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Small-Group Bike Tour in Austin
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Small-Group Bike Tour in Austin

By Barton Springs Bike Rentals & Tours
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Ages 1-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Bottled water
  • Local guide
  • Austin Parks Usage $5 fee
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • 1707 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
    Across the street from the Barton Springs Picnic food trucks
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 42365P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Tour leaves from 1707 Barton Springs Rd. Please arrive 15 early prior to start time
    • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 42365P2

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    • Barton Springs Bike Rentals & Tours
      928
      Austin, Texas
      Joined in December 2013
    • dawng881
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      A fantastic way to tour the city!
      The rain and the cold didn’t dampen our fun! Peter was a fabulous guide!! We learned a lot of history, a great deal about the city, laughed and enjoyed Peter’s company! I would highly recommend!
      Written December 8, 2024
    • kerriej0n
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Top notch…well worth the cost..
      Pete did a spectacularly great job!! He was safety first and very knowledgeable on the whole ride. We would highly recommend this tour. Friends from Michigan
      Written December 8, 2024
    • Flyer32440309426
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      My non ride day, due to rain.
      I was unable to go due to rain, but next time I'm in Austin i will definitely take this tour. The bike shop was spectacular and full of bikes for rent. The employees were very accommodating. Thank you for your help
      Written December 4, 2024
    • Tourist35724943204
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent Bike Tour!
      Awesome! Highly recommend to see Austin. Toby was great sharing history and lots of local interesting facts. Bikes were in great condition and Toby made sure everyone was happy, hydrated, and safe during the whole trip. Thank you Toby for a great afternoon!
      Written December 1, 2024
    • Noel D
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Love this tour all the time
      This was an awesome bike experience. Our bike tour guide (Michael ) was outstanding with a lot of knowledge and very friendly. I recommend this activity if you want to know Austin in a different fun way
      Written November 24, 2024
    • U1859XJmartinaw
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great fun with Peter.
      This was so fun. Saw stuff we wouldn’t have seen on our own and the ride was easy. Peter was outstanding, knowledgeable and made us feel like we were with a longtime friend.
      Written November 21, 2024
    • 892jonis
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Fun!
      We had an excellent tour guide and ride. Three hours of great Austin stories and interesting facts. The bikes were in good working order.
      Written November 17, 2024
    • Mobile796176
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Riding thru Austin
      Excellent ride led by Michael. Very informative and funny! Saw lots of urban and neighborhood sites and history. I have a Better understanding of why people want to keep Austin weird!
      Written November 16, 2024
    • katherinehS7879RE
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Texas has the biggest state Capitol!
      Michael was a fantastic tour guide! Awesome way to see the city. Definitely recommended as a tourist event! E bike is perfect for any age as well!
      Written November 16, 2024
    • 374jennyk
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Hmmm.🤔
      Be forewarned that this bike tour is much less about biking and more about standing around talking. Downtown Austin is not much of a place for e-bikes. The trails in Zilker Park are fairly narrow and crowded, and thus groups of bikes are somewhat annoying to the pedestrians and must move slowly and carefully to avoid collisions. Our guide was pleasant enough, but he failed to read his audience and much of what he was discussing was less about Austin and more about his personal interests such as music, with no assessment of what we wanted to get from the tour. All seven of us with one exception were experienced bikers and yet our guide spent a large amount of time drilling the basics, over half an hour alone was spent on orientation, which was quite unnecessary. Disappointing, and very elementary unlike other scenic, active bike tours we’ve enjoyed. Total mileage for a 2 1/2 hour tour was only 8 miles, flat. Gear and bikes were old and well-used.
      Written November 13, 2024
    • 314rhondae
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Big thumbs DOWN Austin e-bike tour
      All 5 of us hated our Austin E-bike tour with guide Peter. Too many complaints to address but some of the problems included: One guest was given a cracked helmet (provides no protection in a crash); then we were given terrible instructions to shift to the lowest gears possible every time we came to a stop and the stops were constant; then when one woman failed to shift down, the guide shamed her in front of the entire group; next the group of 7 guests were led through crowded and very narrow paths shared with pedestrians, scooters, etc. which made it hard not to run into one another; then we were led into busy, dangerous traffic with traffic lights that invariable left some of the group behind unless they raced through a red light; and the guide constantly stopped us and talked excessively, ignoring signals the riders were bored and restless to ride rather than stop and listen to him talk excessively. We have taken e-bike tours in Seattle and San Diego where we had pleasant e-bike rides and were not led into heavy traffic that put us in danger. This tour was unsafe and very unpleasant.
