How did Austin get its “weird” reputation? What’s the deal with all the bats? Why are locals getting into bar fights over the best breakfast taco?
Find out all these answers and more…even if some of it may shock you…on our Weird Austin City Tour!
Here at Twisted Texas we trolled the archives, pestered locals, & maybe even did a little dumpster diving to know all the weird and wild tales of Austin. And now we want to share them with you. Your Twisted guide will show you the best of everything Austin has to offer: live music, food trucks, weird people, and oh so much more.
As an added bonus, we have a local musician riding shotgun to strum up some singalong classics and a few original tunes. So if you’re ready to do a little dance and make a little love to this incredible Texas city…this is the ride for you.
We make lots of killer stops along the way, including a local snack (on us!), a stroll across Lady Bird Lake, and plenty of cool photos of local murals and the downtown skyline.
Tour Options
Weird Austin City Tour
Itinerary
Pass by
Start/end point of tour.
Highlights
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live Musician providing music with the tour
What's included
Included
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live Musician providing music with the tour
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Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does Weird Austin City Tour take?
Weird Austin City Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Weird Austin City Tour cost?
Prices start at $60 per person for this Austin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Weird Austin City Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet your Twisted Texas crew member outside of the Austin Visitor Center entrance on 5th Street.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Weird Austin City Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 13 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Weird Austin City Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 75 verified reviews; it is run by Twisted Texas Tour. Most-mentioned highlights: Snacks; Air-conditioned vehicle; Live Musician providing music with the tour.
Reviews(75)
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corinnev874
July 3, 2026
Tour Austin the Weird Way
My wife and I recently took Twisted Texas Tour with Pimp Piccadilly and Dan the Music Man.
It was OUT THERE!!! We surreptitiously graffitied the side of some random woman's house in SoCo, ate ice cream we didn't pay for, listened to live musical classics that with lyrics that would have made Weird Al blush - we even witnessed a safari animal urinating.
By the end of the tour, we began to appreciate Pimp's "sense of humor". Sometimes the finer things in life are an acquired taste.
If you want a tour where you learn boring facts and historical figures - take the trolley tour with your grandparents.
If you want a tour where you laugh and make a connection with a wonderful city - take the Twisted Texas Tour. It was the most memorable part of our trip - and that means a lot considering Austin is such an unforgettable place.
Stay Weird Austin!!!
Operator response
You just made my day! I'm so glad you enjoyed our ride on the weird side. Your kind words mean more than you know!
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Dhgrier
June 21, 2026
The tour was fun and informative!
The tour was fun and informative! The tour guide and driver Kate was great at telling the weird aspects of Austin with fun and flair! Lucinda the musician was great also. What a tag team! Highly recommend the tour!
Operator response
Thank you so much for choosing to join us--we certainly love Kate and Lucinda and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments!
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Mel_G
February 28, 2026
Super fun way of seeing...
Super fun way of seeing some of the ‘different’ highlights of Austin. Piccadilly is really knowledgeable about the history and the area, Dan provides awesome entertainment and together made a fun morning adventure.
Operator response
Thank you for joining us, and yes, we love Piccadilly and Dan! Hope you enjoyed your time in Austin!
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Christopher_B
February 20, 2026
Hannah and the redheaded...
Hannah and the redheaded comedian driver were absolutely phenomenal. It could not have been a better experience.
Operator response
We're so happy you had fun! Thank you for joining us!
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D8111YJlindac
October 16, 2025
Not worth the price for a private tour!
It was very disappointing given how much the cost was. We should of just Ubered to the few spots. We seen a few murals, walked across one bridge and spent most of the time driving in traffic, hearing them sing 3 songs in total. Most of the time was spent listening to them complain about political views and especially their financial positions in the world or lack there of money which made it awkward. The big highlight was stopping for a $5.00 ice cream. Again just uber there for this price.
Operator response
I'm so sorry to hear that this experience was not what you'd hoped for (or what we pride ourselves on offering, it would seem). I appreciate your candor and feedback. We'll work with our team to make sure future tours are up to par.
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tracybE1693CN
October 5, 2025
Pimp Piccadilly and Lucinda Music are the best!
We wanted to do a “ keep Austin weird tour” that wasn’t as traditional, and not with a huge group. The air conditioned van holds a maximum of 12 guests which is perfect to make it more personal and fun. Our tour guide pimp Piccadilly doesn’t disappoint keeping the information interesting instead of dryly sharing historical facts. Lucinda’s guitar playing and songs were very funny while also sharing information about the city. We made some stops along the way for photo opportunities and learned things we would’ve likely never know about Austin. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Wow, thank you for this amazing review! We're so happy you loved the personal vibe of our van tour and our incredible team, Pimp Piccadilly and Lucinda. They live for making Austin's weird history fun and unforgettable.
Thrilled you learned some hidden secrets and enjoyed the photo stops. Come back and see us again soon.
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Mac_H
September 7, 2025
Such a great and...
Such a great and entertaining tour around Austin. We had so much fun! I would 100% recommend for family and friends.
Operator response
Yay! Thank you for joining us!
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Patty L G
August 30, 2025
Give this tour a try if you need some fun weirdness
A friend from out of state and i spent a night in downtown Austin and went on this tour that picks up at the Austin Visitor center. Pimp Picadilly and Clint Manning were our driver and musician for this small van tour. Otherwise we had a total of 6 tourists. We visited a wall art location we were allowed to write on, crossed the walking bridge at Ladybird lake, enjoyed rice ice cream at a local women's business and learned fun facts about glthe weirdness (aka buy local) city including unusual laws on the books. So fun recommended!
Operator response
Thank you so much for joining us! So happy you had fun with Pimp and Clint (we just love them!)
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D2323UApattyg
August 22, 2025
The ice cream was a treat!
Pimp Picadilly and Clint Manning were fun and fabulous. The tour was worth the price and we had a great group of tourists join us. The pick up location was perfect, while we were staying at the Driskil Hotel downtown Austin. We got to hear from fun tales of the city and learned what "Keep Austin Weird" means. Our guides were knowledgeable of the area and talented with a guitar. Recommended!
Operator response
Thank you so much for letting us show off our beloved city!
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Carol_W
August 17, 2025
Twisted Austin Tour
Awesome and funny tour guides. Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Austin The stops were awesome
