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Sightseeing Tour of Dallas

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About this activity

Get an overview of the highlights of Dallas in this 3-hour small group tour. Dallas is indeed a city of international renown and boasts some marvelous landmarks. The local guide will be able to provide insider knowledge on many of these sites, encouraging to return so they can take in the sights and sounds.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Great R Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Dallas

Passing by

Set off with your guide on your exploration of city landmarks that are more than worthy of the time and effort it takes to see and appreciate their beauty. Stops on the tour include Founder's Plaza Observation Area, Old Red Museum, John Neely Bryan Cabin, John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, Pioneer Plaza (home to one of the world's largest bronze monuments), Dallas City Hall (design by I.M. Pei), Thanks-Giving Square, First Baptist Dallas fountain plaza, the Deep Ellum area, the Wilson Block historic neighborhood (known for its Queen Anne- and Victorian-style houses), Dallas Arts District, Klyde Warren Park, the affluent town of Highland Park (home to celebrities and other prominent residents), the McKinney Avenue restaurant district in Uptown, West End, and Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District, where former President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. Your tour ends with return to your departure point.
Stop 2

10 min

Tour starting point. Also here is Founders Plaza.
Old Red Museum

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Original stone Court house. Built in 1892
Pioneer Plaza

10 min

Replica of Shawnee Cattle drive. World's largest display of bronze Cattle. Perfect for the great photo.
Dallas Police Memorial

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On a two-acre triangle of park land overlooking

City Hall Plaza, a memorial has been built to recall

the Dallas Police officers killed in the line of duty.

A stainless steel construction emerges from the

site like a figurative officer’s shield and carries the

badge numbers and names of police killed in the line

of duty.
Dallas City Hall

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Designed by I.M. Pei.
Thanks-Giving Square

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Thanks-Giving Square is a private park and public facility anchoring the Thanksgiving Commercial Center district of downtown Dallas.
Stop 8

5 min

Originally built in 1890. Still in use today. Also here is a large musical water fountain. Perfect for photo or social media photos.
Dallas Farmers Market

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A great place to shop and dine.
Deep Ellum

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A Dallas neighborhood
AT&T Discovery District

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A new downtown destination where tech, culture and entertainment combine to create unique experiences.
Dallas Arts District

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The Dallas cultural hub. Art museums, sculpture museum, and even a symphony theater for performing arts. A great place photos.
Klyde Warren Park

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A beautiful multiuse deck park in the middle of downtown.
McKinney Avenue

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McKinney Avenue is a restaurant district in Uptown.
West End Historic District

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Home of the former railroad warehouses. Now home to shops and restaurants.
American Airlines Center

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Home of the Dallas Mavericks.
Highland Park Village

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Is Highland Park Dallas wealthy? Image result for highland park dallas Cost of Living in Highland Park, TX Highland Park is an incredibly affluent place, and nothing makes that more clear than the cost of living here being 177% higher than most places in the United States, according to Best places. Home of many celebrities !!!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tours start in front of the JFK Memorial.

If using Uber or GPS the address is 646 Main St. Dallas, TX 75202.

End point

Tours start in front of the JFK Memorial.

If using Uber or GPS the address is 646 Main St. Dallas, TX 75202.

Using your ticket

*Parking Fee Not Included.**

If you are driving yourself to the meeting location, please park your car at any of the listed lots, all of them are walking distance to the meeting Location.

702 Main St. 702 Main St Lot. ..Dallas 75202.

700 Commerce St. 700 Commerce St. ...Dallas 75202.

601 Commerce St. George Allen Parking Garage. ..Dallas 75202..

606 Elm St. Founders Plaza Parking. ...Dallas 75202.

609 Elm St. Elm St Parking Lot. ...Dallas 75202.

833 Commerce St. Bank of America Plaza-Texas Club Garage. ..Dallas 75202..

Make sure you pay for parking

Meeting/Departure Point:

JFK MEMORIAL

646 Main St Dallas TX 75202

Meeting/Departure Point Instruction:

Company van will pull in to the front of JFK Memorial and pick you up.

Look for a Silver or White Ford Van.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Texas law mandates that children under 8 years old, unless they are taller than 4 ft 9 in, must be secured in an appropriate Child Passenger Safety seat or booster seat.
Accessibility Notice Please note that Fun Texas Tours vans are not wheelchair accessible. Guests who use wheelchairs or require special accommodations must contact Fun Texas Tours in advance to discuss possible arrangements.