Top Houston Walking Tours

See the historical highlights and cultural delights of Houston on this 75-minute loop, hop-on sightseeing tour.  Enjoy unobstructed views and listen to fascinating audio commentary as you cruise past important landmarks like the historic City Hall and Houston Zoo. See popular attractions like Market Square, Downtown Aquarium and the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, hopping off to explore further whenever an attraction captures your attention. Rejoin the tour at a time to suit your schedule at any conveniently located stops along the route.

Snaking along more than six miles of area, the downtown tunnels in Houston are home to history, art, corporate culture, and more; however, if you’re not familiar with them, you could easily get lost. Go beneath 95 city blocks with a guide to navigate the way during this Downtown Houston Underground Tunnel Tour. You’ll hear stories even locals don’t know about the surroundings as you walk though.

Hitting Houston's top attractions couldn't be easier than on this double-decker sightseeing tour. See top sights around the city like parks, landmarks, and historic districts, and then head to the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center for a self-guided tour.

See the key sights of central Houston and historic Galveston on a comprehensive coach tour. Begin your day of sightseeing with an overview tour of Houston by double-decker bus. In Galveston, enjoy free time to explore this scenic Gulf of Mexico town at your own pace. Admire the historic Victorian mansions, the Galveston Seawall, and the Strand historic district. Other optional activities include hitting the beach or going on a dolphin-watching tour by boat.

There’s plenty for foodies to get excited about in Houston, with some excellent restaurants, tasty street food, and cuisine from all around the globe. On this walking tour, explore the north Downtown area of Houston and discover the culinary highlights of the warehouse district, Market Square Park, and Main Street. Stop along the way to sample a selection of local favorites, regional specialties, and artisan foods, including Tex-Mex, Greek, and Spanish dishes.

When you book with Joyride Houston, you are the only group on the tour. This tour is exclusive to your group only!

Even if you’ve visited Houston before or are a local, Houston has so many great paces to eat, you may have missed out on some of the best eateries. This Downtown Houston Food Tour takes you around the city to up to seven popular restaurants to try some delicious dishes—both well-known dishes and unique to Space City.

Secure your ticket in advance to the NASA Space Center and visit Mission Control, Rocket Park, Independence Plaza, and the astronaut training facility. After hotel pickup in a climate-controlled vehicle, see popular landmarks around Houston, stopping briefly for photos during a small-group guided sightseeing tour. With a map and instructions, enjoy the flexibility to explore the space center on your own time, without the stress of rushing.

Houston Heights is an up–and–coming neighborhood that visitors often miss. Discover the area’s history and culture on a food tour that stops at a variety of mom–and–pop shops, eateries, and markets loved by locals. Your guide, who eliminates the hassle of planning and navigating on your own, gives you inside tips and recommendations for the rest of your visit.

Explore Houston’s colorful side and get a collection of Insta-worthy photos along the way. Pose in front of downtown’s most vibrant street art, including hidden murals that even most locals don’t know about. Cover lots of ground in an open-sided electric cart, and get personalized attention and tips from your street-savvy guide on this private tour.

Visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science to see the largest dinosaur hall in North America, check out the extensive collection of rare gems, and stop into your choice of permanent exhibits.

Maximize your time in the spectacular city of Houston with an indispensable Houston Mobile Ticket. Your mobile ticket includes free admission to five of the city’s premier attractions, including the Downtown Aquarium, the Space Center Houston, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Enjoy free entry to two additional attractions of your choice and choose from a variety including the Museum of Fine Arts, home to more than 60,000 artworks, or the Houston Zoo; Kemah Boardwalk All-Day Ride Pass or the Children's Museum of Houston.

Explore the historic district of downtown Houston on a leisurely walking tour that combines a pub crawl with ghost stories recounted by your costumed guide. Your 2.5-hour evening walking tour visits four bars located in historic buildings that each boast spooky stories. Have time to sip a drink (own expense) as your guide illuminates the history of Houston through tales of rumored hauntings and other spine-tingling tales.

Learn about Houston’s spooky side on this Houston ghost tour. Follow a costumed guide on a 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometer) walk through downtown, including sites such as the Buffalo Bayou river, Market Square Park, and the Conservatory underground market, all while listening to Houston lore. Your guide is equipped with an EMF reader to pick up on signals from spirits along the way.

