Top Houston Day Trips

Hitting Houston's top attractions couldn't be easier than on this open-top double-decker bus sightseeing tour, followed by a visit to the Space Center Houston. See the city highlights during a 75-minute drive-by tour. Then enjoy easy transfers to the Space Center, and an admission ticket. Take a tram ride to get oriented, then explore the NASA facility independently, seeing real astronauts at work.

See a host of historical highlights, cultural points of interest, and murals in Houston on this sightseeing tour. Enjoy unobstructed views and listen to stories about the city as you cruise past important landmarks like the historic City Hall, Market Square, Downtown Aquarium, and Graffiti Park. Leave the brochure at home—your guide has better stories to tell.

Step beneath the streets and uncover a side of Houston most locals never even see. Our city-famous Tunnel Tour—rated the top city tour in Houston for over 8 years and running—takes you deep into the largest downtown tunnel system in the United States, where a vibrant underground world connects iconic skyscrapers, historical architecture, and modern business hubs. Escape the Texas heat in air-conditioned comfort as you explore this hidden metropolis, packed with fascinating stories, striking architecture, and unexpected surprises around every corner. You’ll visit award-winning buildings, discover the original Texas skyscraper and Houston’s oldest bank, and even snap unforgettable photos—including a stop inside a vintage 1959 BMW. Along the way, your guide will share insider secrets, rich history, and fun facts that bring Houston’s past and present to life. It’s part history tour, part architectural adventure, and all-around one of the most unique experiences in the city!

Howdy! Sit back, relax and enjoy 2 more cities in one trip! First we will make a stop to the most popular talked about gas station in the world. Then we we will have a smooth ride to the beautiful San Antonio and have lunch at the Riverwalk! After we spend hours there we will swing by the most beautiful city in Texas! Austin. I'm looking forward to sightseeing you and showing you some of this beautiful state. Deep in the heart of Texas!

With this combo package, enjoy round-trip transportation and general admission tickets to Space Center Houston with your NASA-expert guide who will navigate your group through the Space Center's most noteworthy exhibits, presentation theaters, and the amazing "Rocket Park". During this 5 hour daily excursion, our expert guide will have you experiencing Space Center Houston like a true NASA All-Star including boarding a 905 Space Shuttle, seeing a live presentation from a real-life NASA astronaut currently stationed at the International Space Station, learning about the possibilities beyond planet Earth with the Starship Gallery displays, marveling at the future of special travel with the futuristic Artemis exhibit, and riding the trams! With so many amazing things including the Saturn V Rocket, one-of-a-kind Independence Plaza, and stargazing Starship Gallery, your NASA-expert guide can also take group photos for memories to last a lifetime!

See the key sights of central Houston and historic Galveston without the hassle of driving and parking when you opt for a 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 town at your own pace. Admire the historic Victorian mansions, the Galveston Seawall, and the Strand historic district.

Explore Houston's space-age ambition and Texas hospitality with our self-guided tour, discovering this iconic city at your own pace. Begin in the Theater District, where 17 downtown blocks include the Alley Theatre, Wortham Center, and Jones Hall, serving 2.5 million annual patrons across 8 performing arts organizations. Travel 25 miles south to NASA's Johnson Space Center, where Space Center Houston displays the 363-foot Saturn V rocket, the Independence Plaza shuttle replica, and lunar samples from the Apollo missions. Visit NRG Stadium, a 72,220-capacity retractable-roof venue beside the historic Astrodome, the world's first domed stadium when it opened in 1965. Explore the 4,000-piece Menil Collection, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston's 65,000-work collection, and Hermann Park's Japanese Garden. Stroll Montrose's LGBTQ+ district with vintage shops and the Rothko Chapel's 14 iconic canvases. Watch 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats emerge at sunset along Buffalo Bayou.

The Alamo has been immortalized in legend and movies and the San Antonio River Walk is a romantic and arguably exotic place to eat and relax. Here you have the opportunity to have 2 great cultural and historical experiences in 1 day.

Experience the hippest cities in Texas with these self-guided driving tours of Austin and Houston. Dig into the long, embattled history of this fiercely independent state, witness the beauty of Houston’s bayou and Austin’s historic downtown, and much more. Featuring must-see landmarks like Austin’s Congress Ave Bridge (home to a huge urban bat colony) and the Johnson Space Center in Houston, there’s no better way to discover these two incredible cities. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. Not an entrance ticket to attractions. Please check opening hours before visiting.

This road trip experience will be unforgettable. Dallas is another great city in Texas and why not see it while you're in the great state of Texas?! Dallas is unique, vibrant and has soul Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey.

See the top attractions of Houston and Galveston on a private full-day tour in a climate-controlled vehicle, combining the best of the city and coast. Visit Houston landmarks like the Museum District and Discovery Green, then head to Galveston to spot dolphins, view US battleships and historic homes, and do some shopping—all with one simple booking.

