Austin 2026
Experiences
Curated activities to fill your race weekend gaps.
Maximize your Austin F1 weekend with our insider guide to COTA. Curated tips for BBQ, nightlife, and adventure matched to the 2026 race schedule.
47 Adventure experiences
Adventure
gyg🏆 Best
Waco: Horseback Riding Experience on Scenic Texas Ranch
The Brazos Bluffs Signature Ride is the foundational horseback experience at Brazos Bluffs Ranch. Perfect for beginners, horse and nature lovers and those seeking an immersive, outdoor experience
⏱ 90 min★ 5.0 (33)
From $150
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Culture
gyg🏆 Best
Houston: Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston
Explore the largest downtown tunnel system in the USA including some of Houston's most award-winning and historical architecture, the tallest buildings in Texas, and oldest existing city bank.
⏱ 120 min★ 4.9 (224)
2 options available
From $25$31.25-20%
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Day Trip
gyg
Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade
Discover the beauty of Lake Austin on a morning, afternoon, or sunset public pontoon boat tour where an insightful captain serves as your guide. Enjoy a comfortable cruise thanks to full sun shading.
⏱ 120 min★ 4.9 (120)
From $84
per person
Culture
gyg
Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin
Get an overview of Austin's past and present on a morning walking tour led by a local guide. See the Willie Nelson Statue, Texas Capitol, Driskill Hotel, Pearl House Hotel, Congress Avenue, and more.
⏱ 90 min★ 4.9 (71)
From $32
per person
Culture
gyg
Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour
Uncover Austin’s colorful past, from wild cowboys to modern condos! Stroll historic 4th Street, 6th Street, and step inside the iconic Driskill Hotel with your expert guide.
⏱ 120 min★ 4.9 (124)
From $29
per person
Day Trip
gyg
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Escape the city and head to the countryside to visit the famous Salt Lick BBQ. Enjoy amazing BBQ, then wind through the hills, stopping at 2 award-winning wineries to taste delicious local wines.
⏱ 270 min★ 4.9 (193)
From $69
per person
Culture
gyg🏆 Best
Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Explore Space Center Houston, the leading science and space exploration learning center with over 400 space artifacts and different exhibits. Discover one of Houston’s top attractions and home to the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center.
⏱ ★ 4.6 (3,311)
From $30
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Culture
gyg🏆 Best
Bulverde: Saturday Night Rodeo General Admission Ticket
Enjoy an authentic Texas experience in Bulverde. Witness a live rodeo performance where cowboys and cowgirls compete in bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping, with a live country music concert.
⏱ ★ 4.8 (630)
From $30
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Culture
gyg🏆 Best
Austin: Best of Austin Driving Tour with Local Guide
Experience the best of Austin with a local guide on a tour of the city's major landmarks, parks, and hidden gems. Tour the Texas State Capitol before stopping at an Austin favorite for a sweet treat.
⏱ 120 min★ 4.9 (248)
From $49
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Culture
gyg🏆 Best
Austin: Electric Bike City Sightseeing Tour
Check out Austin's favorite murals, landmarks, and history on this journey propelled by a pedal-assist E-bike.
⏱ 150 min★ 4.8 (142)
From $70
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Culture
gyg🏆 Best
Austin: 2-Hour Sightseeing Bike Tour
Discover the highlights and charming weirdness of Austin. Pedal along the trail that runs through Zilker Park and around Lady Bird Lake, plus the sights in downtown Austin.
⏱ 120 min★ 4.8 (147)
From $59
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Culture
gyg🏆 Best
San Antonio: UNESCO World Heritage Missions Tour
Explore San Antonio’s Spanish roots and its role in U.S. history. Visit the UNESCO-listed Spanish Missions on a fully guided tour that brings the city’s colonial past to life.
⏱ 210 min★ 4.7 (219)
From $65
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Culture
gyg🏆 Best
Austin to San Antonio Day Trip: Alamo Tour & Boat Cruise
Take a 7-hour guided day trip from Austin to San Antonio with visits to the Alamo, Mission San José, the Tower of the Americas, and a Go Rio River Walk Cruise, plus a fun pit stop at Buc-ee’s.
⏱ 420 min★ 4.9 (87)
From $254
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Food & Drink
gyg🏆 Best
Texas Hill Country and LBJ Ranch Tour with Hotel Pickup
Discover the wineries and rolling hills of Texas Hill Country on a full-day tour with hotel pickup from Downtown Austin or San Antonio. Explore the famous LBJ Ranch, stroll around historic Fredericksburg, and experience the magic and music of Luckenbach.
⏱ 480 min★ 4.7 (122)
2 options available
From $109
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Culture
gyg🏆 Best
Dallas: Cowboys AT&T Stadium Tour with Transportation
Join a one-of-a-kind tour of the world-famous AT&T Stadium, home of the five-time Superbowl champions the Dallas Cowboys. Enjoy a tour of the Dallas Cowboys’ new football stadium.
