Things to do in

Texas Hill Country, Texas

Love wine but don’t want to pay high prices for a private wine tour? This is the one for you! Our Austin/Hill Country Wine Shuttle takes you on a journey to see the beautiful variety Austin has to offer, both geographically and of course, in our amazing wine. Ride comfortably in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter van with a knowledgeable and friendly local guide. Cruise through the scenic Texas Hill Country and stop at two (2) different award-winning wineries for tastings, then finish up back in Austin proper at your final winery in the St. Elmo Arts District. We’ll take care of the reservations at the wineries, you take care of the tastings. We can lead you to our wineries, but we can't make you drink. Tastings at any of our wineries is completely optional but highly recommended. Please note that each tasting costs $20-25 plus tax/gratuity (paid directly at the wineries). * Mondays, am I right? … Route may vary to accommodate our local wineries and their hours. .

Be picked up in the late morning from your accommodation in the downtown or Riverwalk areas in San Antonio. Be whisked away in a comfortable van to the first of two wineries. Take in spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and enjoy a light snack pack with items like chocolate and a bottle of water. Treat your palate with an included flight of wine before heading to the next winery for a second tasting experience. Soak up the beauty of sun-drenched hills where grapes ripen in the sun as you make your way to the town of Fredericksburg, and old German Settlement town that retains many of its quaint old-country features. Have around an hour and half of free time in Fredericksburg to get some shopping done at local boutiques, go for another wine tasting, or stop at a restaurant for a delicious lunch. Return to your accommodation in San Antonio at the end of your tour with unforgettable memories.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Austin on a guided day trip to Texas Hill Country. Hop on this half-day shuttle to spend the afternoon sampling craft beer and spirits at 3 of the finest breweries and distilleries in the area including Beerburg Brewing, Treaty Oak Distillery & Family Business Beer Co. Get a designated driver and local guide to escort you in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van. Be sure to come hungry because each spot also offers a mouth-watering menu of delicious food options like pizza, tacos, and BBQ (at your own cost). Depart from the Austin Visitor Center and be driven for about 40 minutes. First, head to Jester King, a brewery, kitchen, farm, and event hall on a 165-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Taste their beer fermented with wild yeast or order a cocktail. Next, spend an hour at Beerburg Brewing, a farm-to-table brewery and kitchen between Austin and Dripping Springs. Sample beers brewed with native Texas plants that are hand-harvested onsite. Finally, go to Treaty Oak Distilling, a distillery scattered with ancient live oak trees in a serene hill country setting. Visit their tasting room to try craft cocktails made with Treaty Oak Whiskey and Waterloo Gin.

Explore flavors from award-winning chefs in a place where history meets creativity. This laid-back walking through the beautiful and historic Pearl District has all the flavor, stories, and fun you could want. Just a couple miles from the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Pearl features dozens of unique shops and restaurants, built in and surrounded by the original brewery structures of the 1800s. Learn about the area’s past, present, and future as you sample some of the diverse foods San Antonio has to offer. Begin at the old Boiler House for a taste of Texas Hill Country cuisine in a vintage setting. At the Larder, see where locals stock up on gourmet products for their homes. Then admire the industrial-chic vibes of Hotel Emma, remodeled but still hearkening back to its brewhouse history. Take a break on the San Antonio River Walk to admire the scenery and learn about the river and its role in the food and beer scene of the city. It’s a pleasant stroll before we indulge in some of San Antonio’s best Mexican street food at La Gloria. Your last history stop is a century-old yellow rail car with its own story to tell about how it served the local brewery industry. Like any good food tour, we finish with something sweet. Lick Honest Ice Creams offers dairy-free and vegan options plus creative flavors like goat cheese, thyme, and honey or caramel salt lick. With a unique pay-as-you-go model, you can enjoy more food for less money, a better value than comparable food tours. Simply hand the guide $30 in cash on your arrival, and the guide will take care of the rest. They’ll pay for the entire group at each of your three food stops, minimizing wait time. Paying cash also makes it easy for each restaurant to offer more food so you’re guaranteed Texas-sized servings.

Our Classic Cowboy Tour includes wine tasting experiences at 3 local wineries that showcase the best of the region. Savor 4-5 tastings per winery and experience a wide range of flavors and styles. From crisp whites to full-bodied reds, learn about the winemaking process and the unique terroir that makes each vintage special. Discover the history and stories behind each bottle, and meet the passionate winemakers who create them. With stunning scenery, flavorful wines, and expert guides, this wine tour is the perfect way to spend a day immersed in the world of wine. The Classic Cowboy Tour is all inclusive, meaning we thought of all the details so that you don't have to!