      Written November 13, 2024
    • terrylN1160KF
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      First e-bike experience
      Had a great time with Toby. An Austin native who shared his knowledge and love of the city with our girls group. First time on an e-bike and I’m a rusty rider. Still very fun and a wonderful way to see Austin.
      Written November 12, 2024
    • sunfarms
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Barton Springs bike tour with Toby.
      Toby was absolutely the best guide. He was kind and very knowledgeable about everything we saw. He quickly returned to the rental shop to replace a bike to add more comfort for a member of our group. Toby deserves 5 stars for sure.
      Written November 12, 2024
    • B9367SRcoreyw
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Austin E-bike tour
      Rob Wilson was fantastic. He was knowledgeable and made the experience fun. We stopped at several spots where he would tell us about the area and took pictures of our group. I would definitely do again.
      Written November 12, 2024
    • V7539QEsuzanner
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great way to see some of Austin's beautiful parks; pathways perfect for biking. Ask for Toby!
      First time on an electric bike. Toby was a great guide. Very informative and clearly a supporter of both Austin and biking. Good guy. Fun tiime.
      Written November 11, 2024
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    toomuchfun22
    Texas58 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Michael was an excellent guide, proving to be knowledgeable and provided interesting information about Austin. He kept a solid pace, which was welcomed yet also stopped often enough for breaks and to check on the entire group. Would recommend as an active and fun way to see a few Austin highlights and to enjoy the outdoors.
    Written April 5, 2021
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    marylhaze
    New Orleans, LA3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2021
    First time in Austin, TX and had this private bike tour with awesome tour guide Chip. He set the tone for the rest of my entire visit. He was both knowledgable and quite cute. All the one-on-one attention I needed for a young woman visiting a big, new city. He made me feel both relaxed and excited at the same time, which not many men can do. I am sure all the guides here are great, but Chip was the perfect fit for me.
    Written May 24, 2021
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    Chris C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Did a local bike tour solo with local Austinite Tanner. Had a great time going around Lady Bird lake. We pulled over a few times for a breather where Tanner would give some great local knowledge and insight into the city. 10/10 experience with 10/10 tour guide. Thanks a lot guys!
    Written May 5, 2022
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    Bonn, Germany233 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020 • Family
    Chip was an excellent guide! Very informative and energetic. We are a family with children ages 4 and 7. My 4 year old rode in the baby seat behind me and my 7 year old rode the tandem bike with my husband, although he could have gotten his own bike. Easy fun ride around the lake.
    Written February 19, 2020
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    jknyc101
    New York24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Friends
    We visited Austin for a Girl’s Trip and our saavy friend found Barton Springs Bike Rental and Tours. She booked 8 of us for a private e-bike tour with Toby. It was our lucky day! From the moment we walked into the shop, we were greeted and treated professionally and with kindness. Care was taken to fit each of us with helmets and bikes and to thoroughly explain how the bikes work. Our tour was carefully planned through amazing paths around the city, stopping to get more information about many important landmarks. Toby is knowledgeable and passionate about Austin. He was very attentive throughout the tour and stopped for great photo opportunities. This is a must-do! Best way to see Austin. Thank you, Toby!!!
    Written April 30, 2024
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    Vinay B
    Chicago, IL4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2021 • Family
    Had a great ride with Cody. It was truly a great experience as he took us on a great tour of Austin's parks and bike trails. He did a great job of explaining things with lots of backstory. Definitely worth recommending doing while in Austin.
    Written September 13, 2021
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    Kevin & Donna S
    Illinois2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023
    Just completed a bike tour with Tait on Jan 18th. My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves with Tait tailoring the tour to our desired speed and length of stay at each stopping point. Very scenic & informative! Tait was awesome. Interesting that the structure supporting the "bat bridge" also resembles a bat in flight. You'll have to take the tour to see what we mean. Enjoy!
    Written January 20, 2023
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    Voyage725033
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Solo
    Barstow Springs Bike Rentals personalized a trip for me! It was awesome and so much fun. Mark was a great guide, bike was great and it was a wonderful and stress free way to see Austin.
    Written March 20, 2024
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    Vicki L
    Lakewood, CA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020 • Solo
    A great way to see the area around Lady Bird lake and get some history. My first time to Austin and was only here a short while. Omar was a super guide and his love of the area was noted.
    Written October 6, 2020
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    Alicia H
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2021 • Family
    Robbie was a great tour guide! Shared lots of cool facts during our ride and made it that much more interesting. If you’re not from the area, I highly recommend the tour. They cover all the good spots and our guide was super cool!
    Written March 16, 2021
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