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Lady Bird Lake Eco Tour: Austin's Architectural Marvels
4.6
76 Ratings
Austin
Partake in our guided Eco tour around the stunning Lady Bird Lake. This lake offers exceptional views of Austin’s architectural marvels and landmarks. Here, your guide will steer you through this picturesque area of Austin’s incredible skyscrapers and share some insights about the history of Austin’s prominent landmarks.
Partake in our guided Eco tour around the stunning Lady Bird Lake. This lake offers exceptional views of Austin’s architectural marvels and landmarks. Here, your guide will steer you through this picturesque area of Austin’s incredible skyscrapers and share some insights about the history of Austin’s prominent landmarks.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail - You will take an amazing tour of downtown Austin and see a variety of buildings, architecture, artwork, and wildlife. A few buildings of note include the Austin City Hall, Austin Public Library, the current and future Google buildings, and a multitude of hotels.
Our guides are each a bit different from one…
- Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail - You will take an amazing tour of downtown Austin and see a variety of buildings, architecture, artwork, and wildlife. A few buildings of note include the Austin City Hall, Austin Public Library, the current and future Google buildings, and a multitude of hotels.
Our guides are each a bit different from one another in what they display on their tours. However, they each have a wide range of knowledge on the buildings, history of the lake, ecology of the surrounding area, and several pieces of artwork you can see from the water.
What's Included
- Paddle lesson and safety instructions
- Professional guide
- Life jacket
- Paddle lesson and safety instructions
- Professional guide
- Life jacket
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Bring sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, waterproof camera, bottle water, bug repellent, towel, and extra change of clothes
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Recommend you wear swimsuit, windbreaker jacket, or lightly layered synthetic clothing
- Bring sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, waterproof camera, bottle water, bug repellent, towel, and extra change of clothes
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Recommend you wear swimsuit, windbreaker jacket, or lightly layered synthetic clothing
Location
Holiday Inn Boat Launch
East Avenue
We will meet at the Holiday Inn Boat Launch which is located off East Ave! You can find this landmark on Google Maps or if you use the address "7 East Ave." You can pay for parking anywhere on the street, it will only cost you a couple of dollars! Look for a black van plus blue and orange kayaks!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(76 Ratings)
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Mafemaldonado
May 9, 2025
Experience I would repeat - It is worth doing this activity, it was a lot of fun for me and my 10-year-old son. The lake is very quiet and safe. The guide knew a lot about the city. I recommend it 100%
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Shirley_h
Apr 30, 2025
Ducks outta/ in da water - Although windy, it was a beautiful trip. Great workout. Tour guide was super friendly and all his "ducks " together. We have never kayaked. Enjoyed this adventure
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Lauren_t
Oct 13, 2024
Fun and active! - A great, active way to see Austin! Great photos, the guides were entertaining and fun to listen to and travel with
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Seema_m
Aug 27, 2024
Great daytime activity to... - Great daytime activity to enjoy on a warm day in Austin! I brought my parents out in the Lake and they had no problem keeping up. Highly recommend.
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Bholi85
Jul 1, 2024
Fun way to learn about Austin's rich history while burning some calories. - Aidan was an excellent guide. Very welcoming, shared plenty of interesting facts about the lake and Austin in general. Communication was stellar.
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Margaretc284
Jun 7, 2024
Lives up to its promises! - The tour guide arrived on time with the kayaks. My husband of 85 years of age had disappeared. So I was sort of worrying about where he might be in the hundred degree heat. He didn’t have his phone on him so I couldn’t call or text him. I wasn’t sure if we should leave without him. so that was on my mind for a while.
We kayaked to a couple of bridges. The guide told us about the city. Which was really pretty unnecessary since I’ve been coming to Austin for 70+ years. And my grandsons live in Austin and know everything he said. But it’s a tour for tourists from all places. I would say the tour was perfect, but I would’ve preferred just to Rent kayaks somewhere for 2 hours and not tour. The guide was perfect in every way.
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Amy_a
May 29, 2024
Fun on the water. - Marshall was great! Very easy going and excellent trip. Beautiful scenery and good exercise. Highly recommend!
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Truthseeker01
Apr 14, 2024
Kayaking on Ladybird River - This activity was loads of great fun. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and humorous. A great way to view the Austin skyline.
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Cherylj332
Oct 9, 2024
Interesting Austin info while paddling along - Kayaks were all set up and ready to go when we arrived. We got out quickly and got a great history of the lake. Then we paddled along the skyline and more great info about the buildings and growth of Austin. We saw the bat Bridge and could hear them as well (we already saw them fly out at sunset from foot another day). We were running ahead of schedule so got to paddle a bit further along before heading back.
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Alfredorossi70yahooc
Mar 18, 2025
Never book with this... - Never book with this outfit,not responsible, I had a booking for 10 am they never show up. Them I was told it will take up to seven day to get a refund
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