Houston's Official City Tour

Overview

Houston's Official City Tour! From the HCT Visitors Center, explore Houston on a 80-minute Houston sightseeing tour, which travels by double-and single deck unique open top buses around the city including sights such as Convention center, Minute Maid Park, Historic District & Market Square, Downtown Aquarium, Houston Heritage Society Park, Financial District, Midtown and more. Enjoy unobstructed views of breathtaking architecture and live onboard commentary. Experience Houston's most noteworthy attraction and explore Houston like never before! Alternate vehicles may be used according to number of passengers, weather or traffic conditions.

City: Houston

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $39.95

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $39.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Map and orientation

In-person tour guide is available in the weekends and pre recorded audios are offered every weekdays

Additional Info

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
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

What To Expect

Discovery Green

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

Annunciation Catholic Church

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

Minute Maid Park

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

Downtown Historic District Market Square

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

City Hall

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.

Alley Theatre

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

Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

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

Wortham Center

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

Downtown Aquarium

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.

Julia Ideson Reading Room

Admire this 1923 Spanish style historic public library.

Tranquility Park

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

Buffalo Bayou Park

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

Toyota Center

Home of the professional NBA basketball team the Houston Rockets.

JPMorgan Chase Tower

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

Houston Graffiti Building

Amazing street art and art expressions around this area. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.

The Heritage Society

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

George H.W. Bush Monument

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

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (196)

Shanise_B

Aug 2022

The tour guide didn't talk at all. They are also overcharging for the experience. The NASA space center exhibit is only $30 per adult if you drive yourself but the tour charges $84.99 just for the transportation. They literally drop you off at 11 am. and leave you there until 4:30p.m Also they only offer 1 city tour at 10 a.m. if you miss the tour you are not refunded. The tour guides are rude and uncomprehensive. I recommend you spend your money elsewhere!!!!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Dear guest, you did not show up on time for the tour ( no show ) because your flight was delayed, as courtesy we tried to accommodate you, and offered the option to do the tour next day at no extra cost, and unfortunately you did not show up again next day for the guided city tour . On the NASA part you did received the round trip transportation, brochure, schedule and orientation and all that is included on your ticket you also got the guided tram tour, Independence plaza, Starship gallery and more exhibits. and transportation to the original tour departure point.

Veronda_J

Aug 2022

I would have liked to visit Houston Zoo and Museum of Arts area. The bus tour was driving in circles

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Dear guest you requested a guided Houston downtown city tour that included, historic district, market square, city hall, Graffiti park, stadiums , landmarks ,art ,culture and architecture. The houston ZOO and museum district is outside this tour area and route, as you where informed when your tour was purchased and you received the city tour route map.

Ana_R

Aug 2022

The view of the City and the driver was so nice!! My friend came to visit from Belize and she was delighted with the ride