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18 Available Tour Excursions in Waco
Come enjoy a memorable wrangling adventure on a Texas ranch with authentic cowboys. Perfect for couples, families or other groups eager to ditch their smartphones, swing into the saddle and ride under the Texas sky! For ages 10 and up and under 225 pounds. It doesn’t matter if you have never been on a horse before or if you have not ridden in years, our expert guides will start you off with an easy to understand lesson, ensuring that you will be comfortable and safe. No matter your experience level, you will enjoy the scenic views, fresh air and learning from our guides as they share their unique experiences as horsemen. The kids will love demonstrating their cowboy skill on top of a gentle horse specifically chosen for their experience level. For ages 10 and up and under 225 pounds.
Price: $130.00
Duration: 2 hours
Ranked #1 Boat Tour in North America by USA Today's 10BEST Readers' Choice in 2020. Relax on the Water! Be refreshed on our peaceful and informative river cruise experience on the Brazos and Bosque Rivers. Enjoy this luxurious outing as your Captain & Guide entertain you and share intriguing stories of this life-giving river that's played such a huge part in Waco's history! We intentionally cap seating on our luxury pontoon boat to 12 max. guests at a time to ensure a comfortable and intimate environment where our guides can get to know you, share the rich stories and scenery of Waco, and invite you onto the refreshing waters of the Brazos River. Don't see the time you're looking for? Visit our website to see more tour times available for booking in case the one you wanted already sold out. We want to help you make the most of your time in Waco as you relax on the water with us!
Price: $93.00
Duration: 2 hours
Beautiful Central Texas scenery. Engaging guides eager to share the western experience. Feel, touch and smell what only you can see in the movies!
Price: $169.00
Duration: 2 hours
Ranked TOP #4 Overall Experience in the United States by TripAdvisor! During this 2.5-3 hour tour, you'll learn the complex and fascinating history of Waco, see the best highlights from Fixer Upper, explore beautiful neighborhoods, and be treated to a local coffee or ice cream! You'll see hidden gems you never would have imagined finding in Waco--breathtaking scenic overlooks, unique mom-and-pop shops and restaurants, and more! This tour is one of the most FUN things you'll do while in Waco! Our extensively trained tour staff are some of the best in the business--they are customer service AND Waco experts! Consider Waco Tours your personal concierge service for your Waco visit, showing you where to eat, where to shop, and the best things to do to make the most of your time. We recommend guests experience our tour at the beginning of their trip to Waco.
Price: $84.50
Duration: 2 hours
Waco is best experienced from the water—and this tour gives you a perspective most visitors never see. Cruise the Brazos at a relaxed pace as your guide brings the city’s history, landmarks, and wildlife to life. Unlike typical land tours, you’ll experience Waco in a way that’s peaceful, scenic, and truly immersive. Whether morning or pre-sunset, this is a special tour—which creates a calm, beautiful backdrop without the crowds or rush. It’s the perfect blend of sightseeing, storytelling, and pure relaxation.
Price: $64.00
Duration: 1 hours
Discover Waco in a way most visitors never do. This top-rated experience goes beyond the typical Fixer Upper tour—blending iconic homes from the show with Waco’s rich history, local stories, and hidden gems you won’t find on your own. See beautifully renovated houses made famous by Chip & Joanna Gaines, hear behind-the-scenes insights, and explore the heart of the city with a knowledgeable, engaging guide who brings Waco to life. Along the way, you’ll visit landmarks, uncover surprising stops, and—when available—step inside a home featured on the show for an up-close look at the craftsmanship and design. With a relaxed pace, small-group feel, and consistently 5-star reviews, this 2-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors, fans of the show, and anyone who wants a deeper, more memorable Waco experience. TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Viator Experience Award Winner (Top 20 in the USA)
Price: $49.00
Duration: 2 hours
A curated, stress-free wine experience—no planning, no driving, just relax and enjoy. Visit boutique, hand-selected wineries with distinct character, then unwind with a charcuterie-style meal perfectly timed between tastings. It’s not just about the wine—it’s about the easy pace, great company, and a seamless day you’ll actually get to enjoy.
Price: $140.00
Duration: 4 hours
Explore Waco after dark on the city’s only mobile haunted tour—where history and the unexplained come together. Founded in 1849, Waco has a past filled with tragedy, mystery, and lingering stories that refuse to fade. This immersive experience takes you beyond the typical ghost walk, traveling by vehicle to some of the city’s most active and intriguing locations. Along the way, you’ll hear true stories of hauntings and local lore—and for those who want to go further, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in guided spirit communication sessions using tools designed to detect and respond to energy. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or just curious, this tour delivers a unique mix of history, storytelling, and spine-tingling moments you won’t soon forget.