The Historic Houston Craft Cocktail Tour will feature a variety of cocktails from some of the city’s most talented mixologists in addition to a few delicious bites and a dose of history. Each tour will be different, offering an element of surprise to all participants. We’ve partnered with numerous downtown hotspots including OKRA Charity Saloon, Frank’s Pizza and El Big Bad to name a few. Consider this tour a refined happy hour that transports you back to the beginnings of Houston. Participants can expect a variety of flavor profiles throughout the tour. Some may enjoy a Blueberry, Jalapeño & Cilantro Margarita paired with a hearty Steak Carne Asada Taco or a warm, flakey Plantain Empanada (vegetarian-friendly) from El Big Bad. Others may enjoy a refreshing Peach Moonshine paired with a mouthwatering Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese from The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar. Some may even enjoy both! All tours will end with a spiked coffee drink for a little pick-me-up.

Interested in learning more about why Downtown Houston has been labelled as the "fastest-growing neighborhood" in the city as well as its top architecture, restaurants, and parks? Our Downtown Tour is perfect for guests & families of all ages looking to discover what makes Houston the center of business, culture, history & sports in Texas. Enjoy up-close perspectives of Downtown Houston's hidden gems including the tallest Skyscraper in Texas, most expansive Tunnel System in the United States, and two professional sporting venues as well as its world-class, outdoor dog-friendly Entertainment Mall & Park. Our tour guests will be sure to enjoy some jaw-dropping views and photo-ops while learning about all that Downtown Houston has to offer for its twenty Fortune 500 companies and over 50,000 residents.

Visit the Space Center Houston like a VIP with this five-hour tour of the popular attraction. Your rocket scientist guide will show you and your group around, telling you all about the inner workings of NASA along the way. You'll also get the chance to see rocket ship hardware, visit Mission Control, and even touch a real moon rock.

re:3D is a fully open source, collaborative company with a social mission focused on breaking through the limits of 3D printing and creating actionable solutions to recycling plastics. At our Houston Headquarters, you will learn how 3D printing works, see how large-format 3D printers get made, touch and feel 3D prints from around the world and be able to ask questions of experts in additive manufacturing. re:3D was founded by ex NASA employees and is housed in the former home of Wyle Laboratories where equipment for the International Space Station was constructed. For groups larger than 15 people, please reach out to us directly.

This is an in depth, 6 hour group tour of the Space Center Houston which is the most popular tourist destination in Houston. Your private guide is a real rocket scientist and an experienced space expert who will explain everything you see and answer all of your questions in a way you will easily understand. The tour provides an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the history, current programs and future plans for space exploration. This is where NASA trains the astronauts and operates the US human space exploration programs. You will see the actual hardware used to fly our astronauts into space, touch a moon rock, go inside a space station, go inside the Space Shuttle, visit Mission Control and tour the massive Saturn V rocket used to fly to the moon. This interesting and fun tour is suitable for all ages - seniors, youth and children mature enough to enjoy the wonders of space flight. Face masks must be worn at all times and social distancing will be enforced.

3Quest Challenge scavenger hunt of Houston takes you on an adventure in the city! To play, you'll use an app to collect points by finding items around the city (given to you in riddle form). You will also perform challenges to gain points! The items and challenges are separated into 3 quests. Complete each quest one by one to finish 3Quest Challenge. To make the game even more of a challenge, you can set a time limit for yourself to see if you can complete all quests! During the game, a remote host will be chatting with you in case you need help or a hint. See if you can do all 3 quests in Houston today!

Walk around Houston while completing the Crazy Dash scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any order you choose and participate in fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others around the country! All scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Crazy Dash is our most relaxed scavenger hunt. Come spend your afternoon with us in Houston!

Operation City Quest of Houston lets your team discover the city in a fun and different way. Our app will instruct you to find a variety of items throughout the city in any order you'd like, and do funny challenges, for points! See your points stack up to others during the game on the app's ranking feature. All scavenger hunts come with a remote guide to help you via chat. Come compete with us in Houston.

TTogether with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Did you know that Houston has the 2nd largest theater district in the United States? Houston’s Theater District spans a 17 block area that includes a total of 8 performing arts centers. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the largest in the world. The rodeo runs for 2 weeks in March. During this time, it attracts over 2 million attendees each year. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know that “Houston" was the first word spoken by Neil Armstrong on the moon? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Houston. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Did you know that Houston has one of the best culinary scenes in the country? With more than 10,000 restaurants, which represent more than 70 countries and American regions, to choose from, Houston takes the cake on the best food scene. From food trucks to ramen places to healthy choices, Houston has it all. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Pop star Beyoncé Knowles and rapper/entrepreneur Jay-Z. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!