The 15 Best Boozy Tours in Austin

1.Austin Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Walk through downtown Austin from Moonshine Grill to the Driskill Bar while hearing ghost tales, true-crime stories, and local history. Guides such as Tiffany, Amber, David, and Anne bring different styles. Drinks are optional and purchased separately, and the route may change with bar hours, construction, or weather.

“Great tour guide, very knowledgeable and learned some very interesting history and found great night life spots!”

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2.Downtown Austin Live Music Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · from $26Best value

Join a small evening group with a local guide such as Edward, Rosa, or Lisa for five Downtown Austin stops, from the historic Driskill to Darwin’s piano bar and Blind Pig Pub. Expect live music, short walks, local stories, included cover charges, and drinks purchased separately. Ages 21 and older.

“Great tour. Rosa was a great guide with lots of interesting facts about 6th street and the establishments.”

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3.Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $36

Spend 2.5 hours walking Austin’s Sixth Street with guides such as Lisa, Edward, Rosa, or Oliver. Visit four live music venues, hear different styles, learn local stories, and use drink specials. The tour starts at The Driskill and ends at Blind Pig Pub.

“Super fun time! Great time walking through Austin and seeing some AWESOME musicians!”

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4.Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour, small-group walk through haunted Austin. You will hear Old West death tales, learn about the Driskill Hotel and Buffalo Billiards, and stop at bars along the way. Brinn has earned special praise for vivid storytelling.

“There was nothing to see - lots of walking and stops designed to make us purchase expensive drinks along the way -only very lengthy stories by an older woman who at the end literally almost forced us to tip her in front of the whole group. This one wasn’t great”

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5.Lake Austin Gone Wild- #1 Single Decker Pontoon in Austin. BYOB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

You get a private, captain-led pontoon cruise on Lake Austin for up to 12 people. Bring your own drinks and playlist, swim from the boat, relax on an Aqua Lily Pad, visit Party Cove, or cruise past Mount Bonnell, 360 Bridge, and lakeside estates.

“Such a beautiful day on the water. Swam, saw Little Italy, Lilly pad cove, gorgeous houses and landscapes. Thank you, Shane!”

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6.Austin Murals & Mimosas Roofless Party Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll tour Austin’s murals and nightlife aboard a private roofless party bus for up to 15 people, with music, LED lights, a dance floor, BYOB drinks, and a stop at Freddo ATX. Drivers such as Dede, DD, Stormie, Joseph, and Tyranian have helped make this a lively group outing.

“The tour was fun and the driver, Dede was flexible and engaging with our group. We had an absolute blast with her. The tour gave us a beautiful view and a beautiful city and we enjoyed every minute of it.”

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7.Haunted Austin Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Join a local guide at 7:30 p.m. for a 2.5-hour walk through Downtown Austin. Hear stories tied to O. Henry, the Dickinson Hannig home, and a luxury hotel, with stops at two to four haunted bars. Drinks, parking, and guide names are not specified.

“Honestly, this is pretty much a rip off and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. The advertisement for this experience is misleading and untrue.”

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8.BYOB Party Boat for All Events, Bachelor(ettes), Birthdays.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Gather up to 12 friends for a four-hour private BYOB cruise on Lake Austin. Your captain handles the boat while you enjoy Mount Bonnell, Pennybacker Bridge, Austin Country Club, and an optional stop at Ski Shores Cafe.

“Great experience with awesome guide, Captain Tom!!!!! We were amazed with the beautiful scenery! You will enjoy the experience!”

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9.Roofless Party Bus Tour in Downtown Austin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You’ll ride a roofless private bus for about two hours with up to 15 people, a dance floor, LED lights, cooler, and strong sound system. Driver DeeDee has earned praise for attentive service. Bring your own alcohol and prepare for Austin heat.

“Had a wonderful time however it would have been more fun with more ppl we had 7ppl. Also we picked 4pm would be fun later as it was very hot. Our guide was awesome Deedee.”

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10.Austin Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend about two hours with guides such as Esteban or Susan exploring Austin’s haunted 6th Street. Visit the Driskill Bar, a historic theatre, Casino El Camino, Maggie Mae’s, and San Jac Saloon while hearing local ghost stories. Drinks cost extra, and the group is capped at 20.

“Esteban was an amazing tour guide! So much fun and he shared some incredible stories with us! He also took us to some lovely drinking spots in the 6th district!”

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11.Austin’s Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Start outside The Driskill Bar with an English-speaking guide such as Katie, then visit Austin bars including Casino El Camino, Maggie Mae’s, and San Jac Saloon. Hear ghost stories, order your own drinks, and finish around 8 PM.

“Bad, tour guide not very helpful or funny. Took us to some dive bars where she knew owners and asked patrons to tip well. Tour guide did not put in research and it was very evident. The drinks were not very good at the bars she brought us to and she didn’t have any drink recommendations. Poorly thought out and planned. Tour guide could have researched better, mostly just took us down dirty 6th street.”

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12.Lake Travis Party Boat and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Join Austin Pedal Barge for three hours on Lake Travis aboard the Mama Tried party boat. You will cruise, swim, listen to music, use the floating lily pad, and bring your own drinks or snacks. Guides such as Tyler or Gavin may help keep the outing relaxed and easygoing.

“Best time we had while visiting. For sure would have done it more than once. Tyler was awesome. Highly recommend”

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13.Lake Austin BYOB Sunset Cruise – 5:00-7:00pm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You get a private two-hour sunset cruise for up to 14 people, with BYOB drinks, a cooler packed with ice, Bluetooth music, and a lily pad float. The route begins at Loop 360 Boat Ramp and may include Hula Hut, Ski Shores Cafe, scenic lake homes, and a party cove.

“Experience lake Austin houses and beautiful atmosphere of the lake. BYOB. So convenient , prepare to enjoy this little trip”

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14.Austin Lake Travis Barge Crawl Bar Hopping Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $100

Spend about five hours cruising Lake Travis by pontoon, stopping at Shack 512 and Beachside Billy’s for food and drinks at your own cost. Your captain handles the boat, and you can bring alcohol for the ride. Groups are capped at 10 people.

“Not. Good. The trip starts in a remote feeling park that requires a long walk down a very steep incline (the longest boat ramp I've ever seen) to a small pontoon boat. The pontoon boat grinds itself against the cement and you climb up approxRead more”

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15.Lost Legends of Texas Pub Crawl in Austin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $35

Meet your guide at The Driskill at 7 pm for a small-group walk through Austin’s cocktail scene and Texas past. You’ll visit bars including DuMont’s Down Low, Shiner’s Saloon, and The Driskill, with four cocktails listed as part of the evening, though drinks cost extra.

“I've never been to Austin before so I thought this would be a great way to explore some great cocktail spots and learn a bit about Texas history. The bars were great and I never would have discovered them on my own. The cocktails were amaRead more”

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