From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

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From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

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 US$79.13  per guest
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Vegetarian
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Explore the Texas Hill Country with a ride from Austin to Salt Lick BBQ and two wineries. Depart from Austin, travel in comfort, enjoy BBQ and wines. Ideal for travelers and groups. Bring appetite!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Searching for an affordable and fun way to get out to the famous Salt Lick BBQ and two (2) beautiful Texas Hill Country wineries? Look no further! This Hill Country BBQ and Wine Shuttle is great for solo travelers, couples, and small groups. The shuttle departs from the Austin Visitor Center at 10:30AM and heads out to the Driftwood area of the Texas Hill Country approx. 35-45 minutes southwest of Austin. Enjoy comfortable transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter van with a friendly local guide. Spend 45-50 minutes at each stop. Food/drinks not included in the shuttle price; guests pay directly at the restaurant and wineries. NOTE: This is an early lunch so come hungry!

What You Get

Driver/guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time for check in. We are unable to delay the tour for guests who arrive late.
  • If you have cold or flu-like symptoms or if you are feeling ill in any way, please do not join the tour.
  • Tour departs from the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER located at 103 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701, USA

What You’ll Experience

1

The Salt Lick BBQ

Visit the world famous Salt Lick to fill up on delicious Texas BBQ! Please note that the tour price does not include any alcohol, tastings, or food. We recommend budgeting $35/person for the BBQ lunch and each wine tasting costs $17-20 + tax/tip.
50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Fall Creek Vineyards

Taste delicious local wines at this premier Hill Country winery! Tastings cost $20 + tax/tip payable directly to the winery. Location subject to change based on availability.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Duchman Family Winery

Sip award-winning wines while soaking in those gorgeous Hill Country views! Tastings cost $17 + tax/tip (payable directly to the winery). Location subject to change based on availability.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

103 E 5th St., East 5th Street, Travis County Texas, United States, US, 78701

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Inside the AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.9
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Fun trip, relatively expensive wine
September 03, 2026

The Salt Lick BBQ was excellent, decently priced, and you go early so not busy. Don't get the All You Can Eat option, the sides are great too, so you don't need to overdo it to be full. $50 at th...read more

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Fun time!
September 03, 2026

Brent did a great job! He was very informative and took us to several great places. We really enjoyed the wineries and the barbecue!

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BBQ and wine tasting
August 28, 2026

This tour was so much fun! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. And personable .the barbecue at salt Lake was delicious. I particularly loved the Dutch man winery. The tasting experience was phen...read more

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Wine and BBQ
August 26, 2026

What a fun time we had with Ike. This tour was perfect to get us out of the city for a day. The BBQ at Salt Lick was fantastic, we also enjoyed our time at the wineries. Ike made it fantastic!

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Jax the guide was...
August 25, 2026

Jax the guide was wonderful!!! Salt Lick right as they open was great. Driftwood winery was so quaint and friendly…and 6 pours were nice! The next winery had a beautiful setting, but white wine t...read more

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