Things to do in Central Austin

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Things to do

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

$39
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Weird Austin City Tour

Weird Austin City Tour

$60
per adult
Weird Austin City Tour
Ultimate cat experience at Austin's only cat cafe

Ultimate cat experience at Austin's cat cafe

$25
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ultimate cat experience at Austin's cat cafe
Lake Austin is fun to explore!

Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2-Hour, Fully Shaded, All Ages

$71
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2-Hour, Fully Shaded, All Ages
Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

$35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Downtown Sunset Tandem Kayak with 1.5M Bats

Downtown Sunset Tandem Kayak with 1.5M Bats

$54
per adult
Downtown Sunset Tandem Kayak with 1.5M Bats
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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

Haunted Austin Walking History Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 394 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $28 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Austin: Tea Around Town Bus Tour with Live Music

Austin: Tea Around Town Bus Tour with Live Music

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $69 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Greenbelter Safari Hikes

Greenbelter Safari Hikes

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $25 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.4 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $135 per traveler
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Classes & workshops

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Con' Olio Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Experience

Con' Olio Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is $30 per adult
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Recommended things to do in Central Austin

Number of things to do
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Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
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Sixth Street

8.4/5 (10,450 reviews)
Austin's legendary Sixth Street pulses with live music and vibrant nightlife across its historic thoroughfare. Explore diverse bars and restaurants during evening pedestrian-only hours when the district comes alive.
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