The 15 best things to do in Waco (2026)

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   1. Waco History, Hidden Gems & Fixer Upper Homes Tour

   Outty Ranking90

   Discover Waco in a way most visitors never do. This top-rated experience goes beyond the typical Fixer Upper tour—blending iconic homes from the show with Waco’s rich history, local stories, and hidden gems you won’t fi. 90+ Club at 90/100, 4.9/5 from 2,192 traveler reviews, 2h from $49, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   2. Amazing Brazos River Morning or Sunset Boat Adventure

   Outty Ranking80

   Waco is best experienced from the water—and this tour gives you a perspective most visitors never see. Cruise the beautiful Brazos River at a relaxed pace as your local guide brings Waco's history, iconic landmarks, wil. Strongly Recommended at 80/100, 4.9/5 from 382 traveler reviews, 1.8h from $64, free cancellation.

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   3. Haunts & Legends Tour: Waco’s Stories after Dark

   Outty Ranking79

   Explore Waco after dark on the city’s only mobile haunted tour—where history and the unexplained come together. Founded in 1849, Waco has a past filled with tragedy, mystery, and lingering stories that refuse to fade. T. Strongly Recommended at 79/100, 4.9/5 from 207 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $39, free cancellation.

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   4. Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco

   Outty Ranking72

   Come enjoy a memorable wrangling adventure on a Texas ranch with authentic cowboys. Perfect for couples, families or other groups eager to ditch their smartphones, swing into the saddle and ride under the Texas sky! For. Strongly Recommended at 72/100, 5.0/5 from 765 traveler reviews, 1.3h from $110.

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   5. Sunset Horseback Ride With Scenic Views

   Outty Ranking72

   Beautiful Central Texas scenery. Engaging guides eager to share the western experience. Feel, touch and smell what only you can see in the movies! Strongly Recommended at 72/100, 5.0/5 from 227 traveler reviews, 2.3h from $169, free cancellation.

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   6. Waco Wine Tours: A Fun Social Tasting Experience

   Outty Ranking67

   A curated, stress-free wine experience—no planning, no driving, just relax and enjoy. Visit boutique, hand-selected wineries with distinct character, then unwind with a charcuterie-style meal perfectly timed between tas. Solid Choice at 67/100, 4.9/5 from 39 traveler reviews, 4.5h from $140, free cancellation.

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   7. Wacky Waco Scavenger Hunt

   Outty Ranking65

   Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Aust. Solid Choice at 65/100, 4.7/5 from 9 traveler reviews, 2h from $29, free cancellation.

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   8. Haunted Private App Guided Ghost Walking Tour in Waco

   Outty Ranking64

   From the chilling tales of the lingering spirits of the Suspension Bridge to the haunted sites of the Silos and historic buildings, this tour will guide you in the footsteps of history and tornados, uncovering the storie. Solid Choice at 64/100, 4.8/5 from 6 traveler reviews, 1.2h from $10, free cancellation.

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   9. Waco Foodie Tour: Taste the City Like a Local

   Outty Ranking59

   Enjoy Waco's top food tour and experience its award winning culinary scene. You will taste some of the best food the city has to offer on this tour. Relax, let us show you around the food fare of our wonderful city in a. Worth a Look at 59/100, 4.6/5 from 61 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $74, free cancellation.

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    10. Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Waco by Wacky Walks

    Outty Ranking57

    The Waco Wacky Walks scavenger hunt is a royal-themed experience that will use an app to give you a list of items around the city to find and challenges to complete. Along the way, compete in royal tournaments to determi. Worth a Look at 57/100, 2h from $10, free cancellation.

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    11. Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Waco by Operation City Quest

    Outty Ranking56

    Operation City Quest of Waco lets your team discover the city in a fun and different way. Our app will instruct you to find a variety of items throughout the city in any order you'd like, and do funny challenges, for poi. Worth a Look at 56/100, 2h from $10, free cancellation.

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    12. Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Waco by Zombie Scavengers

    Outty Ranking54

    Walk around Waco while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Scavengers! On an app, you'll be given a list of items to find (in any order you choose) to help you survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get poin. Worth a Look at 54/100, 1h from $20, free cancellation.

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    13. Waco Ghost Tour : Wild Whispers of the Wicked

    Outty Ranking54

    Uncover the spine-tingling secrets of Waco on the #1 ghost tour in the city! Operating daily, year-round, this USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-Owned, women and minority-led experience takes you deep into Waco’s haunted past. Worth a Look at 54/100, 3.9/5 from 8 traveler reviews, 1h from $26, free cancellation.

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    14. Baylor Football Game Day Sailgating Experience

    Outty Ranking48

    Enjoy this unique and once in a lifetime opportunity to boat around McLane Stadium on Baylor football game day. *If you don't see availability for the game day you would like to book, check back as the Big 12 usually r. Worth a Look at 48/100, 0.3h from $20, free cancellation.

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    15. Horseback Riding on the Historic Chisholm Trail Downtown Waco

    Outty Ranking47

    Ride into Adventure with K Bible Guided Trail Rides! Looking for something unforgettable to do in Waco? Come saddle up with us and experience the Downtown Chisholm Trail Ride, where history and adventure meet as we rid. Worth a Look at 47/100, 5.0/5 from 1 traveler reviews, 0.5h from $100, free cancellation.

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