⏱ 210 min★ 4.6 (386)
From $104
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Nightlife
gyg🏆 Best
Fort Worth: Stockyards History Tour Pub Crawl
Discover the history of Fort Worth’s famous Stockyards with an expert guide on this history tour pub crawl. Enjoy hidden history, cold drinks, and good times as you visit local saloons.
⏱ 150 min★ 4.9 (40)
From $45$50-10%
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Culture
gyg🏆 Best
Dallas: VIP Guided Cowboys Stadium Tour and City Sightseeing
Visit the top sites in Dallas before heading to AT&T Stadium. Football fans rejoice! Get in the game with this one-of-a-kind tour of the world famous AT&T stadium, home of the five-time Superbowl Champions the Dallas Cowboys.
⏱ 420 min★ 4.7 (123)
From $149
per person⚡ Race-week favourite
Culture
gyg
Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour
Embark on the ultimate bat-watching experience with a guided sunset kayak tour. Admire the stunning Austin skyline at dusk and encounter the local bat colony from below its famous bat bridge.
⏱ 120 min★ 4.8 (242)
From $45$50-10%
per person
Culture
gyg
San Antonio: River Walk Cruise Ticket
Explore the city of San Antonio the way it's meant to be toured, on a River Walk boat cruise. Learn the history of the city while admiring some of its iconic landmarks.
⏱ 35 min★ 4.7 (591)
From $17
per person
Nightlife
gyg
Austin: Live Music Crawl
Jam out in the live music capital of the world, Austin, Texas, with a local entertainer as your guide while you explore Austin's diverse music scene. Cover charges included on this live music tour.
⏱ 180 min★ 4.6 (56)
From $99
per person
Adventure
gyg
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Travel along the calm waterways of Lady Bird Lake on a self-guided kayak adventure. Discover Austin from a different perspective as you make your way along the water at your own pace.
⏱ 120 min★ 4.7 (86)
2 options available
From $35
per person
Food & Drink
gyg
Austin: Downtown Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Local Flavors
Taste Austin like a local on a guided food tour with 6+ dishes, from smoky BBQ brisket to breakfast tacos. Explore hidden gems, vibrant culture, and our surprise Secret Dish.
⏱ 180 min★ 4.7 (80)
From $99
per person
Adventure
gyg
San Antonio: Discovery Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns
Discover one of Texas’ premier natural attractions on a guided tour. Descend below the earth's surface and admire all kinds of natural formations such as stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstones.
⏱ 60 min★ 4.8 (147)
From $38
per person
Culture
gyg
Austin: Downtown Austin Haunted History Tour
Uncover Austin's haunted history on this evening small-group walking tour while learning about Austin from storyteller-guides narrating macabre city history.
⏱ 90 min★ 4.5 (33)
From $24
per person
Culture
gyg
Austin Premium Driving Tour with Texas Capitol & Mt. Bonnell
Explore Austin on a small-group tour with a local guide. Visit the Texas State Capitol, see iconic murals, enjoy scenic viewpoints, and capture skyline photos in comfort with hotel pickup included.
⏱ 180 min★ 4.8 (33)
From $109
per person
Culture
gyg
From Austin: Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle
Take a half-day journey to the Hill Country of Austin, Texas and take in the beloved views and sample some wine. Get the most out of what's sure to be a fun-filled day with transportation and a guide.
⏱ 270 min★ 4.9 (49)
From $69
per person
Culture
gyg
San Antonio: Natural Bridge Caverns Hidden Wonders Tour
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey into the heart of the earth with this ticket for the Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio. Discover geological marvels and ancient formations on a guided tour.
⏱ 75 min★ 4.9 (47)
From $38
per person
Culture
gyg
San Antonio: The Magic Saloon Magic Show Ticket
Step into The Magic Saloon, San Antonio’s ultimate fusion of magic, mystery, and spellbinding entertainment. Enjoy a fast-paced, interactive show filled with mind-bending tricks.
⏱ 90 min★ 4.7 (44)
From $40
per person
Culture
gyg
San Antonio: The Alamo Exhibit Entry Ticket
Explore artifacts from the Phil Collins Collection, including the Battle of the Alamo Diorama with his narration, the Donald and Louise Yena Spanish Colonial Collection, and more at the Alamo Exhibit.
⏱ ★ 4.5 (110)
From $14
per person
Culture
gyg
San Antonio Zoo Any Day Ticket
Get entry to San Antonio Zoo and see 750+ species, from playful monkeys to flamingos, rhinos, and kangaroos. Discover rare, endangered, and even extinct animals!
⏱ ★ 4.5 (100)
From $30
per person
Culture
gyg
San Antonio: Witte Museum Admission Ticket
Explore San Antonio's nature, science & culture with an entry ticket to the Witte Museum Museum. This immersive learning experience includes a dinosaur gallery, Texas heritage center, art gallery, and more.
