Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour
by Allstar Limousine & Tours
Choose from 2 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.$128Overview
The Houston City Tour is a 2.5-hour guided van tour that travels through multiple neighborhoods in Houston, including the tree-lined streets of River Oaks, known for its upscale homes. The tour runs rain or shine and takes place in an enclosed, air-conditioned vehicle. A local guide provides information about the history, demographics, current events, and activities available at each stop. The tour visits or passes by several landmarks such as Downtown Historic District Market Square, Discovery Green, Buffalo Bayou Park, Daikin Park, City Hall, Sam Houston Park, Tranquility Park, Bayou Place, Alley Theatre, Sesquicentennial Park, George R. Brown Convention Center, Toyota Center, Houston Museum District, Hermann Park, Houston Zoo, Waugh Drive Bat Colony, Church of the Annunciation, First Methodist Church, House of Blues, Downtown Aquarium, Pete's Dueling Piano Bar, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, and Phoenicia Specialty Foods. At each location, the guide explains the site's history, purpose, available activities, and how to return later if desired. The tour can end at the Houston Zoo, one of the nearby museums in the Museum District, or return to the original starting point or hotel, based on guest preference. Doorstep pickup and return service is available from select hotels and bed and breakfasts. Bottled water, a light snack, and one free souvenir for every two guests are included. Brochures, dining vouchers, and coupons from participating local merchants are provided. Parking fees between one and five dollars may apply at some drive-up stops. Groups are limited to 12 participants. The tour can accommodate collapsible, non-motorized wheelchairs or mobility chairs if the participant can board the vehicle without driver assistance. Children under five years old are not permitted. The tour is not recommended for travelers who cannot go two hours without a restroom or cigarette break.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Downtown Historic District Market Square
The guide explains the history of Market Square and provides updates on current events and activities. This location can also be used as a drop-off point at the end of the tour if desired.
Discovery Green
Information about Discovery Green's history, purpose, current events, and available activities is shared. Guests learn how to return to the park later. This stop can also serve as a drop-off point after the tour.
Buffalo Bayou Park
The guide discusses the park’s history, its purpose, and updates on current events and activities available there.
Daikin Park
Tour commentary covers the park’s history, purpose, current events, and instructions on how to contact or return to the park. This location can be a drop-off point at the end of the tour.
City Hall
Visitors hear about the history of City Hall and current activities happening there.
Sam Houston Park
The guide provides historical information, updates on activities, and details about what is available at the park. This stop can also be a drop-off point after the tour.
Tranquility Park
Information about the park’s history, purpose, and current activities is provided.
Bayou Place
The guide shares updates on current events, the purpose of Bayou Place, and activities available there.
Alley Theatre
Tour participants learn the history of the Alley Theatre, contact information, and how to return later.
Sesquicentennial Park
The guide explains the park’s history, its purpose, and current updates.
George R. Brown Convention Center
The history, origin, and purpose of the Convention Center are discussed along with updates on current events and instructions on how to return. This can also be a drop-off point after the tour.
Toyota Center
Guests hear the history of Toyota Center, updates on events, and how to return or contact the venue. This stop can be used for drop-off instead of returning to a hotel.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Updates about the museum are provided along with brochures detailing contents, prices, and hours. Guests may opt to be dropped off here, as it is shown last on the tour.
Houston Museum District
The guide points out most museums in the district and provides brochures with contact details, pricing, hours, and return instructions. This can also be a drop-off point at the end of the tour.
Hermann Park
Visitors hear the park’s history and receive a mobile tour of the 445-acre area highlighting points of interest. Updates on current events and available activities are given along with return instructions. This stop can be a drop-off location before returning to hotels.
Houston Zoo
The guide provides updates on zoo activities, hours, and prices along with return instructions. This stop can be a drop-off point at the end of the tour.
Waugh Drive Bat Colony
The guide explains how and why the bats settled in this location.
Church Of The Annunciation
Information on the church’s history, updates, and return directions is provided.
First Methodist Church
History, current updates, and return information about the church are shared.
House of Blues
Updates and return instructions are given. This can be a drop-off point instead of returning to the hotel.
Downtown Aquarium
The guide shares updates on events, prices, available activities, and contact details. Guests receive a complimentary appetizer. This stop can be a drop-off point instead of hotel return.
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
Information on contact details and return options is provided. This location can also be used for drop-off at the tour’s end.
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Updates on events, activities, contact information, and return instructions are shared. This can be a drop-off point after the tour.
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
Guests learn about operating hours and contents and receive brochures. This can be a drop-off point at the end of the tour.
George R. Brown Convention Center
Convention Center hosting multiple conventions and events in Houston.
+ 5 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
Tour option 1-C Pickups are available on request in front of Banana Republic in Galleria Mall on the W. Alabama street side. You will receive pickup details and time after booking.
