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283 Available Tour Excursions in Houston

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(60 reviews)

Houston's only walking tour! In this group tour, you will dive into the history, architecture, and uniquely Texan ambience of the fourth biggest city in the United States: a modern-day melting pot of cultures with an old fashioned past that is all its own. From the oldest building in Houston to the tallest skyscraper in the city, we'll go on a journey through Houston's history and architecture. Wander through the city's Historic District and see some masterworks of Art Deco architecture of the early 20th century and discuss street art and murals of today. We'll sneak a ride on Houston's modern tramline (for free!) and travel between the city's Historic District and its ultra-modern Skyline District. We will walk for approximately 2 miles. Note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Price: $25.00

Duration: 1 hours

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(48 reviews)

PUBLIC TOURS AVAILABLE OCTOBER - APRIL On a Howdy H-Town Street Art & Small Bar Tour we will explore the Sculptures, Graffiti Art, Architecture and Small Bars that make Downtown Houston unique. Walk through the skyscrapers and pop into the small bars as your guide brings the city to life telling stories. The tour includes two drinks (Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic). The perfect way to start your Friday night in Downtown Houston, end a long work week or meet new friends. Grab social media content or impress your date with the vibrant art Houston has to offer.

Price: $90.00

Duration: 2 hours

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(39 reviews)

Starting just north of downtown, get a panoramic view of the city. Visit amazing murals, see historic East End landmarks, and you might meet one of the world famous, Doomsday Wrestlers. Includes Local Group, Sigma Brewing Co, and 8th Wonder. If you love sporting events and stadiums, this is the tour for you. Another flat ride, this easy route also contains some of the more unique spots in Houston.

Price: $70.77

Duration: 4 hours

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One part scavenger hunt, one part escape room, and one part urban crawl. Can you escape your city? Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover your city with an experience you will never forget! Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of play time, depending on experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Last-minute bookings pick it up at the start point on the day of the adventure - exact location sent after booking.

Price: $75.00

Duration: 2 hours

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(13 reviews)

We provide a private airport pickup & transfer from IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport or Hobby Airport to the destination of your choice anywhere within the city limits of our beautiful City of Houston. Our city is spread far & wide, so destinations outside of the Houston City Limits may be subject to extra charges. However, we will let you know in advance.

Price: $200.00

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At AAdmirals, we stand out by offering premium transportation services tailored to your needs. Here’s what sets us apart: 1- Safety & Comfort: Professional drivers trained to make your journey seamless and memorable. 2- Professionalism & Reliability: We ensure punctual, stress-free rides for airport transfers, corporate travel, city-to-city trips, and special events. 3- Luxury Fleet: Choose from SUVs, sprinter vans, and minibuses to fit individuals or groups of all sizes. 4- Personalized Service: Enjoy flexible bookings, flexible pickup times based on traveler preferences, real-time updates, and attentive communication throughout your journey. 5- Extensive Coverage: Serving Houston, Galveston, Dallas, and beyond, including popular routes like Houston to Galveston or Houston to Dallas. 6- Competitive Pricing: Exceptional value with fair, transparent rates, and no hidden charges. Experience the difference with AAdmirals—more than just a ride, it’s a premium travel experience.

Price: $999.00

Duration: 1 hours

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(11 reviews)

If the love don't feel like 90s R&B… I don't want it! Trill On Wheels presents the Lovers & Friends 90s R&B Party Bike Tour. For the lovers, friends, and fans of 90s R&B and those nostalgic house party vibes. Y'all remember how you felt watching Jodeci on BET's Video Soul or Aaliyah on Cita's World? Where were you when that Remember The Time video dropped or when TLC taught you your "No Scrub" philosophy? Whether you're happily single, 20+ years married, or just a fan of the culture, this tour is for you! This tour comes jam-packed with a 100% 90s R&B Party playlist, 2 bar stops, Trill Trivia, Trap Karaoke, and all the New Jack Swinging your legs can handle. 100% Motorized & 100% BYOB - Bring your drinks and we bring the vibes! Trill On Wheels riders get access to multiple signature tour experiences, exclusive rider upgrades, and a complete lineup of ways to customize your ride. See everything we offer @trillonwheels. No Diggity…

Price: $45.99

Duration: 2 hours

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(8 reviews)

We provide a private airport pickup & transfer from IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport or Hobby Airport to the destination of your choice anywhere within the city limits of our beautiful City of Houston. Our city is spread far & wide, so destinations outside of Houston City Limits may be subject to extra charges. However, we will let you know in advance.

