can fit you in.
Book through me because: I'm a traveler and Airbnb host as well so I know what you want out of the trip. On top of bat facts, i'll give you more freedom to kayak, make sure to take great photos of you on the tour, and make sure you meet other like minded travelers in the group who can share their tips or even join you for a night out afterwards. I've got good travel stories for days and lots of local insight to help you build out the best plan for the rest of your stay. Bad weather = full refund. You won't find a guide who tries harder to make sure you have the best night possible. You'll also be given high quality photos at the end of your trip!
Need one more reason to book? My auto reply to your booking confirmation comes with my custom "Must do" in Austin link to help you plan the rest of your tri
Boozy Lazy Tipsy Tubing in Austin Area's Spring Water
Are you a single traveler looking to meet some friends while visiting Austin, or are you planning a fun and unique experience for your bachelor/bachelorette party or large group? Look no further! Join us at Cosmic Coffee and Biergarten (121 Pickle Road) where we will kick off the festivities and then take a short 25-minute drive to San Marcos, home of the crystal clear, spring-fed waters of the San Marcos River. Unlike the murky waters of the Colorado River in Austin, the San Marcos River is a refreshing oasis where you can enjoy a lazy tube ride down the river for 2.5-3.5 hours (depending on your preferred timeline). There will be plenty of time to soak up the sun, enjoy local wildlife, and, of course, have a little party on the water.
BYOB, so bring along your favorite beers and seltzers (NO GLASS CONTAINERS, please!), and leave the rest up to us. We'll have a small cooler for everyone to share. Whether you're planning a bachelor/bachelorette party or team-building event, this is a great activity for all. Private bookings are available, just ask us for details!
Don't miss out on the fun! If the trip is sold out, reach out to us to see if we can fit you in. And remember, you will get wet, so be sure you're comfortable swimming. All you need to bring is your sense of adventure and a desire to have a good time - we'll take care of the rest, including transportation.
-To The Bats and Back- Scenic Sunset Kayak Tour On Town Lake
¡Howdy Y’all!
We proudly offer the most adventurous, comprehensive, and personalized kayak tour of Austin’s notorious Town Lake!!!
Local Austinite Guided, our tours have the smallest group maximum on the lake which allows us to provide a more enriched and individualized tour experience; AS-WELL-AS: a once in a lifetime personalized picture package for each party!!!
~yes, the pictures are included in the price ;)
As we journey to The Bat Bridge, we will soak up the Texas sunset and evening rays, behold the natural scenery and amazing wildlife of Lady Bird Lake (yes, it's both lakes ;), and admire the breathtaking view of the downtown skyline from a vantage point only the river can offer.
Our tour intentionally has the latest launch time, which means we are not stagnantly waiting on the bats for extended periods of time (or even missing them due to daylight restriction).
BUT ALSO!... the return voyage takes place in the dark, which allows for the unique opportunity to see the city skyline at night… aaaaaand staaarrrgaaazinggg! XD
Come and see why we’re The Gals to Adventure On with!!!
*Sidebar!*
We provide a variety of beverages (for little AND Big Kids;), but of course you can totally BYOB!
Austin Unlocked- A Speakeasy Tour
Go on a walking, cocktail tasting, tour of downtown Austin! We'll stop and talk about several hidden-face speakeasy style bars - some stashed inside parking garages, behind bookshelves, down alley ways, pass-code and password protected, and private clubs! We'll get you into three where we can order drinks!
Meet downtown and we'll sit and chat for a few minutes at introducing ourselves and what it means to call a bar a speakeasy in Austin, TX.
Then, we walk to the first bar. All the bars are located downtown within a few blocks of each other. We'll spend 30-45 minutes in each of three bars, having drinks, learning about the place, and appreciating the aesthetic.
Throughout the night we will continue on past a total of seven hidden-face speakeasy style bars, stopping in some and just stopping to talk about others. The night ends once you get into the third and final bar and get your drinks ordered.
We do not to include drinks to give you a lower price and more choice. We will have a group tab which can be paid for via cash, Apple Pay and Cash App. Prices vary by venue but $15-25 per drink (including a 20% tip) is a good ballpark.
Morning Walk Austin
Wake up and walk the historic streets of downtown Austin with one of our "5 Star" rated tour guides! There is no doubt Austin is one of the greatest cities in the world! Now is your chance to learn all the history that made, and continues to make it such a hot spot. Stroll the forgotten streets of the Warehouse District and Guy Town. Then emerge onto world famous Congress Avenue experience then and now photographs of iconic stops along the way. Including, a stunning view of the state capitol, a walk through the unforgettable Driskill Hotel, two blocks of historic 6th Street, and much, much more.
