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Tours/Houston/Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

4.1(627)Houston1h 20min
VIATOR4.1(355)TRIPADVISOR4.1(272)
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
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Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

At a glance

Duration
1h 20min
Price from
$40 / person
Location
Houston, United States
Rating
4.1 / 5 · 627 reviews
Languages
EN, EN, ES, ES
Group
Small group, up to 50
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Houston City Tours
Meeting point
Departure PointHouston City Tours Visitor Center, located behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Convention Center district.

Description

Welcome Y'all to Houston!! From the HCT Visitors Center, explore Houston on an 80-minute Houston sightseeing morning or evening tours, which travels by double-deck and single-deck unique open top buses around the city, including sights such as the Convention Center, Minute Maid Park, Historic District & Market Square, Downtown Aquarium, Houston Heritage Society Park, Financial District, Midtown, Museum district, and more. Hop on and off to enjoy unobstructed views of breathtaking architecture and live onboard commentary. Experience Houston's most noteworthy attractions and explore it like never before! Alternate vehicles may be used according to the number of passengers, weather, or traffic conditions.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 7:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 12–64)
$40
Senior (ages 65+)
$38
Child (ages 3–11)
$35
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.

Tour Options

Houston City Tours 1 hour

Guided Tour Bus Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes Downtown Houston Double Decker Bus

Itinerary

Discovery Green
Pass by

Beautiful urban park located in the heart of the Convention Center district.

Church Of The Annunciation
Pass by

The Mother church of Catholicism in Houston and declared a historic landmark.

Daikin Park
Pass by

Old union train station and now home of the major league team the Houston Astros.

Pass by

Admire the last original buildings of the historic Houston downtown district.

Downtown Historic District Market Square
Pass by

See the historic place where the first Houstonians built their original areas for commerce and government.

City Hall
5 min

Admire this Art Deco 1939 historic City Hall building in front of Hermann square. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.

Alley Theatre
Pass by

Theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America.

Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
Pass by

Amazing theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America, and home of the Houston Symphony.

Wortham Center
Pass by

Amazing theatre located in the heart of the 2nd largest theater district in America, and home of the Houston Grand Opera.

Downtown Aquarium
Pass by

Filled with seafood restaurants and a sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems. Depending on weather and construction/traffic conditions, you may hop off for 5 minutes to take photos.

Houston History Research Center
Pass by

Admire this 1923 Spanish style historic public library.

Tranquility Park
Pass by

Beautiful urban park to commemorate the Apollo 11 Mission controlled from Houston.

Buffalo Bayou Park
Pass by

Go ever a bridge on the Buffalo bayou river, where in 1836 John and Augustus Allen founded Houston.

Toyota Center
Pass by

Home of the professional NBA basketball team the Houston Rockets.

JPMorgan Chase Tower
Pass by

This 75-story building is the tallest structure in Texas.

The Heritage Society
Pass by

11 historic homes and museums next to the old Sam Houston park.

George H.W. Bush Monument
Pass by

Overlooking the buffalo bayou, see the statue of the United States' 41st President.

Houston Museum District
Admission not included5 min

The Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology provide entertainment and education for the whole family.

What's included

Included
Map and orientation
In-person tour guide is available in the weekends and pre recorded audios are offered every weekdays
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off (all passengers have to meet us at the Visitors Center)

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.1
627 reviews
5
395
4
82
3
47
2
33
1
70

How it compares in Houston

  • No. 5 by number of reviews among 298 tours in Houston
  • Starting price $40 is 30% below the typical $57 for tours of similar length in Houston

Excurgo comparison of 298 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

0+ days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Houston's Official City & Mural Tour! take?

Houston's Official City & Mural Tour! lasts about 1h 20min. The itinerary has 18 stops.

How much does Houston's Official City & Mural Tour! cost?

Prices start at $40 per person for this Houston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Houston's Official City & Mural Tour! run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 7:00 PM.

