Austin Detours is a food tour in Austin.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Route: BBQ bus tour with Texas BBQ history, hitting Franklin or Terry Black's plus secondary stops
Tip: The bus skips the queue at Franklin; if you want that experience, this is the simplest way to organise it.
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Discover Downtown Austin through local tastings, drinks, and stories on the only locally owned and operated walking food tour in Austin. Visit 4 to 5 favorite food sto...
Guided tour · 2 hours
Taste Austin’s best tacos on a guided tour. Explore iconic downtown landmarks like the Congress Avenue Bridge & sample bold local flavours including churros while soak...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Taste Austin like a local on a guided food tour with 6+ dishes, from smoky BBQ brisket to breakfast tacos. Explore hidden gems, vibrant culture, and our surprise Secret Dish.
Locals Know in Austin is EASTside Magazine's BBQ and taco food-tour outfit, a guided 3-hour BBQ run through East Austin with four nationally recognised stops.
TipBBQ tours run Saturday and Sunday at 10:45 and 11am; tickets close 2 days ahead. Tip is included.
Locals Know in Austin runs a guided 3-hour East Side taco crawl on Fridays and Saturdays, with stops at Veracruz, Discada and Cuantos Tacos plus a surprise.
TipTaco tours run Friday-Saturday and finish around lunchtime; book a week ahead for weekend slots.
Austin Eats Food Tours runs the BBQ, Brunch and Breweries tour, a 2.5-hour East Austin walk from Zilker Brewing Co.: la Barbecue brisket, breakfast tacos and brunch plates, two brewery tastings and a dessert stop.
TipRuns most Saturdays at 11:00 for ages 15 and up; drinkers can add the $25 alcohol package at booking.