Ride-Along with Rooster E-bike Tour
Ride around town with Rooster as he shares his 30-year knowledge of Austin, making stops at his favorite iconic sites and landmarks.
Est. Total Riding Time: 90-100 mins
Est. Total Time in Stops: 20-30 mins
*ENJOY UP TO 20% DISCOUNT WHEN YOU BOOK FOR 2 OR MORE PEOPLE OR WHEN YOU BOOK 2 WEEKS AHEAD.*
Giant Paddleboard at Sunset w/ Bats!
This is the best way to experience the bats hands down. The journey on the 5-6 person giant paddle board starts with epic downtown views during the day, continues with the sunset, then observing the 1.5 million bats fly out and ends the night paddling back after dark in the city glow.
May 19th Update: The sunset is directly aligned with the river at this time of the year. It's epic. Come see.
Booking this tour for the sunset and bats puts you along side Austin's #1 experience "kayaking w/ the bats" only you're on a board! Its the same trip just a different vessel.
I also host daytime paddles using the same boards so message me if you want to take a custom trip on the boards to a secret island or the springs
Don't let the word "Paddleboard" fool you. This is 15 feet long and 4.5 feet wide. It is ultra stable. You will not get wet unless you choose to go for a swim. You can sit down, stand up, or even lay down. It's impossible to fall into the water on accident.
It takes 2 people to paddle a giant board so single travelers may be asked to join another group.
The mega paddle boards make for an excellent family or group option cause you get to stay together and share the experience.
As a bonus, as soon as you book, my auto-reply welcome message has my personal guidebook to Austin that can help you plan the rest of your Austin vacation.!
View my IG: @boatsandbats
Explore Live Austin Music w/Award Winning Austin Violinist
As an Austin Music Award Winner and native, I’ll take you behind the scenes of the real Austin LIVE Music underground.
Austin has hundreds of clubs, but where’s the REAL Austin music scene?
I’ll take you there personally.
I grew up here & have played professionally for over 30 years, from rock and jazz clubs to opera.
We will visit several original Austin venues, sometimes even rubbing shoulders and chatting with artists I know personally, and I may even sit in to play a song or two if they twist my arm.
I'll also be your photographer taking professional pictures & selfies along the way so you can focus on experience while still having the photos to recall the magical night.
1) A Nature Rendezvous: The evening starts with a rendezvous at a secret gorgeous nature spot downtown. I'll play a little violin serenade just for you and we’ll talk about who we'll see during the tour & we'll get to know each other. You can bring a picnic if you like, I'll have blankets and yoga mats.
2) Austin LIVE Underground: We'll visit at least 2 of the best Austin music venues chosen by poling the group's preferences. It might be live jazz in an upstairs loft, two stepping at a Texas dance hall, bluegrass night, or a middle eastern jam.
We love working with companies and and have lots of experience hosting corporate team-building. Great for groups and company retreats.
Austin Street Eats E-bike Tour
Join us on a mouth-watering, stomach-satisfying ride as he introduces Austin's trendy food truck scene.
Discover the best dishes at each stop while enjoying the ride and scenic spots—ideal for foodies and first-time Austin visitors.
*ENJOY UP TO 20% DISCOUNT WHEN YOU BOOK FOR 2 OR MORE PEOPLE OR WHEN YOU BOOK 2 WEEKS AHEAD.*
Austin's Art and History Bike Tour
You'll visit the famous Treaty Oak and get the chance to learn about it's long and sometimes strange history as a location for war and peace parties with various Native American Tribes. You'll get a chance to see one of the few remaining active moon-towers; was Jack the Ripper really in Austin first? We will take a ride through the University of Texas Campus to see the iconic tower that Charles Whitman made famous in 1966 and learn about school's founding in 1883. You will also take a pedal down to the State Capital grounds to talk about the founding of Texas and the struggle that took place in naming Austin as the capital.
Tour Austin's Best Street Art
We are excited to be showing you around one of the top 25 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World!
If you want a tour outside of the times listed, we offer private tours that start at $350.
If you enjoy street art and graffiti or know nothing about it, you will LOVE this highly rated tour. Discover parts of East Austin that never made it into a guidebook on the ever-changing street art scene. Whether you're looking for great photo ops, art history, or the inside scoop on local living in Austin, this street art tour will touch on all of these subjects.
