Tours & experiences

Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

About this experience

Join our guides for the ultimate bat watching experience!

Our Sunset Bat Tour offers stunning views of the Downtown Austin Skyline, fun facts about the local bat colony, and the chance to see the 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed bats emerge from the famous bat bridge.

We are located minutes away from the Congress Avenue Bridge.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr

What is included

  • Water
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Guide

Itinerary and highlights

Your guide will take you to the famous Congress Avenue Bridge to watch the amazing Mexican Free-Tailed Bats fly from out the bridge.

We will paddle along the Hike and Bike trail on Lady Bird Lake

The opportunity to see the Stevie Ray Vaughan Memorial, a bronze sculpture of Stevie Ray Vaughan by Ralph Helmick.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We are located at the Waller Creek Boathouse. We will meet downstairs near the kayak paddles.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Austin Rowing Club

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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