Thanks Yelp for hooking me up with tickets to this event. I wouldn't have really heard about it…read moreotherwise. Being a Realtor in Austin, it's always fun to go look at homes old and new. I got the opportunity to check out 13 modern homes all over Austin. Definitely gave me more motivation to work toward getting a home like one of these somewhere down the road. This is a self-guided experience. There were multiple locations for you to get your tickets (which were actually wristbands) and any location you pick your wristband up at, they will have maps for you. I pretty much started from the northern-most home and worked my way in a counter-clockwise circle. You can meet various architects, designers, builders, and all sorts of people involved in real estate. There are yard signs that lead you in the right direction as you get closer and it's not hard to spot where the house is. Just look a section of luxury cars crammed in an area and that's about where the house is. If you plan to hit up every home, be prepared to spend a few hours. With the drive times and visits added together, it will take at least 5 hours to make it to every house on the tour. Anyway, if you like standing in awe of other peoples homes, are interested in modern architecture, modern interior design, or just homes in general. Get yourself on one of these tours and have an adventure around Austin.

Captain Bob is awesome!! We had a terrific time!! He definitely made the trip fun!! We would…read moredefinitely recommend this tour to our friends and family!

Super nice people…read more Accommodating to so many Great historical information provide Good dad jokes Quack Inclusion amongst all ages on the bus Friendly staff on the Duck You must try this while in Austin But tickets and complete waivers on line Approximately 75 minutes long Show up 30 mins early Get in like 20 mins early Austin welcome center on 5th street, off Congress, is where you check in Bathrooms Shopping Coffee drinks AC Chairs Chargers Don and the Engineer driver were fantastic hosts Highly recommended

Three years later we are back and brought family visiting from out of town. The captain was great…read moreand very informative without it being boring. We were a group of 11 ranging from age 11 through 94 and everyone liked it. You can either park on the street for free or at the Hyatt. If you park at the Hyatt, Capital Cruises will give you a coupon so the What a fun experience!

We rented a swan paddle boat for an hour. Since free parking can be tricky, we parked in the River…read moresouth parking garage for a flat fee for the day. It was a short walk after that. The paddle boats are first come first serve and since we were there on a school day mid afternoon, there was no wait. The staff took great care of us and got us on our way quickly. The boat worked well even in really windy conditions. It was fun to just relax on the lake while getting a little leg workout! This is a fun, quirky experience to do on the lake!

Doug was great! Air conditioned Mercedes van, sweet & funny tour guide, stops available. The van…read morehas USB charging ports bc ur phone will die from all the photographs you take. I actually went on this exact tour about 1 year ago & realized he was the same guy! We went on a slightly different tour than we did last year though. This time we stopped at the library, & it's BEAUTIFUL. My mother said "I could spend all day in here - you just don't want to leave." The woman doesn't even read...!! Started down "dirty 6th street," then the library, then around to different landmarks. One of them was the cemetery which was gorgeous & Doug said you absolutely have to come back. He gave us the option of getting off at the cemetery's aBoarding is at the Austin Visitor's Center which has free maps, magazines, & brochures - & some seriously adorable animal key chains, jewelry, & clothing. Highly recommend!

This was a fun little tour that took us through the city, through hill country with a few stops…read morethat included the library, the lake, and an overlook spot of the lake. Our tour guide was really nice and friendly. Our group consisted of just the three of us so it was essentially a private tour. It was in a comfortable enclosed van so we didn't have to worry about any of the outdoor elements. We got some history and insights of the city, a nice comfortable ride, and were able to get out and stretch our legs. If you prefer a more traditional tour, this is an excellent option.

I always make the effort to visit state capitol whenever possible. This's so far the best Capitol…read moretour I've ever taken. The Texas State Capitol was easily one of the highlights of my Austin trip and the best experience I've had. I joined one of the free guided tours, and it was outstanding. Our tour guide, Diego, did a fantastic job. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the history of the Capitol. What I appreciated most was how clearly he spoke. He talked at a good pace, projected his voice well, and made sure everyone in the group could hear him. I learned so much about the building, Texas history, and the significance of many of its architectural features. Diego is truly excellent at what he does, and I highly recommend joining one of his tours if you get the chance. The Capitol building itself is impressive. It's the largest state capitol in the United States, and the architecture is beautiful both inside and out. The grounds are also worth exploring, with numerous historical monuments and statues surrounding the building. Visiting is very easy. There's no reservation required for the free tours. Just walk in and join one, with tours departing every 30 minutes. Parking is convenient too, with two hours of free parking available at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage.

Free tours both guided and self-guided. Parking nearby. Never a bad day to take in some history…read more Walking the halls of the capital were very captivating Loved the history the Texas pride and the store. Purchased a few items took some photos . Took me about 2hrs for the self-guided guided tour. Very well kept, clean and inviting. If you enjoy history plan a trip and take in the sights

The best bike tour I've ever taken. Personable, accommodating, informative, gracious, everything…read moreyou could ask for. Today I learned a lot about Austin, but mostly I enjoy the conversation and the ride. Beautiful city. Looking forward to seeing more.

The only place I'll be renting bicycles from in ATX. If you have friends and family in town and out…read moreof ideas, either rent bikes OR go on one of the tours they offer. I loved that we were able to just walk in when they opened to grab our bikes. Within minutes, we were on our way. My boyfriend and I rented bikes to ride the Walnut Trail. Prices are really good and include a helmet and lock. The bikes are in great shape and the owner of the shop, Adam, has great recommendations on trails/routes if you're unfamiliar with the area. He was really kind, helpful, and meticulous when making sure our bikes for us perfectly! Can't wait until my parents come into town, so I can take them on a bike and brew tour. They also offer short term and longer term rentals.

Wonderful small group tour of Austin. Informative, interesting and gave a good overview of the…read morecity. So prefer over the double decker bus. Guide was excellent and engaging.

On our recent trip to Austin we thought it would be fun to have a different activity, so we booked…read morea wine tour on the Saturday. I had no idea what to expect from Texas wine, but I was honestly pleasantly surprised. The day started at the Austin Visitor Center where we met with our tour guide and other guests. Then we hopped on our sprinter van and headed about 40 min outside of town to start our tour at Driftwood Winery. I really enjoyed the wines and we ended up purchasing a bottle to enjoy along the tour. Next, we went to Fall Creek Vineyards. This setting was beautiful, but I didn't love the wines as much. I did love that they had plenty of snacks so you could make your own charcuterie board. Snacks are a must when drinking wine all day. Last, we ended closer to the city in the St. Elmo District at Austin Winery. The tour is about $70 and then you pay for your wines at each stop. I had a fabulous time with our tour guide and tour mates. Would reccomend this if you're looking for a day excursion in Austin.