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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $139.95

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

elainestpierre1

Jun 2022

This tour did NOT match the online description!!!! It was extremely disappointing!!! We spent 10 minutes at the seawall overlooking the beach. We did NOT get to walk the beach as mentioned in the description. Our driver was very nice but did not listen to us. 3 or us wanted to go to the Pier and 2 wanted to go on the dolphin boat. She dropped us off near the restaurants and the Pier was too far to walk to in the 2 hours we had on our own (not 3 as listed in the ad) I don't understand how this tour got such great reviews - I'm guessing they are fake reviews. We were led to believe that we would have 3 hours on the beach and we weren't even able to walk on the beach at all. Extremely disappointing!!!!!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Dear guest, Thank you for your comments, our Galveston tour includes only what is described in the site. This are scheduled panoramic city tours that includes travel time in between cities and with a time frame to follow by tour guide and all the participants. Local attractions may take more time and are not included in this itinerary. Only Private tours may offer options where you can explore and spend the day at your favorite attractions, that gives you time to spend a day in the beach. We look forward to serving you again. Thank you.

Antonio_R

Jun 2022

They sent me all the info & then sent me what seemed to be a cancellation email. But they sent me reviews still as if I went on the trip. No info to contact & clarify. To my knowledge no refund sent yet.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Dear guest , You did not purchased a tour directly with us ,and you requested a tour through a third party , when was not available and you where informed in person about the minimum of passengers required to operate and you agreed . The courtesy messages were send after and we never received payment from you. You paid a third party ,so we recommend you, to contact them. thank you.

Pol_C

Jun 2022

I and my family enjoyed the trip, from Houston sightseeing to Galveston, our driver and guide is excellent.