Check Out Austin: Capitol Bike Tour

Overview

Enjoy a leisurely Urban / Natural combo bike tour of 7.5 miles to get acquainted with Austin sights like the Congress Ave Bat Bridge, Texas Capitol, Shoal Creek hike-n-bike trail, Pfluger Ped/bike Bridge, Barton Springs and Butler hike-n-bike trail on Lady Bird Lake. We'll start on the lake hike-n-bike, then downtown to the Capitol, and back to hike-n-bike trails to finish. This 2-hour 30 min tour provides the best overview of the city!

City: Austin

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $75.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $75.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All required equipment (bike and helmet)

Professional guide

Local sales tax

Enjoy a leisurely URBAN/NATURAL combo bike tour of 7 miles to get acquainted with Austin sights

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring water, the bikes have bottle cages
Youth ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children ages 11 and under, private tour required (extra $30 pp, payable in person day-of)
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Guide is vaxxed

What To Expect

Zilker Metropolitan Park

Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917

Texas State Capitol

Begin your 2-hour bicycle tour of historic downtown Austin by visiting the Texas capitol building. After visiting the capitol, follow your guide to explore downtown. The next stop is Barton Springs. You will also ride around Old West Downtown, hitting the graffiti wall and into Seaholm. The Texas State Capitol is the capitol building and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas.

Barton Springs Pool

Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The pool exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas

Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

Austin’s famous urban trail along the lake, the Butler hike-n-bike trail. This multi use trail circles around Lady Bird Lake and includes Austin's new over the water boardwalk. This ride is traffic free (i.e. no cars) and features many shaded areas. The tour distance is approximately 7.5 miles on mostly flat natural/paved services with a few small hills.

Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching

home of the largest urban bat colony in the world

Moonlight Towers

Steel towers from 1895 used as streetlights, an Austin original

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (3)

bucky2369

Aug 2018

There were too many family members to get to Mike's shop to pick up the bikes and he offered to drop them off at the bed and breakfast we were staying at which allowed everyone to get breakfast and not have to rush out early in the morning. I texted Mike when we were finished for the day and he picked up the bikes which helped me get the kids to dinner and bed early for the night. I would use his services again in the future. Top notch service Mike!

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thanks for the review! I'm glad you guys enjoyed touring around South Austin by bike, the best way.

Mariana B

Jun 2017

I absolutely loved this tour! We had such an awesome time with my son. We were able to explore all of Austin in such an incredible way! I would super recommend this tour. It is the ultimate BEST cycling tour Ive ever taken. There was no way I could of explored Austin in a better way, than with our tour guide who was super nice and attentive.

Response from Host

May 2019

Thanks for this excellent review Mariana, so glad to show off Austin!

James C

Apr 2017

We had a great day exploring the Austin cityscape, parks and rivers. Mike is very knowledgable and relaxed in his delivery of the history of this great, healthy city. The tour starts and ends right at the entry of the Barton Springs natural pool, we took full advantage of this and went for a swim!!

Response from Host

May 2019

Thanks, glad y'all enjoyed James!