Price: $165.00

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(5 reviews)

At AAdmirals, we stand out by offering premium transportation services tailored to your needs. Here’s what sets us apart: 1- Safety & Comfort: Professional drivers trained to make your journey seamless and memorable. 2- Professionalism & Reliability: We ensure punctual, stress-free rides for airport transfers, corporate travel, city-to-city trips, and special events. 3- Luxury Fleet: Choose from SUVs, sprinter vans, and minibuses to fit individuals or groups of all sizes. 4- Personalized Service: Enjoy flexible bookings, flexible pickup times based on traveler preferences, real-time updates, and attentive communication throughout your journey. 5- Extensive Coverage: Serving Houston, Galveston, Dallas, and beyond, including popular routes like Houston to Galveston or Houston to Dallas. 6- Competitive Pricing: Exceptional value with fair, transparent rates, and no hidden charges. Experience the difference with AAdmirals—more than just a ride, it’s a premium travel experience.

Price: $395.00

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Discover the flavors and elegance of French bistro cooking in this immersive culinary class. This 3-course experience celebrates refined techniques and bold flavors. Your hands-on cooking experience features: - First course: Salmon rillettes spread over toasted baguette. - Second course: Pork tenderloin with mustard sauce, plus potatoes au gratin and bacon-wrapped green beans. - Dessert: A decadent chocolate mousse with silky texture and deep cocoa notes. This class combines professional instruction with approachable recipes, leaving you confident to recreate French bistro dishes at home. Bring wine or beer to enjoy with your freshly prepared meal.

Price: $125.00

Duration: 3 hours

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(3 reviews)

Welcome to Htown! Houston is the best city in Texas in my opinion and there's no place like it! The city is filled with diversity, southern hospitality, good times, love and hope. There's always something to do and good food to eat. I fall in love with this city everyday. It's such a hidden gem and I would love to show you around! I look forward to spending the day with you and you exploring Houston like a local or a tourist! I still feel like a tourist and I've been here for a long time. I will try to squeeze this big city in, in one day. I can't wait to show you around!

Price: $180.00

Duration: 4 hours

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(3 reviews)

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote and interactive live host to assist and encourage you through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 500 cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures include a tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, learning tool, and social experiment! Guests get to discover our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture challenges-for points! Regardless of their score, they enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard. They can race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors with them that day. Get ready to learn, discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your OWN!

Price: $23.20

Duration: 2 hours

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(3 reviews)

Includes complimentary pickup from your central Houston hotel, business or home in Air-Conditioned vehicle [Luxury SUV or Passenger Van based on group size] by a certified guide to begin your 5-hour Day Trip to Galveston which is 50 miles/ 80 kilometers from downtown Houston. Enjoy 1 hour of scenic road views each way while being briefed on island history from cannibals and pirates to gangsters and presidents followed by 90-minute Sightseeing Tour to include Early Victorian Mansions, Moody Gardens Pyramids, Ocean Views, Bay Area, Beach Area, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, Fort Crockett, The Pleasure Pier, The Sacred Heart Cathedral, The Bishop's Palace This Private Experience allows you the option to skip Sightseeing for direct drop off at Museums, Attractions, Beach Walking, Shopping, Margarita's at Island Pubs or Dining on fresh Seafood, Steaks at Ocean View Restaurants. Additional time can be added to this experience.

Price: $450.00

Duration: 5 hours

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(2 reviews)

If you are visiting Texas for the first time, have never been to Austin, or just want a tour this will be the perfect opportunity to visit 2 cities in one trip! Houston is a hidden gem by itself but you will have the opportunity to see the Capital of Texas as well! Austin TX is breathtaking and you will feel like you're in another state. We will explore a lot of Austin in just a few hours. The ride there is smooth and relaxing. So come ready to explore and have fun! If for some reason Austin is your final destination or you're having so much fun and want to explore more and spend the night you do have the option of staying but will have to find transportation back. We look forward to being your tour guide.

