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Houston's Official City Tour
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icon1 hour 20 minutes  (approx.)
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Overview

See the historical highlights and cultural delights of Houston on this 75-minute loop, hop-on sightseeing tour.  Enjoy unobstructed views and listen to fascinating audio commentary as you cruise past important landmarks like the historic City Hall and Houston Zoo. See popular attractions like Market Square, Downtown Aquarium and the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, hopping off to explore further whenever an attraction captures your attention. 
  • Hop-on sightseeing tour of Houston
  • Enjoy great views of Houston from the open-top, double-decker bus
  • See the historic downtown, Market Square Park, Hermann Park, Chase Tower and more
  • Hop off the bus to visit the lively Museum District, Theater District or Houston Heritage Society
  • Take the family to see a variety of critters at the Houston Zoo or Downtown Aquarium
  • Learn about Houston’s history and sights from live commentary by an onboard guide
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Departure Point: Houston City Tours Visitor Center Address: 1302 Dallas St Houston, TX 77002 Directions: Houston City Tours Visitors center is located at : 1302 Dallas street Houston Texas 77002 (located behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Convention Center district )

This activity will end right where it started.
Climb aboard a distinctive double-decker bus at the cowboy-themed Houston City Tours Visitor Center.  Pop in your headphones and listen to informative onboard commentary as you cruise through the vibrant Texan city, passing iconic landmarks like the Chase Tower and the Convention Center. 

Disembark the bus whenever you wish to explore an attraction further. Hop off near Market Square Park to sample a cosmopolitan variety of food in the historical 19th-century square; or, ascend to the vertiginous observation deck of the JP Morgan Chase Tower to enjoy sweeping vistas from Texas’ highest building. 

Stop at City Hall to admire the tranquil park and historical structures that surround it, or absorb the electric atmosphere of the theater district as you explore the thriving 17-block area. Cross Hermann Park to visit Houston Zoo and the erudite Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Museum of Fine Arts. 

Buses depart from each of the six stops every 75 minutes and run between 10am and 4pm. Please see the Itinerary section below for a full list of stops serviced.
  • 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 55 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Houston City Tours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Houston's Official City Tour?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Houston's Official City Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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star-5
Wonderful experience!
Joe_A
, May 2022
We normally avoid touristy things like this, but Houston's size was overwhelming me and it seemed like an interesting way to grasp the city. Our guide was phenomenal and integral to us getting the most out of a quick visit to such an immense and diverse place. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Houston. Thank you so much for the experience.
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star-3
Tour starts off slow but gets better as it goes along. Thanks
Tonya_D
, May 2022
I've come to look for a City tour every time I visit a new place, including international travels and truly enjoy them. I must admit, this was my least favorite. I would suggest starting in the opposite direction since the tour got better as it went...The narration & accompanied music was, however, entertaining. Thank you for keeping it an option
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star-5
Absolutely loved the...
Devon_B
, May 2022
Absolutely loved the tour, would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Houston area!!!!
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star-3
Good teaser tour.
Patrick_L
, May 2022
I would have preferred that it would be more like the hop on hop off experience like in San Antonio or NYC.
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star-4
Driving around the...
Jamie_D
, May 2022
Driving around the graffiti park about 3 times (too many for my liking). The cloudburst. The quiet streets of Houston.
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star-3
Quick Tour, No Stops
Jacalyn_H
, May 2022
I was told to go to Vistors Center at least 15 minutes early to show my voucher and get a wristband. I was there an hour early so I can look at the Vistors Center, no one was there, the door was locked and no sign to explain. It was raining so I had to stand outside under the awning. The bus eventually arrived and we boarded the wet bus. Shortly after the driver came up and wiped down the seats but after we were wet from sitting down. This was listed as we could get off at the stops and catch the next bus to continue on. That was not the case, we went from location to location without stopping. Very disappointed with the handling of the tour but did love downtown Houston.
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Hello thank you for your message, severe weather conditions are out of our control, never less tour bus was on schedule and on time 15 minutes before your departure and the Visitors center was open. On a panoramic tour, you stay on board and complete the full loop. You purchased a 80 minute panoramic tour not a hop on-hop off tour. Was great serving you, and we appreciate your love for our city .
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star-5
Live in Houston and still learned a lot about Houston on the tour
Barry_T
, Apr 2022
I live in Houston and work in downtown, and I've always wanted to take one of the bus tours. It was great! I learned several things about Houston that were a surprise to me, and saw parts of the city that I've never visited and taken for granted. Loved it!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Houston - 4th Largest City in U.S.
Tamara_T
, Apr 2022
Three of my sisters and I were in Houston for the opera, Don Giovanni. We had time the morning of the opera and decided a tour of the city would be fun. I found your tour on the internet and the price was great, the duration fit our schedule, and the tour covered the parts of the city we wanted most to see. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour guide. He was knowledgeable, informative, and entertaining. We especially loved that he repeated "Houston is the 4th largest city in the United States" so many times! We got such a kick out of it that one of my sisters quoted it throughout the day every chance she got. And that made the rest of us laugh! So, we enjoyed the tour all day long! Great tour! I certainly recommend it to anyone wishing to get better acquainted with Houston.
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2 travelers found this review helpful
star-5
Learn something new.
Heather_S
, Apr 2022
Loved seeing the graffiti walls and hearing about the history of the city. Great way to see the city and rest your feet.
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star-5
Great Tour
Karen_G
, Apr 2022
My family and I had a great time on this tour. Houston has so much art and beauty. Our tour guide was extremely informative and provided great details on our tour
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