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1 day · Austin itinerary

Austin in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Austin? Barbecue and bats. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1City tour
  2. 2Capitol
  3. 3BBQ
  4. 4Bats at dusk

Morning: the city

The Capitol and downtown.

Midday: the barbecue

Legendary Texas BBQ.

Evening: the bats

Bats over Lady Bird Lake.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Austin — prices per person.

Sayulita Tacos and Tequila Food Tour
Sayulita
Sayulita Tacos and Tequila Food Tour
5.0(121)·2–3 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour
Austin
Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour
5.0(251)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Breakfast Taco Tour with a Local Foodie
Puerto Vallarta
Breakfast Taco Tour with a Local Foodie
5.0(168)·3 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Austin Guided Outdoor Climbing Experience
Austin
Austin Guided Outdoor Climbing Experience
5.0(395)·5 hours
from$127/ person
via Viator
Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours
Austin
Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours
5.0(458)·2 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour
Austin
Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour
5.0(1,454)·1h 30min
from$85/ person
via Viator
Mexico City: 19 City Highlights Bicycle Tour
Mexico City
Mexico City: 19 City Highlights Bicycle Tour
5.0(540)·3–4 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Lake Austin Private Boat - 2 Hour, Cooler, Swim, BYOB, Float Pad
Austin
Lake Austin Private Boat - 2 Hour, Cooler, Swim, BYOB, Float Pad
5.0(194)·2 hours
from$299/ person
via Viator

Austin in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Austin in one day?
Yes — take a city tour, enjoy Texas barbecue, and watch the bats at dusk.
What is the best one-day tour in Austin?
A barbecue food tour with an evening bat kayak tour is ideal for one day.
Is one day enough in Austin?
One day covers the highlights; add days for music, Hill Country and lakes.

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