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    Taste Texas BBQ on a Private Guided Tour in Austin

    Tour four Texas BBQ joints with a private guide and pitmaster visit

    4.9 stars• 585 reviews
    From$1,210incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3-4 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 13 people

    Includes

    Food samples, Pitmaster tour

    Highlights

    Explore Texas barbecue on a private, guided tour with two itinerary options: stay in Austin or head to Lockhart. Taste samples at multiple stops and go behind the scenes with a local pitmaster.

    • Choose the Austin BBQ scene or a Lockhart, Texas itinerary
    • Taste samples across four BBQ stops
    • Meet a BBQ pitmaster and tour a smokehouse behind the scenes
    • Travel about 30 minutes outside Austin on the Lockhart option
    • Add an optional solo musician to ride along and play your requested tunes

    What's Included

    • Food samples from each stop
    • Optional solo musician add-on

    Things to know

    Not recommended for vegetarians, vegans, or those who don’t eat red meat.

    Cancellation Policy

    50% of your tour price is a non-refundable deposit. Cancel more than 48 hours before start for a 50% refund. Cancel within 48 hours of the start date for no refund.

    FAQs

    Start times are 10:00am for the Lockhart option and 10:30am for the Austin option.

    Submit food allergy and dietary requests no later than 48 hours before your tour start when you complete the pre-tour questionnaire and waiver.

    Yes. Each person in your group needs to complete the pre-tour questionnaire and waiver before the tour starts.

    Experience provided by Twisted Texas Tours
    Experience provided by Twisted Texas Tours

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    Private Group - 1–6 Adults

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    Private Group - 7–13 Adults

    $1,699.94

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    585 reviews•Google Maps

    Twisted Texas Tour delivers fun, laid-back Austin experiences that consistently win over visitors. The brunch bus tours get particular praise, with guides like Tex, Pimp, Hari, and "Big Daddy Bacon" earning shoutouts for their knowledge and humor. Live musicians on board take requests and add genuine entertainment value, while food stops serve tasty bites paired with unique drinks at each location. The vibe is clearly relaxed and jovial, with many reviewers mentioning they learned Austin insider tips and local history they didn't expect. A couple of things to keep in mind: one reviewer found a private tour disappointing, feeling it involved too much driving and personal commentary rather than structured sightseeing. Another noted that as a "food tour," portions were smaller than expected compared to dedicated culinary experiences. That said, the overwhelming majority had a blast and felt the tours struck the right balance of entertainment, education, and exploration. People book repeat tours, which says plenty about the quality. If you want an upbeat way to discover Austin's personality beyond typical tourist stops, this crew knows how to show you a good time.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    I went on my second Twisted Tour this past weekend. I had previously attended the Brunch tour and decided to experience the Live Music tour this time. You can’t go wrong with either option! Hanna and Kate were amazing, and they created a memorable evening for us.

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    Jaclynn Becker

    February 24, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    I went on my second Twisted Tour this past weekend. I had previously attended the Brunch tour and decided to experience the Live Music tour this time. You can’t go wrong with either option! Hanna and Kate were amazing, and they created a memorable evening for us.

    Photo of Jaclynn Becker

    Jaclynn Becker

    February 24, 2026

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