From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Searching for an affordable and fun way to get out to the famous Salt Lick BBQ and two (2) beautiful Texas Hill Country wineries? Look no further! This Hill Country BBQ and Wine Shuttle is great for solo travelers, couples, and small groups. The shuttle departs from the Austin Visitor Center at 10:30AM and heads out to the Driftwood area of the Texas Hill Country approx. 35-45 minutes southwest of Austin. Enjoy comfortable transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter van with a friendly local guide. Spend 45-50 minutes at each stop. Food/drinks not included in the shuttle price; guests pay directly at the restaurant and wineries.
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
Tour departs from the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER located at 103 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Due to winery requirements, this tour is for 21+
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time for check in. We are unable to delay the tour for guests who arrive late.
Parking is available in the Austin Convention Center Garage which is connected to the Austin Visitor Center. Enter the garage on E 5th St between Red River and Sabine.
The tour runs rain or shine, however we reserve the right to cancel the tour in the event of extreme weather and/or hazardous road conditions that would potentially affect the safety of our guides and guests.
Guests with limited mobility are welcome to bring a wheelchair or portable scooter on board to be folded and placed in the rear of the van. The vans are not equipped with a ramp or wheelchair lift however, so all guests must be able to step up into the vehicle (about 12 inches).
Due to vendor regulations, pets and emotional support animals are generally NOT permitted. Guests with a service dog MUST contact the local tour operator in advance to request approval.
If you have cold or flu-like symptoms or if you are feeling ill in any way, please do not join the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
It is recommended you bring $35 for BBQ at Salt Lick. Wine Tastings cost about $17-20 each.
What To Expect
Visit the world famous Salt Lick to fill up on delicious Texas BBQ! Please note that the tour price does not include any alcohol, tastings, or food. We recommend budgeting $35/person for the BBQ lunch and each wine tasting costs $17-20 + tax/tip.
Fall Creek Vineyards
Taste delicious local wines at this premier Hill Country winery! Tastings cost $20 + tax/tip payable directly to the winery. Location subject to change based on availability.
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From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Reviews
934 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great BBQ and beautiful wineries
Annalena W,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We did not know that wineries were so close to Austin. Fun excursion for trying Texas wine and BBQ. And we had a great driver and tour guide. Save eating before you go - so you can have more BBQ and sides!
This was a really great...
Laura R,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really great experience. We had great bbq, great wine, and lots of fun. Luke was a fantastic guide.
Great day out with a fun tour company
Peter S,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We took the tour this weekend with Ike. He was a fabulous tour guide, remembered all of our names and even included a fun playlist of songs on our way back to town. The wineries were great. We got to taste many options. We made new friends on the trip and even hung out with them afterwards overall you’re looking for a fun time book this tour.
Get out of the city and enjoy the hills of Texas!
camproth,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shared this experience with three of my girlfriends of 35 years. We loved our tour guide/driver Jax. She was able to engage with everyone in the van, bring the other groups together in the van and give us enough space to engage with our individual groups. The tour stops were perfectly spaced out. Not too much driving. The bbq food was amazing and great idea to put food in our belly before the tastings. Wine was great, but the views and getting out of the city to have a see some of the Texas landscape was refreshing. Views from the wineries were lovely and relaxing. We felt like we were living our best life. The Dutchman Family winery was our friend groups favorite for their generous pours, concise informative history on each wine, and variety of the tastings.
Excellent tour and reasonably priced!
Christine H,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We stopped at The Salt Lick and 2 wineries. All 3 were excellent! Excellent food and wine! A nice drive! Stayed at each place for almost an hour. Just enough time at each. David was our driver. He was excellent! Gave us a lot of information about all 3 places and answered all our questions! He was delightful! Would highly recommend this tour!!! Worth every penny! Very reasonably priced!
Amazing Tour! Highly Recommend!
Nuala C,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome way to experience an age old tradition of Texas BBQ, learn about the wineries of Texas (which surprisingly they have many) and travel to the Hills! Wonderful experience and so fun! If you happen to be lucky enough to have Evan Ford as your tour guide you hit GOLD! He is amazing and makes the experience 5 star! You enter his van as a group of strangers and leave all as friends and Evan is a huge part of making that happen. He also has a ton of mad knowledge about Texas and Austin history! And is so witty an funny that your cheeks will hurt from laughing for 4.5 hours! Awesome way to spend your day!
Hill Country Tour
Deborah C,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best tours we have ever experienced. Avery was our tour guide & driver. She was awesome-informative and fun. We enjoyed Salt Lick & the wineries we visited. Highly recommend this tour!!!
Kelty was an engaging and...
Nancy H,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kelty was an engaging and informative guide for a great bbq and wine experience! She personalized the trip to meet the group’s interests and provided personal recommendations for the remainder of our stay.
Perfect tour of Texas BBQ and local vineyards
Grommesh,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun tour stopping at famous Salt Lick BBQ and 2 local vineyards. Joey our guide was so personable and was able to facilitate meeting other couples in the tour van. Enjoyed all the conversation and meeting people from all over the world and country. I am a vegetarian, so I knew there was limited items at Salt Lick - but had good Mac and cheese and potatoes that had a curry flavor. My husband loved the brisket and ribs. Beautiful little garden attached to Salt Lick - I saw some bumble bees foraging in the flowers. Then onto 2 local vineyards which used grapes from Texas. The climate allows your typical grapes to be grown- Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot noir and Gris. Nice that you can choose tasting or just a glass of wine.
Ike the best tour guide ever!
Jody T,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best time barbecue was great wine tasting was good but the best part was our travel guide. He was the best.!!!
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