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Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour

4.8 (241 reviews) 2 h 45 min Free cancellation
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Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour

About this activity

Downtown Houston Tour (2.5 Hours) Pickup from your hotel, Dive deep into the heart of the city. Explore Market Square Park, the historic 1910 Harris County Courthouse, the JPMorgan Chase Tower, Daikin Park, Buffalo Bayou trails, and the vibrant East Downtown mural scene. Your guide shares stories of Houston’s history from its founding in 1836 to its modern skyline.

See Colleges, stadiums, landmarks, parks, Museums. End your tour at Houston Zoo, one of its 21 nearby museums or return to your starting point.

Brochures, dining vouchers, coupons from participating merchants, 1 Free souvenir for every (2) persons in your party are provided

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 45 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Audio guide
English
Guide
English
Operated by
Allstar Limousine & Tours

Ages: Youth (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Doorstep pickup from hotels located in [SELECTED AREAS]
  • Included: Bottled Water, light snack
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: 1 Free Souvenir per every (2) persons in your party

Not included

  • Not included: $1.-$5 parking fee for drive ups

Itinerary

  1. Downtown Historic District Market Square

    Passing by

    Hear it's history from certified guide as well as updates on current events and available activities.

    *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

  2. Discovery Green

    Passing by

    Hear it's history, it's purpose, get updated on current events, activities, what's available there, procedures, how to return later.

    THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

  3. Buffalo Bayou Park

    Passing by

    Hear it's history, purpose, updates on current events and available activities.

  4. Daikin Park

    Passing by

    Hear history, purpose, updates on current events, how to contact or return.

    *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

  5. City Hall

    Passing by

    Hear history, updates on activities

  6. Sam Houston Park

    Passing by

    History, updates on activities, what's available there.

    *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

  7. Tranquility Park

    Passing by

    Hear it's history, purpose, updates on current activities

  8. Bayou Place

    Passing by

    Updates on current events, purpose and activities

  9. Alley Theatre

    Passing by

    Hear it's history, contact information, how to return.

  10. Sesquicentennial Park

    Passing by

    Hear its history, purpose, updates

  11. George R. Brown Convention Center

    Passing by

    Hear it's history, origin, purpose, updates on current events, how to return.

    THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

  12. Toyota Center

    Passing by

    Hear its history, updates on current events, how to return, contact.

    *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR IF DESIRED AS OPPOSED TO HOTEL RETURN.

  13. The Houston Museum of Natural Science

    Passing by

    Updates, receive brochures about contents, prices, hours of operation.

    *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT IF DESIRED AS IT IS SHOWN LAST ON TOUR.

  14. Houston Museum District

    Passing by

    District tour points out most of the museums. Receive brochures with contact information, pricing, hours of operation, how to return later.

    THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT IF DESIRED AS IT IS SHOWN LAST ON THE TOUR.

  15. Hermann Park

    Passing by

    Hear it's history, receive mobile tour of 445 acre park pointing out all areas of interest, updates on current events, whats available there, how to return later.

    *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT IF DESIRED AS IT IS SHOWN LAST ON THE TOUR BEFORE RETURNING TO HOTEL.

  16. Houston Zoo

    Passing by

    Updates on activities, hours, prices, how to return.

    *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AS IT IS SHOWN LAST ON THE TOUR BEFORE RETURNING TO HOTEL.

  17. Waugh Drive Bat Colony

    Passing by

    How did they get there? Why are they there? Come along and find out.

  18. Church Of The Annunciation

    Passing by

    Hear it's history, updates, how to return

  19. First Houston United Methodist Church

    Passing by

    History, updates, how to return later.

  20. House of Blues

    Passing by

    Updates, how to return,

    *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED AS OPPOSED TO HOTEL RETURN.

  21. Downtown Aquarium

    Passing by

    Updates, current events, how to return, prices, whats available there, how to contact, how to return, complimentary appetizer on us.

    *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT IF DESIRED AS OPPOSED TO HOTEL RETURN

  22. Pete's Dueling Piano Bar

    Passing by

    How to contact, how to return later.

    *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AT END OF TOUR AS OPPOSED TO HOTEL RETURN.

  23. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

    Passing by

    See updates on events, activities, how to contact, how to return later.

    *THIS CN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

  24. Phoenicia Specialty Foods

    Passing by

    Hear about hours, contents, receive brochures.

    *THIS CAN BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

  25. George R. Brown Convention Center

    Passing by

    Convention Center where multiple conventions and other Houston events are held.

  26. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

    Passing by

    The Hobby Center of Performing Arts opened in 2002 as a theater located in Houston's Theater District.

  27. George H.W. Bush Monument

    Passing by

    An 8foot Bronze Sculpture of former president George H.W. Bush located within Sesquicentennial Park.

  28. Wortham Center

    Passing by

    The Wortham Center is home to Houston Ballet and grand opera since 1987

  29. JPMorgan Chase Tower

    Passing by

    The Chase Tower is tallest building in Texas at 75 stories tall.

  30. Rice University

    Passing by

    The Rice University is one of the top 10 Universities in the country.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Tour option 1-C PICKUPS are AVAILABLE on REQUEST in front of Macey's /Galleria Mall at 5135 W. Alabama street 77056. You will receive pickup details and time after booking.

