Locals Know BBQ Food Tour in Austin Texas

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

Food & Nonacolhohlic Beverages

Air-conditioned vehicle

What To Expect

Austin

Visit acclaimed barbecue joints such as la Barbecue, Micklethwait Craft Meats, KG BBQ, and Mum Foods to name a few.

25 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Locals Know BBQ Food Tour in Austin Texas

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.

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A perfect way to spend a Saturday!
Road15416049554,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Couldn‘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
5.00
Highly 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
5.00
Must 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
5.00
Whether 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
5.00
Such 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!