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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

4.1 (627 reviews) 1 h 20 min
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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

About this activity

Welcome Y'all to Houston!! From the HCT Visitors Center, explore Houston on an 80-minute Houston sightseeing morning or evening tours, which travels by double-deck and single-deck unique open top buses around the city, including sights such as the Convention Center, Minute Maid Park, Historic District & Market Square, Downtown Aquarium, Houston Heritage Society Park, Financial District, Midtown, Museum district, and more. Hop on and off to enjoy unobstructed views of breathtaking architecture and live onboard commentary. Experience Houston's most noteworthy attractions and explore it like never before! Alternate vehicles may be used according to the number of passengers, weather, or traffic conditions.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 20 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 50 people
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
English, Spanish
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Houston City Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Map and orientation
  • Included: In-person tour guide is available in the weekends and pre recorded audios are offered every weekdays

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (all passengers have to meet us at the Visitors Center)

Itinerary

  1. Discovery Green

    Passing by

    Beautiful urban park located in the heart of the Convention Center district.

  2. Church Of The Annunciation

    Passing by

    The Mother church of Catholicism in Houston and declared a historic landmark.

  3. Daikin Park

    Passing by

    Old union train station and now home of the major league team the Houston Astros.

  4. Stop 4

    Passing by

    Admire the last original buildings of the historic Houston downtown district.

  5. Downtown Historic District Market Square

    Passing by

    See the historic place where the first Houstonians built their original areas for commerce and government.

  6. City Hall

    5 min

    Admire this Art Deco 1939 historic City Hall building in front of Hermann square. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.

  7. Alley Theatre

    Passing by

    Theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America.

  8. Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

    Passing by

    Amazing theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America, and home of the Houston Symphony.

  9. Wortham Center

    Passing by

    Amazing theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America, and home of the Houston Grand Opera.

  10. Downtown Aquarium

    Passing by

    Filled with seafood restaurants and a sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.

  11. Houston History Research Center

    Passing by

    Admire this 1923 Spanish style historic public library.

  12. Tranquility Park

    Passing by

    Beautiful urban park to commemorate the Apollo 11 Mission controlled from Houston.

  13. Buffalo Bayou Park

    Passing by

    Go ever a bridge on the Buffalo bayou river, where in 1836 John and Augustus Allen founded Houston.

  14. Toyota Center

    Passing by

    Home of the professional NBA basketball team the Houston Rockets.

  15. JPMorgan Chase Tower

    Passing by

    This 75-story building is the tallest structure in Texas.

  16. The Heritage Society

    Passing by

    11 historic homes and museums next to the old Sam Houston park.

  17. George H.W. Bush Monument

    Passing by

    Overlooking the buffalo bayou, see the statue of the United States' 41st President.

  18. Houston Museum District

    5 min Admission not included

    The Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology provide entertainment and education for the whole family.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Departure Point: Houston City Tours Visitor Center, located behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Convention Center district.

End point

  • Departure Point: Houston City Tours Visitor Center, located behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Convention Center district.

Using your ticket

 First loop starts at 10:00 am 

Start your tour from Houston City Tours Visitor Center @ 1302 Dallas Street, Houston TX 

Must come in to check in and receive wrist band before tour starts.

Passengers must arrive 15 minutes  prior to the tour departure .

There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

Please inform in advance if you need special assistance .Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Departure point: Houston City Tours Visitor Center

Directions: Houston City Tours Visitors center is located at :

1302 Dallas street  Houston Texas 77002

( located behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Convention Center district )

Info: call  832 388 8434

Address: 1302 Dallas St

Houston, TX

77002

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

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