Austin: Sweet Treats Food Tour - Donuts, Churros, Tacos, & More
Description
Explore the sweet side of Austin on the South Congress Donuts & Sweet Treats Tour. This fun walking tour takes you through one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods, known for its colorful murals, live music, local shops, and energetic atmosphere. Along the way, you’ll sample a delicious variety of treats including creative donuts, classic Texas kolaches, crispy cinnamon-sugar churros, and refreshing gelato or ice cream. As we stroll down South Congress Avenue, your guide will share stories about the neighborhood’s history and how it transformed from a quiet corridor into one of Austin’s most beloved cultural districts. You’ll pass vibrant street art, historic buildings, and lively storefronts while experiencing the flavors, creativity, and personality that define this area. It’s the perfect mix of sightseeing, local history, and unforgettable sweet treats in the heart of Austin.
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We start the tour at The Salty. Here you can try several of their seasonal donuts and enjoy some much needed air conditioning.
A cute local shop that has local art, souvenirs, and other fun stuff for purchase. We'll stop in for a quick peek.
A great looking taco shop. They also have some great churros we'll sample while we're here.
A great looking local mural. We'll stop for a quick photoshoot.
Great local kolache place. We'll stop in for some of their tasty made-fresh daily kolaches and check out their selection of hats and boots as well.
A refreshing and delicious way to end the tour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility impairments
Reviews(24)
Such an awesome way to experience a new city!
Thank you for joining us in Austin! We’re so happy the tour was such an awesome way to experience a new city. Donuts, churros, tacos, and a little local flavor are exactly how we like to show off the Live Music Capital of the World. We hope to host you again in Austin or any of our donut holes around the world!
My college-aged daughter and I were gifted this Austin donut tour. We are from Austin and have often been to South Congress, but with this tour we did/ate (some) things we typically wouldn't do. I would say this isn't really a donut tour. The group I went with agreed it should be called a "Donuts, Bites, and Sites" tour. On our tour we ate donuts, tacos, churros, and gelato. (I assume this could change from time to time). Our tour guide was new, so they were still finding their flow, but we enjoyed this opportunity to learn some facts we didn't know about South Congress, see some sites we hadn't seen, and taste some delicious foods from businesses we don't typically patronize. Type: Walking Tour - Mostly Flat Length: 1.5-2 hours Three Breaks to Sit (about 10 minutes each). Indoor/Outdoor Bring water and sun protection
Thank you for joining us in Austin! We love hosting locals and are glad you discovered new bites, sites, and South Congress stories along the way. While our company name is Underground Donut Tour, as we expand into cities with fewer donut shops, we also highlight local sweets and treats. Our tours are listed as up to two hours to allow for larger groups, though many finish closer to 90 minutes. We appreciate the feedback, especially as your guide finds their flow, and we’d love the chance to earn that fifth star on a future tour!
What a fun way to experience South Congress! Our guide, Kimberly, was friendly, welcoming, and did a great job sharing the history and local stories while keeping the tour relaxed and engaging. The food stops were all delicious, and it was a great mix of Austin culture, sightseeing, and sweet treats. I especially enjoyed learning things I would have walked right past on my own. The pace was comfortable, there was plenty of time for photos, and the recommendations for places to come back and visit later were a nice bonus. If you're visiting Austin or even if you're a local looking for something different, I definitely recommend checking out the Underground Donut Tour. Thanks for a great morning!
Thank you for joining us in Austin! Kimberly says 👋 We’re so happy her warmth, stories, and easygoing pace helped make South Congress such a sweet way to spend the morning. We hope to host you again in Austin or any of our donut holes around the world!
Our kids had so much fun, and there’s a ton to see up and down South Congress. Whitney was really great!
Thank you for joining us in Austin! Whitney says 👋 We’re so happy your family had such a fun time exploring South Congress with us. Sweet treats, city sights, and happy kids are pretty much the perfect recipe. We hope to host you again in Austin or any of our donut holes around the world!
If you are visiting Austin and want to hit some hotspots on a short walking tour, this is a must do! With snacks in some iconic places, we walked, learned about the city and were able to get some awesome pics! We visited a few shops I otherwise wouldn’t have! Our tour guide Kimberly was so sweet!
Thank you for joining us in Austin! Kimberly says 👋 We’re so happy you got sweet snacks, city stories, and those all-important photo ops along the way. Finding spots you might not have discovered on your own is one of our favorite parts of the tour. We hope to host you again in Austin or any of our donut holes around the world!
Today I went on the Donut Food Tour with Kimberly, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The combination of delicious food, fascinating history, and storytelling made for a wonderful experience. Even though I’ve lived in Austin for nearly 30 years, I still learned so many new and interesting things about my city. The tour was well organized and had a great flow from start to finish. I would highly recommend it to both visitors and locals.
Thank you for joining us in Austin! Kimberly says 👋 We love hosting locals, especially when we can still sneak in a few new stories after nearly 30 years in the city. We’re so happy the food, history, storytelling, and flow made it such a wonderful experience. We hope to host you again in Austin or any of our donut holes around the world!
Whitney gave us an amazing tour!
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Austin! Whitney says 👋 Thank you for making us part of your SoCo stroll in the Live Music Capital of the World. We’re so happy she helped make your ATX adventure sweet, sunny, and memorable. We hope to host you again in Austin or any of our donut holes around the world!
Looking forward to sharing this tour with other friends and family.
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Austin! Thank you for making us part of your visit to the Live Music Capital of the World. It means so much that you’re already thinking of sharing the tour with friends and family. We hope to host you again in Austin or any of our donut holes around the world!
So much fun, the tour guide was amazing. Would definitely recommend!
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Austin! Thank you for making us part of your visit to the Live Music Capital of the World. We’re so happy you had such a fun experience and truly appreciate the recommendation. We hope to host you again in Austin or any of our donut holes around the world!
Such a great experience! Jimmie was welcoming and enthusiastic and eager to share information about Austin as well as some delicious treats! I’m a local Austinite and my son and I had a great time and learned some fun facts about our hometown! Would definitely recommend and we look forward to visiting again, as they expand their reach to additional neighborhoods!
So glad you chose to spend your time with us in Austin! Jimmie says 👋 We love hosting locals, and it means so much that you and your son learned some fun new facts about your hometown. Thank you for making us part of your day in the Live Music Capital of the World. We hope to host you again in Austin or any of our donut holes around the world!
