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Austin Small Group Night Tour with Famous Austin Bat Boat Cruise

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Austin, US

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Join See Sight Tours on an adventure through Austin, Texas - the vibrant state capital that's full of culture and friendly locals. Explore the city's top attractions and witness breathtaking views with our small group night tour. Start your evening with a sunset cruise on Lady Bird Lake, where you'll be mesmerized by the colorful skyline. If you're lucky enough to book between March and October, you'll also have the chance to witness one of the world's largest colonies of urban bats as they take flight from underneath the Congress Avenue Bridge. With speeds of up to 60 miles per hour, these bats will amaze you with their flight patterns. Continue the tour with a narrated driving tour of Austin's iconic landmarks and stop at several viewpoints along the way. Don't miss the opportunity to capture the perfect photo at the famous Greetings from Austin mural. With complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in our comfortable Mercedes Metris vans, this is the ultimate way to experience Austin. Book your spot now with See Sight Tours and let the adventure begin!

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
2 hours 30 minutes
Suitable for 1-7 Participants
Small Group Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Witness the world-famous Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
Narrated driving tour with stops at iconic landmarks
Explore Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge and other points of interest
Pass by the iconic Greetings from Austin Mural

Included

Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in downtown austin.
Sunset boat cruise (bat watching march - october)
All attraction admission fees included
Local tour guide - fully narrated tour experience
Luxury transportation in air-conditioned mercedes metris van
Skip the ticket line entry - avoid large crowds and wait times
Small group tour (max 7 guests)
Narrated drive passing multiple points of interest

Not included

Gratuities (optional)
Food and beverages not included

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Introduction

Experience the vibrant city of Austin, the state capital of Texas, like never before with the Austin Small Group Night Tour with Famous Austin Bat Boat Cruise. This thrilling tour allows you to explore the city's best attractions and immerse yourself in its fantastic culture and friendly locals. With See Sight Tours, Austin's leading small group tour provider, you can enjoy a personalized and intimate experience with a maximum of only 7 guests. Leave the long lines behind and let our knowledgeable local guides take you on a journey through Austin's hidden gems and iconic landmarks.

What to expect?

During this 150-minute tour, you can expect an unforgettable evening filled with breathtaking sights and fascinating experiences. The tour begins at dusk with a scenic sunset cruise along Lady Bird Lake, where you'll admire the ever-changing Austin skyline. If you book between March and October, you'll have the unique opportunity to witness the world-famous Congress Avenue Bridge Bats, as 1.5 million bats take flight in a mesmerizing spectacle. Your expert guide will provide detailed insights into the bats' behavior and their importance to Austin's ecosystem.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for all those who want to experience Austin's vibrant atmosphere and explore its hidden treasures. Whether you're a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply someone looking for a fun and unique excursion, this tour caters to everyone. Families, couples, solo travelers, and groups of friends will all enjoy this interactive and immersive journey through Austin.

Why book this?

Booking the Austin Small Group Night Tour with Famous Austin Bat Boat Cruise guarantees an unforgettable adventure. With See Sight Tours, you'll have the advantage of fully guided and narrated tours, ensuring you don't miss any intriguing details about Austin's history, culture, and landmarks. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van and convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off. This tour also includes all attraction admission fees, saving you time and money. Our local guides, who possess extensive knowledge of Austin, will provide an insider's perspective and take you to the best viewing points for stunning city panoramas.

Good to know

Make sure to bring your camera to capture the stunning views and unique moments during this tour. Dress comfortably for the evening weather, as you'll be outdoors for most of the tour. Don't forget to wear comfortable walking shoes to explore various points of interest. This tour is suitable for all fitness levels and ages, so anyone can join in the fun. Experience the energy and charm of Austin at night, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Reviews

Travelers who have embarked on the Austin Small Group Night Tour with Famous Austin Bat Boat Cruise have raved about their experiences. They commend the knowledgeable and friendly guides who provided fascinating insights into the city's history and culture. The highlight of the tour for many was observing the Congress Avenue Bridge Bats take flight, a sight that left them awe-inspired. Travelers appreciated the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off, as well as the comfortable and air-conditioned transportation. Overall, they highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Austin and seeking an unforgettable and immersive experience.

