Check Out Austin: Capitol Bike Tour
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!
Please note- if you can't ride a bicycle, you will not be able to participate in the tour and will be refunded. Safety and respect of other riders in the group are essential.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Zilker Metropolitan Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746
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
Stop At: Texas State Capitol, 1100 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-1728
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.
Stop At: Barton Springs Pool, 2201 Barton Springs Rd Zilker Park, Austin, TX 78746-5736
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
Stop At: Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, Lady Bird Lake Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX 78702
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.
Stop At: Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching, 100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701-4072
home of the largest urban bat colony in the world
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Moonlight Towers, 1098 Trinity St, Austin, TX
Steel towers from 1895 used as streetlights, an Austin original
Duration: 5 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Bring water, the bikes have bottle cages"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Youth ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
10:00 AM
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: 1000 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.