Such a great experience. Tyler, our guide was really exceptional. Just the right amount of training. He was very knowledgeable. Such a fun way to see some sights. I would do this again in a minute!
My friend and I had been stewing on the idea of wanting to do the biker tour for one long year and it was even better than we could have imagined. Tyler was entertaining and fun and we had a great group of people to ride around with. We even got to meet another employee Patrick at the end of the day and treated us like we were old friends, he was the cherry on top. Definitely coming back again!
This is really a must do activity for anyone in Austin wanting to discover the city in a fun and interesting way. Our guide took us arround different parts of Austin making various stops to tell us about the city’s history, he made it extremely fun to learn. And of course riding the actual bikes was really cool ! Anyway all in all an amazing attraction which i would recommend fully !
Our group of 8 adults (6 drivers and 2 riders) recently had a blast touring downtown Austin with Patrick, a former elementary school teacher turned biker dude. After making sure we all felt comfortable on our bikes before heading out, he said his three goals for the day were safety, education, and fun, and he exceeded our expectations in every area.In addition to the standard Austin downtown landmarks, he also pointed out lesser-known sights including a flock of Mexican parakeets sporting bright green plumage as well as their incredible public library, which we visited at his suggestion after the tour was over. (Best library ever! If you have time, go check out the views from the gorgeous outdoor lounging area at the top of the building as well as the innovative features of the actual library, including a kiosk that will dispense random reading material based on the amount of time you have to read. Wow!)The Voodoo Donuts stop halfway through the tour was a well-timed and delicious break, and the cooler bags full of ice-cold water he provided at the YBG location came in handy. Besides being a knowledgeable tour guide, Patrick is also a great photographer, and he captured the day in numerous pics (group and individual ones) to help us remember this wonderful experience. Since our accommodations for the week were actually in San Antonio, we only spent one day in Austin, and I can’t think of a better introduction to the city than cruising around it with Patrick. Don’t think twice – BOOK THIS TOUR!
We had a great, safe ride that was fun and full of laughs. Tyler built team spirit right away. We had a quick practice, and off to the city! The ride was smooth and easy and it was great to meet new people. Truck stop was great. Good food, quick so you can jump back on to the reason for the ride. I would recommend this trip to everyone. I have lived in Autin for 8 years and didn't know about it. I will take evrey visitor on this trip from now on.
Holy cow! What an amazing way to explore a city! This is very unique and different from other tours I have taken, where you usually get talked at for an hour and you just snap photos that you'll never look at again. Using electric scooters allows you to truly immerse yourself and be involved with the experience. Our tour guide Tyler was very accommodating to what we wanted to learn about Austin and a great teacher for learning how to drive the bikes.I would recommended booking at the beginning of a trip, because Tyler showed us stuff we would've never known to visit without his recommendations.
I'm local, so I'll be back. I took my (70something) mom on a 9 a.m. vaguely-themed YBG tour (they offer some that are focused on specific aspects of Austin -- this one was more the general one) because it was her birthday and we had guests coming in to town and she still hasn't been downtown much. I expected the usual high points, just on a bike, and that would have been cool. What I got was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide (Patrick) who took us on a tour that was an awesome combination of the usual high points and some fascinating side trips. (Dude knows a lot about all kinds of minutae, including chicken and tattoos and local plants and Texas history -- it totally didn't surprise me that he was a teacher in a past life!) We went places that I didn't know existed and had a blast. So, two thumbs up. And I would think this tour would be fine for almost anyone -- I drove because my mom gets nervous, but we were on easily operated, well maintained bikes and took safe, medium-traffic routes, and she totally could've handled it as well. Our fellow tour takers varied from college students on Spring break to, well, my mom. So anyone would enjoy it. And it's a pretty good deal for 2ish hours of really good guidance. Do it -- you'll be glad you did. More
Went on the 3pm tour this weekend. Tyler was awesome. His super high energy level carried the group through a chilly ride. Fun way to see the city!
Super fun way to see the city! I've never been on a scooter/motorbike before and it was very easy to learn and master. Patrick is one of the best guides I've ever had... you can tell he loves his job and his city! Would HIGHLY recommend!
What a blast.Great way to see Austin.Great history lesson.Did not want it to end.Cope was full of great insights.
We did the tour with Joeseph. He was funny, professional, and our group enjoyed very much. It's a great way to see the city.