Activites, Camps and After School Classes in Austin, TX

If you're looking for the perfect ghost tour for the whole family, the Ghosts of Austin is perfect! We've designed this tour to be entertaining for anyone ages 5-100. Combining history with hauntings, this tour is Austin's #1 All-Ages/Family-Friendly Ghost Tour. Your spooky adventure will begin with an introduction to Austin's haunted past - and then we'll head off to visit some of the most haunted locations in Austin. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

We are the only locally owned ghost tour in Austin! Join a uniquely Austin experience with our professional storytellers and guides as you stroll through historic downtown Austin. Our guides are 5th generation Texans who proudly share the history of Austin through ghosts who have remained to tell their stories.

You can go rock climbing right here in Austin! Whether you are new to the sport or an expert enthusiast, you'll have a fun and safe time climbing with an experienced guide. This activity is great for families, couples and groups.

Discover Austin's vibrant downtown on this engaging 1-hour guided walk along historic Congress Avenue. Starting at the iconic Texas State Capitol, you will visit renowned landmarks such as The Driskill Hotel and the Paramount Theatre, while learning intriguing local history and quirky Austin facts. The tour also includes a view of the famous Congress Bat Bridge against the backdrop of beautiful murals, making it a perfect outing for all ages. - 1-hour guided tour through downtown Austin's highlights - Visit landmarks like the Texas State Capitol and The Driskill Hotel - Suitable for all ages with family-friendly storytelling - Tours available on weekends at 11 AM and 2 PM

Experience the world’s largest urban bat colony emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge!  This colony made up of 1.5 million Mexican free tailed bats is an amazing sight to see and hear. From the meeting point, join your professional guide where you will paddle and observe one of nature’s wonders and learn about how these nocturnal creatures help create a better ecosystem for everyone. The tour lasts 2 hours and food and drinks are not included. 

Experience Austin from a new perspective with a guided tour. Our guides are professional, helpful and friendly. On this tour you will learn all about the history of Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and Barton Springs. This tour is the best way to experience Austin.

Discover your creative side with personalized art classes at The Corch Art Studio in Austin. Tailored specifically for beginners, these one-on-one sessions provide a supportive and pressure-free environment to explore various mediums like charcoal, watercolor, and hand-built clay. Enjoy relaxed guidance from an experienced instructor, where you can learn at your own pace while creating unique art pieces. Whether you're interested in drawing basics or the tactile joys of clay, each class leaves you with tangible skills and a finished work to take home. Ideal for individuals, couples, or small groups, this experience is perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with their artistic spirit. Please review the website for more specific details.

Explore Austin’s vibrant scene on this 2-hour guided photo tour, featuring the lively 6th Street, the impressive Texas Capitol, and historic downtown. Capture the essence of the city with colorful murals and stunning architecture while a professional photographer creates striking images that reflect your unique experience. Ideal for solo adventurers, couples, families, and content creators, this tour ensures your cherished memories are preserved in high-quality portraits, delivered via a private online gallery within 48 hours. - Guided photo tour through iconic Austin landmarks - Capture stunning portraits in lively 6th Street and downtown - Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and content creators - Receive your professional photos within 48 hours via online gallery

Eat like an Local. We are not a typical tour company, This tour offers a more relaxed style with 2 food places plus site seeing along the way. We cut out the guesswork and take you to the new and hip as well as the classic dives and food trucks. need to go out at a different time? Just ask our Tour Mgr if it possible to go out at a different time. Have a dietary restriction? No problem! In fact, its our specialty! Our food style is family style, our guides know which dishes are the best at each stop, You will not go away hungry! And the best part is we get to ride e-bikes and see Austin's local scene at the same time! 2 food stops included. Each guide offers their unique view of what makes Austin special, you will not take the same tour twice with BikeTexas! Most of our tours do end up as private tours. your guide will ask you about your food preferences before you start your tour. Private tours also available.

A ticket to Museum of Illusions Austin is more than admission — it’s a pass into a world where reality twists and imagination takes over. Every ticket includes full access to 50+ interactive illusion rooms, endless photo opportunities, and friendly staff to guide your experience. Located in The Domain, our museum blends fun, science, and creativity in a way no other Austin attraction does. It’s a one-of-a-kind, camera-ready adventure perfect for all ages.

Are you curious to meet your truest self? The part of you that is whole and complete and peaceful, regardless of external circumstances? If you'd like to restore a sense of sacred awareness of self in a pristine natural setting, join me for an energy exploration that includes mindfulness, meditation, centering and grounding, and inner landscape inquiry.

The all-new ACL Live Tour experience offers an immersive journey into the legendary Austin City Limits TV series and award-winning music venue. The tour begins with a captivating short film showcasing iconic performances from the longest-running music show in television history. Highlights of the ACL Live Tour include: • Interactive Timeline: Explore 50 seasons of unforgettable performances, complete with behind-the-scenes stories from series producers. • Extensive Photo Galleries: View the work of photographers Scott Newton and Alison Narro, capturing artists from both the TV series and the ACL Live stage. • Original ACL TV Stage Access: Step onto the original ACL TV stage and snap a photo where nearly 1,000 acts—starting with Willie Nelson in 1974—have performed. • Behind-the-Scenes Exploration: Gain exclusive access to rockstar green rooms, backstage areas, and the inner workings of Austin’s award-winning music venue.

