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2 hours
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Join our guides for the ultimate bat watching experience!
Our Sunset Bat Tour offers stunning views of the Downtown Austin Skyline, fun facts about the local bat colony, and the chance to see the 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed bats emerge from the famous bat bridge.
We are located minutes away from the Congress Avenue Bridge.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Kayak
Paddle
Guide
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
Your guide will take you to the famous Congress Avenue Bridge to watch the amazing Mexican Free-Tailed Bats fly from out the bridge.
Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
We will paddle along the Hike and Bike trail on Lady Bird Lake
170 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kirk C,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
Our guide, Olivia, was fantastic! Very informative, relaxed pace of kayaking. Enjoyed the views of the city at night as well as the bats. Don’t forget sunglasses and expect your legs will get wet from paddling.
Bryon C,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
It’s going to be about two hours so give yourself a little sunscreen and bug spray if possible. The downtown Austin area has some great buildings and photo opportunities as well before the show. Get Blake as your guide if you can!
Nicole G,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
Fun time with our kids. Enjoyed kayaking, seeing the sunset, and watching the bats. Relaxing and Ethan was a great tour guide and have really tasty food recommendations
David S,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
Your feet will get wet, but it is totally worth it and it's amazing!!! The tour gives a quick brief history followed by getting to watch the bats leave to feed for the night!!
Jennifer B,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
Awesome experience and the best way to view the flight of the bats of sunset. Great tour of lady bird lake with lots of info about other spots around the city to check out.
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