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From USD 69

4.93
865 reviews
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Overview

Available languages

English

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

Minimum drinking age is 21 years old.

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

1

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
2

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

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From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

Reviews

4.93

865 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Way to go Jax

    MariaLuisa T,

    May 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Jax was our tour guide! Best tour guide so far, funny, bubbly personality and very accommodating and knowledgeable. Would love to have her for a tour guide again. We had an awesome time.

  • Fun Day Wine Tasting!

    Karen M,

    May 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very fun day seeing the hill country and tasting local wines with Italian varietals. Jax, our guide was very outgoing and knowledgeable and made the day great! Her hospitality was outstanding as was her recommendations for local live music! The BBQ was good too! We rode in style in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van which was great for our group.

  • What a great day! Ike was...

    Ashleigh C,

    May 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a great day! Ike was our tour guide - he was so knowledgeable about the local area, sharing tips and very personal about the whole group. Would definitely recommend this tour, the bbq place was so tasty and the two vineyards we visited were beautiful and the wines were top notch too

  • It was a great afternoon...

    Amy L,

    May 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a great afternoon in hill country. I would switch the order of activities and have lunch in between the two winery tastings. Rich was a great guide!

  • Nice getaway into beautiful Hill Country

    Shelley H,

    May 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I enjoyed the barbecue and both wineries. Our guide Connor was engaging and fun. Great way to get out of town and see more of Texas.

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