Price: $39.00
Duration: 1 hours
From the chilling tales of the lingering spirits of the Suspension Bridge to the haunted sites of the Silos and historic buildings, this tour will guide you in the footsteps of history and tornados, uncovering the stories and secrets that shaped Waco. Go at your own pace this tour is on our walking tour app, take it anytime. The tour never expires. The tour takes more than one hour without stopping. But feel free to stop in at one of the haunted sites to explore more, if you dare!
Price: $9.75
Duration: 1-1 hours
Enjoy Waco's top food tour and experience its award winning culinary scene. You will taste some of the best food the city has to offer on this tour. Relax, let us show you around the food fare of our wonderful city in a comfortable air conditioned and heated van!
Price: $74.00
Duration: 1 hours
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
Price: $23.20
Duration: 2 hours
Uncover the spine-tingling secrets of Waco on the #1 ghost tour in the city! Operating daily, year-round, this USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-Owned, women and minority-led experience takes you deep into Waco’s haunted past, where notorious spirits and eerie legends still linger. Guided by Waco’s official haunted history experts, you’ll journey through a mile of the city’s most ghost-infested streets, visiting iconic locations like the Dr. Pepper Museum, the US District Court, the Waco Hippodrome Theatre, and the Liberty Building. As you stroll through these historic hotspots, you’ll hear chilling stories of ghostly encounters, mysterious tragedies, and scandalous events that have shaped Waco’s haunted reputation. While we don’t enter buildings, standing on this spirit-filled ground will be enough to send shivers down your spine. Our tours are perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, and special events. Join us for a night of history, hauntings, and unforgettable thrills!
Price: $26.00
Duration: 1 hours
Explore Downtown Waco on your 16 person pedal-powered bike bar! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or bachelorette party, or just taking in the sights in Fort Worth, Pedal Saloon is guaranteed fun. On your two-hour tour, you will visit the best bars in the downtown area of Waco while pedaling like you’ve never done before (there is also a seat for people who don’t want to pedal or are unable to). No matter what route you choose, you’re going to love the Pedal Saloon experience! Downtown Waco is the most unique neighborhood in Waco offering tons of independent shops, photo ops, bakeries, bars and restaurants.
Price: $425.00
Duration: 2 hours
Operation City Quest of Waco lets your team discover the city in a fun and different way. Our app will instruct you to find a variety of items throughout the city in any order you'd like, and do funny challenges, for points! See your points stack up to others during the game on the app's ranking feature. All scavenger hunts come with a remote guide to help you via chat. Come compete with us in Waco.
Price: $10.00
Duration: 2 hours
Ride into Adventure with K Bible Guided Trail Rides! Looking for something unforgettable to do in Waco? Come saddle up with us and experience the Downtown Chisholm Trail Ride, where history and adventure meet as we ride through the heart of town just like the cowboys of old! Or escape into nature with your Reynolds Creek Trail Ride at Lake Waco—a peaceful getaway with winding trails, beautiful lake views, and plenty of fresh air. Whether you’re a first-time rider or an experienced horse lover, your rides are safe, fun, and full of memories waiting to be made. Families, friends, couples—everyone’s welcome to come ride with us! Don’t just explore Waco—experience it on horseback! Book your adventure today and let’s hit the trail together.
Price: $100.00
Duration: 0-0 hours
Enjoy this unique and once in a lifetime opportunity to boat around McLane Stadium on Baylor football game day. *If you don't see availability for the game day you would like to book, check back as the Big 12 usually releases game times a week or two before the game day.
Price: $75.00
Duration: 1 hours
Walk around Waco while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Scavengers! On an app, you'll be given a list of items to find (in any order you choose) to help you survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items, as well as completing some zombie themed challenges. Figure out the best game plan to get the most points in order to survive. A remote host will chat with you during the game if you have any questions. Prove you can survive the zombie apocalypse in Waco for bragging rights with all your friends!
Price: $20.00
Duration: 1 hours
The Waco Wacky Walks scavenger hunt is a royal-themed experience that will use an app to give you a list of items around the city to find and challenges to complete. Along the way, compete in royal tournaments to determine the King/Queen throughout the game. Gain points for your team by taking photos of the items you find and challenges you complete. The goal is to hold on to the King/Queen title the longest and gain as many points as you can. Play for as long as you want anywhere in the city you'd like. A remote host will be following along virtually and chatting with you if you need anything. Come reign in Waco today!
