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Viator · group up to 10 pax

Austin Small Group Taco Food Tour

4.8(30)Austin1 hour
VIATOR4.8(28)TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)

Description

Welcome to the Austin Taco Food Walking Tour, a perfect way to experience the best of Austin in a single afternoon. This tour combines the must-see city attractions with the deliciousness of Austin's taco scene. As you stroll through the city, you'll discover the hidden gems of Austin, including the iconic Willie Nelson statue, the historic Driskill Hotel, and the Austin Public Library, which is an architectural masterpiece. You'll also get to see the Congress Street Bridge, a truly "eye batting" experience that only Austin can offer. Next is the taco prowl. Austin is renowned for its amazing taco scene, and this tour is the perfect way to sample some of the best. You'll visit a nice variety of different taco stops, each offering a variety of mouth-watering options, including grilled steak, shrimp macha, pork, grilled chicken, vegetarian, and many more. And for dessert, you'll get to indulge in a delicious doughnut from a local bakery.

Tour Options

Austin Small Group Taco Food Tour

Itinerary

Pass by

Meet your local guide just outside Merit Coffee, a popular downtown Austin café and the perfect starting point for your food adventure. Centrally located in the heart of the city, this easy-to-find meeting spot puts you right in the middle of Austin’s vibrant culinary scene.

Admission included20 min

Food stop to enjoy a another taco or other item of choice

Admission included30 min

Enjoy a delicious stop at Taqueria Diez, where you’ll get to sample authentic, flavorful tacos made with fresh ingredients and bold local flair. A favorite among Austin locals, this spot is known for its rich, satisfying bites that perfectly capture the city’s vibrant food scene.

Admission included15 min

Food stop to enjoy a delicious taco

Pass by

The Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, Texas is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, with over 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats. Every evening from March to November, the bats emerge from under the bridge to hunt for insects, creating a breathtaking sight as they swirl and soar across the Austin sky. We will pass by the bridge and discuss its importance to the people of Austin

30 min

Indulge your sweet tooth with a stop at Torchy's Tacos, where their famous scratch-made churros deliver the perfect finish to your Austin food adventure. Freshly fried, coated in cinnamon sugar, and served with a rich dipping sauce, these warm, golden bites offer a delicious contrast to the bold, savory tacos you’ll enjoy throughout the tour—rounding out the experience with a true taste of Austin’s “damn good” food scene.

Highlights

Veracruz All Natural Taco Tasting (Included in Price)
Taquería de Diez Taco Tasting (Included in Price)
One Taco Quesadilla (Included in Price)
Scratch-made Churros From Torchy's (Included in Price)
Small Group Format (Max 10 Guests)

What's included

Included
Veracruz All Natural Taco Tasting (Included in Price)
Taquería de Diez Taco Tasting (Included in Price)
One Taco Quesadilla (Included in Price)
Scratch-made Churros From Torchy's (Included in Price)
Small Group Format (Max 10 Guests)
Not included
Gratuities (Optional)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(30)

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Ben_P
May 17, 2026
Wonderful Taco Food Tour

Every taco was delicious. Our guide, Jess was interesting, friendly, and knowledgeable about everything Austin. Don’t miss this tour.

Operator response

Jess really sounds like she brought Austin to life in a fun and engaging way, and it’s great to hear you enjoyed every taco along the route 🌮

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SandyW
April 25, 2026
Love tacos!

Great food! Lots of walking which is perfect since you are eating a lot! Good information about the area. Mike was a great guide and very helpful!

Operator response

Mike will be glad to hear this, and it’s great that the walking and local insights added to the experience.

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Amanda_H
March 24, 2026
The tour itself was...

The tour itself was great, enjoyed the different taco experiences. Food was good. The tour as described on the website was different as it started and ended at the same spot.

Operator response

The tour itself was great, enjoyed the different taco experiences. Food was good. The tour as described on the website was different as it started and ended at the same spot. We appreciate you pointing out the difference in the start and end location compared to the website description

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koppt64
February 13, 2026
Taco tasting tour.

Our guide was Mike. He was great, he provided the history of Austin, he was friendly, outgoing and the places he selected for our tour was fantastic!!

Operator response

Mike will be so happy to hear this! Thanks for the great feedback, and we hope to see you again in Austin soon!

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Joseph_S
January 30, 2026
Plenty of great food. Our...

Plenty of great food. Our tour guide Mike gave a good review of Austin. Glad we booked this one. Highly recommend.

Operator response

Sounds like a tasty and fun day. We’re glad Mike gave you a great overview of Austin and that the food stops were a highlight. Happy you booked it and thanks for the recommendation 🍴

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Jennifer_L
November 19, 2025
worth it!

I really appreciated the Austin history through the tour. great guide, definitely take their recommendations! I never would have discovered some of these places on my own. 10/10

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Mary_P
November 9, 2025
The guide was fantastic....

The guide was fantastic. The group was supposed to be small - around 4 and that morning he got informed he would having 12. He made it work (much to his credit and hard work with the restaurants) but it makes me question booking again with Viator.

Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and kind words about your guide, we’re so glad to hear he handled the unexpected group change with professionalism and care. We're glad he could make sure everyone still had a great time, and we’ll be sure to pass along your praise. We completely understand your concern about the group size. Generally we have a max group size of 7 for this tour, but sometimes due to the unexpected or during high demand, we adjust around groups to make sure every tour runs smoothly and all guest have a great time. We really appreciate your thoughts, our guest feedback always helps us improve. We're constantly looking for ways to improve tours and hope to have you back for an even better experience next time!

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Cindy_C
September 13, 2025
We loved Mike!

Mike was so informative, easy to listen to & friendly. The choices of different tacos were great. It was like being guided around with a friend.

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Alyson_K
September 2, 2025
Come hungry! Had a great...

Come hungry! Had a great time eating my way through town with Lynx. He was super engaging, knows Texas history extremely well, and helped me develop a new appreciation for Austin through great food and sights. This was a wonderful way to spend the day.

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David_C
August 20, 2025
Nice taco tour

Laid back fun a good time more than enough food, tour guide was cordial and a gent, taco places where food choice - good value also

Operator response

Hey, thanks for the awesome review! We’re so glad you had a laid-back and fun time with us. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the delicious snacks, those local taco spots are a guest favorite for a reason! Showing our guests a relaxed but memorable time is exactly what your guides are there for. Hope to see you again on another tasty adventure soon!🌮

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