Top Texas Culture - page 6

Venture into the haunted corners of San Antonio after sunset and hear chilling tales of the city's spooky history. Take in storied landmarks like the Alamo, Cathedral, and other sights while delving into their dark past, plus learn about the most famous ghosts that still wander the streets in Old San Antonio with this family-friendly experience.

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.

Prebook this popular Galveston Secrets of the Strand District Walking Tour to guarantee your spot on the tour on the day you prefer to go. Dive into the district’s history with a guide who knows it well. See main attractions in the area such as the Galveston Railroad Museum, Tremont House, and Grand 1894 Opera House, as you learn how each played a big role in the city’s past.

Combine a spooky ghost tour and a look into the old red light district on this group tour in Galveston. Your guide will take you to several places, like The Strand, the Railroad Museum, The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, and more, telling you stories of the history and rumors surrounding the area.

Most pub crawls through Austin just take you from bar to bar without providing any city insight, but this Austin Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl Experience adds a little mystery to your night out. Follow a guide through Austin at night, taking in sights of popular attractions as you listen to ghost stories of spirits who are said to haunt the area. Along this tour, you’ll stop at four drinking spots, too.

Discover the highlights of Dallas and Southfork Ranch on this excursion that combines these two popular tours. See city landmarks such as the JFK Memorial, Pioneer Plaza, and the Old Red Courthouse as your guide shares commentary about the sights and Texas history. Afterward, continue to Southfork Ranch, home to J.R. Ewing and family on the popular American TV show "Dallas."

Discover the confluence of cultures and historic events that shaped modern-day San Antonio on a 4-hour evening coach tour. Designed to complement the optional half-day morning tour for a complete overview of the city’s history, the tour makes three stops to points of interest including the Japanese Tea Garden, the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Mission Concepcion, San Jose and the Alamo(optional). Along the way, learn Texas trivia and enjoy live narration from a local guide.

Enjoy an offbeat introduction to the spooky side of Galveston that few travelers get to experience during this private ghost walking tour of The Strand, ideal for travelers on a time budget. Gain an insight into the multitude buildings alone The Strand, learning tales of ghosts, pirates, and civil war soldiers that you wouldn’t uncover alone.

Let a guide arrange transport from San Antonio to Fredericksburg, a quaint town with historical German roots. You’ll take a scenic drive into the Texas Hill Country in the air-conditioned comfort of a minivan. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore the shops, museums, wine tasting rooms, and local restaurants as you stroll around town.

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.

See the best of Dallas without missing out on the history surrounding JFK’s assassination with this combination tour. This guided tour begins at JFK Memorial Plaza and travels you through the city’s cultural and historical landmarks. Pass by Old Red Museum, Deep Ellum, and the AT&T Discovery District. Stop for photo ops at the Giant Eyeball, Dealey Plaza, and Pioneer Plaza.

Explore the profound and bizarre history surrounding the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, which took place in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. This in-depth, sight-seeing tour is narrated by an Emmy award-winning Investigative Journalist turned JFK Historian. It features a guided walk through Dealey Plaza, the location where President Kennedy was killed by an assassin's bullet, and admission to the Oswald Rooming House Museum where you go inside the bedroom of the alleged killer, re-tracing his steps after the shooting. The tour offers a unique blend of live storytelling and multimedia presentations, providing original insight and content that goes beyond typical historical accounts. Whether you're a beginner to the JFK case or not, this thought-provoking tour is entertaining and challenging for any level. Experience the most important murder case of modern time with this Epic Dallas Tour. Parking and lunch not included.

Discover the vibrant history of San Antonio on a self-guided audio tour along the iconic River Walk. This immersive experience takes you through centuries of rich narratives, from Spanish missions and Indigenous roots to the lively era of chili queens and saloons. As you stroll, enjoy captivating storytelling that reveals the architecture, culture, and identity shaped by the river’s flow. Each stop unveils unique insights, making the River Walk a living archive where every corner has a tale to tell. - Self-guided audio tour along the historic San Antonio River Walk - Explore Spanish missions, Indigenous origins, and cultural milestones - Engage with music, architecture, and history through vivid storytelling - Perfect for history buffs and casual explorers alike

Listen to stories about murder, mayhem, and otherworldly encounters as you embark on a nighttime walking tour through Galveston. Join a small group and follow your guide through alleyways, past haunted mansions, and shadowy corners to reveal their dark secrets. Learn of past residents who can't seem to move on to the other side as you and keep your eyes peeled for paranormal sightings.