Price: $240.00

Duration: 10-11 hours

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With this bundled package, enjoy roundtrip transportation and general admission tickets to Space Center Houston, accompanied by your NASA expert, who will guide your group through the center’s highlights, presentation theaters and stunning Rocket Park. During this daily 5-hour excursion, our expert guide will allow you to experience the Space Center as a true NASA expert, including boarding a Space Shuttle 905, witnessing a live presentation of a real NASA astronaut currently on the International Space Station, learning about possibilities beyond planet Earth at Starship Gallery exhibits, marveling at the future of space travel at the groundbreaking Artemis exhibit, and enjoying tram tours. With so many amazing attractions, like the Saturn V rocket, your NASA guide will also be able to take group photos to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Price: $150.00

Duration: 6 hours

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(2 reviews)

At AAdmirals, we stand out by offering premium transportation services tailored to your needs. Here’s what sets us apart: 1- Safety & Comfort: Professional drivers trained to make your journey seamless and memorable. 2- Professionalism & Reliability: We ensure punctual, stress-free rides for airport transfers, corporate travel, city-to-city trips, and special events. 3- Luxury Fleet: Choose from SUVs, sprinter vans, and minibuses to fit individuals or groups of all sizes. 4- Personalized Service: Enjoy flexible bookings, flexible pickup times based on traveler preferences, real-time updates, and attentive communication throughout your journey. 5- Extensive Coverage: Serving Houston, Galveston, Dallas, and beyond, including popular routes like Houston to Galveston or Houston to Dallas. 6- Competitive Pricing: Exceptional value with fair, transparent rates, and no hidden charges. Experience the difference with AAdmirals—more than just a ride, it’s a premium travel experience.

Price: $775.00

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(2 reviews)

High-Performance Scooters & Fat Tire 2-Seaters – Our fleet includes powerful, smooth-riding scooters and fat tire two-seaters, perfect for cruising with a friend. Faster, more reliable, and way more fun than the competition. No Geofencing – Unlike Bird and Lime, our scooters have no ride restrictions, so you can explore freely without sudden shutdowns. Well-Maintained Equipment – Every scooter and e-bike is regularly serviced for a smooth, safe ride. Beginner-Friendly – First time? No worries! We offer quick tutorials to get you riding confidently. Safety First – Every rental includes a free helmet because your well-being matters. In-Person Customer Service – Skip the hassle of app-only rentals—our actual storefronts have staff ready to help. Fast & Hassle-Free Rentals – No complicated apps, just quick service so you can start riding ASAP. Open Late – 7 Days a Week – Ride until 2 AM, perfect for nightlife, tourists, and late-night fun.

Price: $25.00

Duration: 1 hours

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Step into a welcoming Houston kitchen and explore the flavors of refined Italian cooking in this interactive class hosted through Cozymeal. With a maximum of 8 guests, this intimate session highlights timeless techniques across a four-course menu. The menu you will prepare includes: - Starter: Zuppa Toscana with sausage, kale and potatoes - Main course: Chicken marsala with a rich wine sauce and risotto - Side dishes: Garlic-sautéed broccolini and carrots - Dessert: Lemon cream cake with layers of citrus cream With guidance from your local chef, you’ll gain confidence in crafting Italian sauces, risotto and vegetables with finesse. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy with the meal, making this both an educational and celebratory culinary evening.

Price: $115.00

Duration: 3 hours

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Key Info for Visitors

  • Currency: USD
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Climate: Humid subtropical
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Population: Approximately 2.3 million people
  • Best Time to Visit: times to visit are spring and fall for comfortable weather.
  • Visa Requirements Visitors to Houston generally follow U.S. visa policies. Citizens from visa waiver countries such as most EU nations, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan can enter the U.S. for tourism without a visa for up to 90 days under the ESTA program. Other travelers typically require a visa obtained before arrival. U.S. citizens do not need a visa. Visitors should check the latest U.S. visa regulations as requirements vary by nationality and purpose of visit.

