Astroville Houston Tunnel Tour: Downtown History & Hidden Gems
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Discover the hidden side of Houston on the Houston Tunnel Tour, rated the top city tour in Houston for over 8 years and counting. Go beneath Downtown Houston and explore the largest downtown tunnel system in the United States—an incredible underground network connecting iconic skyscrapers, historic landmarks, award-winning architecture, and modern business districts. Escape the Texas heat in air-conditioned comfort while your local guide reveals fascinating Houston history, architecture, hidden gems, insider stories, and fun facts. See the original Texas skyscraper, Houston’s oldest bank, remarkable downtown buildings, and even a vintage 1959 BMW perfect for photos. Part Houston history tour, part architectural adventure, and completely unique, this is one of the best things to do in Houston for visitors and locals alike.
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Stay in the cool air-conditioning and check out the largest downtown tunnel system in the USA with our top guides. Get a firsthand look at the oldest bank in Downtown Houston, original skyscraper in Texas, most award-winning architecture in Houston, and the most elevated pool in all of Texas. You will also see the hotel where JFK spent part of his final living evening and visit some of Houston's most popular food halls!
Our guests will view the tallest building in Texas from up-close. They will also be able to see a raved about sculpture by Joan Miro, the largest piece of art in his illustrious career. At this point, guests will also be able to spot the tallest pool in Texas as well as the 2nd largest Theatre District in the USA.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please make every effort to meet your tour guide on time. Failure to arrive on time may result in a postponed tour subject to tour availability or an abandoned tour if we do not hear from you in advance of the scheduled start time.
- Children & toddlers are welcome to join tour but require their own valid entry ticket, however babies are not permitted due to private property regulations set by Houston skyscraper district
- Upon payment of tour fees, the tour booking leader & the accompanying participant(s) acknowledge they agree to Astroville Tours' Terms of Service where the link can be found at the ticket once booked
- Video recording of tour is not permitted (repeated violations are subject to copyright laws)
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or require frequent stops
Reviews(727)
Diana, is a wonderful tour guide and this tour is a unique step into the then and now of the downtown and underground area. This is a tour you won’t want to miss! This is my second tour and I look forward to bringing more people along.
Fascinating history of downtown above and below ground. Easy walk for us and our grandkids and all were entertained.
Good experience, the guide was excelent and the trip very interesting.
Fantastic experience of the underground tunnels of Houston. Our guide Diana had fabulous knowledge & took us to some fantastic places (inc. Niel & Mellie Esperson buildings & Chase bank). Learned about how the tunnels come to be & the many yummy looking food places. If we hadn’t done this tour we’d have no idea about these tunnels including how to access them. Would highly recommend.
Had a great experience learning about the history of the Houston downtown tunnel network and exploring part of it. The guide was very knowledgeable about the tunnels and the connected history.
Incredible tour. Our guide Dianna was amazing. Her knowledge of everything on the tour was astounding. Very thorough with some points along the tour that made it quite unique and special. Would definitely do the tour again when family and friends come to visit. A must see in Houston.
Great air-conditioned tour with fascinating tunnel history, knowledgeable guide (Diana's great!), and a unique way to explore downtown Houston.
We had an excellent tour guide - Diana. She was an historian and had a lot of information and passion during the tour. We really appreciated her facts and personality. I recommend this tour for anyone wanting to know more about the Houston downtown tunnel system. It’s not super exciting but it’s informational.
Our tour guide, Diana, was exceptional. She picked a great selection of buildings that provided a good understanding of how downtown Houston's architecture evolved over the last century.
I have lived in the Houston Metro area for 26 years, yet I had never been to the tunnels. I took this tour on a Friday. I learned a lot about city history, both related to the tunnels as well as the history of some of the beautiful buildings we visited. Diana was a great guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. It was a great experience.
