See the historical highlights and cultural delights of Houston on this sightseeing tour. Enjoy unobstructed views and listen to fascinating audio commentary as you cruise past important landmarks like the historic City Hall, Market Square, Downtown Aquarium, and Graffiti Park.

Sightseeing tour of Houston
Enjoy panoramic views of Houston from the open-air bus
See the historic downtown, Market Square Park, Hermann Park, Chase Tower and more
Learn about Houston’s history and sights from audio commentary

What's Included

In-person tour guide is available in the weekends and pre recorded audios are offered every weekdays
Map and orientation

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off (all passengers have to meet us at the Visitors Center)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1302 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Departure Point: Houston City Tours Visitor Center, located behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Convention Center district.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

1302 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

What To Expect

Climb aboard a distinctive open-air bus at the cowboy-themed Houston City Tours Visitor Center. Cruise through the vibrant Texan city, passing iconic landmarks like the Chase Tower and the Convention Center.

See Market Square Park and the vertiginous observation deck of the JP Morgan Chase Tower, Texas’ highest building.

Pass by City Hall to admire Tranquility Park and the historical structures that surround it. Absorb the electric atmosphere of the Theater District as you pass by the thriving 17-block area.

Your tour returns to its original departure point.

Discovery Green (Pass By)

Annunciation Catholic Church (Pass By)

Minute Maid Park (Pass By)

Main Street (Pass By)

Downtown Historic District Market Square (Pass By)

City Hall

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alley Theatre (Pass By)

Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (Pass By)

Wortham Center (Pass By)

Downtown Aquarium (Pass By)

Julia Ideson Reading Room (Pass By)

Tranquility Park (Pass By)

Buffalo Bayou Park (Pass By)

Toyota Center (Pass By)

JPMorgan Chase Tower (Pass By)

Houston Graffiti Building

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Heritage Society (Pass By)

George H.W. Bush Monument (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Our first time in Houston

Sommay_C, Apr 2024

It was a very educated experience. Love downtown Houston, it’s very nice and clean. It was a perfect day, not hot and humid at all.

Don’t miss this tour guide on this tour

Gail_H, Apr 2024

The tour director’s verbal tour was amazing and thorough in 2 languages! We enjoyed it very much. There is sommuch to see, but this tour didn’t miss anything. The city is amazing.

Worth the Trip -intro to Houston

Jtruckey, Apr 2024

Antonio was wonderful as our guide! Great information on history, architecture and murals. Only 1 hr 20 mins for a terrific Houston experience.

Tour Houston.

Hwie_K, Apr 2024

Get to know Houston area and seeing the sights. Enjoyable tour and seeing important parts of Houston for the first time.

Good tour !

Garcia_S, Apr 2024

Thanks to the people of Houston city tours and I could reschedule my tour and go to the Space center . The space center was fun and I could go on a tram tour . Transport was well organized. The guide on the city tour was really knowledgeable.

Should have been charged for 2 seniors......but was charged for 2 seniors and 1 adult..

allan_u, Apr 2024

cleanliness of city....I was charged for 3 people instead of 2 seniors...I explained the error to them bur they said they could not help me as this with with another company that did the billing.

Fun for all

Kay_B, Apr 2024

I've worked in Houston for decades, but I went on this tour with family members visiting from out of town. It is surprising how many things I didn't know about Houston, such as the amazing street art gracing many of the downtown buildings. We all thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our guide was exceptionally good.

Great Trip

CasandraShaffer, Apr 2024

Brought two of our exchange students to visit Texas and they had a blast. They enjoyed many parts of the city has to offer.

A great overview of the city

Terri_M, Apr 2024

We loved our bus tour. It was very informative and interesting. We liked Houston much more after the tour than we had prior to the tour 😁.

Perfect City Tour

Calin_E, Apr 2024

Friendliness of staff and a knowledgeable tour guide made our experience great. I don’t think it is appropriate for Viator to not accept my comments because they are too short! I almost didn’t submit my feedback, but I wanted to let everybody know that this is a great tour!

Opened eyes

Stephen_F, Apr 2024

This tour opened our eyes to the great things that Houston had to offer. Can’t wait to come back. Thanks so much.

Nice experience!

Jean_L, Mar 2024

Smooth bus ride, Good guide who speak slowly and clearly for easy understanding because im a french Canadian! Thank you!

Friendly driver and...

Jayson_P, Mar 2024

Friendly driver and staff. They were so accommodating when we got to the pick up location just in time for boarding.

Must do as a tourist!

Sherry_H, Mar 2024

So glad we did this tour! Learned so much and the city was impressive. Tour guide was great! She was funny and informative.

Friendly, informative and entertaining .

Michael_R, Mar 2024

The views and narrative. Great variety of scenes. Bus was clean and well kept up. Everyone seemed to enjoy the tour.

Knowledgeable person...

Denice_M, Mar 2024

Knowledgeable person narrating the tour. He was funny and made the ride that more enjoyable. Definitely recommend to others

The tour was informative...

Stacy_G, Mar 2024

The tour was informative and interesting but I was expecting to avtually hop off and look around like I have on other hop on hop off tours

90 mimutes of fun!

MaryBaukol, Mar 2024

Enjoyed the stories from our guide on the pride of the city, art, sport stadiums and other gems of the city of Houston.

Informative tour with no stops !!!

Ariane_K, Mar 2024

Informative tour and nice to see the street arts. Nice to go on a tour without stops!!! Guide was friendly and driver was good (no crazy driving). Thank you all

Excellent introduction to Houston

Oliver_L, Mar 2024

Great tour that gives an informative and clear overview of the city in a short timeframe. Friendly hosts and staff.

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