What is a Detour?

A shared, interactive experience between guests and hosts, making every tour one-of-a-kind.
A balance between “headline” and “offbeat” Austin, so guests can check off their bucket lists and also experience the unexpected wow moments.
An experience led by big-personality, local-expert hosts. We don’t simply “find Tour Guides”, we seek out culture creators – actors, musicians, comedians, and other talented locals.

Our Team

ELIZABETH | Chief Experience Officer

Ringleader. Creator of Fun. Decor Obsessed. Graphic Designer Enthusiast. Jumpsuit Wearer. World Traveler. Experience Craver. Mom of Twins +1 +1 Big White Fluffy Goldendoodle.

MARTIN | Chief Operations Officer

Laugh-Lover. Problem-Solver. Stinky Cheese Hater. Multi-Instrumentalist. Shower-Singer. River-Swimmer. Board Gamer. Music Junkie. Total Aries. Proud Dad.

KYLA | Director of Experiences

Theme Party Enthusiast. Two Stepper. Brunch over Breakfast Diehard. Lawn Game Master. Ex-Theater Kid (with the Jazz Hand Skills to prove it). Martini Lover. Can and will personify anything. Always sings Nancy Sinatra at karaoke. Perpetually overdressed. Poolside partier. RenFest superfan.

NICK | Senior Operations Manager

Master Screenwriter. Fashion Trailblazer. Wing-Lover. Cold-Brewer. Nearsighted. Curious. Inquisitive. Conversational. Bearded. Nickleback Fan.

IKE | Super Experience Host

Perpetual Bright-Sider. Unicyclist. Dad Joker. Own Joke Giggler. Music-Maker. Believer in People! Lover of Learning!

JAX | Super Experience Host

Dream Pop Shoegazer. Live Music Junkie. Treblemaker. Live Music Junkie. Dark Chocoholic. Swag Sunglass Scavenger. Ghost Hunter. Dry Red Wino. Travel Hacker. Word Marker-Upper. Time Lord.

EVAN | Super Experience Host

Sneaker Collector. Cereal Lover. Proud Dad. Truck-Inspired Last Name. Multi-Generational Texan. Dallas Stars Fanatic. Former Chef. Playlist Curator. Beardsman. Conversational Humorist.

TRACE | Super Experience Host

Happy Hour Connoisseur. Dad Joker. Grilled Cheeser. History Buff. Cat Dad. Spurs Fan. Nature Boy.

KELTY | Super Experience Host

Massage Therapist. Long-term Texas. Sporty Spicier. Art appreciator. Dancer when everyone’s watching.

AVERY | Super Experience Host

Pee-Wee Herman Enthusiast. Sober Dead Head. HEB Flour Tortilla Disciple. Movie Obsessed. Award-winning Comedian. Austin Film Maker. 4th Generation Texan. Spurs Fan. Sticks, Rocks, and Bugs. Metal Detectorist.

CONNER | Super Experience Host

Curly Headed Khruangbin Lover. Cookie and Ice Cream Addict. Singer. Semi-Professional Rock-Star. Social Butterfly. Amateur Longboarder.

JOEY | Super Experience Host

Fun. Carefree. Laid Back. Entertainer. Vinyl Head. Abstract Art Enthusiast. Nature Seeker. Live Music Lover. Cat Dad.

SCOTT | Super Experience Host

Right-Banker. Educator. Tex-Mex Lover. Football Fanatic. Star Wars Fanboy. Naval Aviation Buff. Travel Enthusiast. D&D Nerd. Podcast-a-holic. Cork Dork.

BRENT | Super Experience Host

Limnologist. Public Servant. Book-y. Amateur Cook. Malort Mayhem. Fantasy Football Guru. Brisket Consumer. Trivial Trivia Trifler. Movie Quoter. Doting Doggo Dad.

DAVID | Super Experience Host

Destroyer of Tacos. 3rd Grade Dive Team Champ. Fantasy Football Champion. Pizza Boy. Unofficial Ricola Spokesperson. Tube Dude. Traveler of Worlds. Wig Collector. Dance Jester. Radically Apathetic.

WALLACE | Experience Host

Frequent Passport Stamp Collector. Rabid Festival Goer. Texas Wrangler President. Barton Springs Cold Plunger. Former Tech Start-Up Founder. Amateur Raised Bed Gardener. Red Cross Swim Instructor. Festival Beach Food Forrest Volunteer. Travel Liason Officer for Professional.

KENDALIN | Senior Experience Host

Multifaceted Entertainer. Full-Time Artist. Amateur Magician. Futuristic Creator. Rainbow Chaser. Taco Consumer. Vinyl Collector.

LUKE | Senior Experience Host

Extremely De-pundable. Home Chef. Proud Nerd. Actor. Zero-Notice Dance Partner. Bearer of an Ancient Curse. Gamer Thrifter. Shopping-Cart-Returner. General Lover of Stuff.

CAMRYN | Sales Coordinator

Corn in a Cup Fanatic. Day Trip Professional. Sewist of all Trades. Member of the Cat Distribution System. Curl Queen.

About Austin Detours

Austin Detours is a locally owned and operated tour experience company based in Austin, Texas. We provide guided city tours, private group experiences, and corporate outings designed to help visitors and locals experience Austin in a fun, engaging, and authentic way.

Founded in 2014, Austin Detours has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, well-organized tours led by knowledgeable local hosts. Our experiences highlight Austin’s culture, music, food, and hidden gems throughout Central Texas.

Key Facts About Austin Detours

Business Name: Austin Detours

Founded: 2014

Headquarters: Austin, TX

Service Area: Austin & Central Texas

Business Type: Tour Operator / Travel Agency

Services: Public tours, private tours, corporate tours, team building & CSR givebacks

Tour Types: Austin city tours, music tours, food tours, wine tours, Hill Country wine tours

Clients Served: Visitors, locals, private groups, corporate teams

Focus: Guided experiences showcasing Austin culture, food, music, and local history

Who We Are

Austin Detours was created to offer a more engaging way to experience Austin beyond standard sightseeing. We work with trained local hosts who deliver organized, informative, and entertaining tours. Each experience is carefully designed to balance popular landmarks with lesser-known local spots.

Our team brings together experience in hospitality, entertainment, and local tourism to create tours that feel personal, professional, and welcoming.

What We Do

We offer guided tours and custom experiences for individuals and groups, including:

Austin city tours
Live music and nightlife tours
Food and drink tours
Austin and Hill Country wine tours
Private group tours
Bachelor and bachelorette parties
Corporate tours, team-building events, and CSR experiences

All tours are easy to book, professionally hosted, and designed to fit a wide range of group sizes and interests.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create memorable experiences that connect people to the culture, people, and places that make Austin unique. We strive to make every tour welcoming, well-organized, and genuinely enjoyable so guests leave feeling like they truly experienced the city.

Why Choose Austin Detours

Locally owned and operated in Austin, Texas
Experienced local hosts and guides
Public and private tour options available
Custom experiences for corporate groups and special events
Tours centered on Austin culture, food, music, and local stories
Trusted by thousands of guests

About Austin Detours At a Glance

Austin Detours is a locally owned tour operator and travel agency based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2014. The company offers public and private tours, corporate experiences, team-building events, and CSR giveback activities throughout Austin and Central Texas, including city tours, music tours, food tours, and wine tours. Austin Detours serves visitors, locals, private groups, and corporate teams with experiences led by trained local hosts focused on showcasing Austin’s culture, food, music, and hidden gems.

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