Culture & History things to do in Austin

We rank 181 culture and history things to do in Austin, United States. The highest scoring is From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $8 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
181
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$8

Culture & History in Austin compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Austin by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle91$754.5h4.9/5 (1,007)
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide88$532h4.9/5 (2,394)
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin88$441.3h5/5 (754)
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride88$552h4.9/5 (1,005)
The Story of Austin: Downtown History Walking Tour87$322h5/5 (281)
Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour87$851.5h5/5 (1,443)
Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour86$302h5/5 (243)
Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin86$754.5h4.9/5 (353)
Austin Food Tour with Authentic Flavors, Tacos & 5 Food Tastings85$863h4.8/5 (1,070)
Austin Small Group Morning Walk84$321.3h4.9/5 (427)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Austin

Culture & History in Austin: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Austin?
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100 from 1,007 traveler reviews. Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide, The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin, Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride follow close behind. We rank 181 culture & history experiences in Austin in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Austin cost?
Expect around $115 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Austin: UT Campus Magic Puzzle Adventure from $8, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Austin for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Austin currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Austin?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Austin, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Austin?
March to May and October to November, avoiding the triple-digit summer.

Browse things to do in Austin by type

Last Minute 237Outdoors 83Nightlife 76Food & Drink 57Family Friendly 35Most Popular 31Most Highly Reviewed 13

Top attractions in Austin

Texas Capitol tickets 33Driskill Hotel (The Driskill) tickets 336th Street tickets 27Congress Avenue Bridge (South Congress Bridge) tickets 24Lady Bird Lake tickets 21Mt. Bonnell tickets 20

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