  • Tour option 1-C is available from "McGovern Centennial Garden" on request. Pickup is in the parking lot where you'll have free 3-hr parking for the tour. You will receive pickup details and time after booking.

  • Tour option 1-B: Pickup is available from this location on REQUEST ONLY. $1. All day parking for the tour. Make payment in center lot where van will pick up. You will receive pickup details and time after booking.

End point

  • Tour option 1-C PICKUPS are AVAILABLE on REQUEST in front of Macey's /Galleria Mall at 5135 W. Alabama street 77056. You will receive pickup details and time after booking.

  • Tour option 1-C is available from "McGovern Centennial Garden" on request. Pickup is in the parking lot where you'll have free 3-hr parking for the tour. You will receive pickup details and time after booking.

  • Tour option 1-B: Pickup is available from this location on REQUEST ONLY. $1. All day parking for the tour. Make payment in center lot where van will pick up. You will receive pickup details and time after booking.

Pickup points

  • The Sam Houston Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Downtown/Convention Center
  • Hampton Inn Houston Downtown Convention Center
  • Courtyard by Marriott Houston Downtown/Convention Center
  • Best Western Premier Houston Downtown/Convention Center Hotel
  • Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District
  • Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area by IHG
  • Hilton Americas-Houston
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown Convention Center
  • The Lancaster
  • Holiday Inn Houston Downtown By IHG
  • The Whitehall

and 38 more pickup points

MUST READ!

*TRAVELER MUST PROVIDE PICKUP ADDRESS/LOCATION AT BOOKING TIME.

*NO-SHOWS are NON-REFUNDABLE. It is customers responsibility to be at the confirmed pickup location at the designated time. Communicate with us and we will do our best to accommodate your situation.

*Complimentary pickup is only available from the SELECTED HOTELS. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide doorstep pickup to ALL Houston locations due to size of the city.

*If your hotel IS NOT located in DOWNTOWN or postal CODE 77002 you must book OPTION 1-C for pickup from distant areas. To avoid inconvenience, check the Zip code or Postal code of your hotel to confirm.

*ONLY COLLAPSIBLE NON-MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS are accepted.

  • If your hotel is not within the complimentary pickup zones, it is CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY to access the alternative location for boarding.

*Please MONITOR YOUR PROVIDED EMAIL for confirmation by the TOUR OPERATORS to inform you of exact TIME/MEETING POINT at your chosen location. It is recommended that a monitored EMAIL be provided. Allstar is not responsible for important messages missed that were sent to un-monitored email addresses.

*A TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE on the tour [including kids] failure to disclose a child without ticket prior to tour may result in cancelation WITHOUT REFUND

*Must be at least 5 years old.

It is Parents responsibility to provide a STATE REQUIRED safety seat required to transport children. Failure to do so may result in cancelation WITHOUT REFUND.

*ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are not allowed on board tour vehicles with exception of PRIVATE TOURS.

Using your ticket

MUST READ!

*TRAVELER MUST PROVIDE PICKUP ADDRESS/LOCATION AT BOOKING TIME.

*NO-SHOWS are NON-REFUNDABLE. It is customers responsibility to be at the confirmed pickup location at the designated time. Respond to our communications and we will do our best to accommodate your situation.

*(1) Souvenir is provided for every (2) persons in your party as stated in terms & conditions on our website.

*Complimentary pickup is only available from the SELECTED HOTELS. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide doorstep pickup to ALL Houston locations due to size of the city.

*If your hotel IS NOT located in DOWNTOWN postal CODE 77002 or 77010, you must book OPTION 1-C for pickup from distant areas. To avoid inconvenience, check the Zip code or Postal code of your hotel to confirm.

  • If your hotel is not within the complimentary pickup zones, it is CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY to reach the alternative location.

*Please MONITOR YOUR PROVIDED EMAIL for confirmation by the TOUR OPERATORS to inform you of exact TIME/MEETING POINT at your chosen location. It is recommended that a monitored EMAIL be provided. Allstar is not responsible for important messages missed that were sent to un-monitored email addresses.

*A TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE on the tour [including kids] failure to disclose a child without ticket prior to tour may result in cancelation WITHOUT REFUND

*Must be at least 5 years old.

*ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are not allowed on board tour vehicles with exception of PRIVATE TOURS.

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

  • This experience is in groups of 12 or less

  • Collapsible, non motorized Wheelchairs or Mobility Chairs can be accommodated. Participant must be able to board vehicle without assistance from driver.

  • All participants require a ticket, including kids. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on this tour.

  • Doorstep pickup, return from hotel, BnB in selected areas.

  • Not recommended for travelers who CANNOT GO 2-HRS WITHOUT RESTROOM/CIGARETTE

Options

  • 1-B: Downtown Pickup

    Hotels, Lofts Downtown - 77002: Book this option ONLY if your hotel is located "DOWNTOWN HOUSTON" in postal code 77002 or 77010

    Pickup included

  • 1-C: Distant Area Pickup

    Pickup from distant areas: Book this option for hotel pickup in Uptown Galleria, Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza, Museum district, Hermann Park

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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