Together, we'll explore one of Austin's largest concentrations of public art. Reviews of this well curated tour focus on the tour guide's knowledge and passion of the artists and their artwork. By the end of the walk, we guarantee you'll know more about Austin's public art than most local residents, and you'll never look at murals, street art, or graffiti the same way again.
This is a family-friendly tour and is for anyone who can meander at a walking pace! There are frequent stops and we end at a coffee shop. It is a linear tour and doesn't return to the start.
This is Austin E-bike Tour
Whether you are a tourist or a local, we're sure you want to see Austin's most popular sites! Enjoy the views and tunes as you ride around town with your guide -- making stops at the Capitol, SoCo, Zilker Park, Rainey Street, 6th Street, famous murals & more!
Est. Total Riding Time: 90-100 mins
Est. Total Time in Stops: 20-30 mins
*ENJOY UP TO 20% DISCOUNT WHEN YOU BOOK FOR 2 OR MORE PEOPLE OR WHEN YOU BOOK 2 WEEKS AHEAD.*
Bats & Skyscrapers on Segways, oh my
It's bat season y'all! That's right, one of Austin's most popular attractions from Mar - Oct is watching
our Mexican free-tail bat population take flight each night.
This Segway experience is the perfect activity for transitioning from day to night in Austin and we'll get as close as you want to view the bats as the finale.
Segway training takes place before dark then we'll cruise to some key vantage points for watching the sun set on Austin's amazing skyscrapers. As the city comes to life, we will fill you with interesting facts and quirky details about why almost 27 million people visit Austin each year.
Cruising down the 2nd St. shopping district is a highlight of this trip, making a visit to Willie Nelson's bronze, life-size statue. TIME PERMITTING: A stop can be made to go inside Austin's newly built Central Public Library: a state-of-the-art facility and a true testament to our city's creative & technological environment.
Because the bats are in fact wild, live creatures, some elements of nature beyond my control can, from time to time, affect their flight. Some are heavy/recent rains, high winds, cold temps, too bright or too loud conditions due to construction or a nearby concert. This may cause less bats to take flight or they may come out later (outside of the experience window). These circumstances are rare, but must be understood.
Rainey Street Happy Hour Bar Crawl
We are a group of friends who love going out in Austin, Texas! Rainey St. is filled with the most amazing bars in Austin. What used to be a quiet neighborhood with small bungalow houses and large yards, turned into the best party scene in Austin during the early 2000's. Now, Rainey St. thrives with the same homes that were built many years ago, turned into the most unique bars. This bar crawl will give you a true locals experience! We will be visiting 3 bars followed by a stop at some of the best food trucks in Austin. For this experience, you will receive drink deals all along the bar crawl. We will all meet at the first bar at 5:00 pm! Our schedule is listed below with all the deals and discounts!
Happy Hour Crawl Schedule (Rainey St.):
5:00 PM
Bar #1- $6 domestic beer, $10 green tea cocktail
6:30 PM
Bar #2- $8 well drinks
7:15 PM
Bar #3- $8 frozen margaritas, $4 Lone Star beers, $2 off all draft beers
8:30 PM
Food truck area on Rainey St.
Go Tubing in Austin’s Spring Water
You're in town for 2 days. Why waste 4 hours on a hot bus when you can tube the spring river near downtown Austin and make the most out of the rest of your day? Book this tube float trip and maximize your stay.
Here are the main benefits of booking this trip. We are floating near downtown Austin so less time on the road and you're definitely not sharing a bus with 50 other people. The river is slow and relaxing. No rapids. For the adventure seekers there is a bridge jump and plenty of rope swings. The springs make an excellent swimming hole. When the trip is over there is still plenty of fun to have without a tube and no bus to catch so you can hangout longer at Zilker Park or Barton Springs or in the river you just tubed!
There is what I can only describe as "Party Island" at the end of the float which is a sand bar where hundreds of people hangout in the middle of the river on the weekends.
This trip is nice because you can make it what you want from family friendly to Bachelor's in Paradise.
For me this is the best tubing experience in the area because the section we float is "The Real heart and soul of Austin"
I am the #1 experience host in Austin with several other tours including the "Kayaking with the Bats" trip which has over a thousand reviews.
When you book with me, my auto reply comes with a "must do in Austin list" so you can make the most of your trip!