All Texas Tours & Excursions in 2026

Immerse yourself in the history of Fort Worth on this half-day historical tour from Dallas or Fort Worth. Listen to your guide detailing the city's birth in the 1840s to current day while traveling with a small group of just 13 people or fewer. Plus, round-trip transportation from centrally located meeting points is included for a stress-free Fort Worth adventure.

Get a bird's eye view of Dallas during your visit to the Reunion Tower's geO-Deck. Here, you'll get 360-degree views of the epic urban landscape. Then venture out onto the indoor/outdoor observation deck. Explore sites through high-definition telescopes and discover the best of this Texas city, day or night.

Embark on a 45-minute adventure aboard a comfortable boat from Pier 21, Galveston. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and families, this tour offers an excellent opportunity to observe dolphins in their natural habitat. With all seats providing great views, you can relax and enjoy the experience without the need to rush on board. The knowledgeable captain navigates to prime dolphin-watching spots, ensuring an engaging and memorable outing. Whether you're short on time or seeking a quick escape, this tour delivers an unforgettable glimpse into Galveston's marine life.

Explore Galveston’s rich history on a 45-minute narrated harbor cruise, perfect for families, history buffs, and anyone wanting a unique perspective of the island. Glide through the historic harbor as your expert guide shares stories of Galveston’s maritime legends, the 1900 hurricane, and its iconic landmarks. Enjoy stunning harbor views, local wildlife, and the fresh Gulf breeze on this fun and educational cruise that brings the island’s past to life.

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.

Save on visiting top San Antonio attractions with a San Antonio CityPASS® that lets you choose the places you want to visit—with options ranging from the San Antonio zoo to river cruises and more. While booking each place individually would be pricy, this customizable pass cuts costs without giving up any flexibility. Since you have nine days to use the pass, you can explore at your own pace.

Hop aboard a classic trolley for a ride through downtown Dallas, following the story of one of the most pivotal moments in American history—the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Travel along the motorcade route to Dealey Plaza, the site where JFK was shot, then trace the movements of assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, from the Texas Theater to Oswald's rooming house and many other key sites.

Get acquainted with Dallas on Dallas' only Hop On Hop Off tour. Learn about Dallas' history, where all the fun things are to do, and where Dallas is headed in the future. Use our climate controlled trolley to tour Dallas at your own pace. The hop tour is the BEST first thing to do!

Spend a day in the great outdoors and experience the Chihuahua Desert during this canyon float tour. Paddle along the Rio Grande River, which straddles the US-Mexico border, in a kayak, canoe, or rafts—dependent on the water level—and take in the desert scenery. Learn about the area’s geology from your guide, take a dip in the river, and enjoy a picnic over the course of the day.

Ideal for foodies and hungry visitors, this Austin food tour lets you explore the city’s culinary scene without hours of research. Join a guide and small group to sample numerous foods—from barbecue brisket to Austin-style breakfast tacos and even an Italian cannoli. Choose from two areas: downtown or South Congress, and discover some of the city’s popular sights and attractions as you stroll the streets.

Experience a real, live rodeo right in the heart of Texas at the Tejas Rodeo Company just north of San Antonio. Your general admission ticket grants you access to all the fun on Saturday nights. Guests can watch the opening ceremony, the longhorn cattle entrance, bull riding, barrel racing, and much more during the evening. After the rodeo, enjoy a live country and western band at the covered pavilion.

Avoid traffic and swap busy city sightseeing tours for something a bit more peaceful—a relaxing sunset cruise on Lake Austin. This tour showcases views of Mount Bonnell, Mr “Alright, Alright, Alright’s” Lake House, and a place nicknamed “Little Venice” with luxurious mansions. Ride in a comfortable pontoon boat equipped with a cooler and ice, so you can BYOB and enjoy a laid-back ride on the lake.

Rather than worrying about how to get to the NASA Space Center, join this full-day small-group experience including transport from downtown Houston. Explore the park with tips from your guide, enjoying experience like the Life on Mars, Rocket Park, and International Space Station exhibits before heading back to the shuttle for convenient transit back to the city.

Tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday begin at 7905 Old San Antonio Road. If you bought a Fri-Sun ticket, register at The Boil Shack & Petting Zoo. Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in. Tours Monday - Thursday start at Grapetown Vineyard 8142 Old San Antonio Road The Boil Shack offers a Petting Zoo, Sports Bar, Dance Hall & Live Music. It’s connected to the main farm. Register here, get wristbands, directions, and feed goats, alpacas & more. Our Veteran Owned Animal Sanctuary invites you for an intimate Hill Country experience. Enjoy scenic views, award-winning wines, and exotic animals on our family farm. Grapetown Vineyard has Fredericksburg’s only winery & giraffe encounter, full bar, and sanctuary. Home to giraffes, lemurs, zebras, kangaroos, ostriches, camels, bison, capybaras, mini cows, antelope, deer, pygmy goats & more. Visit the petting zoo, feed animals, take photos with a giraffe & enjoy a relaxing tram ride over 85 beautiful acres of Texas Hill Country!

Venture out into the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy a relaxing dolphin-watching tour from South Padre Island. Take a seat on the spacious vessel and keep your eyes peeled for pods of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. See the playful aquatic creatures swim alongside your boat and take in the scenery of the Texas coast while you sail.

Enjoy a half-day experience filled with barbecue and wine without having to get behind the wheel after drinking with a wine country and barbecue shuttle from Austin. Your driver takes you to the outskirts of Austin to visit two popular wineries, where you can taste locally produced wines at your own expense, and the Salt Lick BBQ.

Look out for the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that thrive along the coast of South Padre Island on a wildlife boat tour from Sea Ranch Marina. Cruise past the US Coast Guard Station, Boca Chica Beach, and other local attractions with a comfortable seat on a wildlife-watching boat. The vessel is equipped with a wildlife-safe viewing net so you can see South Padre sea life up close.

Sail along the waters near Port Aransas during the golden hour on this private cruise. Climb aboard your private vessel with your friends and/or family and sail out along the jetties or ship channels in search of wild dolphins. Just before the sun sets, head to Lydia Ann Lighthouse to watch the sun dip below the horizon.

Getting out on Lake Austin doesn’t require booking a private boat. This shared BYOB cruise offers a more budget-friendly way to enjoy the water, with a captain to handle the navigation. Glide through the Texas Hill Country, passing waterfront homes and green shoreline, while you relax onboard, take in the views, and enjoy the convenience of the onboard coolers.

If you want to see the hordes of bats that fly through Austin each night but don’t want to do so from the Congress Avenue Bridge, book this Downtown Austin Sunset and Bats Kayak Tour that lets you view the bats and the beautiful sunset from the water. A guide leads you and others out in your kayaks and knows the best areas to stop for viewing. Plus, all necessary equipment is provided for you.

Discover San Antonio, Texas on this sightseeing trolley tour of the city. Get on and off the trolley to explore at will at one of the 12 stops, or stay put and listen to the live narrator explain more about the history of the city. Feel free to pick your guide’s brain on what else to see and where to eat next.

Fredericksburg, Texas is smack in the middle of the Texas Hill Country wine region and is known for its abundance of wineries. Enjoy a carefree day of wine tastings on this group excursion. Tour several vineyards, learn about the winemaking process of the region, and sample several wines over the course of the tour.

Attention home improvement fans—this tour is for you. With a local guide, explore some of the neighborhoods, houses, shops, landmarks, and structures featured on the HGTV show “Fixer Upper” with Chip and Joanna Gaines. Start in the former Harp Design shop and then explore other spots featured on the show. Plus, water is provided to keep you comfortable as you go.