Sights of Downtown Houston Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Tripvia Tours
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you stroll the vibrant urban core of Downtown Houston. You'll see some of Houston's historical houses, quaint buildings, theatres and churches and also hear about some of its famous people and early inhabitants that made this area home. We'll point out attractions, parks, memorials and more that make up this beautiful part of the downtown. Highlights of the tour include the Kellum-Noble House, Houston City Hall, the Texaco Building, Alley Theatre, the Market Square and much more! Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Take as long as you like to enjoy the sights while you explore the history, art and culture of America's fourth largest city! The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. 'Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.'
Departure Point
- Your tour begins at one of Houston's oldest homes, the historic Kellum-Noble House.
- The tour ends at the impressive Cotton Exchange Building. We will give you turn by turn instructions to return to the first stop.
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002Welcome to the Sights of Downtown Houston audio-walking tour! Davis will be your audio tour guide while you explore the history, art and culture of Houston, America's fourth largest city. It's fitting then that we'll start right here at one of Houston's oldest homes, the Kellum-Noble House, which was built in 1847. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sam Houston Park1100 Bagby St, , Houston, Texas The museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Houston and the surrounding area. Within this complex, you'll find a number of historic buildings.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Houston City Hall901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002The cabin is believed to be one of the oldest surviving structures in Houston, and is an important part of the city's history and cultural heritage. We'll tell you some of its history.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts800 Bagby Street, Houston, TexasThat's right, the house with three names! Don't worry though, it'll all make sense when we tell you about why! Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Niels Esperson Building808 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002Sam Houston Park was established in 1900 as Houston's first public park.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Church1117 Texas St, , Houston, TexasYou'll hear some of the history behind the Houston City Hall, a prominent feature of the city's skyline.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Rice909 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002This historic building was named after Julia Bedford Ideson, the first librarian of the Houston Public Library.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Alley Theatre615 Texas Avenue, , Houston, TexasA group of local arts leaders formed the Houston Music Hall Foundation to raise funds and support for the project. We'll tell you the result.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Wortham Center501 Texas Avenue, Houston, TexasThis building serves as the headquarters for the Public Works and Engineering Department of the City of Houston.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Downtown Historic District Market Square301 Milam St, , Houston, TexasThis Art-Deco building joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and is considered a significant example of early 20th century commercial architecture here in Houston. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: 1910 Harris County Courthouse301 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77002Unlike its Art Deco neighbor Mellie, its downtown Houston's only complete example of... we'll tell you.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Houston Interactive Aquarium and Animal Preserve5440 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TexasHear about this historic skyscraper, completed in 1929 and designed by the architectural firm Crain & Coe in the Art Deco style.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Old Place Cabin1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002We'll tell you about this eye-popping structure, built in 1911.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Nichols-Rice-Cherry HouseHouston, TX 77002This Episcopal cathedral was founded in 1839 and is the oldest continually operating church in Houston. Hear some of its interesting history.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Mellie Esperson Building808 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002This historic hotel was built in 1913 and named after William Marsh Rice.... you'll hear some of its interesting history.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Majestic Metro911 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77002We'll tell you who uses this venue and the gentleman it was named after.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Texas Company Building1111 Rusk Street, Houston, TX 77002One of the oldest and most respected theater companies in the United States.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Bob Lanier Public Works Building611 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77002A popular venue for a wide-range of performing arts events, and is a key part of the cultural life of Houston.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Jones Hall for the Performing Arts615 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002We'll tell you about this incredible aquarium which was established in 2003 and is home to over 200 species of marine animals.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Buffalo BayouHouston, TXHear about a key feature of the Houston area...the Buffalo Bayou.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Allens Landing DriveAllens Landing Drive, Houston, TX 77065Located in the Old Town area and known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse mix of restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment venues. We'll tell you how it came to be.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Julia Ideson Building550 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77002This marvelously majestic theater was designed in the Art Deco style and is known for its.....Duration: Not AvailableStop At: United States Custom House701 San Jacinto Street, Houston, TX 77002The Harris county courthouse is an important example of early 20th-century public architecture in Texas.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kellum-Noble House212 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002Hear Augustus Chapman Allen (our rendition actually) describe the history of his namesake landing.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Houston Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade202 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002Hear about Houston's cotton history and how this impressive structure, built in 1884 , was the trading center for the cotton industry.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you stroll the vibrant urban core of Downtown Houston. You'll see some of Houston's historical houses, quaint buildings, theatres and churches and also hear about some of its famous people and early inhabitants that made this area home. We'll point out attractions, parks, memorials and more that make up this beautiful part of the downtown. Highlights of the tour include the Kellum-Noble House, Houston City Hall, the Texaco Building, Alley Theatre, the Market Square and much more! Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Take as long as you like to enjoy the sights while you explore the history, art and culture of America's fourth largest city! The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. 'Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.'
