Escape the city and head to the countryside to visit the famous Salt Lick BBQ. Taste the flavors of Texas at this unique and popular eatery, then wind through the hills, stopping at 2 different award-winning Texas wineries to taste delicious local wines.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 4.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Take advantage of this affordable and fun way to visit Salt Lick
Explore two hill country wineries and sample award-winning wines while taking in the gorgeous views
Enjoy at least 45 minutes at each stop
Taste the flavors of Texas at the Austin's most famous BBQ joint

Full description

Meet your guide in downtown Austin at the visitor center, then board your shuttle bus for the day and head out into the sprawling Texan countryside. The first stop of the day is Austin’s most famous BBQ joint, Salt Lick BBQ. At the BBQ, enjoy a tasting session of some of the very best meat and food that Texas has to offer, and soak up this friendly atmosphere. The tour does not include the cost of the tasting. It's recommended to budget $35 per person for your meal, however, you can bring your own alcohol to enjoy with your food. After the BBQ, you'll wind through the hills and stop at two different wineries so that you can sample delicious Texas wines - all while taking in those gorgeous hill country views.

Includes

Shuttle from Austin to Salt Lick BBQ
Visit to two Hill Country wineries
Air-conditioned sprinter van
Professional guide

Cost of lunch
Cost of wine tastings
Tips

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

Meet at Austin Visitor Center (602 E 4th Street) at 10:30AM. Tour returns to Austin Visitor Center by 3:00PM.

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Important information

Know before you go

Cash and cards are accepted for BBQ and tastings

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4.9 /5

based on 14 reviews

Review summary

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5/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5

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June 22, 2022

Informative relaxing and intimate. We enjoyed both vineyards and of corse the BBQ

June 5, 2022

The BBQ was amazing and the wineries did not disappoint!! Loved everything about the trip!

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

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