The guide Robert was amazing! He made the tour so enjoyable and we even learned a lot about Austin…read more We'd definitely go again.

Jake and bob were so funny I had a really good experience. So much fun. I had a good time with my…read morefamily

Great tours, great guides and stops. We have done two tours with them and both were awesome. Trace…read more& Colt both very personable and funny. The ride is fun and not hard. Got to see a lot of the city. Very reasonably priced.

If I could give Adam and Bike and Brews 6 stars, I would!!!…read moreHe was very accommodating and knowledgeable about Austin's history. The tour was great to start the weekend in Austin- Adam had many tips for where to go and how to plan our weekend. He was personal guide for Austin's must-see spots. If you are ever in Austin, we highly recommend going to bike and brews or other tours offered through Adam's company (Austin Bike Tours & Rentals).

Hipside Peddler is such a FUN thing to do because it is not every day that we get to ride around…read moreAustin on an electric assisted bar on wheels, while sippin' on an alcoholic beverage that makes you feel a little bit prettier & blasting your favorite music so loud, that you think you're at the club!! ;)) Sounds fun, right?! :)) Trust me, you WILL for sure get points for creativity if you book a tour w/ Hipside Peddler to celebrate a special occasion. We booked the "Eastside tour" w/ Hipside Peddler on Saturday, 11/14/2020 to celebrate my friends 40th birthday & we had so much FUN! This was my 1st time so I had no idea what to expect but I can say that I am so glad that we were able to safely celebrate my friend's milestone birthday during this time of pandemic craziness. Since sharing is caring here are a few of my "Helpful Tips", "FYIs", & "Likes"... FYI: *You will be peddling the same way you would if riding a bike so be mindful of your foot wear & you will be getting a mini workout while peddling. *There are mini fans above each seat that you can turn on, if needed. *The peddle boat driver does have a plexiglass barrier between him & the passengers as a COVID safety precaution & the peddle boat itself is all open w/out any walls. *You can tip your peddling boat driver in cash & via Venmo. *The "Eastside" tour is 2 hours long & we made 3 separate stops at different local bars for 15-20 mins each so you can use the restroom, cool off, take a few pictures w/ your peeps and/or buy a drink while relaxing at each bar. Our awesome peddle boat driver was Matt & he also made a 4th stop at an Italian ice truck. *Each passenger must submit a liability waiver & you can do it electronically. Once your tour has been booked, you will get the waiver emailed to you. Helpful Tip(s): *BEVERAGES~I recommend that you bring your own ice chest already filled w/ ice & beverages (no glass containers are allowed) & there is an open area in the middle of the peddle boat for ice chest storage. *FOOD~only snacks are allowed & I suggest you bring snacks that are easy to munch on since you will be peddling while eating them. ( ex: mini bags of pretzels, individually wrapped cookies) *MUSIC~The peddle boat does have a stereo system that is very loud & has a usb that you can connect your phone to for music. I highly recommend that you create a music playlist of songs that help set the vibe that you're going for. I made a playlist using Spotify of all the songs I wanted to play. Lastly, I just wanted to give a huge shout out to Matt, who was our p.d driver because he really did a GREAT job of explaining "all things peddle boat" :) & putting us at ease so we could fully enjoy ourselves. This was so appreciated because each of us were newbie peddle boat passengers. Stay AWESOME Hipside Peddler & for sure I'll be seeing you again very soon! ~Rebecca out

Hipside Peddler was way more fun than anticipated! I went on the East Side Ride with a group of…read morefriends and Max really took care of us. He was very personable, patient and flexible with how we spent the allotted time. It was a great outing and a very different experience! On the evening I went it was just our smaller group on the tour so we had full control of the jams, cooler and schedule. We definitely held up traffic a bit when on some of the main roads but the motorists and bystanders we came across waved and cheered us on. Thankfully there is a motor on board so it's not necessary to be fully exerting yourself peddling. Recommend for a fun activity. Ask for Max!

