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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $139.95

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Tue 24 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)

985pili_

Jun 2022

It was a very nice experience, it started on the city tour, on the double-decker bus, the city looked spectacular, at each point he stopped a little to explain the history and be able to take photos. Then we moved to Galveston, a beautiful Victorian-style city, ideal for taking a lot of photos.

Mary_ann126

Jun 2022

I can highly recommend this tour! First you sit on top of a tour bus and get a 90 minute tour and history of the city, with it’s beautiful buildings, art, parks and attractions. Our tour guide, Antonio, entertained us with his knowledge, humor and great story telling. I learned so much! The second portion of our tour was a ride to Galveston on an indoor bus. We were surprised to learn so much history to this beach town. Our tour guide, Carmen, was equally knowledgable, warm, and interesting. We made a few stops to learn about the area and had a great lunch of fresh seafood at a restaurant on the bay. It was wonderful. We were only visiting Houston for two days and this was a great way to learn about the area. If you have a day, you will not regret this tour.

Rhodie O

May 2022

I love the fact that i was able to combine two things i wanted to do. I got the city tour of houston, but i got the smaller more intimate trip of Galveston that hit the major highlights as well. Only downtown is no hopping off to take pictures or the i love houston sign