Fort Worth Historical Tour from Dallas & Fort Worth with Cattle Drive and Livestock Exchange
by Fun Texas Tours
Choose from 8 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$79.98Overview
The tour begins with a ride in an air-conditioned minivan from either Dallas or Fort Worth. If departing from Dallas, the guide provides a detailed overview of Texas history and Fort Worth’s heritage during the scenic drive lasting about 50 minutes. Upon arrival, guests have a short break before starting the city tour. The walking and bus portions cover key sites such as Sundance Square, a 37-block area combining historical Western architecture with shops, restaurants, and public spaces. The tour continues to the Fort Worth Water Gardens, a downtown urban park featuring three water pools, including an active pool with water cascading 38 feet down terraces, where visitors can walk among the water. Next, the JFK Tribute in General Worth Square honors President Kennedy’s 1963 visit with a bronze statue and selected quotes. The tour proceeds to the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive in the Stockyards National Historic District, which happens twice daily at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Real cowhands drive Texas longhorns along East Exchange Avenue using authentic gear. Additional stops include the Tarrant County Courthouse, built between 1893 and 1895 in Renaissance Revival style from pink Texas granite. Nearby is the Cowtown Coliseum, built in 1908 and site of the first indoor rodeo in 1918. The 125-acre Livestock Exchange venue is also visited, known for hosting the world’s only cattle drive. The full tour lasts about 4.5 hours and includes transport by air-conditioned minivan, a professional historian guide, and visits to all mentioned sites. Lunch is not included but there is a 50-minute break in the Stockyards for dining or shopping. A parking fee must be paid at tour check-in. Guests must select their pick-up location when booking to avoid missing the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fort Worth
For guests departing from Dallas, the tour starts with a drive to Fort Worth lasting about 50 minutes. During this time, the driver and guide provide an overview of Texas history and Fort Worth’s heritage from 1841 to the present. The route offers scenic views between Dallas and Fort Worth.
50 min
Sundance Square
Sundance Square is a 37-block downtown area that combines historical Western architecture with modern shops, restaurants, art galleries, offices, and residences. The plaza is a popular outdoor gathering spot featuring murals, water fountains, courtyards, local shops, food outlets, and live music.
15 min
Fort Worth Water Gardens
This urban park in downtown features three pools of water and a terraced knoll that separates it from the city. The quiet meditation pool is surrounded by cypress trees and tall walls covered in a thin plane of water cascading almost 90 degrees down to the sunken blue water feature. The aerating pool has multiple illuminated spray fountains beneath a canopy of large oak trees. The main active pool has water falling 38 feet (11 m) down terraces and steps, allowing visitors to walk down among the flowing water.
15 min
JFK Tribute
Located in General Worth Square, the JFK Tribute commemorates President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 visit to Fort Worth. A bronze statue by Lawrence Ludtke stands in an elegant plaza along with quotes from Kennedy’s speeches. The tribute marks the spot where Kennedy spoke on the Hotel Texas steps and later at a Chamber of Commerce breakfast.
7 min
Historic Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Herd performs the only twice-daily cattle drives using real Texas cowhands. The Longhorn cattle are driven down East Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards National Historic District every day at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The participants wear authentic saddles, chaps, boots, and hats to recreate the Old West cattle drive experience.
10 min
Fort Worth
This portion of the tour highlights downtown Fort Worth’s history and culture, showcasing how Texas heritage blends with the city’s modern character. It is suitable for both first-time visitors and locals interested in the city’s past and present.
20 min
Fort Worth
For those taking the 70-minute Fort Worth tour option, the experience concludes here without including the Stockyards.
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
There is a 50-minute break in the Stockyards district for lunch, shopping, or photography opportunities.
50 min
Livestock Exchange Building
This 125-acre venue is a key Fort Worth attraction and the site of the world’s only cattle drive. Visitors can explore the area on foot and learn about its historical significance.
Tarrant County Courthouse
Constructed between 1893 and 1895 by Frederick C. Gunn and Louis Curtiss, this pink Texas granite building in Renaissance Revival style resembles the Texas State Capitol except for its clock tower. The cost was $408,840, which caused a new County Commissioners' Court election in 1894. A Confederate Army soldiers monument was placed on the grounds in 1953. The clock tower underwent a $4.5 million renovation in 2012, and the Civil Courts Building was demolished in 2013. The courthouse currently contains county courts, a law library, and facilities management offices.
Cowtown Coliseum
Built in 1908, the Cowtown Coliseum hosted the first indoor rodeo 10 years later, in 1918.
Meeting point
Sundance Square (Haltom's Fine Jewelers) 317 Main St Fort Worth, TX 76102 Meeting/Departure Point Instruction Company Open Air Ford Van will pull in front of the Sundance Square (Haltom's Fine Jewelers) and pick you up.
