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

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $39.95

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Sun 17 Nov

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)

Julie_J

Apr 2021

I have traveled quite a bit and taken several Hop-On Hop-Off tours. This is the first time I have ever been on one that didn't have an option to sit on the lower level. It wasn't horribly hot outside, but when it starts getting hotter, that is going to be one miserable tour. This is also the first time I've been on one that doesn't run all day. I knew it wouldn't be leaving from the HQ after 1pm, but I thought there would be busses running to the other destinations to pick people up. Therefore, our tour was just a hop-on-only experience, yet I still had to pay full price. If people can't do the full Hop-On Hop-Off experience, then it should be offered at a lower price. I'm used to receiving disposable ear buds to make it easier to hear the tour. This tour was only done over speaker, which made it difficult to hear since we were all sitting on top and had surrounding wind and car noises. I normally love these tours, but this one honestly sucked.

Response from Host

May 2021

Thank you so much for your message, yes we do offer hop off option . In this case you reserved on the last loop of the day. For this we offer the second day for free . Due covid situation We only offer morning tour options at 10:am - 11:30am and 1:00pm and you where informed in advance at time of booking. We hope to get the opportinity to serve you again. Safety and health is our number one priority.

PhatPhat80

Apr 2021

I have lived in Houston for 20 plus years and I have driven through downtown several times, but this tour was so informative and I learned a lot. The driver who drove the 1pm tour 4/8/2021 was Awesome. He was so knowledgeable and nice and it made it even more pleasant. It was also warm and he provided us with Umbrellas. I can’t stop telling people to check it out it’s worth it. #Houston#

112faithw

Mar 2021

Tour driver was the best. Very knowledgeable about the city and letting is take the best pictures. Super friendly!! Would definitely recommend this tour! Also got some real authentic jewelry for souvenirs!!!