Top Texas Nature and Wildlife Tours

Watch for the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that thrive along the coast of South Padre Island on a 1.5-hour wildlife boat tour from Sea Ranch Marina. Cruise past the U.S. Coast Guard Station and Boca Chica Beach, with a comfortable seat on a wildlife-watching boat that’s equipped with a wildlife-safe viewing net so you can see South Padre sea life up close.

This Galveston Baywatch Dolphin Tour is a great way to see dolphins on the water in just a few hours. Meet your group and captain at Pier 21 and join the boat you’re assigned for this experience. Then, take off on the water to enjoy some time searching for dolphins in their natural habitat.

Going out on the San Marcos River at nighttime can be a difficult task if you don’t know the river well. This San Marcos River Clear Lighted Kayak Sunset Eco Tour makes it easy to explore in the dark with a guide leading the way in clear kayaks equipped with glow lights. Keep an eye out for fish, bats, deer, and more as your guide points out and tells you about the wildlife of the river ecosystem.

Visit the San Antonio Zoo to see more than 3,000 animals from around the globe. Check out the largest collection of birds in the world; large animals including tigers, hippos, zebras, and elephants; a number of different monkeys; and daily talks by the experts. Ride a train around the beautifully landscaped grounds, or let the kids take a spin on the carousel, which features colorful native Texas animals.

Visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science to see the largest dinosaur hall in North America, check out the extensive collection of rare gems, and stop into your choice of permanent exhibits.

Retreat from the busy city for a day of wine tasting in Texas Hill Country. After meeting at a designated location, hop into a luxury limousine and visit three wineries just outside Austin, sampling several wines at each stop. The tour also stops for lunch (own expense) at the renowned Salt Lick restaurant in Driftwood.

Want to see the best of Austin and the Hill County in the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz sprinter van with a local guide? Look no further! In 90 minutes, this signature tour covers 30 miles and 50+ points of interest, including the Texas Capitol and East Austin’s Six Square District, to give you a taste of the city’s rich culture and history. For even more exploration (with stops), check out the 2.5-hour version of this tour. Route subject to changes or substitutions.

Hear the historical tales of murder and mayhem that helped make Austin weird on this haunted history tour of Texas's capital city. Join an acclaimed storyteller and a small group for a walking tour through Austin's supernatural nooks and creepy crannies, including a tour of the famous Driskill Hotel.

Get ready for a spooky night full of ghosts and things that go bump in the night. Professional paranormal investigators will lead you on a walking tour of San Antonio’s most haunted spots, while you learn the tragic stories of spirits unable to find their eternal rest.  Learn why San Antonio is considered one of the most haunted cities in all of America…if you’re brave enough, that is.

Venture out into the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy a relaxing dolphin-watching tour from South Padre Island. Take a seat on the spacious vessel and keep your eyes peeled for pods of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. See the playful aquatic creatures swim alongside your boat and take in the scenery of the Texas coast while you sail.

There's a lot of strange history that's happened here in the streets of San Antonio, and over the course of this San Antonio ghost tour, hear the haunted, paranormal tales of notorious Texas events. The tour begins and ends at The Alamo, where you meet your guides who are carrying lanterns and dressed in historic costumes. Walk the streets of the city's Old Town and learn its fascinating past, which is vividly and masterfully brought to life by the informative and passionate guides.

The award-winning Space Center Houston is one of Houston’s most popular family attractions and takes visitors behind-the-scenes of the NASA Johnson Space Center. Filled with interactive exhibitions, multi-media displays, cutting-edge technology, and fascinating space artifacts, there’s something to amaze and entertain all ages.

When visiting the Houston Museum of Natural Science, take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of the butterflies and insects at the Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology. The entrance ticket admits you to both exhibits where you can see both live and preserved specimens, and learn about them with interactive games and displays. Explore a rain forest environment with a 3-floor butterfly habitat, get a close look at a range of insects, and visit a play area for kids.

Eighty feet below the surface in Texas Hill Country lies the Cave Without a Name, an extraordinary underground world of stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flowstones, cave drapery, and other terrestrial formations formed over thousands of years. Come early, pack a picnic, and enjoy on-site amenities such as a hiking trail, gift shop, and a gemstone/fossil sluice.

