Brewery Bicycle Tour Austin: 3 Hours, 5-6 Miles, 3 Breweries

Ride the neighborhoods, taste the breweries, skip the planning.

A 3-hour bicycle tour of Austin's east side that combines brewery tastings with stops at the Texas State Cemetery, historic moon towers and local murals. You ride 5-6 miles total on a provided bike with helmet, guided by someone who knows the stories behind each stop, and beer samples are included. Minimum age is 21. A valid ID is required on the day of the tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bicycle tour of Austin's highlights

• Visit Texas State Cemetery
• See historic Moonlight Towers
• Stop at first brewery
• View local murals and mosaics
• Visit two more breweries

The experience

How much ground can you cover on a bike in three hours without feeling rushed? This tour answers that by keeping the ride to 5-6 miles round trip: short enough that the pace stays easy, long enough to move between neighborhoods and see what makes Austin's east side distinct. You start on a provided bicycle with a helmet, and a local guide leads the route, stopping first at the Texas State Cemetery to share the history and stories tied to the place. From there you pedal to one of Austin's historic moon towers, then onward to the first brewery.

The route threads through local murals and mosaics before hitting two more breweries, so you're tasting three different spots across the afternoon. The guide's knowledge shapes what you learn at each stop: the stories change depending on who's leading. Beer samples come at each brewery. If you want food alongside the drinking, the operator's separate Taco 'Bout Austin tour bundles lunch in. CYC Equipment Protection is included with your ticket and covers up to $600 of accidental damage to the bike, so minor crashes don't become a bill.

You need to be at least 21 and bring a valid ID. The tour suits anyone with moderate fitness. It's not a hard ride, but it does require you to pedal and balance on a bike for three hours with breaks. Public transportation options are nearby if you need to get to the starting point, and the whole thing wraps in an afternoon, leaving your evening open.

What’s included

• Local guide leading the route.
• bicycle and helmet for each rider.
• beer samples at three breweries.
• stops at the Texas State Cemetery, a historic moon tower and local murals.
• CYC Equipment Protection covering accidental bike damage up to $600.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs Thursday to Sunday at 14:00, from US$ 98 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesThursday to SundayDeparts at 14:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 10 · max 8 per booking1 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.1 with pickup ›

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (21 to 80 years) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bike and Brew ATX

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to ride and taste on your own bike rather than walk between bars: the short distance and easy pace suit anyone who can balance and pedal for three hours, and the guide handles the route so you just show up and follow.

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Top questions

What breweries do we stop at on the Pedals & Pints tour?

The tour visits three breweries across Austin's east side, though the exact names aren't listed in advance because the guide chooses stops based on what's working well that day and the group's pace. You'll taste local brews at each one.

How hard is the biking on this tour?

The Pedals & Pints tour covers only 5-6 miles round trip, making it an easy ride for anyone with moderate fitness. You'll have breaks at each stop, so the pedaling is broken up across the three hours.

What is a moon tower in Austin?

Austin's moon towers are historic tall structures that once lit the streets before electric streetlights became standard. The tour stops at one of these iconic towers as part of the route through the east side.

Do I need to bring my own bike or helmet?

No, the tour provides a bicycle and helmet for every rider. CYC Equipment Protection is included, covering up to $600 of accidental damage to the bike if something goes wrong during the ride.

Can I bring someone under 21 on this tour?

No, the minimum age for the Pedals & Pints tour is 21 because it's a beer-tasting experience. A valid ID is required on the day of travel.

What if I want food with my beer samples?

This tour focuses on breweries and sightseeing without a meal. If you'd like lunch included alongside beer tastings, the operator offers a separate Taco 'Bout Austin tour that bundles food in.