Austin’s food scene has long been dominated by barbecues and Americanized Mexican food. However, the latest wave of restaurants and food trends have involved various cuisines that have piqued the curiosity of Austin dwellers and travelers. The classic eateries are there while new ones keep popping up. The reason for this is that Austinites and visitors love to eat. This city has some of the best eats from all price points. For a foodie like you, it is best that you take on any of Austin’s tasty food crawls which combines satiating your taste buds while experiencing the city’s famous destinations. Here are the top 6 food tours in Austin, Texas for you to choose from.
1. Taste historic cuisine and see historic sites (from USD 99.0)
Austin’s history is rich and deep. The city’s food can be described in the same manner. These establishments are worth going to and sampling their yummy dishes. On top of the list is Scholz Garten. The restaurant was built in 1866 and has become a popular haunt for people from all walks of life. The last century saw a boom in the restaurant industry and some of these have stood the test of time. While you are at it, you can sneak a trip between these traditional dining institutions to the city’s cultural sites. This tour is about history being served on a plate.
Downtown Austin Food Tour with Private Tour Upgrade Option
Duration: 3 hours
2. Austin is all about brunch with the gang (from USD 118.0)
Austin is all about brunch while hanging out with friends and family. Today, the city is not just a hangover food destination. It is all about socializing after a big night of fun and booze. Eggs are a-plenty for these restaurants and destinations. In most of these places, you will have to queue up before you can tuck into some of the best grub in town. Chow down on some of the best-tasting fried chicken and waffles and biscuits and gravy you can get in America. This tour allows you to experience brunch while you travel between destinations in E-bikes.
Austin Weekend Brunch Spots E-Bike Tour
Duration: 3 hours
3. Enjoy food and music with family and friends (from USD 125.0)
What is the most popular meal in Austin? It has to be brunch! This city treats brunch as a social gathering among friends and family which makes it a fun affair. You can have your share of breakfast options like pancakes, cereals, and waffles mixed with a wide choice of pasta, sandwiches, and salads. Aside from that, you can also pair your food with specially concocted cocktails like the champagne-based mimosa. Brunch is particularly popular during Sundays and many restaurants have jumped on the bandwagon to get a piece of the pie. This tour allows you to have a filling brunch with your family and friends while being entertained by live musicians on a bus.
The Brunch Bus: Food Tour with a Live Band on Board the Bus!
Duration: 3 hours
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4. Be happy with the best barbecue and beer (from USD 97.0)
Have you ever wondered why Austinites are happy people? Well, the main reason is that they have one of the best, if not the best, barbecue in the whole country. They cover a wide range of price points including fine dining to fast food services. One thing you can be sure of is that wherever you eat, you will have a satisfying barbecue meal at that place. Gorge on the best brisket, short ribs, pork belly, and chicken you can have in your life. Pair your food with freshly brewed beer from the city and you are off to dining heaven. This tour is all about barbecue and beer.
Brew and Que Tour in Austin
Duration: 3 hours
5. Food crawl with family and friends (from USD 97.0)
Both the Congress and San Jacinto areas are foodie heaven for those looking for yummy treats at specialty eateries and traditional restaurants. The food of Austin complements its historical sites. This is something every traveler should know. These dining destinations are lined up in rows so you can easily pick one for each meal. You and your family and friends will love the food and ambiance of these places. In between, you get to see some of the city’s famous landmarks. This tour has a vast variety of cuisine that can satisfy travelers from all over the country and the world.
Food Is My Best Friend Tour in Austin
Duration: 3 hours
6. Take the whole gang on a food truck crawl (from USD 82.0)
You and the whole gang will have your tummies filled while having so much fun hopping from one food truck to another. Ever since the food truck craze began, Austin’s love affair with these quaint and mobile dining places has gotten so deep it is now part of its culture. With thousands to choose from and hundreds set to open this year, you will not run out of choices once you start with the first one. These places serve anything and everything you want. From cupcakes to kimchi, to American staples like burgers and fries, these trucks have it all. To make things easy for you, this tour gets you to these food trucks on an E-bike.
Austin Food Truck & Biker Gang Ride
Duration: 2 hours
Food and sightseeing go well in Austin
Seasoned travelers will tell you the best way to experience a destination is to go to the sites and taste its’ cuisine. This is exactly what Austin offers its’ visitors. These tours were conceived to bring you to the city’s famous landmarks while giving you a taste of its’ flavors.
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