Houston Sightseeing Tour and Galveston Day Trip

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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.

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Things To Know

  • Professional guide or pre recorded audios are offered, according to availability.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • 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

What's included in the package

Itinerary

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 (Pass-by Only)

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 (Pass-by Only)

See this winding, 124-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.

JPMorgan Chase Tower (Pass-by Only)

Pass by this landmark in Houston's Financial District

Downtown Aquarium (Pass-by Only)

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 (Pass-by Only)

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.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Located at Convention center district behind the Four Seasons Hotel

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point

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Reviews By Other Travelers

3.8
Based on 64 reviews

What do other 64 guests say about Houston Sightseeing Tour and Galveston Day Trip

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206genub
5
May 2024
What a wonderful experience! Ben, our tour guide was one of the best tour guides I've seen in my many domestic and foreign travels. The amazing history lesson on Texas in general, Houston and Galveston in particular and his pleasant personality made the tour a lot of fun. Thank you, Ben!
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Yvonne_S
4
May 2024
First tour guide around town was great. Very informative and fun. Guide & driver to Galveston were underwhelming. Didn’t seem focussed on group at all. Overall though it was a good day out.
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Jhobell_J
5
Apr 2024
I recommend this tour! Plan for it all morning until early evening. We started at 10am and got back to base around 5-530! This business is amazing and family owned. I recommend doing this tour day 1 of your visit to Houston because there were a lot of things I learned that were already done. Ho...

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Things to know

Included
  • Professional guide or pre recorded audios are offered, according to availability.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • 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

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
discoverCreated with Sketch.
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alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies