Top Houston Day Trips

Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)

4.9

(670)

Free Cancellation
2 hours

from $25

Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!

4.1

(582)

Free Cancellation
1 hour 20 minutes

from $45

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.

Austin and Houston Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour Bundle

Free Cancellation
5 to 6 hours

from $25

Per group

4.4

(645)

Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $25

With this combo package, enjoy round-trip transportation and general admission tickets to Space Center Houston with your NASA expert 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 the Space Center 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 guide can also take group photos for memories to last a lifetime!

Houston Space Center Ticket With NASA Expert Guide & Transport

4.9

(205)

Free Cancellation
6 to 7 hours

from $75

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.

Haunted Houston Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

4.8

(217)

Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes

from $37

3.9

(114)

Houston Sightseeing Tour and Galveston Day Trip

Free Cancellation
6 hours

from $140

Tour includes the amazing https://www.tripadvisor.com/PreviewImage?p=11&img=256983716Independence plaza.

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.

NASA's Space Center Admission Plus Houston City Tour

4.2

(745)

6 hours

from $109

Private Sightseeing Cart Tour of Houston

4.6

(160)

Free Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes

from $54

Avoid waiting in line to see the butterflies at the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Cockrell Butterfly Center when you book your ticket in advance. Immerse yourself in the world of butterflies and insects at the three-story center. Then continue to the Brown Hall of Entomology, where you can see both live and preserved specimens, and learn about them with interactive games and displays.

Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center

4.4

(109)

Free Cancellation
3 to 4 hours

from $36

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!

Austin and San Antonio Day Trip with Boat Tour

4.0

(3)

Free Cancellation
11 to 12 hours

from $340

Houston is home to a thriving craft beer and brewery scene, but it can be hard to decide where to drink. Remove the guesswork and let a guide take you on a personalized bar crawl to several of Houston’s best watering holes, from small-batch distilleries to cozy pubs and cutting-edge craft breweries (drinks own expense). Save yourself a long walk by riding in an eco-friendly electric cart, and admire some colorful street murals along the way.

Private Houston Brewery Tour by Cart

4.9

(50)

Free Cancellation
2 hours

from $57

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.

Houston City Tour and Downtown Aquarium All Rides Pass

4.6

(54)

Free Cancellation
4 to 6 hours

from $70

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.

Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour

4.8

(220)

Free Cancellation
2 hours 45 minutes

from $64

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.

9 days

from $82

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.

Galveston Tour

Free Cancellation
8 hours

from $350

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

Step into the center of Houston's most photographed site. Hear the sounds and feel the mist of 11,000 plus gallons of water falling every minute.

Houston City Tours

Free Cancellation
5 hours

from $150

Private Galveston Sightseeing Tour 5-Hr Day Trip

5.0

(3)

Free Cancellation
5 hours

from $450

Per group

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 Downtown area of Houston and discover the culinary highlights of Market Square Park to Main Street. Stop along the way to sample a selection of local favorites, regional specialties, and artisan foods, which can include Tex-Mex, Greek, and Spanish dishes.

Downtown Houston Food Tour

4.0

(5)

Free Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes

from $80

Me as I lead a Wine Tour with a corkscrew going through my head. LOL.

Wine Tours

Free Cancellation
8 hours

from $310

See the highlights of Houston without having to rent a car on a private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Explore neighborhoods, murals, and attractions such as River Oaks, the Museum District, and Buffalo Bayou Park, with customizable stops for photos and insider insights from your guide. Enjoy pickup from your hotel and the option to return to your departure point or end your tour at a different location.

Private City Tour of Houston 3-hr Sightseeing Tour

4.8

(23)

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $375

Per group

At lunch, we can watch huge oil tankers and barges going through the Houston Ship Channel also known at this point as the San Jacinto River.

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.

Texas History and the Houston Ship Channel Tour

5 to 6 hours

from $200

Day trip to Dallas with Lunch

5.0

(1)

Free Cancellation
11 hours

from $398

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.

Small Group Day Trip from Houston to Austin

5.0

(2)

Free Cancellation
10 to 11 hours

from $240

Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)

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Diana_M, Jan 2026

Tunnel Tower Highly Recommend!

Diana was an excellent guide, and although we live in Houston and have visited the tunnels before, taking a guided tour is highly recommended. We learned so much, and it was an interesting step back in time. Our out-of-town visitors enjoyed it as well. Great day activity for out-of-town guests and locals alike.

Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour

Rama_R, Aug 2025

We had a wonderful...

We had a wonderful experience with our Sightseeing Tour of Houston this weekend. Allen, our tour guide was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable and gave us an excellent tour of the city. He was very engaging and patient and described in great detail the history of the city during every step of the tour. He was a good storyteller! He was punctual in picking us up. Light snacks and water were provided.. The AC van was tidy and spotless. Highly recommend the tour!

Haunted Houston Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Janet_C, Jul 2025

Great evening history tour with some ghosts to spice it up

Great tour with stops in different bars. I liked how each bar had a different vibe. David was very knowledgeable about local history. We enjoyed the tour very much. Stories of the ghosts were very cool and he even had photographic evidence to back the stories up.

Houston Space Center Ticket With NASA Expert Guide & Transport

Fadjana_J, Jul 2025

Washout fun

This was such a fun experience. Although it rained hard during the excursion, Vanessa still did her best to make it enjoyable. We got to see some nice areas around downtown Houston and some excellent recommendations were made for further exploration and dining. Vanessa was awesome.

Houston City Tour and Downtown Aquarium All Rides Pass

Kelly_G, Jun 2025

Recommend the combo

We had a good experience and learned a lot about the history in the city that we've lived in all our lives but never really explored. It was worth the money getting the purchase that included the aquarium as well because on its own the aquarium is very very expensive and not really worth buying on its own especially if you're an adult but together it's worth the price.

Private Sightseeing Cart Tour of Houston

Linda_H, Jun 2025

Perfect for Elderly Houstonians!

This tour far exceeded our expectations! It was fun and informative. The host and hostess were superb and sensitive to the needs of my 90 year old mother. :) Since my mom has a hard time walking, this was a great way for her to sit and enjoy the city she once knew well. It was nostalgic and a perfect gift for an elderly Houstonian.