Check Out a World Renown Sunset of Austin's Skyline! Lone Star Kayak Tours offer nightly guided kayak tours to watch amazing sunsets of the city and surrounding area. Come paddle with us and learn about this diverse urban eco system and the history of the beautiful city of Austin itself.  This fully guided historic tour of will take you through the hear of the city as the sun goes down. Fewer boats on the river in the evenings helps make this one of our most serene and relaxing excursions. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. 20 min training session included before tour. Reservations recommended.  CALL FOR EXACT TOUR TIMES

Discover the best of San Antonio on a 7-hour guided tour from Austin with hotel pick-up and drop-off included. Upon arrival in San Antonio, your first stop is the legendary Alamo, where your expert guide brings history to life. Walk through the courtyard, learn about the pivotal 1836 Battle of the Alamo, and see original fortifications and weapons such as the 16-pounder cannon and barracks. Next, head to the Tower of the Americas. Ride the high-speed elevator 750 feet to the observation deck—the tallest in Texas—for sweeping panoramic views of the San Antonio skyline and beyond. Then enjoy a San Antonio River Walk Cruise, gliding along the city’s 15-mile urban waterway. See landmarks like La Villita, Old Mill Crossing, and the romantic Selena’s Bridge, while learning about San Antonio’s culture, history, and architecture. Finally, your guide will drive you back to your hotel in downtown Austin, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this immersive Texan experience.

A tour of Austin’s best street art and most delicious food trucks. sips, samples and snaps along the way Includes a drink of choice and two (2) food truck snacks Want to get to know Austin? First thing you need to know is there’s amazing art and delicious food on just about every street corner. We’re going to drive you around in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter van to learn more about the street art in Austin, and in doing so, learn more about Austin itself.

Welcome to Austin’s Museum of Ice Cream, where we unite and inspire the world through imagination and connection. As the only immersive museum where everyone, regardless of age, can indulge in unlimited ice cream while relishing in child-like fun, we offer a delightful destination for friends, families, and celebratory gatherings. Our 12 captivating multi-sensory installations, along with interactive games at our Animal Cookie Carnival, promise unforgettable memories. Adults, enjoy crafted cocktails at our bar while the iconic Sprinkle Pool awaits everyone for a joyous splash. Here, every visit is a scoop of happiness.

On our Secret Food Tour: Austin, let our guides and your stomach lead you through the busy streets of Downtown Austin for an urban gastronomy experience in the central and historic area of the live music capital of the world. You'll try numerous foods, from our famous BBQ brisket to banana-leaf-wrapped tamales that have remained virtually unchanged since 5000 B.C., plus lots more. Don’t forget our Secret Dish as well!

Join us for a scenic sunset evening on the water! the perfect blend of relaxation, stunning views, and a touch of adventure. cruise along the lake as the sun dips behind the rolling Texas Hill Country, painting the sky in vibrant hues of orange, pink, and purple. view the celebrity and ultra-high-profile estates, luxurious waterfront mansions, the prestigious Austin Country Club Golf Course, Mount Bonnell Cliffs, local wildlife, birds, herons, swans, fish and turtles. optional- dock at Hula Hut cafe- where you can grab a quick cocktail and enjoy the laid-back lakeside vibe before we cruise back under champagne skies above velvet waters. (Pickup/drop off address: 5019 N capital of Texas Highway.) What's excluded: X $5 (Cash Only) per person to park and enter park booth at boat ramp. X 20% Captain Gratuity - not included. Please pay in person to your professional Captain at the end of your tour. (Cash, Venmo, etc.)

Howdy y'all! Beautiful autumn weather is finally here! Greenbelter Nature Co. safari's will show you a part of Austin or the Hill Country from a native's perspective. Enjoy the sylvotherapy of forest bathing with our expert trail guides. We will cater the hike to what you are looking for. Come and join us for a fun and easy hike through one of the area's greenbelts. The Texas Hill Country is growing very rapidly, and folks are trying to find some really cool places in nature to check out and know about for future swims, hikes and nature adventures. We explore areas along the Violet Crown Trail in Central Austin, as well as neighboring parts of the Hill Country. Wisdom of the lands will be shared, such as Eliza Springs and Barton Springs, as well as the native plants and wildlife, salamanders, bobcats, and armadillos! You will learn the scientific names of such plants and critters as well as the traditional "Texan" lingo for such species. Fun for the whole family, come take a hike!

Learn all about Austin and its rich history while enjoying an awesome view of the city from the top of a double-decker bus. You get the best views of Austin from our unobstructed upper deck, making this the best tour for taking photographs. People on the street also love to interact with people on the upper deck! For your comfort, the lower deck is climate-controlled. This tour passes by more downtown attractions than any other Austin tour. Every tour has a driver and tour guide with absolutely no audio recordings. Enjoy your Austin experience much more by interacting with our guides, whose sole focus is making your experience fun and interesting. This is a single loop tour in which you stay on the bus for the duration of the tour, which will last about 75 to 90 minutes, depending on the traffic. You tour will conclude when you get back to Stop #1 at the Austin Visitor Center.

Join our guides for the ultimate bat watching experience! Our Sunset Bat Tour offers stunning views of the Downtown Austin Skyline, fun facts about the local bat colony, and the chance to see the 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed bats emerge from the famous bat bridge. We are located minutes away from the Congress Avenue Bridge.