Houston: Guided City Tour by an Open-Top Double Decker Bus

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ID: GYG483918-857098
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Country: United States

Duration: 01:20 hours


Description

Hop onboard an open-top double-decker bus to experience panoramic views of Houston on a guided tour with informative commentary onboard. Explore the city's top attractions and sites from your seat.
See the historical highlights and cultural delights of Houston on this panoramic bus tour. Enjoy unobstructed views from your seat and listen to informative commentary from your guide. Cruise past important landmarks like the historic City Hall, Market Square, Heritage Society, and Graffiti Park. Start your sightseeing tour at a cowboy-themed Visitors Center with Texan heritage artifacts and photo opportunities. Sit at the coffee shop or shop for souvenirs before boarding the bus. Head to the Toyota Center, home of the professional NBA basketball team the Houston Rockets.

See the beautiful urban park of Discovery Green located in the heart of the Convention Center area. Next up is Houston Graffiti Park filled with vibrant street art and wall murals. See the latest street mural exhibition organized by Street Art for Mankind non-profit. 

Discover Minute Maid Park, the home of the 2022 World Series champions, the Houston Astros. Move to Market Square Park in the city's Downtown Historic District to see the Old Union train station building. Finally, admire the last original buildings of the Downtown's Main Street Square.
Marvel at the Art Deco architecture of the Houston City Hall building in front of Hermann Square. See the slow-moving Buffalo Bayou River, where in 1836 John and Augustus Allen founded Houston.

Next, continue to Tranquility Park which was built to commemorate the Apollo 11 moon landing in July 1969. Spot the Downtown Aquarium, the Sam Houston Park dedicated to the buildings and culture of the city's past, and the Heritage Society museum and park.

Highlights

  • Experience 360° views on board an open-top double-decker bus on this tour
  • Soak in the history, art, and cultural delights of fourth-largest city in the US
  • See Minute Maid Park, home of the 2022 World Series winners, Houston Astros
  • Get unobstructed views of the street art that adorns the Houston Graffiti Park
  • Learn about landmarks such as City Hall and Tranquility Park from your guide

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
Please go to the Visitors Center behind the Four Seasons Hotel.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.