Austin Premium Driving Night Tour with Sunset Boat Cruise

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Begin your small-group evening adventure at dusk with a scenic sunset cruise on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake. Take in breathtaking views as the skyline shifts through vibrant colors. From March to October, this experience becomes even more magical as you witness the world-famous Congress Avenue Bridge bats. Watch in awe as over 1.5 million Bats soar into the night sky—one of the largest urban bat colonies in the world. Their swift, erratic flight across the glowing sunset is a spectacle you’ll never forget.

After your cruise, relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van for a narrated driving tour of Austin’s highlights. Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating stories and local insights while stopping at some of the city’s most iconic spots.

Your evening concludes with a return to your Downtown Austin hotel.

Discover the beauty of Austin at sunset and book your tour today!

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided Driving Tour of Austin

Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off in Downtown Austin

Luxury Transportation in air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van

Skip the ticket line entry - avoid large crowds and wait times

Pass By: Pfluger Bridge, Rainey Street, South Congress, and more!

Sunset Boat Cruise on Lady Bird Lake (Admission Included) Seasonal: March-October

Witness 1.5 million bats take flight from the Congress Avenue Bridge (Mar-Oct)

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

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Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

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.

Admission Not Applicable
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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.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Austin Premium Driving Night Tour with Sunset Boat Cruise

Pickup included

Reviews

3.98

102 reviews

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  • Go “batty”

    Barbara K,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Mike was so informative and tried his hardest to make our experience memorable. We saw the best of the bats! 🦇 A must to do!!

  • Austin highlights and bats your!

    Christina B,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Mike was awesome!! He knew so much about Austin and pointed out a ton of things around the capitol and by the lake. Lots of good history nuggets too! He really was thoughtful about making sure everyone on either side of the boat got to see the bats. So enjoyable and highly recommend!

  • Bats at nite

    Lynne F,

    Aug 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Had a great evening! Got a small tour if the car by car and a very pleasant boat experience The bats were super cool to see and it was just a relaxing nite on the water Mike was great ! Thanks!

  • Awesome Information

    KENNETH K,

    Aug 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very informative!!👍 Mike is incredible!! He’s a world of knowledge. I thought I was going on a 2.5 hour boat ride. Mike drove us around to very special places and my whole family were blown away off all the knowledge!! Mike is a great tour guide and went far and beyond to make sure our trip was safe and very informative 👍👍

  • A pleasant surprise!

    Karyn L,

    Aug 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our Guide Rob, was amazing and made the experience worthwhile. When purchasing the tickets we didn’t know the experience came with a private tour of Austin landmarks and hotspots. It was a pleasant surprise!

-5% off

From $84.55

Was $89.00

3.98
102 reviews