Downtown Houston Air-Conditioned Tunnel Tour: Underground Metropolis Exploration
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377 Ratings
Houston
Explore the underground metropolis of downtown Houston on an air-conditioned tunnel tour. Discover iconic skyscrapers, art deco architecture, and hidden secrets in Texas' largest business district.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Downtown Tunnels - Stay in the cool air-conditioning and check out the largest downtown tunnel system in the USA with our top guides. Get a firsthand look at the oldest bank in Downtown Houston, original skyscraper in Texas, most award-winning architecture in Houston, and the most elevated pool in all of Texas. You will also see the hotel where JFK spent part of his final living evening and visit some of Houston’s most popular food halls!
- JPMorgan Chase Tower - Our guests will view the tallest building in Texas from up-close. They will also be able to see a raved about sculpture by Joan Miro, the largest piece of art in his illustrious career. At this point, guests will also be able to spot the tallest pool in Texas as well as the 2nd largest Theatre District in the USA.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned walking city tour in Houston’s tunnels
- Curated list of Houston recommendations (text/email)
- Complimentary hand sanitizer and face masks (upon request)
- Free photo service by your tour guide
What's Not Included
- Food/Beverages & Optional Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the largest urban tunnel system in the USA in comfort with our air-conditioned tour that provides outdoor views and a deep understanding of the underground metropolis in Texas’ biggest business district. See Award-winning Fortune 500 skyscrapers home to prominent Houston corporate offices, art deco architectural marvels and contemporary business facilities.
We’ll explore several sections of Houston’s tunnel system, including Texas’ highest building, the first-ever skyscraper in the state, and the oldest bank in downtown. Be sure to bring your enthusiasm and your camera as we offer unique photo moments and reveal hidden insights unknown to most Houston locals!
- Children & toddlers are welcome to join tour but require their own valid entry ticket, however babies are not permitted due to private property regulations set by Houston skyscraper district
- Upon payment of tour fees, the tour booking leader & the accompanying participant(s) acknowledge they agree to Astroville Tours’ Terms of Service where the link can be found at the ticket once booked
- Video recording of tour is not permitted (repeated violations are subject to copyright laws)
- Please make every effort to meet your tour guide on time. Failure to arrive on time may result in a postponed tour subject to tour availability or an abandoned tour if we do not hear from you in advance of the scheduled start time.
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or require frequent stops
Location
914 Dallas St
Dallas Street
Our tour guide will meet guests inside the Starbucks location (914 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002) approximately 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. There is meter parking along Louisiana St and Milam St. and a Private Parking Garage located on 1110 Travis Street.*
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(377 Ratings)
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Craignb1563tv
Apr 19, 2024
A Must See - Who knew there was a city underneath the city? This tour was amazing. Vanessa was so knowledgeable and informative. I wish I had known about Houston underground earlier. I highly recommend this tour and request Vanessa as your guide.
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Jayne_s
Apr 16, 2024
Interesting tour - The tour was a very informative tour. Vanessa was very knowledgeable about the buildings and history of Houston
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Paul_r
Apr 13, 2024
Houston tunnels - Vanessa was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable about the tunnels and about Houston. Amazing the things we saw underground
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Angie_b
Apr 13, 2024
Vanessa is great! She... - Vanessa is great! She does a wonderful job explaining the history, and making the tour fun. This was our 3rd time taking family when they come to visit, and they have all loved it!
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Karen_s
Apr 6, 2024
Just do it! - Great tour! Venessa was amazing. She really knew her stuff and was a pleasure to be with! The history of the buildings was interesting. The sights were spectacular.
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Annedeborrah_f
Apr 4, 2024
Tunnel Tour is a must! - We enjoyed our Tunnel Tour with our tour guide Vanessa. She was friendly,
energetic and informative. She has a wealth of knowledge about Downtown Houston and its history. At the end of our tour, she gave us a list of her recommendations of restaurants and other places to visit. We highly recommend the Tunnel Tour!
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Christine_m
Apr 3, 2024
Good time / Great info! - I've lived in Houston since 1986 and had family come in town and decided to take them on this tour. Very informative, lots of cool information, and great idea for our rainy or hot and humid days here. Vanessa our guide was very personable, she's done her research with speaking to building owners, engineers, employees to get different facts and juicy tidbits of how our city came to be. Well worth the money and time.
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Ann_s
Apr 3, 2024
Enjoyable few hours - It was my birthday and had the day off-was thinking of something different to do- I’m from Houston but did not know the story of the tunnels or the founders of the downtown area so thought what the heck? So glad we did!!! It was informative and fun! Vanessa was great!!! Definitely go and then you can stay and eat in one of the hundreds of choices of food options!!!
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Recorder
Apr 1, 2024
Vanessa made this good tour a great one. - I've wanted to take this tour the last two times we were in town but couldn't fit it into my schedule. This year we did and it was well worth it. Vanessa taught us so much and showed us so much about the Houston Underground. Her knowledge and vivacity made this tour a real keeper in our history of tours. Our knowledge was almost zero but we came out as real experts on the tunnel system. Be prepared to see, to learn, and to really enjoy the time spent. P.S. You'll also learn a lot about Houston above ground also.
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Ralphgz8351zd
Mar 28, 2024
Houston 2024 - The tour guide was passionate and knew everything about Houston. We got insight about the city that we would otherwise not know.
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