Maximize your time in the spectacular city of Houston with an indispensable Houston Mobile Ticket. Your mobile ticket includes free admission to the Space Center Houston plus enjoy free entry to four additional attractions of your choice and choose from a variety including the Museum of Fine Arts, home to more than 60,000 artworks, or the Houston Zoo, Kemah Boardwalk All-Day Ride Pass, the Children's Museum of Houston, Downtown Aquarium, or the Houston Museum of Natural Science

Approximately 45 minutes southwest of Austin lies the Driftwood/Wimberley area of the Texas Hill County. Here, you'll find rustic charm, winding roads, rolling hills, and amazing wine. You'll travel in a Mercedes Sprinter van and friendly local guide with a maximum of 10 people. Sample the wines and soak in the ambiance at three award-winning wineries (tasting fee not included.) Tour is 4.5 hours, leaving at 1:30, returning at 6 pm.

Discover an incredible underwater world with a ticket to SEA LIFE Aquarium Dallas, where more than 5,000 sea creatures reside. See a horseshoe crab, marvel at translucent jellyfish and stroll beneath sharks in a transparent sea tunnel. Various talks and feedings take place throughout the day, or take a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about conservation and animal rescue efforts. There's something for the entire family to enjoy.

Discover the vibrant city of Dallas and gain free entry to a range of top attractions with a Dallas CityPASS. Every Mobile ticket includes free entry to the intriguing Perot Museum of Nature and Science and the Reunion Tower GeO-Deck, and is valid for 9 days, allowing you to explore the city at your convenience. Plus choose admission to 2 of the following attractions: Dallas Zoo, George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum or Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Your mobile ticket includes: - Perot Museum of Nature and Science - Reunion Tower GeO-Deck Plus your choice of admission to 2 of the following attractions: - Dallas Zoo - George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum - Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Saddle up for a true Western experience on this sunset horseback ride down a trail leading you to a warm campfire. This outdoor adventure in Waco gets you beautiful views of Central Texas during your trail ride. Once you reach the scenic overlook, enjoy some s’mores and cowboy-themed games by the campfire and take some time to soak in the scenery.

Come on our chilling ghost tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Forth Worths Top-Rated Ghost Tour!!! Are you prepared to meet Cowtown's ghosts? Take a spooky ghost tour of Fort Worth to experience some of the innumerable specters that stalk this Wild West Texas metropolis. Hear spooky tales of how the streets of this prosperous metropolis once ran red with the blood of sinners and outlaws. Learn the disturbing details of Fort Worth's tainted rise and the death and destruction it is based on.

Families and even couples can sometimes have a hard time finding activities everyone can enjoy. This Waco Horseback Riding Experience on a Texas Ranch is something everyone will love. You’ll ride horseback through the ranchlands with some authentic cowboys, while taking in beautiful views of the farmlands, the surrounding area, and the Brazos River.

Visiting San Antonio? Experience 4 must-see attractions, handpicked and packaged together at a 38% savings, with San Antonio CityPASS® tickets. Spend less time planning and more time exploring. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order. Valid for 9 consecutive days including the first day of use. Buy online for instant mobile delivery. One-time admission to your choice of 4 attractions: • Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises - Narrated River Cruise • San Antonio Zoo - General Admission • The Tower of The Americas - Tower Ticket • The DoSeum - General Admission • San Antonio Botanical Garden - General Admission • Witte Museum - General Admission • San Antonio Museum of Art - General Admission • The Alamo — Exhibit and Church - Admission to The Alamo Exhibit and free Church entry Download and visit the My CityPASS® App to access tickets, make reservations (if required), and view attraction details.

Set sail at one of the best times of day—sunset—on a South Padre Island cruise aboard a comfortable 26-foot (8-meter) leisure catamaran. Enjoy beautiful views of the skyline as you make your way along the Texas Gulf Coast, and keep an eye out for bottle nose dolphins, seabirds, and other wildlife. With space for up to six passengers, this private yacht charter is ideal for couples or those celebrating a special occasion.