Houston City Tour: Explore Iconic Landmarks

Experience Houston’s iconic landmarks on an 80-minute official city tour. Explore the Convention Center, Minute Maid Park, Downtown Aquarium, and more. Uncover the city’s rich history and architecture with live onboard commentary. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Discovery Green - Beautiful urban park located in the heart of the Convention Center district.
What's Included
  • Map and orientation
  • In-person tour guide available on weekends
  • Pre-recorded audio tours on weekdays
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (all passengers have to meet us at the Visitors Center)
Additional Information

Discover Houston with the Official City Tour! Departing from the HCT Visitors Center, embark on an 80-minute sightseeing adventure, available in the morning or evening. Travel through the city on unique open-top double and single-deck buses, visiting landmarks such as the Convention Center, Minute Maid Park, Historic District & Market Square, Downtown…

Location
1302 Dallas St
Dallas Street
Departure Point: Houston City Tours Visitor Center, located behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Convention Center district.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reddscreek
Jul 30, 2025
Affordable, fun experience Houston City tour! - After a month in Houston as a caregiver for a family member, I needed a fun experience/outing! I could not have chosen a more perfect excursion than the City Tour! I recommend riding up top and near the front of you want the best photo opportunity. The tall sky scrapers are super impressive as well as the many highly artistic murals! The audio commentary is right on time and no headphones required was a plus. Houston holds such rich cultural history and hearing it, seeing it up close and not inside a vehicle takes the experience to a different level. Once done I walked over across from Four seasons and had lunch at Phoenician, cozy affordable and easy walk. The ticket office for the ride had great bathrooms and was an experience of its own. A historical museum of sorts with seats to rest while waiting for bus. Carmen, the hostess was super friendly and most informative about the area and places around town. Thank you Big Red bus for a fun, memorable experience ! Amy
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Julielq5815em
Jul 27, 2025
Super fun attraction!! - We've learned a lot about the city DE Houston. Super nice to be on this bus outside. Lots of information and everything was relevant. I loved it!!
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Amilia_m
Jul 26, 2025
We saw plenty of murals... - We saw plenty of murals that are very creative. The tour was exactly as described. The tour guide is very knowledgeable.
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99faitht
Jul 15, 2025
Houston Bus tour - Yolanda was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide. She made the tour lively with interesting facts about places and great music to along with it. We enjoyed the trip and would recommend it.
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Rashell_s
Jul 4, 2025
Recommend - It's a very interesting tour. Well worth the time and reasonably priced. Beautiful murals and architecture. Our guide was very attentive and welcoming.
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Jennifer_m
Jul 1, 2025
Great tour and very... - Great tour and very informative. Definitely recommend. Learned a bit about Houston’s history and saw the amazing murals.
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Lauren_r
Jun 30, 2025
Since it is summer in... - Since it is summer in Texas, it is hot. Be prepared to be sitting in the heat, if you sit on the upper level. If possible, bring a portable fan and water. Wear a hat if possible. It was fun and a learning experience.
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Angela_s
Jun 29, 2025
History & Art - The tour itself with history and beautiful murals was fantastic. Our guide, Antonio. was excellent. We would go on this tour again.
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Billie_r
Jul 1, 2025
Houston downtown tour. Cancelled without notifying me. Had to hang around area for two hours until next tour. Next tour- - They cancelled tour without informing me Got Lift to facility. Had to hang around in area until next tour. Then this guide was late.
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Linda_b
Jun 29, 2025
Not a Rain or Shine option - The tour guide did a very good job. Fun guy and knows his material. If it’s a rainy day, it’s not a wise choice. The bus leaks inside horribly and I was drenched. Additionally at stops water flows by your feet like a river.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).