Prepare to travel back into history on this ghost tour of Old Georgetown. By mileage we'll stroll a little less than a mile—your legs might not be tired, but your head will be filled with intriguing stories of history and hauntings. Includes stops at the Georgetown Art Center and Georgetown Palace Theater, among others. This is a pet and family friendly experience that is both engaging and enchanting, join us!

Galveston's history is filled with dark and gruesome moments. Uncover the city's haunted past as you walk around town with a small group and tour guide. Stop at historic mansions and buildings that are known for paranormal activity and keep your eyes peeled for any otherworldly guests that might make an appearance.

Eat and drink your way through San Antonio’s history with this unique private tour that combines the city’s legends and lore with some of its best bites and sips. Meet your guide at the Alamo before heading to a riverwalk bistro for lunch (own expense). Afterwards, enjoy cocktails (own expense) at the landmark Menger Bar (favorite watering hole of Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders) and visit the oldest—and most haunted—hotel in Texas.

Galveston, Texas is currently known as a place to go and relax, but the city has endured a lot over the years. From the Civil War to Yellow Fever to the Great Hurricane of 1900, a lot of lives were lost in this coastal village. Discover the city’s historic and haunted streets on a small–group, nighttime walking tour and get a closer look at Galveston’s eerie past.

Discover Galveston’s sordid past during an evening walking tour of the city’s Red Light District. Join a small group and your guide to walk the streets and listen to stories of mobsters, bootleggers, and brothels. Learn how the island was once a “sin city,” where men could come to drink, gamble, and look for love once they crossed into the mob-run “Free State of Galveston.”

This historical walking tour takes guests through the presence of Black people in the heart of downtown Austin. Since Austin’s establishment in 1839 and before, people of African descent have played an integral part in this city’s development. We journey through centuries of histories, contributions, and experiences that are seldom told. We will explore the history of enslavement in Austin, routes to freedom in Mexico for enslaved persons passing through Austin, and the Black businesses and institutions that once flourished downtown. On this one-mile walk, guests will engage in dialogue about Black people's role in Austin’s development and their continued presence. Please reserve up to 2 hours for this tour to accommodate walking between points of interest and time to discuss topics.

Learn about historic Houston's hauntings and the city’s spooky lore during this ghost walking tour around the city. A guide helps you safely navigate Houston at night with ease, from the La Carafe wine bar and Hotel ICON to Molly's Pub, and more. Hear about a side of town that most tourists never see, while listening to some of the city’s best ghost stories.

Come on our Sun City Ghosts Haunted Cowboys and Outlaws Tour by US Ghost Adventures! For a trip back in time that includes visits to places of historical significance and stories that didn’t make the history book, what better way than a tour with Sun City Ghosts? The role Texas played in the formation of the United States is a major one, so it’s easy to see why it’s shrouded in deep history that is both monumental and otherworldly. This isn’t like any history lesson you’ve ever slept through. Educational and engaging, this tour will take you on a trip through centuries of history and hauntings. Texas history includes so much more than we were taught in school, and Sun City Ghosts is where you’ll hear it. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill ghost stories that you’ll hear. Our research team has uncovered terrifying true accounts of unexplained activity that range from spirit sightings to inexplicable voices and sounds to being touched by unidentified beings.

Hop aboard an open-air pedicab for a relaxing jaunt around Austin with a guide. Find out why this city is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World” by traveling to venues and sites such as the statues of Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Antone's Home of the Blues, Armadillo World Headquarters, and more.

Skip the usual bar crawl with this private historical bar tour in San Antonio. Meet your guide at Alamo Plaza and continue with an afternoon of cocktails (own expense) at two of Texas’ most historic bars. Visit the Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum—home to a massive taxidermy collection—and Menger Bar, once the haunt of former US president Teddy Roosevelt.