Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Texas Hill Country's scenic beauty
- Savor authentic barbecue at Salt Lick
- Enjoy wine tastings at local wineries
- Experience guided tours with local experts
- Capture memorable moments in picturesque settings
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Transportation in professional vehicles
- 5 nights hotel accommodations
- Professional driver and guide services
- Personal expenses not listed in the itinerary
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; only your group will participate.
- Service animals are allowed; please inform in advance if bringing one.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible; plan accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and outdoor activities.
- Bring a valid ID for wine tasting sessions.
- Ensure you have a fully charged mobile device for navigation and communication.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Tour departs from the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER located at 103 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701, USA
- Due to winery requirements, this tour is for 21+
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time for check in. We are unable to delay the tour for guests who arrive late.
- The tour runs rain or shine, however we reserve the right to cancel the tour in the event of extreme weather and/or hazardous road conditions that would potentially affect the safety of our guides and guests.
- Guests with limited mobility are welcome to bring a wheelchair or portable scooter on board to be folded and placed in the rear of the van. The vans are not equipped with a ramp or wheelchair lift however, so all guests must be able to step up into the vehicle (about 12 inches).
- Due to vendor regulations, pets and emotional support animals are generally NOT permitted. Guests with a service dog MUST contact the local tour operator in advance to request approval.
- NOTE: This is an early lunch stop so come hungry!
Traveler reviews
This Tour was amazing!
Joey was amazing, i would recommend this tour to anybody! 10/10. Get Joey for your tour for sure! Come and enjoy
Wonderful tour!
Wonderful experience! Great BBQ and lovely wineries. Nice people too! Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Highly recommend!
Great Wine and BBQ tour in the Hill Country
We had a small group tour starting in Austin driving out to the Hill Country. We had never been outside Austin and wasn't aware that there was a wine country region (Texas Hill Country) near Ausitn about an hour away. Frist stop was the eat lunch at the Salt Lick BBQ restaurant in Driftwood. BBQ was amazing where you'd want The Thurman's Choice plate of brisket (best in the world), Pork Ribs and Sausage or splurge for a Family Style (everything) with all sides being delicious. If you want wine with your meal then walk back to the Salt Lick Cellars (tasting room with souvenirs) building behind the restaurant. We ordered the Salt Lick BBQ Red wine since it sounded like it should be with a BBQ plate (very tasty). We also bought some flavored olive oils that were awesome. We crossed the street to the Fall creek Vineyards. A high-end small winery (low production) with nice wines but a little pricy for the value of the wine they produce (closer to Napa prices). Then drove to Duchman Family Winery that is a large scale winery with high production yields, large selections of various wines and rental facilities for events. The wines are very affordable for the quality of wines they produce. We were surprised that we enjoyed many of the wines since we tasted all of the ones they had opened, We then joined their wine club to have a case of wine shipped to Georgia a few times a year (cost per bottle with shipping fee was way below local wine store prices of comparable wines so that was a no brainer decision). That was the tour so if you love great Texas BBQ and wine the this is your tour. And think about joining a wine club if you can since it helps local family owned wineries to stay in business and also provides you with interesting/hard to obtain wines to share with your friends (or not).
Don't miss this wonderful, memorable tour!
From the moment we entered the Visitor's Center until the tour concluded, the experience was beyond wonderful! Our guide, Mike Wallace, was so professional but at the same time so funny, knowledgeable, courteous, and friendly. My husband is handicapped, and Mike went so much out of his way to help make him comfortable and safe during the entire tour. We learned so many interesting facts about Austin in general as well as the Hill Country. The wineries were beautiful and the staff members were pleasant and helpful. I just can't express adequately how much we enjoyed this experience. Thank you Viator and Mike for the special memories!!! Jamie
Hill Country and Wine Tour, an enjoyable wine and dine experience.
After a rough start, we had a great afternoon of barbecue and wine with Evan, our driver and tour guide extraordinaire. Our tickets did not mention meeting at the visitors center. So we started at the wrong location but the tour improved once we connected with Evan and our group. The barbecue and sides were delicious at Salt Lick. The two winery’s we visited provided a great tasting experience. Evan is an engaging, fun tour guide who gave us the history of the sites we visited and more. This was an enjoyable half day excursion into Texas Hill Country! I recommend Hill Country BBQ and Wine with Detour Travel.