About Houston

Houston is a vibrant metropolis known for its diverse culture, booming energy industry, and rich arts scene. As the fourth largest city in the United States, it offers a unique blend of southern hospitality and cosmopolitan flair. Visitors are drawn to Houston for its world-class museums, thriving culinary landscape, and dynamic neighborhoods. The city is also a gateway to space exploration history, home to the NASA Johnson Space Center. Houston’s multicultural population creates a lively atmosphere with festivals, music, and cuisine from around the globe. Its warm climate allows for year-round outdoor activities, including parks, gardens, and sports events. Whether exploring the Museum District, enjoying live music in Midtown, or sampling Tex-Mex and barbecue, Houston provides an engaging experience for all types of travelers.

Houston Tours & Experiences

  • Top Attractions: Highlights of Texas
  • Duration Range: Custom Durations
  • Group Size: Intimate Groups
  • Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
  • Recommended For: The best times to visit are spring and fall for comfortable weather. Pack lightweight clothing, sunscreen, and an umbrella for occasional rain. Houston is culturally diverse and casual, but polite greetings and tipping are customary. Stay hydrated in the summer heat and be cautious when driving during rush hours. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is useful for small vendors or tips. Always check local event schedules to enhance your visit.

Average Tour Price: $65

Lowest Price Tour: $55

Highest Price Tour: $180

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Important Tour Information

  • Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
  • Check tour cancellation and refund policies
  • Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
  • Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation

Top Attractions

1. Space Center Houston – The official visitor center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, offering interactive exhibits and astronaut encounters. 2. Houston Museum of Natural Science – Features extensive collections in paleontology, gems, and ancient civilizations. 3. Houston Zoo – A large zoo with diverse animal exhibits and family-friendly activities. 4. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston – Houses an impressive collection of art from around the world, including contemporary and classical works. 5. Buffalo Bayou Park – A scenic urban park with trails, kayak rentals, and great views of the Houston skyline.

Popular Activities

Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as touring NASA’s Space Center, exploring the extensive Museum District, attending live performances in the Theater District, and experiencing Houston’s vibrant nightlife. Outdoor enthusiasts can bike or kayak along Buffalo Bayou, visit the Houston Arboretum, or attend sporting events including baseball, basketball, and football. Food tours and cultural festivals offer immersive experiences into Houston’s diverse heritage. Shopping in areas like The Galleria or local markets adds to the city’s appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to visit Houston is from late February to April and October to November when the weather is mild and pleasant.

Houston is a sprawling city, so walking is limited mainly to downtown and certain neighborhoods; renting a car or using rideshares is recommended.

The Houston Zoo, Space Center Houston, and the Children's Museum are popular family-friendly destinations.

We have tours designed for various age groups and fitness levels. Each tour description includes specific requirements and recommendations.

Local Food & Cuisine

Houston’s food scene is a melting pot reflecting its multicultural population. Signature dishes include Tex-Mex, barbecue, Cajun, and Vietnamese cuisine. Must-try foods are brisket, tacos, crawfish, and kolaches. The city is known for its food trucks and fine dining alike. Popular restaurants include Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen for Cajun flavors and The Breakfast Klub for Southern comfort food. Houston’s dining culture embraces casual eateries and innovative chefs, making it a top destination for food lovers.

Getting Around

Houston is accessible via George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. The city’s public transportation includes buses and a light rail system, but coverage is limited. Most visitors rely on rental cars, taxis, or rideshare services like Uber and Lyft to get around. Traffic can be heavy during peak hours, so planning travel times is advisable. Parking is generally available but can be costly in downtown and popular areas.

Travel Tips

The best times to visit are spring and fall for comfortable weather. Pack lightweight clothing, sunscreen, and an umbrella for occasional rain. Houston is culturally diverse and casual, but polite greetings and tipping are customary. Stay hydrated in the summer heat and be cautious when driving during rush hours. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is useful for small vendors or tips. Always check local event schedules to enhance your visit.

Culture & Customs

Houston’s culture is a blend of Southern traditions and global influences. Hospitality and friendliness are valued, and casual dress is common. Important festivals include the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Houston International Festival, and various cultural heritage celebrations. When dining, tipping around 15-20% is standard. Respect for diversity and open-mindedness are key social norms. Visitors should be mindful of traffic rules and courteous in public spaces.

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