The 8 Best Austin Birdwatching Tours

1.1.5-Hour Lady Bird Lake Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44Our pick

See Austin by bike with a local guide such as Peter, Mark, or Michael. In 90 minutes, ride from Barton Springs and Zilker Park past the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue, Congress Avenue Bridge, the old Mopac bridge, Austin Central Library, Pfluger Bridge, and the Lady Bird Lake boardwalk. Bikes, helmets, water, and baskets are included.

“Lady Bird bike tour from. Barton spring bike rentals was amazing. My guide Mark was very knowledgeable & great fun. Highly recommended”

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2.2 Hour Kayak Lessons On Lady Bird Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Meet Longhorn Kayak Tours at 7 East Ave for a two-hour Lady Bird Lake outing. You’ll receive a short paddling lesson, route advice, a kayak, paddle, and life jacket, then explore at your own pace toward the Austin skyline, lake wildlife, or Congress Avenue Bridge.

“Fun, exciting and you will get a little wet. Shawn was very friendly and I definitely recommend trying”

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3.Downtown Austin Skyline Clear Kayak Tour at Lady Bird Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Paddle a tandem clear kayak on Lady Bird Lake for about 2.5 hours with a guide such as Patrick or Satvik. You’ll see Austin’s skyline, Congress Avenue Bridge, Pfluger Bridge, Barton Creek, and Barton Springs Pool. Sunset departures offer the best chance to see the famous bats.

“Very informative tour, beautiful skyline. Satvik is very knowledgeable about what we saw but also beyond. It was a great benefit that he is born and raised in Austin.”

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4.Kayak and Canoe Rental on Lady Bird Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour · from $15Cheapest here

Live Love Paddle lets you choose a single kayak, tandem kayak, or canoe for a one-hour outing on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake. You’ll collect your boat at the shop, use included personal flotation equipment, paddle toward Barton Springs Pool, and enjoy downtown views from the water. Parking is free, and extra time is charged in 15-minute increments.

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5.Kayak Rentals on Lady Bird Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Best reviewed

Rent a kayak from Austin Rowing Club at 74 Trinity St and spend two hours exploring Lady Bird Lake on your own. Expect quick equipment service, city views, bridges, the Congress Avenue Bat Bridge, and a possible paddle toward Barton Springs. No prior kayaking experience is required.

“The team was great and helpful. No need to have any experience. It was a nice day to be on the water!”

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6.Lady Bird Lake Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · from $55

Rent a stand-up paddleboard from Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse and spend two hours on Lady Bird Lake. You get a board, paddle, and life vest, plus basic instruction before heading out. Expect an individual rental, not a guided paddle, with views toward Congress Avenue Bridge, the Colorado River, Zilker Park, and nearby Barton Springs.

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7.Birds, bees, plants and goats.

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $39

You ride a self-balancing Segway with Gliding Revolution for about 90 minutes. The advertised Austin experience combines downtown sights such as the Driskill hotel and Texas State Capitol grounds with a nature-focused stop covering birds, bees, plants, and goats. The route, meeting point, and operator reliability need careful checking before you book.

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8.Private Clear Kayak Tour on Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Take a private clear kayak tour on Lady Bird Lake with Get Up and Go Kayaking ATX. Your group of up to 12 can paddle toward Barton Springs by day, watch Congress Bridge bats at sunset, or enjoy a peaceful sunrise with guides such as Harrison and Patrick. Tandem kayaks, paddles, lifejackets, whistles, and dry bags are included.

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