Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston City Tours
4.1
283rony
10 days ago
Great experience, looking at all the artwork and seeing the city of Houston from a different view. we had a fun time and the weather wasn’t bad either.
Houston's Official City Tour! From the HCT Visitors Center, explore Houston on a 80-minute Houston sightseeing morning or evening tours, 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 attractions and explore it like never before! Alternate vehicles may be used according to number of passengers, weather or traffic conditions.
Departure Point
- Departure Point: Houston City Tours Visitor Center, located behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Convention Center district.
- Departure Point: Houston City Tours Visitor Center, located behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Convention Center district.
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Discovery Green1500 McKinney St, , Houston, TexasBeautiful urban park located in the heart of the Convention Center district.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Church Of The Annunciation1618 Texas St, Houston, TexasThe Mother church of Catholicism in Houston and declared a historic landmark. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Daikin Park501 Crawford St, Houston, TexasOld union train station and now home of the major league team the Houston Astros.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Main StreetMain Street, Houston, TXAdmire the last original buildings of the historic Houston downtown district.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Downtown Historic District Market Square301 Milam St, , Houston, TexasSee the historic place where the first Houstonians built their original areas for commerce and government.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: City Hall901 Bagby St, Downtown, Houston, TexasAdmire this Art Deco 1939 historic City Hall building in front of Hermann square. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Alley Theatre615 Texas Avenue, , Houston, TexasTheatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts615 Louisiana St, #101, Houston, TexasAmazing theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America, and home of the Houston Symphony.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Wortham Center501 Texas Avenue, Houston, TexasAmazing theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America, and home of the Houston Grand Opera. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Downtown Aquarium410 Bagby St, Houston, TexasFilled with seafood restaurants and a sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Houston History Research Center550 McKinney Street, Houston, TexasAdmire this 1923 Spanish style historic public library. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Tranquility ParkBetween Walker and Rusk Sts. east of Smith St., , Houston, TexasBeautiful urban park to commemorate the Apollo 11 Mission controlled from Houston.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Buffalo Bayou Park3600 Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive, , Houston, TexasGo ever a bridge on the Buffalo bayou river, where in 1836 John and Augustus Allen founded Houston.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Toyota Center1510 Polk St, , Houston, TexasHome of the professional NBA basketball team the Houston Rockets.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: JPMorgan Chase Tower600 Travis St, , Houston, TexasThis 75-story building is the tallest structure in Texas.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Houston Graffiti Building2011 Leeland St, Houston, TexasAmazing street art and art expressions around this area. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Heritage Society1100 Bagby St, , Houston, Texas11 historic homes and museums next to the old Sam Houston park.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: George H.W. Bush MonumentBagby St & Franklin St, Houston, TexasOverlooking the buffalo bayou, see the statue of the United States' 41st President.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional 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
- Map and orientation
- In-person tour guide is available in the weekends and pre recorded audios are offered every weekdays
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (all passengers have to meet us at the Visitors Center)
Houston's Official City Tour! From the HCT Visitors Center, explore Houston on a 80-minute Houston sightseeing morning or evening tours, 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 attractions and explore it like never before! Alternate vehicles may be used according to number of passengers, weather or traffic conditions.
Departure Point
- Departure Point: Houston City Tours Visitor Center, located behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Convention Center district.
- Departure Point: Houston City Tours Visitor Center, located behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Convention Center district.
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Discovery Green1500 McKinney St, , Houston, TexasBeautiful urban park located in the heart of the Convention Center district.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Church Of The Annunciation1618 Texas St, Houston, TexasThe Mother church of Catholicism in Houston and declared a historic landmark. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Daikin Park501 Crawford St, Houston, TexasOld union train station and now home of the major league team the Houston Astros.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Main StreetMain Street, Houston, TXAdmire the last original buildings of the historic Houston downtown district.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Downtown Historic District Market Square301 Milam St, , Houston, TexasSee the historic place where the first Houstonians built their original areas for commerce and government.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: City Hall901 Bagby St, Downtown, Houston, TexasAdmire this Art Deco 1939 historic City Hall building in front of Hermann square. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Alley Theatre615 Texas Avenue, , Houston, TexasTheatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts615 Louisiana St, #101, Houston, TexasAmazing theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America, and home of the Houston Symphony.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Wortham Center501 Texas Avenue, Houston, TexasAmazing theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America, and home of the Houston Grand Opera. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Downtown Aquarium410 Bagby St, Houston, TexasFilled with seafood restaurants and a sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Houston History Research Center550 McKinney Street, Houston, TexasAdmire this 1923 Spanish style historic public library. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Tranquility ParkBetween Walker and Rusk Sts. east of Smith St., , Houston, TexasBeautiful urban park to commemorate the Apollo 11 Mission controlled from Houston.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Buffalo Bayou Park3600 Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive, , Houston, TexasGo ever a bridge on the Buffalo bayou river, where in 1836 John and Augustus Allen founded Houston.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Toyota Center1510 Polk St, , Houston, TexasHome of the professional NBA basketball team the Houston Rockets.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: JPMorgan Chase Tower600 Travis St, , Houston, TexasThis 75-story building is the tallest structure in Texas.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Houston Graffiti Building2011 Leeland St, Houston, TexasAmazing street art and art expressions around this area. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Heritage Society1100 Bagby St, , Houston, Texas11 historic homes and museums next to the old Sam Houston park.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: George H.W. Bush MonumentBagby St & Franklin St, Houston, TexasOverlooking the buffalo bayou, see the statue of the United States' 41st President.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional 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
- Map and orientation
- In-person tour guide is available in the weekends and pre recorded audios are offered every weekdays
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (all passengers have to meet us at the Visitors Center)
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Donna_D
We rode up and down the same streets in the civic center. It was a nice tour but the audio from the driver was hard to understand although the recorded audio was ok.
283rony
Great experience, looking at all the artwork and seeing the city of Houston from a different view. we had a fun time and the weather wasn’t bad either.
Cruiser51970814674
It was a great tour. The staffs are so friendly, the ride is smooth, and all the things and nice view about Houston in downtown that we should know probably inlcuded :)
It was a 80 minutes tour. You can also further purchase the shuttle to Space Center. It was very friendly to a solo tourist.
Johanna_N
From the very beginning, this tour was organized, engaging, and absolutely worth every moment. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about sharing the local culture and history—she made every stop come alive with stories and fun facts that we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. The itinerary struck a perfect balance between must-see landmarks and hidden gems, giving us both the big picture and the charming local touches.
The pace was just right—never rushed, but always moving enough to keep things dynamic and exciting. We had plenty of time to explore, ask questions, take photos, and even linger where we wanted. The logistics were seamless: meeting point, transportation, and timing everything worked without any stress. The small group size made a huge difference too — it felt personal rather than a generic “tour bus” experience.
What I appreciated most was how the tour catered to different interests. Whether someone was into history, food, architecture, or simply soaking in the vibe of the city, there was something for everyone. I left feeling enriched with new knowledge, inspired to explore further, and grateful for the friendly new connections made along the way.
In short: if you’re looking for a well-organized, immersive, and fun way to experience the area, this tour is a top choice. Highly recommended!
Valarie A
Yolanda is an AWESOME and super fun tour guide! I fell in love with downtown Houston because of all that I saw and all that I learned. She made the tour very enjoyable. She leads a great tour!!