The best way to learn about a new city? Put yourself into the hands of a seasoned local! When you book one of these unique tours, you’ll get to experience the sights and sounds of Waco with an expert guide. Choose a tour based on your interests like area history, local art, or Waco’s best beer and wine. Tours are a fun and fascinating way to learn more about this vibrant city!
Get a closer look at some of Chip and Jo’s work around Waco with The Amazing Fixer Upper Tour by Brazos Tours. This is the top-rated Fixer Upper tour in Waco. You can see some of the iconic homes and landmarks that made the show famous, plus some historic sites along the way. Your two-and-a-half-hour tour will begin inside the former location of Harp Design Co., which is now home to the Brazos Tours General Store, where you can shop for creative pieces by local vendors.
Waco Tours’ Classic Tour tells the “restoration story” of Waco, from the city’s challenges to the revitalization it has undergone in the past couple of decades. Over two-and-a-half hours, you’ll explore some of Waco’s best historic sights, Cameron Park’s natural beauty, highlights from Fixer Upper, and more. Plus, enjoy a local coffee or ice cream! TripAdvisor rated this special experience the #4 Top Overall Experience in the United States!
See the spooky side of Waco with the Haunts & Legends Mobile Tour by Brazos Tours. On this two-hour van tour, you’ll be able to stop and get a closer look at some of Waco’s most spine-chilling sites, like haunted hotels and storied cemeteries. Led by paranormal investigators, this a truly interactive experience, with tour guides using an EVP box and other equipment to make contact with the other side!
Why explore Waco by land when you could see the best of the city from the water? The River Cruise Tour by Waco Tours is a unique way to experience downtown. You’ll spend over two hours on the Brazos and Bosque Rivers while your captain shares stories of Waco and its people. Expect plenty of laughs—the tour guides are as entertaining as the sights. This excursion was ranked the #1 Best Boat Tour in North America by USA Today, both in 2020 and 2023! Tours start about an hour before sunset, so you can catch the sun going down and the city lights coming up.
Take an immersive look at Waco’s place in Texas history and its most interesting historical residents with Living History Tours of Waco© by Snobby Tours®, Inc.™. This is Waco’s oldest continuously running heritage/cultural tour. Each Living History Tour covers a particular period within Waco’s 180+ years of uniquely Texan history, with shared personal and family stories, first-hand oral accounts, and local legends that you won’t read about in history books.
Waco is full of fascinating history. Visit some of the city’s most interesting landmarks and learn infamous local lore on the 90-minute Waco History Tour by Waco Trolley. You’ll learn it all from one of the best seats in town— aboard the 28-passenger vintage-style Waco Trolley.
Waco is awash in color and creativity. See a curated selection of murals and public art in the downtown area with the Mural Tour by Waco Trolley. You’ll make photo-worthy memories as you explore the city’s urban “galleries” on this 90-minute tour. Spot art like the Starry Night mural based on the famous Picasso, City with a Soul, and several pieces by Blek Le Rat, the “Father of stencil graffiti” and an inspiration to Banksy. Waco’s art scene is constantly changing, so this is a wonderful opportunity to see old favorites and new pieces while they’re still around.
Traverse the streets of downtown Waco on a pedal-powered party bus for a one-of-a-kind adventure. Public tours by Waco Pedal Tours will team you up with other revelers for a bar crawl through the city. Grab your pedal bike, pedal away, and enjoy exclusive deals at your stops through downtown. You can also BYOB for a pick-me-up while you pedal. While you and your crew provide the forward motion, Your captain will steer and navigate between the stops on your tour.
The Brew Bus Tour by Waco Trolley explores some of the city’s favorite breweries and bars. You’ll be whisked through the city on a 28-seat vintage-style trolley as you discover locally owned sipping spots. Exact stops may vary based on availability, but most tours visit: Bare Arms Brewing, Freight Bar, Southern Roots Brewing Co, Waco Ale Company, and Brotherwell Brewing.
Come hungry and enjoy 10+ tastings over a two-and-a- half to three-hour Waco Foodie Tour by Brazos Tours to sample the best of Waco cuisine. While the exact stops may change, visitors usually get to try Czech, Mexican, and Spanish goodies at favorite local restaurants, plus Jamaican and/or some good ol’ Texas BBQ. Plus, you’ll get two complimentary “adult beverages” along with your tastings (must be 21+, of course).
Sample some of the best local wine in the area with a built-in designated driver on the Vintage Wine Tour! Hop into a comfy 13-seater climate-controlled van and let the pros from Waco Wine Tours handle the logistics. Stops vary from time to time, but most trips include visits to two vineyards and a winery in the Waco area. You’ll also enjoy a light charcuterie board and bar snacks along with your sips.
