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Austin Food & Music: The Best Itinerary

Austin is all about barbecue and live music. Here is how to enjoy both — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1BBQ tour
  2. 2Food trucks
  3. 36th Street
  4. 4Live bands

The barbecue

Smoked brisket and tacos.

The trucks

Austin’s food-truck scene.

The music

Live bands on 6th Street.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Austin South Congress Food Tour avec 5 dégustations, Tacos et sucreries
Austin
Austin South Congress Food Tour avec 5 dégustations, Tacos et sucreries
4.8(75)·3 heures
à partir de$100/ personne
via Viator
Austin Food Tour avec saveurs authentiques, tacos et 5 dégustations de plats
Austin
Austin Food Tour avec saveurs authentiques, tacos et 5 dégustations de plats
4.8(1,059)·3 heures
à partir de$75/ personne
via Viator
Austin Downtown Food Tour avec BBQ Brisket et Peach Cobbler
Austin
Austin Downtown Food Tour avec BBQ Brisket et Peach Cobbler
4.0(11)·3 heures
à partir de$134/ personne
via Viator

Austin food & music — FAQ

What is the best food tour in Austin?
A Texas barbecue trail tour of the city’s top smokehouses is the classic.
Where can you hear live music in Austin?
On 6th Street and in the Red River district, with bands playing nightly.
Is Austin good for foodies and music fans?
Yes — it is a top destination for both barbecue and live music.

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