Texas Time... A Honky-Tonk Tour

    Texas Time... A Honky-Tonk Tour

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    3rd May 2027
    12 Nights
    Grapevine, Fredericksburg, Bandera, San Antonio, Austin & More

    About This Tour

    Our Texas Time Honky-Tonk Tour is a music packed, toe tapping, honky-tonkin' holiday – through the Heart of Texas! If you've ever dreamed of immersing yourself in the true heart of Texas, this 12-night adventure blends the best of Texas' legendary live music scene, historic dancehalls, and the state's deep love for country music.

    Tour Highlights

    • Billy Bob's Texas - World's Largest Honky-Tonk
    • Gruene Hall - Texas' oldest dance hall
    • Luckenbach - The legendary honky-tonk town
    • Broken Spoke - Austin's iconic dance hall
    • Fort Worth Stockyards cattle drive
    • The Alamo in San Antonio

    Meals Included

    Daily Breakfast
    1 Group Meal

    Day by Day Itinerary

    Welcome to Grapevine and the beginning of Texas Time. After you check in to the Hotel, it's time to relax and refresh. Then meet your tour manager and travel companions for welcome drinks in the hotel bar.

    Explore the incredible Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. See the world's only twice-daily cattle drive and over a hundred shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. Evening in downtown Grapevine with dinner and live music.

    Head to Fredericksburg, Texas, renowned for its vibrant live music scene. Visit Albert, TX, home to the legendary Icehouse & Dancehall. Evening in Fredericksburg, perhaps stopping by Hondo's on Main.

    Visit Fredericksburg's Pioneer Museum, then take a short trip to Luckenbach, Texas. Known from the Waylon Jennings song, Luckenbach exudes a ghost-town feel with its working saloon and general store. Evening free to explore Fredericksburg.

    Trip to Bandera, the 'Cowboy Capital of the World'. Visit The Core Coffee and Pioneer Museum. After settling into our hotel, get ready for a night at the Rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, and more!

    Experience the Old West on Bandera's Main Street. Visit Kelly Scott's Chuckwagon, ride in Ron Dakota's Horse Drawn Wagon, and see a gunfight re-enactment. Evening at Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar Saloon.

    Short drive to Pipe Creek for 'Cowboy Church', then visit John T. Floore's Country Store. Check into San Antonio hotel with free time to explore downtown, including the Lonesome Rose.

    Visit the Alamo and take a driving tour of San Antonio's historic missions. Free time on the Riverwalk. Evening at Gruene Hall, Texas's oldest continually operating dance hall built in 1878.

    Farewell to San Antonio with stops at Devil's Backbone Tavern and Cheatham Street Warehouse. Evening at the iconic Broken Spoke dance hall in Austin!

    Explore Austin's vibrant streets including the Texas State Capitol and South Congress Avenue. Visit the legendary Continental Club. Evening at the White Horse Saloon for music and dancing.

    Journey through Waco with a stop at the Texas Ranger's museum. Continue to Grapevine. Tonight - Billy Bob's Texas! 100,000 square feet, over 30 bar stations, live performances, and pro bull riding.

    Visit Dealey Plaza and the 6th Floor Museum, then Southfork Ranch - home of TV's Ewing Family. Gather as a group for our final night's dinner to celebrate the memories we've made!

    Your Texas Honky-tonk Tour has come to an end. The last stop is Dallas Fort Worth Airport for your onward journey!

    Please note: Itineraries may vary due to scheduling. All attractions will be included but days may differ.

    Price per person from

    £2,679

    Single supplement: £900

    Total guests2
    Tour price × 2£5,358
    Total£5,358
    Deposit (£300 × 2)£600
    Balance due by 22 Feb 2027£4,758

    Your booking costs are fixed and cover all agreed-upon travel components as outlined in the itinerary in a single price. This price includes all accommodation, ground transportation, listed attractions, allocated meals and all compulsory taxes, fees and charges. If your booking includes flights, all taxes, fees and luggage costs are also included.

    187 days until departure

    Frequently Asked Questions

    It's a 12-night escorted small-group music tour through Texas, full of live music, historic dancehalls and country music culture. It departs on 3 May 2027.

    We start with 4 nights in Grapevine, with day trips to Fort Worth and Dallas. Then it's 2 nights in Bandera, 2 nights in Fredericksburg (with a day trip to Luckenbach), 2 nights in Austin and 2 nights in San Antonio.

    It's for music lovers who want to experience Texas country music culture in a relaxed, friendly group. Our tours are professional but never regimented, and we like to say: "Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend."

    Yes, we visit Gruene Hall, and the tour is built around live music and historic dancehalls.

    It is. On the Saturday we head out from San Antonio to the Tejas Rodeo, and it's included in your tour price.

    The tour costs £2,679 per person. There's a single supplement of £900 for anyone wanting a room to themselves.

    Your price includes accommodation, ground transport, the listed attractions, daily breakfast and one group meal.

    No, the tour price is for the tour only. We can book your flights as an extra, from any UK airport, or you're very welcome to arrange your own.

    Guests commonly fly from London Heathrow, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh, but if we're booking your flights for you we can look at any UK airport.

    Absolutely. The single supplement is £900, and we'd love to hear from you. Just give us a call on 01738 643 737 or email info@travellingtime.co.uk and we'll be happy to talk it through.

    Our escorted tours typically have 20 to 30 guests, and can run with as few as 8. The maximum is 50. Private groups can be any size.

    Yes. Travelling Time is a Member of Protected Trust Services (6332) and as such all your travel arrangements are 100% financially protected. All of our air holidays and flights are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL 7516). We've been looking after travellers for nearly 30 years, and if you'd like to book or get a quote, call us on 01738 643 737 or email info@travellingtime.co.uk.

    Travelling Time is a Member of Protected Trust Services (6332) and as such all your travel arrangements are 100% financially protected. All of our air holidays and flights are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL 7516).