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 14 Jun

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Starting at $139.95

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Sat 14 Jun

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

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.

Daikin 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 (104)

MARK M

Jun 2018

It was great. loved it!!!. Went out on a boat ride/ tour. watching the Dolphins was great among other sites the tour guide pointed out.

Kathryn H

May 2018

On May 15, the day of my tour and day trip, I arrived at the Houston City Tour location and was told I was the only one who wanted to go to Galveston so I was offered a complimentary city tour with full refund from Viator. A week later, I am still waiting to hear the status of my refund. Aside from that, it's a good thing the city tour ended up being "complimentary" because the young tour guide was late. The bus was supposed to leave at 9:50 (the vouchers say check in 15 minutes early) and it left closer to 10:30 d/t waiting on the tour guide to show up and was not a full 90 minute tour. This tour being free is the only way I would recommend it for anyone else.

ConatserFamily

May 2018

I've used sightseeing tours in several states. The hotel recommended visiting the Houston Visitor Center for a trip to Galveston. The first portion of the tour was an hour City Tour onboard a double decker bus. This portion was fun and great overview of the city. Next we were transferred to a van to Galveston along with a tour to NASA. The AC on the van was not working properly. We sat outside waiting for the NASA tickets to print for close to 45 minutes. The Galveston tour was supposed to be 4 hours for sightseeing and lunch. With all of the delays we literally had 45 minutes for lunch prior to catching the boat for the dolphin tour. We contacted the company to inform them we would not be returning on the van and wanted a refund. Antonio was understanding and agreed to the refund. We ubered back for less than $60.00 and paid for a later dolphin tour at $12 each. This tour has great possibility and hopefully we hit it on a bad day.