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Private City Tour of Houston 3-hr Sightseeing Tour

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Private City Tour of Houston 3-hr Sightseeing Tour

About this activity

Book the best private tour in Houston with hotel pickup in air-conditioned vans. Explore multiple neighborhoods around the city with local guides to hear history, demographics, cool stories and fun facts as you cruise the leafy, tree lined streets of the elaborate River Oaks for the "Lifestyles of Rich & Famous" tour.

Customize your private tour to focus on basics or specifics such as neighborhoods, universities, churches, murals or visit the best photo backgrounds, landscapes and skyline locations for memorable photos to document your Houston experience.

Enjoy effortless Houston sightseeing tours to the Museum District where you can end your tour to see Houston Zoo, Hermann Park or 1 of 21 museums. After touring, return to hotel or any location discovered during your tour.

*Downtown *Uptown Galleria *Midtown *EaDo *River Oaks *Museum District *West University *Historical Heights *Rice Village

Brochures, dining coupons and 1 Free souvenir per group are provided.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Guide
English
Operated by
Allstar Limousine & Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation: Complimentary pickup and return from selected hotels and Air BnB
  • Included: Complimentary bottled water, light snacks
  • Included: Air Conditioned, fully covered vehicles designed for smaller groups which operate rain or shine.
  • Included: (1) Free souvenir per every (2) people in your party.
  • Included: Professional guide/driver

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities (recommended as this is customary in USA)
  • Not included: Safety seats are required by law. Parent must provide safety seat can be ordered from us at $20.

Itinerary

  1. Daikin Park

    Passing by

    Home of major league baseball, Houston Astros.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  2. Toyota Center

    Passing by

    Home of NBA basketball, Houston Rockets

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  3. Discovery Green

    Passing by

    A popular downtown urban park partially funded by Houston's recycling program and home to many events and daily activities.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  4. Downtown Historic District Market Square

    Passing by

    See market square park and other interesting historical buildings in the area.

  5. George R. Brown Convention Center

    Passing by

    Hear the history of this very unique building

  6. Downtown Aquarium

    Passing by

    Small amusement park with aquarium.

    THIS IS AN OPTION FOR DROP OFF AFTER TOUR ENDS

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  7. Bayou Place

    Passing by

    Nightlife activity complex and home to AMC movie theatre, Italian, Japanese and American dining and entertainment.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  8. Alley Theatre

    Passing by

    Hear the history of one of many performing arts locations here.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  9. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

    Passing by

    Home of many musical entertainment venues

  10. Buffalo Bayou Park

    Passing by

    One of many bayous/water ways that go through the city. Hear its interesting history.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  11. Church Of The Annunciation

    Passing by

    A historical 1800s era church owned by Galveston Diocese.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  12. Houston Museum District

    Passing by

    Over 19 museums in a walkable zone bordering Hermann park, Texas Medical Center. THIS CAN BE A DROP OFF OPTION AT END OF YOUR TOUR.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  13. Waugh Drive Bat Colony

    Passing by

    Home of 250,000 bats. Hear their purpose and origin.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  14. JPMorgan Chase Tower

    Passing by

    See the tallest building in Texas.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  15. McGovern Centennial Gardens

    Passing by

    Amazing area views of gardens, landscapes and skyscapes.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  16. EaDo's

    Passing by

    Houston neighborhood east of downtown which is home to pre and post game activites such as breweries, bars, pubs, art murals.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  17. Wortham Center

    Passing by

    Theater District

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  18. Eleanor Tinsley Park

    Passing by

    This Beautiful park on Buffalo Bayou has amazing skyline views.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  19. House of Blues

    Passing by

    Nightlife entertainment complex

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  20. Pete's Dueling Piano Bar

    Passing by

    Nightlife Entertainment complex

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  21. Phoenicia Specialty Foods

    Passing by

    Popular Downtown Houston market

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  22. POST Houston

    Passing by

    International Food Hall

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  23. City Hall

    Passing by

    Government building

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  24. Sam Houston Park

    Passing by

    Historical Downtown Park

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  25. Hermann Park

    Passing by

    Massive Houston Park near downtown with countless options.

    This can be a DROP OFF POINT after tour.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  26. Houston Zoo

    Passing by

    Massive zoo, partially air conditioned.

    This can be a DROP OFF POINT after tour.

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  27. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

    Passing by

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  28. The Houston Museum of Natural Science

    Passing by

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

    This can be a DROP OFF POINT after tour.

    Admission vouchers are available for purchase on board.

  29. Alley Theatre

    Passing by

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  30. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

    Passing by

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

  31. Wortham Center

    Passing by

    Exterior views with commentary and quick step off for photo on request.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

  • Pickup for Westin Oaks Hotel, Westin Galleria, Galleria Mall are under the breezeway in front of BANANA REPUBLIC on Alabama St side of the Mall.

    Free Parking inside Galleria mall garage.

    You will receive pickup instructions after booking.

  • Free 3 hour parking for tour on Hermann drive 7days. You will receive pickup instructions after booking.

  • Center of Parking lot by payment kiosk. You will receive pickup details after booking.

    *Choose 1700 Travis St Parking Lot Downtown 77002 for drive ups on Saturday Tours. Contact us for Sunday parking instructions

End point

  • Pickup for Westin Oaks Hotel, Westin Galleria, Galleria Mall are under the breezeway in front of BANANA REPUBLIC on Alabama St side of the Mall.

    Free Parking inside Galleria mall garage.

    You will receive pickup instructions after booking.

  • Free 3 hour parking for tour on Hermann drive 7days. You will receive pickup instructions after booking.

  • Center of Parking lot by payment kiosk. You will receive pickup details after booking.

    *Choose 1700 Travis St Parking Lot Downtown 77002 for drive ups on Saturday Tours. Contact us for Sunday parking instructions

Pickup points

  • The Sam Houston Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
  • Hampton Inn Houston Downtown Convention Center
  • Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International
  • Courtyard by Marriott Houston Downtown/Convention Center
  • Americas Best Value Inn NRG Park Medical Center
  • Hilton Americas-Houston
  • Holiday Inn Houston Reliant Park Area by IHG
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
  • The Lancaster
  • Holiday Inn Houston Downtown By IHG
  • The Whitehall
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza

and 33 more pickup points

*TRAVELER MUST PROVIDE full address of Hotel, Home, Air BnB or business DURING BOOKING PROCESS.

*PICKUP MUST BE FROM HOTEL, HOME, AIR BnB within the designated map area of CENTRAL HOUSTON, Downtown, Midtown, EaDo, Museum District, Texas Medical Center, NRG Stadium, Uptown Galleria

*If you are driving in for the tour, choose one of the meeting points for pickup there.

Using your ticket

*Tours are conducted in an appropriate size vehicle [our choice] to accommodate your party.

  • Customer will receive a confirmation from tour operator with the exact meeting point for their location and the pickup time prior to the tour date.

*Pickup is available from hotels, BnB, business, home located within the selected areas near the tour zone.

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.

Good to know

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • TRAVELER MUST PROVIDE PICKUP ADDRESS DURING BOOKING PROCESS. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR TOUR OPERATOR TO CONFIRM YOUR PICKUP.

  • Safety seats are required by law. Parent must provide safety seat for children requiring this.

  • Collapsible, non-motorized wheelchairs can be accommodated. Occupant must be able to board and exit without physical assistance from the driver.

  • Not recommended for travelers who cannot go without use of a restroom or cigarette for 2-hrs.

Traveller ratings

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