Austin Hill Country Wine Tour with Salt Lick BBQ (Small Group)
Austin Hill Country Wine Tour with Salt Lick BBQ (Small Group)
5.0 (29)Austin, United States6h 30mFree cancellationInstant confirmationby Long Horn Wine Tours
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Highlights
The Salt Lick BBQ — the legendary open-pit Driftwood original
Three Hill Country wineries: Driftwood Estate, Wimberley Valley, Duchman Family
Small group — ten guests max in a comfortable shuttle
Central pickup on South Congress, back by 5 PM
Pay for food and tastings at each stop — no bundled markups
Duration6h 30m
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 guests
Age21+
CancellationFree cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
ConfirmationInstant — voucher by email in seconds
About this experience
Skip the designated-driver debate. Meet the van on South Congress at 10:15 AM and roll into the Hill Country for a proper Texas day out.
First stop is The Salt Lick in Driftwood — the open pit, the family-style platters, the brisket people drive hours for. From there it's three wineries, about 45 minutes at each: Driftwood Estate with its hilltop views, Wimberley Valley's shaded patio under the oaks, and Duchman Family Winery's Italian-style estate.
Your guide handles the driving, the timing and the introductions at each stop; you handle the tasting. Back on South Congress between 4:30 and 5:00 PM.
The seat price covers the shuttle and your guide. Lunch and tastings are paid at each stop so you only buy what you want — budget roughly $35 at The Salt Lick and $17–25 per tasting.
What's included
Round-trip shuttle from South Congress
Local guide/driver for the whole day
Winery reservations and timing handled for you
Bottled water on board
Lunch at The Salt Lick (about $35, cash or card)
Wine tastings ($17–25 per winery)
Gratuity for your guide
Meeting point
South Congress pickup 2103 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Arrive at 2103 S Congress Ave by 10:15 AM for a 10:30 AM departure
The Salt Lick is BYOB-friendly; wineries pour their own
Wear comfortable shoes — there's some walking on gravel at the wineries
Runs rain or shine; weather cancellations are refunded in full
Reviews
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Jessica R.
United States · Visited Jul 2026
10 out of 10
Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgable. I booked this experience for my husbands birthday and we had so much fun! The wine vineyards were great. We bought a few bottles of wine to take home that’s how much we liked it. Our group was super fun and funny!! We had a great time!!
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Kathy K.
United States · Visited Jun 2026
Relaxing environment...
Relaxing environment traveling to the Hill Country for very good food & wine choices. Driver Mo was wonderful!
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Andres C.
United States · Visited Jun 2026
Hill county tour
Had an amazing time on the Texas Hill Country Wine & BBQ Tour! One thing I really liked was the pickup location at 7-Eleven. It gave everyone a chance to grab snacks, drinks, coffee, or use the restroom before heading out for the day, which made the start of the trip very convenient. The wineries were beautiful, the wine tastings were excellent, and the BBQ stop was a perfect Texas experience. Everything was well organized, relaxed, and enjoyable from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Austin!
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feryiz
United States · Visited Jun 2026
Memorable tour
One of the highlights of the tour was visiting Wimberley Valley Winery. Their rare blue wine was something truly unique and unlike anything I had seen before. The drive through the Texas Hill Country was beautiful, with rolling hills and plenty of wildlife along the way, including deer and other animals. The BBQ stop was the perfect way to finish the day with some authentic Texas flavor. Overall, a fantastic experience that I would highly recommend!
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Shanese B.
United States · Visited Jun 2026
Barbecue and wine tasting!
I really enjoyed visiting the vineyards on this tour. The wineries were beautiful, and the wine-tasting experience was the highlight of the day. Unfortunately, my experience at Salt Lick was disappointing. The sides were not very tasty, although the meat was good. My biggest concern was the payment process. Our group consisted of about 10 people, many of whom were complete strangers, yet the restaurant would only split the bill four ways. This created a very awkward situation where we had to exchange Cash App and Venmo information, put charges on one person's card, and then reimburse each other. This is something tour participants should be made aware of in advance so they can plan accordingly. I was also uncomfortable with the meeting location. We were instructed to meet at a 7-Eleven in an area that felt unsafe, with several homeless individuals nearby. In addition, we had to leave our vehicles parked on the street in paid parking spaces for the duration of the tour, which was concerning. Overall, the vineyards made the trip worthwhile, but there are several logistical issues that could be improved to provide a better experience for future guests.
Response from Long Horn Wine Tours: Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the vineyards and wine-tasting experience. Regarding the meeting location, we understand it may seem unusual if you’re not familiar with how many tour companies operate in Austin. The 7-Eleven serves as a convenient meeting point where guests can purchase snacks, use the restroom, and gather before departure. Similar pickup arrangements are commonly used by many tour operators in the area. As for Salt Lick, each guest is responsible for paying for their own meal. While guests travel together, individual food bills are not combined or split by our company. We appreciate your suggestion and will consider providing guests with more information about the restaurant’s payment policies in advance so they can plan accordingly. Thank you again for joining us and for taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback helps us continue improving the tour for future guests.
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William F.
United States · Visited Jun 2026
Wine tour
Guide was very attentive and friendly. Maybe cutting down to 2 winerys would have given us more relaxation time
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35kalae
United States · Visited Jun 2026
Some tour
Great tour, had a great time in the hill country touring with Long horn wine tours.
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NorthStar11547925439
United States · Visited Jun 2026
Dope tour
Best tour in Austin, the driver was very knowledgeable.
Small-group Texas BBQ and Hill Country wine tour out of Austin. One six-hour shuttle day: The Salt Lick BBQ plus three Hill Country wineries, ten guests max, departing South Congress at 10:30 AM and back by about 5 PM.