A good choice for first-time visitors to Houston, this small-group van tour offers a comprehensive overview of the city in a comfortable enclosed vehicle with hotel pickup included. Visit must-see landmarks, parks, and stadiums, including Market Square, Discovery Green, Buffalo Bayou, and more. Admire lavish homes and boutiques in River Oaks while your guide shares insider information about what to see, where to eat, and what to do in town next.

Make the most of your time in Houston without the hassle of driving and parking with this city tour and Houston Aquarium combo. Visit key attractions such as the Downtown Historic District Market Square and Buffalo Bayou Park while learning about the city past and present from your guide. Then head to the aquarium, where you can spend as much time as you wish learning about life under the sea.

Explore Houston's downtown area without using up all your sightseeing energy on walking, thanks to this private tour in an enclosed golf cart. Ride through the streets with your guide, learning things about the city as you go that you'd easily miss on your own. Stop at several points of interest and picturesque spots to capture photos to take home with you.

Maximize your time with Houston CityPASS® and explore the best of this vibrant city. Your mobile ticket grants you free admission to the renowned Space Center Houston and four other top attractions of your choice, like the Museum of Fine Arts with over 60,000 artworks or the lively Houston Zoo. Whether you’re into nature, science, or thrilling rides at Kemah Boardwalk, there’s something here to make your Houston adventure unforgettable.

This tour will cover much of the island, its history, and historic sites. I will play a 45-minute documentary giving you an good introduction as we drive to Galveston on our drip-down movie screens. This is a mostly driving tour that also incorporates about 1 hour to walk and shop along the historic Strand Street. We will have other stops for photo taking. Galveston was the largest city in Texas in 1870 and 1880 and was the wealthiest city as well until the 1900 Great Storm. The Great Storm was a monster hurricane that killed at least 6,000 people on September 8th. More people died in this Galveston hurricane than ALL other hurricanes that have hit the mainland US in history. On the return trip, we can show you the documentary Isaac's Storm from the History Channel. This will be fun-filled, entertaining and educational tour of a once great city that is still a fun place to vacation.

Houston's Quirky Charm: A Tour of the Unconventional Houston offers more than just skyscrapers; it boasts a unique artistic and architectural landscape. Our tour highlights the city's quirky side: Statues of David Adickes: Larger-than-life president busts and Beatles statues offer unforgettable photo ops. Beer Can House: A testament to recycling ingenuity, shimmering with thousands of flattened beer cans. Gerald D. Hines Water Wall: A mesmerizing architectural wonder, cascading water creates a stunning visual and auditory experience. We cover over 40 miles/64 kilometers in several areas with the most comprehensive tours of Houston

A typical tour of San Jacinto State Park includes transportation, parking, the San Jacinto Monument, museum, movie, observation deck, driving by refineries, petro-chemical plants, and cargo containers docks, the historic Crown Hill Cemetery, the Capture Site of Santa Anna, the Sidney Sherman Bridge, Washburn Tunnel, and the Lynchburg Ferry. Lunch is at the Monument Inn Restaurant with a terrific view overlooking the Houston Ship Channel. It goes through Houston, Pasadena, Galena Park, La Porte, Lynchburg, and sometimes Deer Park. If you like, we will stop at the original site of Houston's founding and the port of Houston from 1836 to 1914, Allen's Landing.

Corpus Christi (CC) is 208 miles/335 kilometers southeast from downtown Houston. Including 1 stop for a bathroom, refreshment and souvenir break, the drive each way is approximately 3.5 hours. Thus, we will spend about 7 hours driving to and from CC. We will take a slightly different return route so we can show you more sites. You will have many visual stimuli as we drive through a portion of the south Texas dessert with mesquite trees, and gravel replacing grass. We will drive through the wetlands surrounding CC and then into the subtropical Corpus. We will pass hundreds of windmills as we approach the coastal CC. Corpus Christi is almost always more windy, humid, and a few degrees warmer than Houston. Dress appropriately. Your van has a drop down movie screen. We have 5 Selena movies and documentaries to show as well as her Greatest Hits to play during your travels. Just tell us what you want.

This tour is between 7 and 8 hours long. The wineries are about a 1 hour drive from Houston. During this hour of commute, we will see the terrain geography change. We will leave the urban cement and buildings for rolling meadows, horses and cows grazing, and small country homes, farms, and barns. You may also see more pine trees than in Houston. We will pass by small villages and towns.

This is a great tour if you like history, art, hauntings, and culture. We will discuss notable people, what to look for in evaluating stained glass and inaccurate details in carvings, and burial practices.

If you are visiting Texas for the first time, have never been to Austin, or just want a tour this will be the perfect opportunity to visit 2 cities in one trip! Houston is a hidden gem by itself but you will have the opportunity to see the Capital of Texas as well! Austin TX is breathtaking and you will feel like you're in another state. We will explore a lot of Austin in just a few hours. The ride there is smooth and relaxing. So come ready to explore and have fun! If for some reason Austin is your final destination or you're having so much fun and want to explore more and spend the night you do have the option of staying but will have to find transportation back. We look forward to being your tour guide.