South Congress Austin Food Tour
Overview
Experience the heart and personality of Austin on this guided food tour through South Congress (SoCo), one of the city's most iconic and energetic neighborhoods. Combining delicious local flavors with Austin's famous creative spirit, this tour takes travelers beyond the typical sightseeing experience and into the culture that makes SoCo a must-visit destination. Sample Austin favorites such as tacos, BBQ, food truck specialties, sweet treats, and local beverages while discovering colorful murals, quirky shops, historic landmarks, and the unmistakable "Keep Austin Weird" atmosphere. With a local guide leading the way, you'll enjoy an easy-paced walking experience that blends great food, local stories, street culture, and authentic Austin character, making it ideal for first-time visitors, couples, solo travelers, families, and small groups.
What's Included
- Meals One food item per restaurant with 4-5 restaurants
- Alcoholic beverages One beer, wine, soda, or expresso drink
- Guided South Congress walking food tour
- Gratuities in person are recommended but not required
- Transportation to/from site
- Additional alcoholic drinks, cocktails, extra food or drinks beyond the included tastings
Meeting Location
1706 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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1706 S Congress Ave
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South Congress SOCO Mural
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South Congress Avenue
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SoCo District (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Can be accommodated for food allergies and dietary preferences
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- Meals. One food item per restaurant with 4-5 restaurants.
- Alcoholic beverages. One beer, wine, soda, or expresso drink.
- Guided South Congress walking food tour.
- Gratuities in person are recommended but not required.
- Transportation to/from site.
- Additional alcoholic drinks, cocktails, extra food or drinks beyond the included tastings.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 5..
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 South Congress Austin Food Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Can be accommodated for food allergies and dietary preferences
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for South Congress Austin Food Tour 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
- MealsOne food item per restaurant with 4-5 restaurants
- Alcoholic beveragesOne beer, wine, soda, or expresso drink
- Guided South Congress walking food tour
- Gratuities in person are recommended but not required
- Transportation to/from site
- Additional alcoholic drinks, cocktails, extra food or drinks beyond the included tastings
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Can be accommodated for food allergies and dietary preferences
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