End point
Tour option 1-C PICKUPS are AVAILABLE on REQUEST in front of Macey's /Galleria Mall at 5135 W. Alabama street 77056. You will receive pickup details and time after booking.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour
by Allstar Limousine & Tours
Choose from 2 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.$128Overview
The Houston City Tour is a 2.5-hour guided van tour that travels through multiple neighborhoods in Houston, including the tree-lined streets of River Oaks, known for its upscale homes. The tour runs rain or shine and takes place in an enclosed, air-conditioned vehicle. A local guide provides information about the history, demographics, current events, and activities available at each stop. The tour visits or passes by several landmarks such as Downtown Historic District Market Square, Discovery Green, Buffalo Bayou Park, Daikin Park, City Hall, Sam Houston Park, Tranquility Park, Bayou Place, Alley Theatre, Sesquicentennial Park, George R. Brown Convention Center, Toyota Center, Houston Museum District, Hermann Park, Houston Zoo, Waugh Drive Bat Colony, Church of the Annunciation, First Methodist Church, House of Blues, Downtown Aquarium, Pete's Dueling Piano Bar, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, and Phoenicia Specialty Foods. At each location, the guide explains the site's history, purpose, available activities, and how to return later if desired. The tour can end at the Houston Zoo, one of the nearby museums in the Museum District, or return to the original starting point or hotel, based on guest preference. Doorstep pickup and return service is available from select hotels and bed and breakfasts. Bottled water, a light snack, and one free souvenir for every two guests are included. Brochures, dining vouchers, and coupons from participating local merchants are provided. Parking fees between one and five dollars may apply at some drive-up stops. Groups are limited to 12 participants. The tour can accommodate collapsible, non-motorized wheelchairs or mobility chairs if the participant can board the vehicle without driver assistance. Children under five years old are not permitted. The tour is not recommended for travelers who cannot go two hours without a restroom or cigarette break.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Downtown Historic District Market Square
The guide explains the history of Market Square and provides updates on current events and activities. This location can also be used as a drop-off point at the end of the tour if desired.
Discovery Green
Information about Discovery Green's history, purpose, current events, and available activities is shared. Guests learn how to return to the park later. This stop can also serve as a drop-off point after the tour.
Buffalo Bayou Park
The guide discusses the park’s history, its purpose, and updates on current events and activities available there.
Daikin Park
Tour commentary covers the park’s history, purpose, current events, and instructions on how to contact or return to the park. This location can be a drop-off point at the end of the tour.
City Hall
Visitors hear about the history of City Hall and current activities happening there.
Sam Houston Park
The guide provides historical information, updates on activities, and details about what is available at the park. This stop can also be a drop-off point after the tour.
Tranquility Park
Information about the park’s history, purpose, and current activities is provided.
Bayou Place
The guide shares updates on current events, the purpose of Bayou Place, and activities available there.
Alley Theatre
Tour participants learn the history of the Alley Theatre, contact information, and how to return later.
Sesquicentennial Park
The guide explains the park’s history, its purpose, and current updates.
George R. Brown Convention Center
The history, origin, and purpose of the Convention Center are discussed along with updates on current events and instructions on how to return. This can also be a drop-off point after the tour.
Toyota Center
Guests hear the history of Toyota Center, updates on events, and how to return or contact the venue. This stop can be used for drop-off instead of returning to a hotel.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Updates about the museum are provided along with brochures detailing contents, prices, and hours. Guests may opt to be dropped off here, as it is shown last on the tour.
Houston Museum District
The guide points out most museums in the district and provides brochures with contact details, pricing, hours, and return instructions. This can also be a drop-off point at the end of the tour.
Hermann Park
Visitors hear the park’s history and receive a mobile tour of the 445-acre area highlighting points of interest. Updates on current events and available activities are given along with return instructions. This stop can be a drop-off location before returning to hotels.
Houston Zoo
The guide provides updates on zoo activities, hours, and prices along with return instructions. This stop can be a drop-off point at the end of the tour.
Waugh Drive Bat Colony
The guide explains how and why the bats settled in this location.
Church Of The Annunciation
Information on the church’s history, updates, and return directions is provided.
First Methodist Church
History, current updates, and return information about the church are shared.
House of Blues
Updates and return instructions are given. This can be a drop-off point instead of returning to the hotel.
Downtown Aquarium
The guide shares updates on events, prices, available activities, and contact details. Guests receive a complimentary appetizer. This stop can be a drop-off point instead of hotel return.
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
Information on contact details and return options is provided. This location can also be used for drop-off at the tour’s end.
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Updates on events, activities, contact information, and return instructions are shared. This can be a drop-off point after the tour.
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
Guests learn about operating hours and contents and receive brochures. This can be a drop-off point at the end of the tour.
George R. Brown Convention Center
Convention Center hosting multiple conventions and events in Houston.
+ 5 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
Tour option 1-C Pickups are available on request in front of Banana Republic in Galleria Mall on the W. Alabama street side. You will receive pickup details and time after booking.
End point
Tour option 1-C PICKUPS are AVAILABLE on REQUEST in front of Macey's /Galleria Mall at 5135 W. Alabama street 77056. You will receive pickup details and time after booking.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.