Locals Know BBQ Food Tour in Austin Texas
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Dive into Austin’s BBQ scene featuring five renowned joints. Starting with the holy trinity and culminating in smoked lamb chops, this three-hour tour offers a taste of local culture and history intertwined with each bite. The best part is skipping the long lines at these Michelin acclaimed joints.
Some tours offer the chance to meet passionate the pitmasters themselves and all get to hear their stories while savoring the best BBQ Texas has to offer. Enjoy an intimate setting where you can appreciate the craft of BBQ making and discover hidden gems in Austin's vibrant culinary scene. Optionally, a drink package is available to enhance your experience.
- Explore 5 nationally recognized BBQ stops in central and east Austin with NO LINES!
- Enjoy a maximum group size of 13 for an intimate, chauffeured experience (no walking!).
- Learn about the chefs and the history behind Austin's BBQ culture
- Includes local food and non-alcoholic drinks, with an option to add a drink package
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children who require a carseat and wheelchair bound tour-goers may book a spot but must to use their own transportation. All locations are wheelchair & stroller accessible. Please shoot us an email to let us know and we can share the tour stops with you!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Austin
Visit acclaimed barbecue joints such as la Barbecue, Micklethwait Craft Meats, KG BBQ, and Mum Foods to name a few.
What‘s Included
Food & Nonacolhohlic Beverages
Air-conditioned vehicle
Options
BBQ Tour + Elevated Drink Pkg
Elevated Drink Pkg Add On: Upgrade your tour and sip your way through Austin’s finest with FIVE local small batch brews and smoky concoctions.
Locals Know BBQ Food Tour in Austin Texas
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bachelorette Party Fun 🥳
Journey11695448043,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a FUN experience. I highly recommend this BBQ tour. The spots on the tour are delicious and the amounts they give you are next level. Plenty of food and you are able to take home your leftovers! Codi was our guide and I cannot compliment her enough! She was so fun, knowledgeable, and down to earth..she really made this so much more enjoyable. If you are debating…just book it! I cannot recommend this enough.
Best bachelorette trip event!
P477YDerinc,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on this tour today and it completed exceeded all expectations. Every stop was something exciting and delicious. Codi was so much fun to hang out with and very knowledgeable about all locations and East Austin. We had the best time and will be recommending this tour to everyone. Ps… there will be so much food, come hungry!
Book the tour! 10/10
N4207FCsarahr,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Codi was a great tour guide and the bbq was amazing! We went with a group for a bachelorette party and I would highly recommend booking the bbq tour!! 10/10
Highly recommend!
AIL11778,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really excellent , delicious and informative and fun experience! Super fun for a family or group of friends. Highly organized and convenient too.
Don’t miss this amazing food tour
Denise G,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tons of good food! Don’t eat breakfast! This will be breakfast lunch and dinner. Cody was really informative and the van was super comfortable and new. There were lines of people at every stop and we just sat down and Cody delivered us our food from the five different places. That was a real plus not having to wait. Would highly recommend this tour. My 86 year old aunt liked it and was able to handle it, but my brother loved it, saying he couldn’t believe how good all the food was here in Texas.
A perfect way to spend a Saturday!
Road15416049554,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Couldn‘t recommend this tour enough! Codi was an incredible tour guide and all the stops were top notch. As an Austin resident, it was a great way to try some of our top spots in East Austin without dealing with the lines. Or it’s a perfect experience for family and out of town visitors! Don’t let the price discourage you, fully worth it. I will be raving about this for months!
Excellent tour and delicious food!
GoPlaces642739,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend taking the Locals Know Barbecue tour! The guide is wonderful and the food is amazing. Definitely a five star experience!
Must do, Top BBQ Food tour!
brandyy2024,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Must do, Top BBQ Food tour! Codi was our guide and she did an amazing job! She works for the magazine and is super knowledgeable, professional and down to earth. This tour costs more than others, but that’s for a good reason! Other tours didn’t offer the best stops or the portion sizes that this one does. Hands down this worth it! I shared pictures of everything we ate, minus the delicious sour dough chocolate chip cookie at the end! Codi had to go boxes ready for us and a cooler to keep them in. We ended up taking home more food than we could in person. Highly recommend.
Great way to check out some gems!
594staceyt,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Whether you are locals or from out of town, this is a great way to hit some of the great food Austin has to offer without the lines. Thanks to our great host Codi!
Locals Know!
jessedJ2630YZ,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun experience! Codi was super informative and entertaining, the perfect host! At each stop, we got to try what the spot is known for and perhaps something that sets them apart. It was a great experience and worth every penny saving you from waiting in line at all these amazing stops!
From US$175.00
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