⏱ ★ 4.5 (49)
From $17
per person
Culture
gyg
Houston: Guided ATV Off-Roading Adventure
Ride through exciting off-road trails on this 1-hour daytime ATV tour near Houston. Enjoy mud, speed, and fun with expert guides and modern ATVs — perfect for families and thrill-seekers!
⏱ 45 min★ 4.9 (81)
2 options available
From $80
per person
Culture
gyg
San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket
Explore the architectural marvel of the Tower of the Americas. Use this entrance ticket to explore the unforgettable and towering landmark that was constructed for the 1968 World's Fair.
⏱ ★ 4.4 (98)
From $21
per person
Culture
gyg
Dallas: Reunion Tower GeO-Deck General Admission Ticket
Explore Reunion Tower's GeO-Deck for 360-degree views of Dallas, use high-def zoom tools, and take a free digital souvenir photo.
⏱ 60 min★ 4.7 (218)
From $21
per person
Culture
gyg
SEA LIFE Aquarium San Antonio
With over 20 breathtaking exhibits, explore an underwater world filled with thousands of dazzling creatures at SEA LIFE San Antonio. Extend your adventure by adding LEGOLAND Discovery Center entrance to your experience.
⏱ ★ 4.4 (86)
3 options available
From $26
per person
Culture
gyg
Dallas: JFK Assassination Highlights Walking Tour
See the site where President John F Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 on a guided walking tour. With an expert guide, learn about this infamous event and visit the JFK Memorial and Dealey Plaza.
⏱ 60 min★ 4.7 (164)
From $27
per person
Culture
gyg
Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus
Hop onboard an open-top double-decker bus to experience panoramic views of Houston on a guided tour with informative commentary onboard. Explore the city's top attractions and sites from your seat.
⏱ 80 min★ 4.5 (422)
From $45
per person
Culture
gyg
San Antonio: SeaWorld Skip-the-Line Park Admission Ticket
Dive beneath the waves at SeaWorld San Antonio, a fun and interactive marine park. Choose to combine your adventure with a visit to Aquatica, or admission to "Howl-O-Scream".
⏱ ★ 4.3 (93)
5 options available
From $55
per person
Culture
gyg
Galveston: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour in Galveston Bay
Take a boat tour to see the playful dolphins of Galveston Bay. Enjoy a thrilling ride with a captain and listen to entertaining stories and insightful commentary on Galveston's history.
⏱ 45 min★ 4.8 (76)
From $34
per person
Culture
gyg
Dallas: Sinister Strolls True Crime Walking Tour
Explore the darker side of Dallas on a 2-hour walking tour. Visit sites tied to infamous murders, long-buried secrets, and weird moments in the city’s criminal past.
⏱ 120 min★ 4.8 (31)
From $25
per person
Culture
gyg
Houston: Mural Tour by Electric Cart
Explore the city streets with a local guide in a comfortable electric golf cart. See Houston's most popular Instagram-worthy murals and learn about the United Nations Sustainability Goals!
⏱ 90 min★ 4.8 (54)
From $60
per person
Culture
gyg
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center Ticket
Marvel at live and preserved specimens of some of the world’s largest arthropods at the Cockrell Butterfly Center, Houston Museum of Natural Science.
⏱ ★ 4.7 (87)
From $15
per person
Culture
gyg
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Entry Ticket
Explore the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, one of the 10 largest art museums in the United States. Get an inclusive ticket that allows access to all the museum's collections and traveling exhibitions.
⏱ ★ 4.6 (82)
From $10
per person
Culture
gyg
San Antonio: Hop-On Hop-Off Narrated Trolley Tour
Explore the city at your own pace and visit over 100 points of interest with a 1 or 2-day pass with this hop-on hop-off narrated trolley tour. Enjoy all the best sites in the city.
⏱ ★ 4.6 (131)
From $54
per person
Culture
gyg
Houston: Meow Wolf - Radio Tave Ticket
Radio Tave is Meow Wolf's brand new, reality-bending, interactive art exhibition for all ages in Houston’s historic Fifth Ward. Dive into a new unknown at Meow Wolf’s fifth permanent exhibition.
⏱ ★ 4.6 (43)
2 options available
From $37
per person
Culture
gyg
San Antonio: City Sightseeing Van Tour
Discover the rich history and culture of San Antonio through over 70 points of interest. Travel through the Downtown Reach, Museum Reach, and Mission Reach.
⏱ 480 min★ 4.6 (61)
3 options available
From $65
per person
Culture
gyg
Dallas: Southfork Ranch, Dallas Highlights, and JFK Tour
If you are someone who enjoyed the TV show “Dallas,” your tour of Southfork Ranch will be a memorable one. Come see what the Ewing family called “home” and see their lifestyle, made famous around the world.
⏱ 270 min★ 4.6 (98)
2 options available
From $141
per person