Houston's Official City Tour

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 20 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Houston's Official City Tour! From the HCT Visitors Center, explore Houston on a 80-minute loop hop-on Houston sightseeing tour, which travels by double-and single deck unique open top buses around the city including sights such as Convention center, Minute Maid Park, Historic District & Market Square, Downtown Aquarium, Houston Heritage Society Park, Financial District, Midtown and more. Enjoy unobstructed views of breathtaking architecture and live onboard commentary. Experience Houston's most noteworthy attraction and explore Houston like never before! Alternate vehicles may be used according to number of passengers, weather or traffic conditions.

What’s included?

  • Second day FREE

  • Professional guide

  • Map and orientation

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 20m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Houston City Tours

About operator:

Houston City Tours provides guided city tours to all major attractions. City Tour See the historical and cultural delights of Houston on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by Double-Decker bus. From an excellent vantage point on the top deck of the bus, listen to fascinating live commentary as you cruise past important landmarks Rejoin the tour at a time to suit your schedule at any conveniently located stops along the route. BOOK NOW! NASA TOUR Uncover the mysteries of outer space on an exhilarating visit to Space Center Houston, the official visitors center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Ride a tram on an orientation tour of the Space Center; see enthralling exhibitions of full-size rockets and rock samples; and marvel at the real Apollo 17 space shuttle, which returned from the moon in 1972 also enjoy Independence Plaza. BOOK NOW! GALVESTON ISLAND TOUR Houston and historic Galveston on a FUN 6-hour tour.

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