Austin Detours saved my day. I had booked another tour provider for one my one full day in Austin,…read moreand for the first time in my life, I was stood up. Scrambling at the very last minute, I scoured Trip Advisor for a similar experience, and found Austin Detours. The tour was about to start, so I ran (yes, ran) through the 90+ degree Texas heat to arrive on time. My guide, David, was incredible, very interesting to listen to, and took us all around Austin. I really felt like I attained a better understanding for the city. He even took our picture at different spots, and the sweet treat was delightful. The only thing I didn't love was that the elder couple on the tour with me rambled about their political leanings, which I didn't agree with at all and I struggled to keep my mouth shut, but David did such a good job of delicately leading them off the topic on multiple occasions. Their tour is super reasonably priced, a value, really. I'd recommend them to anyone visiting Austin for the first time.

We did the "Best Small Group Driving Tour" through Austin Detours and had a great time. Would…read morehighly recommend. Before I continue..... I have to get on my pedestal! Why in the hell do people not tip tour guides? I can see if they suck, or the trip sucked... but neither of these things were true about this trip. Shame on all of the tight people who were in this trip with us. And shame on you if you can't give a few bucks to your tour guide! (End bitch session) As most tours, what can make or break a tour is the guide. In this case, ours was great! I apologize that I can remember her name, but I did attach a picture. So if you get her, you'll be entertained, informed and happy when the tour is finished! On our vacation we also did a similar (but larger) trip in San Antonio, and this one (Austin) was way better. I'm sure the City of Austin would say it's because Austin is more interesting, which may be true! But I'll say the small group and fun guide made this the winner.

Richard was a fantastic tour guide. He drive my friends and I in and around Austin to show us the…read morehistory of Austin music. We viewed many old and new establishments and historical sites along with personal anecdotes from his experiences. One highlight was the Austin Rock Art Museum (hope that's the correct name!). Richard was an awesome tour guide, friendly, knowledgeable and great sense of humor. And it didn't hurt that he bought us a beer! (Not that our bachelor party needed one...)

I went to Austin (my first trip there) for a conference and took an extra vacation day to play…read moretourist. I took the Big Music Tour (2 1/2 Hours) with Richard and thoroughly enjoyed it. He walks you around downtown (6th street and over to the Moody Theater where they air Austin City Limits) before driving you across the Lady Bird Lake into South Austin to see some sights that are too far to walk. All along the way he shows you key venues explaining their history, plays you music, shows you poster art, tells you about the history of the local music and film scene, shows you key music sculptures, and is generally a nice soul with which to spend time. I'm sure I wasn't the most well-informed music fan that has taken the tour but he generously shared his encyclopedic knowledge without making me feel foolish. I'll add that I was a woman traveling alone and the only one on the tour that morning. It wasn't at all awkward or strange. I'd encourage everyone to take this tour.

Purchased the 2.5 hour tour of Austin. We had a wonderful time with Mike. Just a fun and witty guy…read morewho makes sure your having a good time and moving at a comfortable pace. He knows Austin and Texas history, exactly what we were looking for but didn't know we would find it on a bike tour of the city. I would definitely recommend the quality of the bikes, helmets, ease of booking on line and the fabulous employee! Thank you Mike for an enjoyable afternoon.

Did the 3 hour bike tour. Mike is fantastic!! We learned a lot of Austin history and had the best…read morelocal barbecue. Made a few stops at scenic and historic spots to take pictures. Great way to see the city!!

We booked a pedicab tour with less than two hours' notice, and our pedicab tour guide, Caleb,…read morepicked us up at the Austin Visitor's center right on time Caleb was awesome and gave us great tips for great dinner and drinks spots, in addition to fun tidbits that really illuminate the heart and soul of the city. Thank you, Caleb -- I hope our paths cross again, you are one rad dude

Please do the pedicab selfie mural ride with Metrocycle Pedicads if you're ever in Austin. It was a…read morecool ride full of interesting stops. My husband and I met up with 2 other couples and had a whirlwind of a time for the next 1.5 hrs. We were in Leo's cab, his wife had her own cab, and Caleb was the leader of the tour in another cab. We got a wonderful perspective of Austin while getting out pictures taken for unforgettable memories. Leo was charming and entertained us with tidbits of information about life in Austin. Once the tour was done, Leonardo was kind enough to bike us back to this park so we could walk across and get lunch at Terry Black's. I highly recommend this tour!

We did the for a corporate event - great crew with fantastic service…read more Thank you!

Amazing time, well Planned. Excellent food choices. The tour…read moreguide was amazing and hospitable with any minor adjustments to a drink. Loved it would do again as we'll visit the restaurants in the future!!!!