Price: $10.00
Duration: 2 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: USD
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Climate: Humid subtropical
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Population: Approximately 138,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Waco is spring or fall when temperatures are mild.
- Visa Requirements Visitors to Waco generally follow the United States visa policies. Citizens from visa waiver countries such as most EU nations, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan can enter the US for tourism without a visa for up to 90 days under the ESTA program. Other visitors typically require a tourist visa (B-2). US citizens do not need a visa. It is advisable to check the latest US visa regulations before travel.
About Waco
Waco, Texas, is a vibrant city that blends rich history with modern attractions, making it a compelling destination for travelers. Known for its warm hospitality and Southern charm, Waco offers visitors a unique mix of cultural experiences, outdoor activities, and shopping. The city gained international fame through the Magnolia Market at the Silos, a shopping and dining complex created by the HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines, which attracts design enthusiasts from around the world. Beyond the market, Waco boasts Baylor University, historic sites, and scenic parks along the Brazos River. Visitors can explore museums that showcase Texas heritage, enjoy local cuisine, or take part in outdoor adventures like hiking and river activities. Waco’s manageable size and friendly atmosphere make it easy to explore, while its blend of old and new offers something for every type of traveler.
Waco Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Texas
- Duration Range: Half-day or Full-day
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Waco is spring or fall when temperatures are mild. Pack comfortable clothing for warm weather and layers for cooler evenings. Southern hospitality is strong, so polite greetings and tipping are customary. Stay hydrated and use sunscreen during outdoor activities. Safety is generally good, but standard precautions apply. Credit cards are widely accepted, though carrying some cash is useful for small vendors. Check event schedules in advance to catch local festivals or markets.
Average Tour Price: $65
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $220
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Important Tour Information
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
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Top Attractions
1. Magnolia Market at the Silos – A popular shopping and dining destination featuring boutique shops, food trucks, and beautiful gardens. 2. Baylor University – A historic university with a picturesque campus and cultural events. 3. Dr Pepper Museum – Dedicated to the history of the famous soft drink, with interactive exhibits and memorabilia. 4. Cameron Park Zoo – A well-maintained zoo home to a variety of animals, ideal for families. 5. Waco Suspension Bridge – An iconic historic bridge over the Brazos River, perfect for scenic walks and photos.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Waco can enjoy a variety of activities including shopping at Magnolia Market, exploring Baylor University’s campus, and visiting museums. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike or bike in Cameron Park, kayak on the Brazos River, or picnic in local parks. Cultural experiences include attending local festivals, live music events, and exploring historic sites. Food tours and brewery visits offer a taste of local flavors. Waco also hosts farmers markets and art fairs, providing authentic local experiences.
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Local Food & Cuisine
Waco’s food scene highlights classic Texas and Southern cuisine with barbecue, Tex-Mex, and comfort foods. Signature dishes include smoked brisket, chicken-fried steak, and breakfast tacos. Local specialties often feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Popular dining spots include Magnolia Table, known for its hearty breakfasts and farm-to-table dishes, and Vitek’s BBQ, famous for its “Gut Pak” dish. Visitors can enjoy casual eateries, food trucks, and fine dining options that showcase the region’s culinary heritage.
Getting Around
Waco is accessible by car via Interstate 35, and the city is served by Waco Regional Airport with limited commercial flights. For longer trips, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is about 90 miles north. Local transportation includes taxis, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, and limited public bus service. Most visitors find renting a car convenient for exploring Waco and nearby attractions. Walking and biking are popular within the downtown area.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Waco is spring or fall when temperatures are mild. Pack comfortable clothing for warm weather and layers for cooler evenings. Southern hospitality is strong, so polite greetings and tipping are customary. Stay hydrated and use sunscreen during outdoor activities. Safety is generally good, but standard precautions apply. Credit cards are widely accepted, though carrying some cash is useful for small vendors. Check event schedules in advance to catch local festivals or markets.
Culture & Customs
Waco’s culture reflects traditional Texas values with a friendly, welcoming community. Social customs emphasize politeness, friendliness, and respect. Local festivals such as the Waco Cultural Arts Fest and Baylor University events highlight the city’s vibrant arts and academic scene. Church and community gatherings play an important role. Visitors should be mindful of conservative dress in some settings and respect local traditions. Casual dress is common, but neat attire is appreciated in restaurants and cultural venues.
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