Austin's Gem Bike Tour

Overview

Rest assured this adventure isn't just about beer. That's just the cherry on the top. We offer tons of fun quirky facts and stories on this adult sight-seeing adventure. Located on the east side of Austin's downtown, our highlights will include: The Treaty Oak, Hidden Austin Iconic Murals, Town Lake, and three uniquely different breweries. (Itinerary is incorrect because we could not add brewery addresses to timeline)

It is an moderate level bike ride. This ride does include a couple of hills, so be ready. But, fear not, there are three different breweries that will reward your riding efforts with cold brews. :) At the end of the tour, you will leave happy, refreshed, and educated.

Beers, bikes, helmets, and a knowledgeable guide are included in the price.

City: Austin

Tue 24 Sep

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Starting at $82.70

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Tue 24 Sep

Starting at $82.70

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What's Included

Local guide

Use of bicycle

Use of helmet

Beers

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 21 years
A current valid passport or other identification is required on the day of travel

What To Expect

Treaty Oak

All stories are dependent on the uniqueness of your guide

Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge

All stories are dependent on the uniqueness of your guide. There was also a brewery stop prior to this location but it was not listed on the map.

Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching

Two more breweries to visit by this point but not listed on Tripadvisor map.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (206)

Russ B

Apr 2018

We went on the tour with Adam on Saturday and it was a really great experience. We met at the first brewery and Adam gave us an overview of what to expect over the next several hours. We started in our our first beers at Hops and Grain and got to chat with him about Austin a bit. It was our first time to Austin and we were a bit overwhelmed on where to go, what to do, etc. By the end of the tour we no longer felt that way. Along the way we explored E. Austin and got to visit three excellent breweries and see some landmarks in the city. It was a great way to get a lay of the land and to do it while outside, biking around. What is better than that? At the 2nd brewery, Zilker Brewing Company, Adam provided with with a map of where we have been so far and where we'd be going next. Even better is he went through a lot of the restaurants and bars he suggested and recommended (and some places to stay away from). This was immensely helpful for the rest of our stay in the city. We took him up on his recommendation for dinner at Kemuri Tatsu-Ya that night, and it was AMAZING. Finally we hit our third brewery, Blue Owl Brewing, where my wife learned she actually DOES like sour beers. SCORE! Overall, we drank delicious beer, ate good food from the food trucks along the way, learned a TON about the city and made some new friends. That was a pretty solid afternoon and one i would HIGHLY recommend to others.

genospeak

Feb 2018

My husband and I took your tour last week and had a great time. We are in our sixties and at first thought that we might be out of place with the group even though we cycle quite a bit. Our tour guide was excellent - she made everyone feel comfortable and provided a great commentary throughout. Despite it being a bit frosty - brrrr - we met some great folks, tasted some terrific beers (recommendation - Coffee milk stout at Zilkers brewery!!!!) and got a little workout as well. We highly recommend this tour.

skilodge01

Feb 2018

We met at a local brewery and the bikes we were to use were being unloaded out of a trailer. They were in tuff shape as were the helmets. The information about the city that was talked about on the tour was limited. The beer samples we had available at the 3 brewers was large. Time spent on the bikes was minimal .

Response from Host

Jul 2018

We apologize that your experience wasn't what you were expecting. As you can see from our many 5-star reviews, we take pride in giving each and every guest a fun and authentic Austin experience. While we would love to buy new equipment for every tour, unfortunately, we are unable to but rest assured that the equipment we do use is very well maintained. As a cyclist, you know as well as we do that a ding or a scratch might happen from time to time, unfortunately. We are unable to control the pour-size of the flights, as that is each brewery's choice. While we do offer several small pours, they are 5-10 ounce pours because we like to keep our riders safe and alert. We've never had an issue with anyone being unable to finish, or choose to stop drinking, when they've had enough. The reason we provide many small pours (flights), is so that our guest can experience what each brewery has to offer. We also encourage our guests not to drink the crafts they do not like. We don’t want our guests to only have one pint at each brewery and feel they have to drink the whole thing since they paid for it. While each tour is thoughtfully put together, we understand that sometimes, we aren't everyone's cup of tea. That being said, we do appreciate your feedback and as an always-growing and adapting company.