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Texas Hill Country: Scenic Backroads and History
4.5
229 Ratings
San Antonio
Experience the beauty of the Texas Hill Country on a scenic backroads tour. Discover the history of Texas cowboys and the Great Texas Cattle Drives. Visit historic sites, wineries, and the picturesque town of Fredericksburg. Enjoy shopping, dining, and wine tasting at your leisure. Don’t miss the music and magic of Luckenbach!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- High Country - Enjoy this scenic drive through the Texas Hill Country
- Bulverde - Listen to the history of Bulverde, Texas
- Blanco - Listen to the history of Blanco, Texas. Hear stories of Texas Cowboys and the Great Cattle Drives.
- Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site - Explore the LBJ Ranch grounds, view exhibition pieces and artifacts in the JetStar Hangar, and get a picture with LBJ’s infamous JetStar aka “Air Force One-Half”
- Texas White House - Important Note: Starting August 3, 2018 and until further notice, guided tours of the interior of the “Texas Whitehouse” are cancelled per the National Park Service due to needed repairs. However, guests can still explore the LBJ Ranch grounds, view exhibition pieces and artifacts in the JetStar Hangar, watch an award-winning 14-minute film, and get a picture with LBJ’s infamous JetStar aka “Air Force One-Half”.
- Fredericksburg - This part of the tour is on your own. Shop or have lunch at a bier garten. Visit one of the many wine tasting rooms. Explore the home of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
- Luckenbach - Listen to live country. Shop the old general store. Have a Texas beer on the outdoor patio bar.
- Sister Creek Vineyards - Try some award-winning wine (optional).
What's Included
- Live Guides
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at downtown hotels starting at 8:30 AM
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food, drinks, and wine tasting fees (available to purchase)
- Admission to the Nimitz Museum & the National Museum of the Pacific War (WWII Veterans: Free; Adults: $14; Seniors 65 : $12; Military w/ID (active or retired): $10;Children 6 & Students w/ID: $7; Children 5 & under: Free) (optional)
Additional Information
Discover the Texas you’ve always dreamt of. Traverse the picturesque lanes of the Texas Hill Country and get insights about Texas ranchers and the historic Texas Cattle Herding. Stop by Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site. Pass through acclaimed wineries & orchards, prior to your visit to Fredericksburg, a quaint & charming German town. You get the liberty to explore on your own - you can choose to shop (optional), enjoy a meal in a traditional German restaurant & beer garden (optional), or indulge in wine tasting (optional). How you spend your time in Fredericksburg is entirely up to you. Lastly, experience the charm & melody of Luckenbach where ‘every person is important!’
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - languages other than English available upon request for additional fee
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note the contact info you provide is what we will use to contact you, if needed. Should you wish to provide an alternative phone number or email to reach you at while traveling, please provide when booking or contact us at 800-341-6000
Location
High Country
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(229 Ratings)
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Eleon646
Jul 13, 2024
Take a trip! - Trip was good. It was nice to get out of the city and see a different part of Texas. Loretta was AMAZING! Very lucky we had her as our guide. I would suggest to anyone!
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Becky_r
Jun 16, 2024
Outstanding - We really enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide was amazing. The overall experience was fantastic. Highly recommend this adventure.
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125markw
Jun 12, 2024
Relaxing day away from San Antonio - The tour is nicely paced. The history was enlightening. The variety was appreciated. Unfortunately, the LBJ ranch house is closed due to mold outbreak and under repair. But, there were several other LBJ spots to visit.
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Kristi_r
Jun 3, 2024
Texas Big Country - Our driver was very well spoken and informative. Every stop was timed out well and I would recommend to others.
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Julie_u
May 30, 2024
Good - The lbj tour. Our guide lorietta was very informative. Could've stayed longer at the visitor station
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Fearless428426
May 19, 2024
Girls trip - We were looking for things to do around San Antonio and came across this tour and we were not disappointed. Jose was very attentive to all of our group and very informative the whole day long, we all learned a lot about LBJ. We stopped for peach ice cream but they didn't have any that day, so it was the only bummer of the trip, but Jose made up for it by stopping by one of the wineries. So if your looking for a nice ride out in the Hill country this is your tour.
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Cheryl_l
May 19, 2024
Fun and informative with a fantastic driver/guide - We had a great day. Our driver and guide, Jose, was nice, fun, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We learned a lot and enjoyed each stop and story. The park guide at the house in Johnson City was very interesting and it was great Jose got us there to participate in that walk through. I highly recommend this tour!
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Jamesbn2310fl
May 19, 2024
A day in the Texas Hill Country - We did our tour with Jose Y. Both the tour and Jose were excellent. There were only 7 on the tour and we did everything promised and more. Jose was extremely informative and a delightful person. The Hill Country is beautiful and the LBJ history was revealing. LBJ’s boyhood home was really interesting. It was disappointing that the Texas White House is closed for renovation but Jose shared the book on the house with us. Fredericksburg was fun. The beer is free in the shops but water is $1. Luckenbach was grand as was the wine tasting. All in all a grand day with a great guide.
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Wanda_m
Jul 23, 2024
Memorable experience - My tour guide gave me not just a tour but
An educational experience of things I didn’t know. Was very comfortable in asking my questions.
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Natalie_k
Apr 24, 2024
We enjoyed seeing the... - We enjoyed seeing the hill country and LBJ sites. The town at Luchenback and Fredericksburg were highlights. :)
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