Departure Point
- Your tour begins at one of Houston's oldest homes, the historic Kellum-Noble House.
- The tour ends at the impressive Cotton Exchange Building. We will give you turn by turn instructions to return to the first stop.
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002Welcome to the Sights of Downtown Houston audio-walking tour! Davis will be your audio tour guide while you explore the history, art and culture of Houston, America's fourth largest city. It's fitting then that we'll start right here at one of Houston's oldest homes, the Kellum-Noble House, which was built in 1847. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sam Houston Park1100 Bagby St, , Houston, Texas The museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Houston and the surrounding area. Within this complex, you'll find a number of historic buildings.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Houston City Hall901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002The cabin is believed to be one of the oldest surviving structures in Houston, and is an important part of the city's history and cultural heritage. We'll tell you some of its history.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts800 Bagby Street, Houston, TexasThat's right, the house with three names! Don't worry though, it'll all make sense when we tell you about why! Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Niels Esperson Building808 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002Sam Houston Park was established in 1900 as Houston's first public park.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Church1117 Texas St, , Houston, TexasYou'll hear some of the history behind the Houston City Hall, a prominent feature of the city's skyline.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Rice909 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002This historic building was named after Julia Bedford Ideson, the first librarian of the Houston Public Library.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Alley Theatre615 Texas Avenue, , Houston, TexasA group of local arts leaders formed the Houston Music Hall Foundation to raise funds and support for the project. We'll tell you the result.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Wortham Center501 Texas Avenue, Houston, TexasThis building serves as the headquarters for the Public Works and Engineering Department of the City of Houston.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Downtown Historic District Market Square301 Milam St, , Houston, TexasThis Art-Deco building joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and is considered a significant example of early 20th century commercial architecture here in Houston. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: 1910 Harris County Courthouse301 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77002Unlike its Art Deco neighbor Mellie, its downtown Houston's only complete example of... we'll tell you.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Houston Interactive Aquarium and Animal Preserve5440 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TexasHear about this historic skyscraper, completed in 1929 and designed by the architectural firm Crain & Coe in the Art Deco style.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Old Place Cabin1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002We'll tell you about this eye-popping structure, built in 1911.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Nichols-Rice-Cherry HouseHouston, TX 77002This Episcopal cathedral was founded in 1839 and is the oldest continually operating church in Houston. Hear some of its interesting history.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Mellie Esperson Building808 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002This historic hotel was built in 1913 and named after William Marsh Rice.... you'll hear some of its interesting history.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Majestic Metro911 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77002We'll tell you who uses this venue and the gentleman it was named after.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Texas Company Building1111 Rusk Street, Houston, TX 77002One of the oldest and most respected theater companies in the United States.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Bob Lanier Public Works Building611 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77002A popular venue for a wide-range of performing arts events, and is a key part of the cultural life of Houston.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Jones Hall for the Performing Arts615 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002We'll tell you about this incredible aquarium which was established in 2003 and is home to over 200 species of marine animals.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Buffalo BayouHouston, TXHear about a key feature of the Houston area...the Buffalo Bayou.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Allens Landing DriveAllens Landing Drive, Houston, TX 77065Located in the Old Town area and known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse mix of restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment venues. We'll tell you how it came to be.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Julia Ideson Building550 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77002This marvelously majestic theater was designed in the Art Deco style and is known for its.....Duration: Not AvailableStop At: United States Custom House701 San Jacinto Street, Houston, TX 77002The Harris county courthouse is an important example of early 20th-century public architecture in Texas.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kellum-Noble House212 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002Hear Augustus Chapman Allen (our rendition actually) describe the history of his namesake landing.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Houston Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade202 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002Hear about Houston's cotton history and how this impressive structure, built in 1884 , was the trading center for the cotton industry.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
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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