End point
Sundance Square (Haltom's Fine Jewelers) 317 Main St Fort Worth, TX 76102 Meeting/Departure Point Instruction Company Open Air Ford Van will pull in front of the Sundance Square (Haltom's Fine Jewelers) and pick you up.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Fort Worth Historical Tour from Dallas & Fort Worth with Cattle Drive and Livestock Exchange
by Fun Texas Tours
Choose from 8 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$79.98Overview
The tour begins with a ride in an air-conditioned minivan from either Dallas or Fort Worth. If departing from Dallas, the guide provides a detailed overview of Texas history and Fort Worth’s heritage during the scenic drive lasting about 50 minutes. Upon arrival, guests have a short break before starting the city tour. The walking and bus portions cover key sites such as Sundance Square, a 37-block area combining historical Western architecture with shops, restaurants, and public spaces. The tour continues to the Fort Worth Water Gardens, a downtown urban park featuring three water pools, including an active pool with water cascading 38 feet down terraces, where visitors can walk among the water. Next, the JFK Tribute in General Worth Square honors President Kennedy’s 1963 visit with a bronze statue and selected quotes. The tour proceeds to the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive in the Stockyards National Historic District, which happens twice daily at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Real cowhands drive Texas longhorns along East Exchange Avenue using authentic gear. Additional stops include the Tarrant County Courthouse, built between 1893 and 1895 in Renaissance Revival style from pink Texas granite. Nearby is the Cowtown Coliseum, built in 1908 and site of the first indoor rodeo in 1918. The 125-acre Livestock Exchange venue is also visited, known for hosting the world’s only cattle drive. The full tour lasts about 4.5 hours and includes transport by air-conditioned minivan, a professional historian guide, and visits to all mentioned sites. Lunch is not included but there is a 50-minute break in the Stockyards for dining or shopping. A parking fee must be paid at tour check-in. Guests must select their pick-up location when booking to avoid missing the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fort Worth
For guests departing from Dallas, the tour starts with a drive to Fort Worth lasting about 50 minutes. During this time, the driver and guide provide an overview of Texas history and Fort Worth’s heritage from 1841 to the present. The route offers scenic views between Dallas and Fort Worth.
50 min
Sundance Square
Sundance Square is a 37-block downtown area that combines historical Western architecture with modern shops, restaurants, art galleries, offices, and residences. The plaza is a popular outdoor gathering spot featuring murals, water fountains, courtyards, local shops, food outlets, and live music.
15 min
Fort Worth Water Gardens
This urban park in downtown features three pools of water and a terraced knoll that separates it from the city. The quiet meditation pool is surrounded by cypress trees and tall walls covered in a thin plane of water cascading almost 90 degrees down to the sunken blue water feature. The aerating pool has multiple illuminated spray fountains beneath a canopy of large oak trees. The main active pool has water falling 38 feet (11 m) down terraces and steps, allowing visitors to walk down among the flowing water.
15 min
JFK Tribute
Located in General Worth Square, the JFK Tribute commemorates President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 visit to Fort Worth. A bronze statue by Lawrence Ludtke stands in an elegant plaza along with quotes from Kennedy’s speeches. The tribute marks the spot where Kennedy spoke on the Hotel Texas steps and later at a Chamber of Commerce breakfast.
7 min
Historic Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Herd performs the only twice-daily cattle drives using real Texas cowhands. The Longhorn cattle are driven down East Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards National Historic District every day at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The participants wear authentic saddles, chaps, boots, and hats to recreate the Old West cattle drive experience.
10 min
Fort Worth
This portion of the tour highlights downtown Fort Worth’s history and culture, showcasing how Texas heritage blends with the city’s modern character. It is suitable for both first-time visitors and locals interested in the city’s past and present.
20 min
Fort Worth
For those taking the 70-minute Fort Worth tour option, the experience concludes here without including the Stockyards.
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
There is a 50-minute break in the Stockyards district for lunch, shopping, or photography opportunities.
50 min
Livestock Exchange Building
This 125-acre venue is a key Fort Worth attraction and the site of the world’s only cattle drive. Visitors can explore the area on foot and learn about its historical significance.
Tarrant County Courthouse
Constructed between 1893 and 1895 by Frederick C. Gunn and Louis Curtiss, this pink Texas granite building in Renaissance Revival style resembles the Texas State Capitol except for its clock tower. The cost was $408,840, which caused a new County Commissioners' Court election in 1894. A Confederate Army soldiers monument was placed on the grounds in 1953. The clock tower underwent a $4.5 million renovation in 2012, and the Civil Courts Building was demolished in 2013. The courthouse currently contains county courts, a law library, and facilities management offices.
Cowtown Coliseum
Built in 1908, the Cowtown Coliseum hosted the first indoor rodeo 10 years later, in 1918.
Meeting point
Sundance Square (Haltom's Fine Jewelers) 317 Main St Fort Worth, TX 76102 Meeting/Departure Point Instruction Company Open Air Ford Van will pull in front of the Sundance Square (Haltom's Fine Jewelers) and pick you up.
End point
Sundance Square (Haltom's Fine Jewelers) 317 Main St Fort Worth, TX 76102 Meeting/Departure Point Instruction Company Open Air Ford Van will pull in front of the Sundance Square (Haltom's Fine Jewelers) and pick you up.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.