Things to Do in Fredericksburg & Hye
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Things to Do in Fredericksburg & Hye, checked by People of Austin. Arcades, escape rooms, candle making, pottery painting, go-karts, axe throwing, ice skating and classes you can book. Each listing says who it is for and links to booking where there is one.
Fredericksburg Herb Farm
Garden, gift shop and cafe with herb classes, open Monday through Saturday. before heading out.
Fredericksburg Trade Days
Monthly market at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds with more than 400 vendors on the third Saturday.
Marktplatz
Public park downtown hosting festivals and concerts around the Vereins Kirche. before heading out.
Fredericksburg Tours
Vintage trolley tours of the city's history and architecture. before heading out.
Faust Playhouse
Volunteer-run local theater staging dramas, comedies, musicals and an annual children's show.
Hill Country Chocolate
Local chocolate maker based on Industrial Loop that publishes guides to the area's wineries and lodging.
290 Wine Shuttle
Hop-on, hop-off shuttle running Highway 290 wineries, with 14 stops on the Saturday loop and pickups every 15 minutes. Passes were listed at $49.99 and the shuttle holds your purchases between stops.
19th Hole Wine Tours
Golf-themed private tours of Hill Country wineries, breweries and distilleries, with more than 95 stops to pick from. A guide called the Pro can choose pairings or you can self-guide.
Hill Country Wine Tours
Door-to-door private day trips with three vineyard tastings and lunch, picking up in Austin, San Antonio or the Hill Country. Whiskey, craft beer and barndominium guesthouse stay packages are also offered.
George's 290 Wine Tours
Private tours for two to seven guests in a black Mercedes Metris van, with a box picnic lunch and prepaid tastings at Wine Road 290 wineries. Packages ran $175 to $300 per person.
Hill Country Private Car
Black car service that also runs custom tours linking wineries, distilleries and breweries, with flexible time at each stop. It can book the tastings for you and handles airport transfers.
Kirchman's Private Tours
Hourly-rate private tours in newer SUVs with no group minimum, letting guests choose a bottle, a glass or a tasting at each stop. Elite packages have the company book and prepay tastings.
Texas Native Wine Tours
Fredericksburg operator with winery, brewery and Texas Whiskey Trail distillery packages, plus a rent-by-the-hour transportation option for groups that want to plan their own day.
Hill Country Excursions & Wine Tours
Private van transportation to wineries, breweries and distilleries around Fredericksburg, handling groups of one to eleven guests, with dinner transport also available.
Wine Tour Pros
Guided wine, beer, distillery and scenic tours around Fredericksburg using luxury transportation, led by drivers who steer guests toward smaller tasting rooms.
Texas Wine Tours
One of Fredericksburg's original wine tour operators, running private winery outings across the Hill Country. Booking is by phone at 830-997-8687.
Reserve Tours
Fully customizable private wine, brewery and corporate tours for groups of any size around Fredericksburg, arranged by phone at 830-998-3136.
Brooke's Bubble Bus
Pink-themed party bus offering concierge wine tours, bachelorette outings and specialty events around Fredericksburg, booked by phone at 830-998-7007.
Keidel Wine Tours
Wine tours built around meeting the people who make Hill Country wine, beer and spirits, booked by phone at 512-775-6805.
Majesty Tours
Wine tours and event transportation in a 14-passenger shuttle bus, a fit for mid-sized groups around Fredericksburg. Phone 830-456-1883.
Pronto Andiamo
Chauffeur-driven luxury transportation for custom wine country itineraries and corporate outings around Fredericksburg. Phone 830-429-4114.
Hello Sunshine Tours
Private driver service for winery, brewery and distillery visits across Central Texas, which also handles airport transfers. Phone 325-805-0583.
Elevate THCW Helicopter Wine Tours
Helicopter wine tour experience over the Hill Country, a splurge alternative to a van day. Booking by phone at 210-386-5163.