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Texas Hill Country: Scenic Backroads and History
4.5
231 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
(231 Ratings)
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Charles_g
Sep 27, 2024
The views and LBJ was... - The views and LBJ was lovely. The guitar played and we had a drink and could stay an hour. Everything that we saw in Fredericksburg was very nice . Thanks for everything. Our driver was excellent.
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Cynthia_c
Sep 11, 2024
Lucky to have Loretta as a guide - Loretta was a wonderful tour guide. She introduced herself to my friend and I and we hit it off immediately! Her daughter is in the army and we are both retired army wives so we had an immediate link. She was informative, gave us great interesting info about LBJ and his family. She answered our questions and helped us with resturant suggestions, even what to see on our future trolley car tour. Together we have had many tours,Loretta gets an A++
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Linda_j
Sep 5, 2024
Must book tour! - Enjoyed the selections of towns where we stop and the history behind those areas. I am a Texan and not aware of some of the history that was provided. It was great to be able to tour our 36th President boyhood home and the Johnson Ranch. Fredericksburg was a treat to tour as well. Our tour guide Jose, was excellent and very knowledgeable on the areas. I would totally recommend this tour.
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Robin_c
Sep 3, 2024
Great time - Loretta’s narrative as we drive from site to site was extremely informative. We enjoyed the peach store, which was an added bonus.
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Frank_s
Aug 31, 2024
It was great! - It was a lovely relaxing day. We enjoyed all the stops. Loretta was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Thanks Loretta!
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Tracy_e
Aug 17, 2024
Take this Tour!! - This tour was a recommendation from a friend and did NOT disappoint!!! Well planned out - we knew nothing about the Hill Country, but each stop was amazing, our guide Domingo was knowledgeable and answered all our questions - HIGHLY recommended, we’ll be taking the same tour if we make our way back!!!
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Audrey_c
Jul 30, 2024
Fun with Hill Country Tour!!!🫶🏽 - Luckenback… had an awesome time there! WE are the most friendlest state (native Texas) , met some awesome people vacationing from two other states! A big shout out to Derek!!! a worker at one of the stores there. AND Joanne 👍🏽
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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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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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William_t
Sep 29, 2024
So so - LBJ house under renovation until 2025
No mention on the site
Pickup was 45 minutes earlier than stated
Overall, a lot of driving for little payoff
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