Ride a 4.5-Hour Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Visit Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries on a 4.5-hour shuttle from Austin
Duration
4.5 hours
Includes
Driver/guide, Shuttle seat
Highlights
Get out of Austin for a half-day shuttle to Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries. You’ll have about an hour at each stop, with round-trip transportation from the Austin Visitor Center.
- Ride from the Austin Visitor Center with a driver/guide
- Visit the Salt Lick BBQ pit with time for an early lunch
- Stop at two Hill Country wineries
- Spend about 60 minutes at each stop
- Depart at 10:30AM for a 4.5-hour outing
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Seat aboard a luxury Mercedes Sprinter
- Excursion to the Texas Hill Country
- Stop at the Salt Lick BBQ
- Two winery stops
Things to know
Ages 21+ only. Food, alcohol, and tastings are not included; tastings typically cost $20–25 per winery and BBQ is extra.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before start time for a full refund. No-shows and cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are not refunded.
FAQs
Join only if you’re 21 or older. The wineries on this shuttle require all guests to be over 21, and you’ll need a photo ID.
Yes. Salt Lick BBQ is bring your own (BYO). You can bring your own drinks on the van, but do not bring glass. If you buy bottles at the wineries, the driver can secure them in the van for you.
Your ticket does not include alcohol, winery tastings, or food. Tastings typically cost $20–25 per winery, and you should budget about $35 per person for BBQ at Salt Lick. Parking, water, and gratuity are also not included.
Meeting details
Austin Visitor Center (103 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701, USA)
More about the Austin Visitor Center
The Austin Visitor Center sits right in the heart of downtown Austin, making it the perfect launchpad for a day of Hill Country barbecue and wine. Just steps from Sixth Street, Congress Avenue, and the Texas Capitol, the Austin Visitor Center is where travelers gather maps, swap tips with friendly locals, and step into the easy rhythm of the Live Music Capital of the World. For anyone joining the Hill Country BBQ and Wine Shuttle, the Austin Visitor Center is a familiar, central meeting point that takes the guesswork out of starting your adventure, no fumbling with directions or hunting for parking.
From the Austin Visitor Center, the shuttle whisks you out of the city and into the rolling hills, oak groves, and limestone roads that define Texas Hill Country. You will trade the downtown buzz for the smoky perfume of post oak smoke curling from legendary pit stops, where brisket is sliced thick, ribs pull clean from the bone, and sausage snaps with each bite. Between barbecue feasts, the day winds through sun-drenched vineyards where Texas wines, from crisp whites to bold Tempranillos, are poured against a backdrop of wildflowers and big country skies. Returning to the Austin Visitor Center at the end of the day brings the experience full circle, an easy step back into the city after hours of indulgence.
This trip is made for food lovers, wine enthusiasts, and friend groups who want a relaxed, well-paced day without the hassle of driving. Couples celebrating a special occasion, visitors exploring Texas for the first time, and locals looking for a fresh take on a familiar region will all find something to savor. Starting and ending at the Austin Visitor Center means more time tasting and toasting, and less time worrying about logistics, exactly how a Hill Country day should feel.