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

(Pass by)

Begin your small group evening tour at dusk on Austin's Lady Bird Lake with a stunning sunset cruise where you will enjoy watching the colorful & changing skyline.

Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching

If you happen to book our Scenic Austin Night Tour between March and October, you are in luck because this is the very best time to witness Austin's world-famous Congress Avenue Bridge Bats! Join your guide on a bat watching excursion to witness fabled Mexican (or Brazilian) Free-Tailed Bats take flight from underneath the Congress Avenue Bridge where an unimaginable large colony of 1.5 million bats reside—one of the biggest colonies of urban bats in the world! With speeds of 60 miles per hour, flying across the colorful evening sky, you will be awestruck & delighted at the sight of these bats with their fascinating and erratic flight patterns.

Admission Included

Austin

Enjoy a narrated driving tour with stops at several iconic landmarks. Your guide will narrate and provide ongoing highlights and local insights about the surrounding area along the drive. You will get the opportunity to stop at several places to get the best views of the city.

Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge

Enjoy a narrated tour making stops at points of interest such as Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge among others.

Greetings from Austin Mural

(Pass by)

Pass by the iconic Welcome to Austin mural

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews

(50)

3.8 (50)

Kathy_S

Your ad was very misleading. We understood this to be a 2.5hrs boat tour vs car with only 7 people. Thr tour was poorly administered and the the boat ride was on an old deck boat with 50 people. Lights went out and the speaker phone didn't work half the time. Not worth the money spent

Denise_M

The bat cruise was excellent. The boat captain was great, knowledgeable, and very enthusiastic. The city tour was not as good.

Suzanne_G

Our tour guide was great but the bat boat tour was canceled abruptly last minute before it started. We were told by our tour guide Mike (who was fantastic) that we would receive a refund for our trip. I have contacted guest services and the tour operator and have heard nothing about a refund.

John_R

We enjoyed the history lesson while driving through Austin. Unfortunately, the bats did not come out during our trip so a miss that is the chance one takes. They are wild creatures on their own time table.

Debra_S

The drive around the city was nice and our guide Owen was great. However, we didn’t see any bats on the cruise and afterward learned that they only appear 50% of the time. Be advised.

Hannah_G

Ok so it rains. I read reviews how crapy to service is when it rains. I thought well, let's book it anyway. It was going to be the highlight of my trip. I was so excited! As we were waiting for our ride I CALLED THEM wondering where it was. Well it had been canceled. "We texted you earlier today. The boat captan canceled" 1- no you DID NOT text or call. Our phones tell us that. 2- why was the whole tour canceled half of it was arising in a car! 3- if you looked at the weather, even on an app it would have told you that the rain would was well past stopping by the time the tour started. Very disappimted

Adventure251843

Ride around aimlessly in a van; crowd into a tired old boat and sit in a plastic lawn chair like a sardine; see “some” bats; skip it!!!

OHBoy614

This is definitely the way to go when planning to see Austin’s famous bats. Getting picked up at our hotel and escorted around town for a bit before getting to the boat dock was a great way to learn more about Austin. Mike was a fantastic tour guide! He was knowledgeable, kind, humorous, and managed time perfectly. He knew great spots for views of Austin, and answered all of our questions easily. The Captain of our boat (Robert) was experienced and knew everything we needed to know about the bats. Such a great tour. I’d do it again!

ronaldsH3276CR

Mike was right on time and an enjoyable guide. We drove around Austin for an hour then boarded a pontoon boat with plastic chairs and a boat captain who “keeps Austin weird”. We saw a few bats but it was apparently not the huge event we hoped for. Apparently, August is the most flyable month for massive movements of bats. The view from the boat was ideal, and I doubt those standing on the bridge saw much at all. A bit “cheesy” but something we’ve wanted to see.

Courtney_F

We didn’t see bats but loved the tour guide who drove us around and also the one on our boat! Would have never known about the other side of Austin had we not bought this trip!

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2024-06-26 02:03