The University of Texas at Austin

Start at the shop and get outfitted to a pedal-assist E-bike. After a quick safety meeting and pre-ride warm-up, we'll stop at Texas's oldest swimming pool and the gem of Austin, Barton Springs. This natural pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from 3 springs and sits at 68 degrees year-round. Then we head towards the South Congress District and check out some of Austin's most famous murals where you'll have time to stop and snap photos before heading on to your next adventure. Head towards the world's largest urban colony of bats before heading north to check out Downtown Austin. As you enter the downtown area, see one of Austin's most popular entertainment districts the historic 6th Street. Continue towards the Texas State Capitol. Finish your tour by heading along the Shoal Creek trail to the Austin Public Library and the scenic Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge on your way back to the shop,

With an Austinite as your driver and guide, explore everything from Austin’s towering downtown buildings to its historic architecture, murals, and nature. Enjoy GPS audio narration and stops along the way to fully experience the city’s iconic spots. Put on your sanitized single-use headsets and listen to a GPS-powered audio tour featuring real-time entertaining conversations about the sights you see along the drive, conveniently available in both English and Spanish. For your first stop, visit the James D. Pfluger Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge that arches over Lady Bird Lake. Get out and stroll along part of the bridge, taking in breathtaking views of the water and the city skyline. Learn about Lady Bird Lake’s ecosystem and lesser-known facts about Austin from your guide as you look over the city. Along the way, expect to find out more about gorgeous architecture—and entertaining historical anecdotes—including The Driskill Hotel, the University of Texas campus, and the new development happening downtown. Get plenty of 360-degree views from the comfort of your seat, making it that much easier to see all the special details that line the city streets. Catch glimpses of murals and public art, which might include Monopoly Mural, Dazed & Confused, and the Harmony mosaic, as your guide tells you more about the artists who created them. Stop at the Texas State Cemetery and get out to hear more about the Texas legends who have been laid to rest here. Stephan F. Austin, General Albert Sidney Johnson, Governor John Connally, and Chris Kyle are among the Texas officials buried at this cemetery.

Starting off in the heart of downtown where you’ll get to see a mix of some of the oldest and newest architecture in Austin. From what’s been considered the most iconic building in Austin for decades, the Texas State Capitol, to more modern stars in the Austin skyline, downtown is packed with fascinating and beautiful architecture, like Gothic, Greek Revival and Moderne style. Along the route, you’ll also see several works of public art, including the tallest mural in Austin, the Willie Nelson statue, and Kempelen’s Robotic Owls. Continuing through downtown, we’ll lead you through the newest and most modern section: the Seaholm District. Here you’ll see such unique buildings at the Austin Central Library, the butterfly bridge, the Jenga-like tower of the Independent, and the former City of Austin power plant that the district is named after. North of downtown, we’ll visit Judges Hill, Neil Cochran House and West Campus. You’ll see the Barbara Jordan Statue and the Clock Knot Statue on the UT Campus as we make our way north to the historic neighborhood of Hyde Park. Enjoy a variety of sculptures at Elizabet Ney Museum followed by a drive through the area featuring historic home architecture including Victorian, Queen Annes, Tudor Revivals, and American Craftsman bungalows.Finally, a stop at Waterloo Greenway provides for a peaceful stroll. Celebrate the spirit of our community at this wonderous downtown public park that winds along Waller Creek.