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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $139.95

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Sun 22 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)

paulharhen

Feb 2019

I stuck me that Houston didn't that many sights for a major city, so this tour looked like a pretty good solution. Expensive enough, but it lasted 6 hours. Houston was done in 45 mins. The trip to Galveston took an hour. The Galveston portion included a boat trip, which I skipped on, as I wanted to walk around. Informative guide/driver too.

Susan H

Oct 2018

Galveston Texas day trip or sightseeing is a wonderful trip! Galveston, Texas is home to the Carnival, Disney and RCCL cruise ships. The downtown area is called the Strand and many has activities that go on there regularly like Madras Gras in late February/March. Also, Seawall Blvd is an active location for beach and watersports in the Gulf of Mexico. The best time to visit the beach is March to late October. RV's are welcome and you can spend the night in your RV or rent a room at the Hilton, Holiday Inn, San Luis Resort or Hotel Galvez. Numerous good restaurants are available like: Landrys', Gaidos, Fishersman's Wharf and Willie G's Seafood & Steaks are popular seafood restaurants. I like The Black Pearl for a casual dinner for great oysters and delicous food and onion rings - the best! Galveston's strand near the cruise port has numerous shops and smaller eateries! They have regular events for islanders throughout the year! A great place to visit at Christmas for Dickens on the Strand festivites where locals dress up in Victoria era dresses and clothing and showcase themselves to the many visitors who come to the island. If your close by, dont hesitate to visit Galveston Island for a fun, hassle free relaxing day.

Familyfun1_12

Sep 2018

Tour of Houston was very good - it was a rainy day so appreciated that we had alternate enclosed bus rather than the double decker however on a sunny day it would be an awesome way to see the city. Host was very informative. This is NOT a hop on-hop off tour. Takes you thru the historical district, theatre district, financial district, stadium/convention district and museum/medical district. Then transfer buses and off to Galveston - due to lower numbers we went as part of the tour that got dropped off at NASA. Unfortunately it was a very rainy day so unable to enjoy the beaches and boardwalk in Galveston but did some dining and walking thru the many, many gift shops (Galveston is a cruise shop port!). If it was a sunny day, the amount of time on the island is not enough to spend a day bath beach, so to speak, I would suggest of going to Galveston for that purpose, rent a car or get a shared ride (Lyft/Uber) and go for the day. Tour bus driver was good, very friendly, funny. Family run business. Easy to find the pick up point - close to all hotels in the area of the convention centre/stadiums. Definitely recommend.