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

Wed 04 Jun

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Starting at $139.95

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Wed 04 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)

John G

May 2016

Galveston tour was great - could have done with more time there.
Did not need the City tour included

Judith B

Mar 2016

Had a good day. The guide was great drove us around and gave us a good tour showing the older parts of galveston, the sea wall etc a d giving us the history of various areas.. I did think we would have had more time to walk around and explore so was a little disappointed by that.

Janet M

Sep 2015

I read the mixed reviews, but went ahead and bought this tour anyway. What a mistake! What we received was a total rip-off, worth much less than we paid, and vastly different from the description used to sell it on Viator. Austin, the professional guide on the Houston leg provided a continuous commentary, but when he told us that little Saigon is named after the Chinese immigrants we had doubts about his professionalism. Then one hour into the 90 minute city tour, at the museum, we were shunted onto another vehicle for our trip to Galveston because we were running late. It was 11am. Denise introduced herself as our driver and guide. She drove us to and from Galveston, but apart from giving us a page of printed info with an itinerary that didn't match ours, saying welcome to Galveston, and pointing out some of the mansions she was certainly not a guide. We asked two questions, that she was unable to answer. I bought this tour on the basis of there being a professional guide and a driver all day, ie 2 people providing the service, as clearly stated on the sales page, and feel cheated by what we received. The tour we received was not up to the standard of other Viator services I have bought.