The 6 Best Austin Cycling Tours

1.Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,399 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Ride an easy-to-use e-bike through central Austin with a local road captain such as Captain Kid, Captain Edge, or Captain Morpheus. In 90 minutes, you may pass Lady Bird Lake, South Congress, the Capitol, Sixth Street, the Driskill, Treaty Oak, and the Congress Avenue bat bridge. Expect music, local stories, a small group, and a rider test before departure.

“My husband and I did the Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour with Capitán Edge, and we absolutely loved it! We saw and learned so much during the ride. Capitán Edge was an incredibly knowledgeable and informative guide who made the experience even more enjoyable. If you’re in Austin and want to explore the city from a local’s perspective while having a blast on an E-Bike, this tour is a must!”

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2.Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 892 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride a pedal-assist e-bike through Barton Springs, Zilker Park, South Austin, downtown, and the Congress Bridge area. Guides such as Michael, Peter, Mark, and Rob mix local stories with bike-safety help. The three-hour route includes a snack stop, water, bike, and helmet, but not food or drinks.

“Michael was awesome! He was super informative and helpful. I loved getting to see so much of Austin. Would book again!”

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3.Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58

Ride about seven miles through Zilker Park, around Lady Bird Lake, into downtown, and across Congress Avenue Bridge with a local guide such as Pete, Michael, Toby, or Ace. A regular hybrid bike, helmet, and Austin park fee are included. Expect an easy but active overview, mostly on bike paths, with stops for photos and city stories.

“The tour is wonderful, Ace was our guide and he did a great job! It lasted 2 hours and was very informative and fun.”

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4.Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 411 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride an e-bike through Austin with a Good Vibes Guru such as Rooster or Hollywood, covering more than 15 sights in about two hours. You’ll see murals, music statues, Lady Bird Lake, the Capitol, South Congress, and local neighborhoods, with water, a helmet, walkie-talkies, and a rain poncho included.

“Great, fun way to see Austin. Rooster was a great guide - loved the stories, sights, and safety tips! Would recommend!! Made fun connections with other travelers!!”

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5.Electric Bike City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 141 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Ride a pedal-assist e-bike through Austin with an English-speaking local guide. The 150-minute route links Barton Springs, South Congress murals, the Congress Avenue bats, 6th Street, the Texas Capitol, Shoal Creek, the public library, and Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge. Michael, Toby, Rob, Pete, Ace, and other guides lead tours depending on the day.

“Our electric bike tour with Michael was exactly what we were looking for! We went all over the city and the bikes made it an easy ride. Michael had an amazing amount of information and we learned so much! We highly recommend taking this tour when in Austin!”

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6.1.5-Hour Lady Bird Lake Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44Best value

See Austin by bike on a 90-minute English-language tour around Lady Bird Lake. Your guide takes you from Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park to the Stevie Ray Vaughn statue, Congress Avenue Bridge, Pfluger Bridge, the old Mopac railroad bridge, and the boardwalk. Bikes, helmets, water, and baskets are included. Guides may include Peter, Mark, or Michael.

“Lady Bird bike tour from. Barton spring bike rentals was amazing. My guide Mark was very knowledgeable & great fun. Highly recommended”

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