Houston Sightseeing Tour and Galveston Day Trip

Overview

See the most iconic sites of central Houston and historic Galveston on a 6-hour amazing tour. In Galveston, enjoy free time to explore the famously scenic town, which is located on the Gulf of Mexico. See ornate Victorian mansions, the Galveston Seawall, the Strand historic district and perhaps take take a short walk on the beach during your visit. Before heading to Galveston, get to know Houston on a 75-minute city tour by double-decker bus.

Alternate vehicles may be used according to number of participants ,weather or traffic conditions.

Note: 6 hour tour includes travel time to and from attractions.

City: Houston

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $139.95

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $139.95

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What's Included

Professional guide or pre recorded audios are offered, according to availability.

Air-conditioned vehicle

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

Houston City Tours

Head to the Visitors Center in downtown Houston to meet your double-decker bus for a fully-narrated sightseeing tour of Houston’s most iconic sites.

Minute Maid Park

Your 75-minute tour by open-top bus passes by Convention Center and Minute Maid Park—home of the Houston Astros baseball team.

Buffalo Bayou Park

See this winding, 124-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.

JPMorgan Chase Tower

Pass by this landmark in Houston's Financial District

Downtown Aquarium

Houston's Aquarium features sea life from around the world.

The Seawall

After touring central Houston with your knowledgeable guide, transfer to a comfortable bus that takes you on a 55-minute drive to reach Galveston, a historic town located on the Gulf of Mexico. During your time in Galveston, enjoy close to three hours on your own to explore. You can purchase lunch in the historic Galveston Strand district then stroll the shops and soak in the small town’s ambiance. Visit the Galveston Seawall, a 10-mile levee with breathtaking views of Galveston Bay. I Throughout the day, learn from the informative commentary provided by your guide while a professional driver handles the navigation. You get to relax as you see iconic sites and learn about the history of Houston, Galveston and Texas during a fascinating 6-hour tour (including travel time to and from attractions.) When you arrive back in Houston, your bus returns you to the Visitors Center where your tour ends.

1892 Bishop's Palace

Nicknamed Oleander City, Galveston features miles of white-sand beaches, seaside restaurants, specialty shops and a fascinating history. More than 60 structures of architectural significance are spread among its six historic districts. Your coach passes one of the most famous buildings, a stunning Victorian mansion called the Bishop's Palace, aka Gresham's Castle.

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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 (75)

edwardj31

Jun 2019

Tour staff is friendly enough. Guide’s knowledge could have been better. The worst part was the van. After bus tour of Houston which was good, we were stuck on a van with no a/c to go to Space Center & Galveston. Had great seafood lunch and did a 45 min dolphin watch which was OK, nothing great though.

Storyteller87845

Jun 2019

The excursion is very bad organised...there was not itme to take some photos in galveston because we arrive at 13,30h and at 15h is the dolphin tour... The dolphin tour is a really nonsense....we only see one dolphin close to a big boat stopped on a pier....it is imposible to see some dolphins swiming together...as we expected from the tour...in the middle of the bay full of boats passing through.... But the worse thing of the excursion was the bus...it was a very old bus with no proper air conditioned....during 2 h from houston to galveston....passing to nasa to leave there other people...a horrible trip...

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Hello, thank you much for your message, was a great to serve you thru during the Houston City Tour ,after our service you continued to Galveston 50 miles from Houston. Traffic conditions and hot summer weather are sometimes unpredictable ,we did our best and i personally had the chance to talk to you during the tour . Dolphin watch is in a wild life area and part of mother nature .Will be great to have the opportunity to serve you again.

LisaDi916

May 2019

I went with two friends, we had a really great time. Tours were very informative and the tour guides were great! The boat tour was great we saw several dolphins and the captain of the boat was awesome, he kept us laughing hysterically and was a ton of fun. My complaints are pretty important ones, the tour bus and the shuttle bus were extremely old, the air barely worked on the shuttle bus and it was only 80-82 degrees, I can only imagine how uncomfortable it is when the weather is warmer. The facility only has two lavatories and we all had to wait in line and we all had to leave for the next stops all together, so we were rushed to hurry and wait in line to use the restroom. Clearly there needs to be additional restrooms added, the one I was in the lock on the door was broken, and a man walked in while I was using the restroom, very embarrassing.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Howdy from Texas! was great to know that you enjoyed our service and mentioned that our Tour service is informative and our guides are great. Thank you so much!