How much does Houston's Official City & Mural Tour! cost for children?

Children aged 3–11 pay from $35, adults from $40. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Houston's Official City & Mural Tour! for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Departure Point: Houston City Tours Visitor Center, located behind the Four Seasons Hotel at the Convention Center district. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Houston's Official City & Mural Tour! offered in?

The experience is available in EN, EN, ES, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(627)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

S
Sophie_L
October 2, 2026 · via Viator
Artistic tour

Nice tour of Houston, We loved seeing the artistic side with the beautiful murals. A must-see!

D
dlittle1
September 20, 2026 · via Viator
Tour was something to do,...

Tour was something to do, the tour guide was a bit annoying with her singing, and senseless remarks. The ride was nice and something to do in Houston.

K
Katia_R
September 18, 2026 · via Viator
Great time

Nice way to discover the city, and to see it all. Great history and opportunity to see murals. Would do again

R
Reonna_H
September 17, 2026 · via Viator
The tour was very nice....

The tour was very nice. Learning more about the city is always fun. Houston is an amazing place and this tour really highlights that.

P
paulhQ7275EV
September 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great job

Pick up location was perfect lots of parking and it’s not expensive. Driver (Manuel) was excellent and he did the commendation as well

J
June_bug4843
September 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A Plus. Go on this sightseeing tour!

We enjoyed all of the sights and tour info, history, etc. We had a wonderful trip. The guide went above and beyond to help us. Thank you Manual!

R
Ruban_C
September 11, 2026 · via Viator
Don't book here. .

This was a terrible experience. We missed our flight due to bad weather and Viator refused to change our ticked date. We did not want a refund only to change our date. Any international traveler DO NOT BOOK WITH VIATOR.

L
L6474YZrussellc
September 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Houston murals

Interesting tour - great murals to see. Worth the trip.

I
Irene_F
September 3, 2026 · via Viator
A must see for visitors/new residence

We are visiting from California. It was a very smooth day. The GPS took us right to the parking lot just steps away from the meeting point. The meeting point is actually a cute store and I ended up buying a hat and glasses ($85) lol. it’s a great place to take pictures and get the whole Houston feel going. They serve specialty coffee and tea. They had a lot of snacks too: fruit cookies chips ice cream drinks (nonalcoholic). The bus pulled up (very well kept impressive looking double-decker roofless, red bus ) right front of the store a.k.a. the meeting place and we were able to board right away. Everything was right on time and if you’re wondering it’s mostly recorded tour thank God…so the driver can focus on driving. I think this is a great way to start a trip. That way you can get familiar with the city and make informed notes on places you want go to and experience. The only non positive thing was the trees were not completely trimmed throughout the route of the bus and I saw the guy in front of me get hit with a branch and he was checking to see if he was bleeding so it must’ve hurt right (lots of ducking our heads after that) but i didn’t let it ruin the vibe. I especially enjoyed that they not only took us around Downtow but they touched-down on all the other things about the city: the underground tunnels that are climate controlled with access throughout the city buildings and offer drinks and food down there too! it took us to the opposite end of town …maybe that was the north end of town? : show us the train route and how much it cost ($1.25) and the museum parts of Houston. also parts that are not so glamorous. Giving us a 360 view of things. history is always good. it was great for my friend who just moved here 3 months ago. Keep up the good work. Wish I could post some pictures hopefully viator will add that option soon.

M
Maria_M
September 1, 2026 · via Viator
Disappointing

When we arrived to the visitor center office at 11 am in downtown for our 11:30 am tour, the office was closed. A representative opened the door just to tell us that our tour was cancelled due to not completing the minimum of passengers. We were offered to wait until the 1:30 pm tour or get a refund. After 15 min waiting for a refund, we were told the tour has been scheduled for 11:45 am. We did the tour for 1 hour and a half not the 2 hours booked.

$40/ person
4.1(627)
Duration1h 20min
LanguagesEN, EN, ES
ConfirmationInstant
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