Houston Sightseeing Tour and Galveston Day Trip
Description
See the most iconic sites of central Houston and historic Galveston on a 6-hour amazing tour. In Galveston, enjoy free time to explore the famously scenic town, which is located on the Gulf of Mexico. See ornate Victorian mansions, the Galveston Seawall, the Strand historic district and perhaps take take a short walk on the beach during your visit. Before heading to Galveston, get to know Houston on a 75-minute city tour by double-decker bus. Alternate vehicles may be used according to number of participants ,weather or traffic conditions. Note: 6 hour tour includes travel time to and from attractions.
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Head to the Visitors Center in downtown Houston to meet your double-decker bus for a fully-narrated sightseeing tour of Houston’s most iconic sites.
Your 75-minute tour by open-top bus passes by Convention Center and Minute Maid Park—home of the Houston Astros baseball team.
See this winding, 124-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.
Pass by this landmark in Houston's Financial District
Houston's Aquarium features sea life from around the world.
After touring central Houston with your knowledgeable guide, transfer to a comfortable bus that takes you on a 55-minute drive to reach Galveston, a historic town located on the Gulf of Mexico. During your time in Galveston, enjoy close to three hours on your own to explore. You can purchase lunch in the historic Galveston Strand district then stroll the shops and soak in the small town’s ambiance. Visit the Galveston Seawall, a 10-mile levee with breathtaking views of Galveston Bay. I Throughout the day, learn from the informative commentary provided by your guide while a professional driver handles the navigation. You get to relax as you see iconic sites and learn about the history of Houston, Galveston and Texas during a fascinating 6-hour tour (including travel time to and from attractions.) When you arrive back in Houston, your bus returns you to the Visitors Center where your tour ends.
Nicknamed Oleander City, Galveston features miles of white-sand beaches, seaside restaurants, specialty shops and a fascinating history. More than 60 structures of architectural significance are spread among its six historic districts. Your coach passes one of the most famous buildings, a stunning Victorian mansion called the Bishop's Palace, aka Gresham's Castle.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Reviews(115)
This starts off with a 90 minute tour of Houston via bus. The tour was very informative and it gave you a great view of the downtown as well as the architecture. We then got on a smaller van to make the trip to Galveston which is about 45 minutes. We had time to eat in Galveston and then had a walking 90 minute tour with a local guide. It was very informative. You will learn a lot about the history of both towns.
Had a great tour! The tour began with the hour and half tour of Houston and then with the tour of Galveston. The staff was great! The staff was friendly, helpful, and very friendly. The drivers for both Houston and Galveston were great drivers. Would highly recommend! Also there is parking near the office that made it easy to get to.
Damon and Antonio were 100 percent concerned with our comfort and safety. It was a very pleasant day.
Be mindful to dress appropriately for the open air bus, especially during the cooler/colder times of year.
It was the best Tour I ever did. The Stuff was so nice to us. They Tell us so much about the history and the Culture. I definitly recommend it.
Had an amazing time, learned so much about Houston. We also went to Galveston. Definitely recommend!! Book for your next visit!
I loved this tour and such a great way to see Galveston, especially as an out of town tourist that doesn’t drive here. I would recommend as it’s such great value for money.
We booked the Houston Tour and Galveston combo. When we arrived, we were informed the Galveston portion was canceled because too few were signed up. I understand needing a minimum number to make a tour go, but the cutoff should have been a few days before, so we had ample notice to make alternate plans. Being informed as the tour starts is totally unacceptable. We did go on the Houston Tour portion and it was good.
Dear guest, Your advance notification was sent more than 24 hours before your departure, through your contact with the third party you purchased the ticket from. All services are subject to availability, clearly marked at the time of booking. Your 100% refund was applied.
The bus trip around Houston was great fun and very informative. Ben was a great guide and everyone had a great time. Then off to Galveston, commentary and good times the whole way. Galveston is an interesting place and Ben kept up with the information and anecdotes. We then had 2 hours and walked around. That could have been longer, but we made the most of it. Though is was quite hot so a cold beverage was required. Not the cheapest thing we’ll do, but fun.
One part of the trip was cancelled because not enough signed up. I called back and they told me 2 people had signed up so the trip was back on. I thought they should have called me back to let me know b
