From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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).

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.

50 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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.

45 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

Reviews

4.93

885 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

837

Fun and interesting!
Cynthia D,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was our second tour with Trace, he makes the experience fun and interesting. He knows his stuff! It was a really nice tasting tour. Both tasting rooms offered a good variety of wines and are reasonably priced. We enjoyed each location. I was not impressed with the food at Salt Lick, it was average but the service was good. I would do it again.
This was such a great way...
Carrie C,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was such a great way to see a small part of the Texas Hill Country while in Austin. The Salt Lick BBQ was delicious. The two wineries were really great. I know Texas wineries don’t get much respect, but both of these are award winning and well worth the cost of the tour! Will definitely be buying their wines in the future. BUT, our tour guide, Connor (aka Driver Dude) was amazing! He had us laughing and completely entertained from start to finish! My sisters and I would take the tour again just for the fun ride! Take this tour…you won’t be disappointed!
Austin Wine Tours
leuthauser,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great ride and wonderful guide! Wineries were exceptional and lunch at Salt Lick was delicous! Afternoon was spent sipping wines and relaxing in the shade! A great escape from the hustle bustle of the city!
Fun Day in Texas Hill Country
David M,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We enjoyed this tour very much. Tour guide was awesome the the BBQ lunch and wine tours were excellent.
Exceptional Tour
Ada P,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The Hill Country BBQ and Wine Shuttle was a fantastic tour. We were a small group of 10 people and traveled in a very comfortable van. Our tour guide was Jax. She was lots of fun and made the tour a very memorable experience for all of us. The food was delicious. I did not participate in the wine sampling, but those who did, said the wines were exquisite. This was my second tour with this company and I will take more tours with them, whenever I return to Austin. I highly recommend them.