Top Houston Sightseeing Tours

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!

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!

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.

Get ready to tear through the best trails in Texas with this Houston ATV tour. You’ll hop on a 4x4 and ride with your guide through the trails in the surrounding Houston area. Make sure you bring your camera to take amazing photos of you and your friends kicking up the dirt on these exciting off-road Texas trails.

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.

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 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.

Spend an educational day at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, one of one the most popular museums in Houston. Prebook your ticket to guarantee your entry and spend more time exploring the museum's many permanent exhibits, including the largest dinosaur hall in North America, the extensive collection of rare gems, and much more.

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.

The award-winning Space Center Houston is one of Houston’s most popular family attractions and takes visitors behind-the-scenes of the NASA Johnson Space Center. Filled with interactive exhibitions, multi-media displays, cutting-edge technology, and fascinating space artifacts, there’s something to amaze and entertain all ages.

Art Club’s Season One exhibition showcases the works of 13 acclaimed new media artists and designers known for their exhibits at sound and light festivals around the world.

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.

Unleash your inner Pokémon GO enthusiast on this private tour of Houston. Discover rare Pokémon as you explore the city's streets for a couple of hours, visiting Poké Stops and battling at gyms. Don't miss catching all the Pokémon in the area while immersing yourself in Houston's history and culture. Designed for all ages, enjoy private transportation for comfort and convenience.

If you have a fascination with gruesome murders, depraved behavior, sick individuals, this tour is for you. LOL. We cover several infamous murders going back to 1965 as well as people from the mid-1960s who will go on to become cult leaders that result in dozens and hundreds of people dying. Who knows; you might have known some of the victims or perpetrators.

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.

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.

Discover the Houston highlights on a private self-guided audio tour that lets you explore the city on your own terms. Explore attractions like the Houston Zoo, Space Center, Waterwall Park, and Museum of Natural Science at your own pace with audio commentary on your device. Choose your starting point, visit attractions in any order, and spend as long as you like at each location.

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.

Save money with our NASA TRIPLE PLAY and get your Space Center admission tickets, round-trip transportation, & Mission Control tram tickets all in one convenient, budget-friendly bundle deal. Our NASA TRIPLE PLAY bundle deal includes your Space Center general admission ticket, Mission Control tram (add-on tour) ticket, and Round-trip Transportation service on board our Mercedes Sprinter Shuttles from our Downtown Houston departure point to the iconic NASA Space Center which is a 45 - 60 minute ride from the center of Houston. Upon arrival to gigantic Space Center Houston campus, enjoy the incredible Rocket Park and Saturn V rocket that changed the world! Board the replica 905 Space Shuttle as part of Independence Plaza. Learn what life is like at the International Space Station. See the possibilities of life on Mars. There is something for everyone of all ages at the Space Center!

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.

Explore Houston’s colorful side and get a collection of Insta-worthy photos along the way. Pose in front of downtown’s most vibrant street art, including hidden murals that even most locals don’t know about. Cover lots of ground in an open-sided electric cart, and get personalized attention and tips from your street-savvy guide on this private tour.

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.