Austin South Congress Food Tour with 5 Tastings, Tacos & Sweets
Overview
On our Secret Food Tour: Austin - South Congress, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of Downtown to discover a living, breathing Texan landmark.
Our experienced guides will take you on an eclectic journey through Austin's vibrant and unique dining, nightlife, and shopping district the locals call "SoCo." On your adventure, you're likely to stumble upon delicious diner favorites, smoked BBQ specialties, and refreshing sweet treats. Throughout the experience, you'll see firsthand why this town is so fabulously "weird" and learn why we want to keep it that way! South Congress isn't just any old street in Austin, it's the artery that leads straight to the heart of Texas.
What's Included
- Our delicious Secret Dish!
- Savory Meatball Sub – comfort food done right
- Classic Old-Fashioned Soda – fizzy, sweet, iconic
- Crafted Iced Coffee – cool, bold, and local favorite
- Authentic Street Taco – Austin’s #1 taco city flavor
- Warm Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookie – sweet Southern treat
- Gratuities
- Pick-up and Drop-off
Meeting Location
1300 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1920 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704, USA
The tour will end at Magnolia Cafe, located at 1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704.
What To Expect
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South Congress Avenue
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Magnolia Cafe
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Big Top Candy Shop
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Allens Boots
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
I Love You So Much Mural
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- *This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- *Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Our delicious Secret Dish!.
- Savory Meatball Sub – comfort food done right.
- Classic Old-Fashioned Soda – fizzy, sweet, iconic.
- Crafted Iced Coffee – cool, bold, and local favorite.
- Authentic Street Taco – Austin’s #1 taco city flavor.
- Warm Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookie – sweet Southern treat.
- Gratuities.
- Pick-up and Drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Austin South Congress Food Tour with 5 Tastings, Tacos & Sweets is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Austin South Congress Food Tour with 5 Tastings, Tacos & Sweets will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Our delicious Secret Dish!
- Savory Meatball Sub – comfort food done right
- Classic Old-Fashioned Soda – fizzy, sweet, iconic
- Crafted Iced Coffee – cool, bold, and local favorite
- Authentic Street Taco – Austin’s #1 taco city flavor
- Warm Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookie – sweet Southern treat
- Gratuities
- Pick-up and Drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- *This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- *Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
