Houston's Official City Tour

See the historical highlights and cultural delights of Houston on this sightseeing tour.  Enjoy unobstructed views and listen to fascinating audio commentary as you cruise past important landmarks like the historic City Hall, Market Square, Downtown Aquarium, and Graffiti Park.

Sightseeing tour of Houston
Enjoy panoramic views of Houston from the open-air bus
See the historic downtown, Market Square Park, Hermann Park, Chase Tower and more
Learn about Houston’s history and sights from audio commentary

What To Expect

Discovery Green

Beautiful urban park located in the heart of the Convention Center district.
• Admission Ticket Free

Annunciation Catholic Church

The Mother church of Catholicism in Houston and declared a historic landmark.
• Admission Ticket Free

Minute Maid Park

Old union train station and now home of the major league team the Houston Astros.
• Admission Ticket Free

Main Street

Admire the last original buildings of the historic Houston downtown district.
• Admission Ticket Free

Downtown Historic District Market Square

See the historic place where the first Houstonians built their original areas for commerce and government.
• Admission Ticket Free

City Hall

Admire this Art Deco 1939 historic City Hall building in front of Hermann square. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alley Theatre

Theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America.
• Admission Ticket Free

Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Amazing theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America, and home of the Houston Symphony.
• Admission Ticket Free

Wortham Center

Amazing theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America, and home of the Houston Grand Opera.
• Admission Ticket Free

Downtown Aquarium

Filled with seafood restaurants and a sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.
• Admission Ticket Free

Julia Ideson Reading Room

Admire this 1923 Spanish style historic public library.
• Admission Ticket Free

Tranquility Park

Beautiful urban park to commemorate the Apollo 11 Mission controlled from Houston.
• Admission Ticket Free

Buffalo Bayou Park

Go ever a bridge on the Buffalo bayou river, where in 1836 John and Augustus Allen founded Houston.
• Admission Ticket Free

Toyota Center

Home of the professional NBA basketball team the Houston Rockets.
• Admission Ticket Free

JPMorgan Chase Tower

This 75-story building is the tallest structure in Texas.
• Admission Ticket Free

Houston Graffiti Building

Amazing street art and art expressions around this area. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Heritage Society

11 historic homes and museums next to the old Sam Houston park.
• Admission Ticket Free

George H.W. Bush Monument

Overlooking the buffalo bayou, see the statue of the United States’ 41st President.
• Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Include

In-person tour guide is available in the weekends and pre recorded audios are offered every weekdays
Map and orientation

Exclude

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off (all passengers have to meet us at the Visitors Center)

  • Checkboxes