Stephnie Connell

Certified/licensed tour guide, native Texan, UT Longhorn, and longtime Austin downtown resident.

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Very Best of Austin Tour

 3 hour private driving tour

*1-6 persons

10:00 am or 1:00pm

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There are no limits to the sights, sounds, tastes, finds and fun that await you here in the Live Music Capital of the World. 

You will be captivated by the natural beauty and amazing culture that you experience as we meet Austinites at:

  • Barton Springs (our crown jewel)

  • our gorgeous hike and bike trail surrounding Lady Bird Lake

  • SOCO (South Congress Entertainment District)

  • Allen’s Boots

  • Texas Rowing Center

  • Willie Nelson Statue

  • Historic Driskill Hotel

  • Texas State Capitol

  • trendy Rainey Street

  • Franklin’s BBQ

  • Texas State Cemetery

  • University of Texas

  • and some of the most beautiful historical neighborhoods, including our beloved Old Enfield  and Clarksville.

We will stop at Barton Springs, Allen’s Boots, Texas Rowing Center and the Historic Driskill Hotel, and will see the rest of Austin from the comfort of an SUV.  Please know that we can customize this tour to meet your particular interests or desires, creating the most personable experience. 

Hill Country Wine and BBQ Tour

3.5 hour private driving tour

*1-6 persons

  • 10:30 am to 2:00 pm

  • 11:30 am to 3:00 pm

(Vehicle Provided)

You will experience an explosion of flavors as we travel to the glorious Texas Hill Country, Driftwood, Texas where you will experience award winning wines at Fall Creek Vineyard and then head across the street to the infamous delectable Salt Lick for a mouthwatering famous BBQ lunch.

A fun day with an explosion  of beauty and taste at every turn, and landscapes that will take your breath away, sure to not be forgotten.

Walk the Lady Bird Lake Trail: Experience Nature, History, and the Soul of Austin

60 or 75 minute private walking tour

1 to 2 guests 

2 or 3 miles

YOUR CHOICE

8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11, am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm

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Discover why Lady Bird Lake is the heart of Austin! On this easy terrain walk, we’ll explore the scenic trails, bridges and skyline while uncovering the stories that transformed the Colorado River into one of America’s most beloved urban parks.  Along the way, you’ll hear about Austin’s history, music scene, wildlife, architecture, and the remarkable and truly fascinating legacy of Lady Bird Johnson.  This tour is perfect if you want to move your body (you pick the pace) enjoy beautiful views, and experience Austin through the lens of a long time local.

Along the way, enjoy stunning skyline views, learn about Lady Bird Johnson’s environmental legacy, hear fascinating tales of Austin’s music and culture, and discover the wild life that thrives in the heart of downtown.  Tour allows time for conversation, questions, and personalized recommendations to help you make the most of your stay in Austin.

Meet at the Texas Rowing Center at Lady Bird Lake

Let’s Get Moving!!!

Lunch With A Local

1.5 hours

*1-6 guests

  • 11 am

  • 12pm

  • 1 pm

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Spend 90 minutes with an award winning Austin tour guide over lunch.  Select from one of the two recommended restaurants or one of your choice.  Ask anything you’ve ever wanted to know about Austin, from politics to barbeque, music to millionaires, history to hidden gems.  Leave like you’ve made a local friend.

Selected restaurants (or the restaurant of your choice)

  • 1886 Café at the Historic Driskill Hotel

  • Maudie’s Tex Mex on Lake Austin Boulevard

Taco and Tequila Tour:

An Authentic Austin Food Experience

3 hour private driving tour

*1-6 guests,

10:30 am to 1:30 pm

3:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Experience Austin one taco and tequila at a time. Forget the tourist traps!!!  This tour takes you to locally loved and owned taco spots while sharing the fascinating history of Austin, Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine, tequila neighborhood culture, music, and the people who shaped  this city.

Along the way you’ll taste award winning tacos, enjoy premium tequila (or margaritas if preferred) and learn how Austin became one of America’s great food cities. You will experience amazing breakfast tacos, a tequila tasting with tacos, and specialty tacos and tequila cocktail at a local favorite.

On this tour we are going to experience this city the way locals do- not just by drinking exceptional tequila, but by understanding the stories behind them.  By the end of the 3 hours together you will know where locals eat, what makes Austin unique, and why we so love tacos and tequila.

Let’s create memories together.