Houston City Tours

Address: 1302 Dallas Street Houston Texas 77002

This tour guide company offer many different bus tours for you to choose from! They are rated as the best in the whole of Houston and have over 15 years of experience. Let’s take a look at some of the tours on offer.

Houston City Tour
$34.95

The duration of this tour is 1.5 hours. It takes you around Houston to see the best of the city culture and history. You’ll see famous landmarks such as the Historic District, Financial District, Market Square, Theatre District, Buffalo Bayou and more. With a live commentary from one of their friendly tour guides along the way.

Houston – Galveston
$98.95

The duration of this tour is 7 hours. It takes you to downtown Houston all the way to the Historic Galveston, seeing many famous Houston sights along the way. You will start off with a tour of the city before starting your journey to Galveston. When you arrive, you will be given time to get off and explore the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Then you will head off onto a boat for the next hour in the hope to catch some dolphin sightings!

Nasa Space Centre
$84.95

The duration of this tour is 7 hours. It will start off with a tour of the city. Then you will head to Nasa Space Centre – one of Houstons most popular attractions. You will find out everything you need to know about the history of space with incredible exhibitions. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and will be able to answer any burnings questions that you have.

And there are many more tours! Just check out their website for a full list.

Segway Tours Of Houston

This company have been giving tours on Segways for over 12 years now! And there’s no doubt that it’s one of the most entertaining ways to explore Houston. They know all of the best spots in Houston. They even provide personalised tours with a private tour guide for big groups. A great way to see the attractions and sights that you’re most interested in! Here are the most popular tour choices:

Buffalo Bayou Tour

This tour is on the water! It takes you along the historic waterway with lots of scenic views along the way. Such as some of Houston landmarks and outdoor sculptures. The tour guide will give a commentary along the way with lots of important information about the history of Houston.

Twilight Tour

This tour follows a similar route to the previous tour and also takes you along the historic waterway. This tour takes place just before sunset so you can watch the sun go down over the city with a beverage of your choice. It’s a beautiful experience watching the city turn from day to nighttime.

Houston History Tour

Interested in learning about all of the histories of Houston? then this tour is for you. The tour paints a picture of the history of Houston as you travel to different landmarks. There’s no doubt that you will learn a lot from knowledgeable guides. They will inform you of all the major events and influential people of the past. And of course, you’ll get to visit many historic landmarks.

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1. Houstons Space Center

Houston, we have a problem! This educational space centre is an absolute must-see. Especially for space, science and maths lovers. There are hundreds of space exhibitions (with information points), including an incredible command centre. You can experience what it feels like to be in space in a zero-gravity room too. There is something for everyone here, which makes it the perfect outing for family and friends. You can also opt for a guided tour so you don’t miss anything.

2. Houston’s Museum District

This is absolutely one of Houstons best cultural attractions. The museum district is located in downtown Houston and features a total of 19 museums to explore. Each one is unique and has something different to offer visitors. You will find artwork from local talents and international. The most popular museums include Children’s Museum, Museum of Natural Science, Museum of Fine Arts and Contemporary Arts.

3. Buffalo Bayou Park

This is of Houstons best and biggest parks, covering 160 acres of land! It has much to offer and is abundant in natural beauty. You can walk, run or bike along the paths to explore. You can even hire a kayak/canoe upon entry. It has major attractions inside the park. Such as The Water Works, Park Cistern, Lee & Joe Jamil Skatepark, Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion and so much more!

4. Houston Zoo

Houston zoo is home to over 6,000+ animals from over 900 species. Including sloths, gorillas, alligators, sea lions, okapis, Galapagos tortoise, otters, cheetahs, elephants, goats and so many more! It gives the unforgettable ”Animal Encounter” experience and each purchase goes towards protecting the animals in the wild.

5. Houston Street Art

This street is famous worldwide for being showcasing some of the United States best artistic talents. It features a series of bright and colourful walls with artwork from many of Houston’s local talents. Each wall has its own story to tell and beauty to give. Oh, and it’s aesthetically pleasing and Instagram-worthy too.

6. Downtown Aquarium

This aquarium is guaranteed to be like none you’ve ever been to before. It’s the best spot in Houston to see sea life and features incredible displays of aquatic ecosystems. It’s home to many animals from the marsh, such as turtles, catfish, bullfrogs, tarpon and more. You can even become a zoologist for a day and learn how to train and handle some of the other animals here (outside of the ocean).

7. Kemah Boardwalk

This boardwalk is Texas best theme park, covering 60 acres of land just 30 miles from Houston. The fun really never stops here! There are so many rides and amusements to enjoy that will keep you entertained all day. As well as many dining and shopping options too. Also, keep your eye out on the website for upcoming events.

8. Discovery Green

You can find Discovery Green in downtown Houston. You can easily spend a whole day at this park with many activities and events to discover. Whether you want to hire a kayak and explore Kinder Lake, shop at the flea market, relax at the music lounge or participate in academy sports.

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Houston Japan Festival

This festival is a beautiful celebration of Japanese culture that is held annually in Houston’s Hermann Park. It gives great appreciation to the cultural heritage of Japan and recognises its great contribution to Houstons society. You can expect lots of delicious traditional Japanese food, music and arts. With many displays of Ikebana flower arrangements, origami, bonsai and more!

Bayou City Art Festival Downtown

This festival is run by the Art Colony Association in Houston. The aim is to raise money for nonprofits! It has a great Houston community atmosphere and you’re sure to meet lots of fellow art-lovers. As well as see incredible works from some of Houstons best artists and artists from all over the United States too. There are lots of food trucks selling local and international foods.

Houston Beer Festival

It’s time to get boozy! This festival is held annually at the Houston Museum of Natural Science after the house (7 PM-11 PM). The event features dozens of local craft breweries so you can try the best beers that Houston has to offer. And the best part? you still have access to the museum so you can see all of the exhibits whilst picking up beer samples along the way.

White Linen Night In The Heights

This is a festival held annually to celebrate all of Houstons local independent businesses. There will be a huge number of stalls from independently-owned stores, shops and restaurants. It’s a great chance to see what Houston has to offer and find fantastic new places too!

Puppies For Breakfast

This is without a doubt Houstons biggest and best dog festival! It’s held annually on May 6th on Clinton Dr Street in a 40,000 square foot green space. And not to forget the 2500 square foot dog play area for the dogs to roam free and make friends. There will be a fun costume contest, big and small dog contests, food trucks, local business vendors and so much more. Oh, and it’s completely free! So grab your furry friends for a day you both won’t forget.

First Saturday Arts Market

This festival is held on the first Saturday of every month. It’s located in Historic Houston Heights and is completely free to enter. It’s a great place to check out local Houston artists and talents from all over the United States too. With opportunities to buy their artwork at great prices. Expect to see paintings, sculptures, photography, jewellery and much more. With local food trucks to keep your belly satisfied too.

Crawfish Festival in the Heights

Yep, that’s right, a whole festival dedicated to Crawfish. It’s Houstons largest Crawfish festival held in West 20th St Houston and is open to the public. You will find Houstons best Crawfish here, fresh and delicious, big and small. There are also many other different types of goods and services offered at this festival for those that get dragged along and are not Crawfish fans.

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