Top Houston Half-day Tours

See the key sights of central Houston and historic Galveston on a comprehensive coach 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 Gulf of Mexico town at your own pace. Admire the historic Victorian mansions, the Galveston Seawall, and the Strand historic district. Other optional activities include hitting the beach or going on a dolphin-watching tour by boat.

Find out what the largest city in Texas has to offer during a sightseeing tour by bus, and a visit to the Houston Aquarium. Includes one admission ticket for the Houston Aquarium and one ticket for the Houston City Tour.

Hitting Houston's top attractions couldn't be easier than on this double-decker sightseeing tour. See top sights around the city like parks, landmarks, and historic districts, and then head to the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center for a self-guided tour.

Explore Houston on a private, half-day sightseeing tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to this huge Texas city. Learn about Houston's history as you see Minute Maid Park, Market Square, Midtown, City Hall, Houston Astrodome, the George Bush Monument, Toyota Center, NRG Stadium, the Texas Medical Center, and more. Includes a narrated train ride through Hermann Park that provides a close look at the landscape and cultural institutions like the Houston Zoo and Houston Museum of Natural Science.  If you prefer, skip the train ride for a stop at a pastry shop the glamorous Uptown neighborhood.

Visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science to see the largest dinosaur hall in North America, check out the extensive collection of rare gems, and stop into your choice of permanent exhibits.

See the historical highlights and cultural delights of Houston on this 75-minute loop, hop-on sightseeing tour.  Enjoy unobstructed views and listen to fascinating audio commentary as you cruise past important landmarks like the historic City Hall and Houston Zoo. See popular attractions like Market Square, Downtown Aquarium and the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, hopping off to explore further whenever an attraction captures your attention. Rejoin the tour at a time to suit your schedule at any conveniently located stops along the route.

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.

Snaking along more than six miles of area, the downtown tunnels in Houston are home to history, art, corporate culture, and more; however, if you’re not familiar with them, you could easily get lost. Go beneath 95 city blocks with a guide to navigate the way during this Downtown Houston Underground Tunnel Tour. You’ll hear stories even locals don’t know about the surroundings as you walk though.

Maximize your time in the spectacular city of Houston with an indispensable Houston Mobile Ticket. Your mobile ticket includes free admission to five of the city’s premier attractions, including the Downtown Aquarium, the Space Center Houston, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Enjoy free entry to two additional attractions of your choice and choose from a variety including the Museum of Fine Arts, home to more than 60,000 artworks, or the Houston Zoo; Kemah Boardwalk All-Day Ride Pass or the Children's Museum of Houston.

When you book with Joyride Houston, you are the only group on the tour. This tour is exclusive to your group only!

Secure your ticket in advance to the NASA Space Center and visit Mission Control, Rocket Park, Independence Plaza, and the astronaut training facility. After hotel pickup in a climate-controlled vehicle, see popular landmarks around Houston, stopping briefly for photos during a small-group guided sightseeing tour. With a map and instructions, enjoy the flexibility to explore the space center on your own time, without the stress of rushing.

A good choice for first-time visitors to Houston, this tour offers a comprehensive overview of the city. Visit several well-known landmarks, parks, and stadiums including historic Market Square, Discovery Green, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, Buffalo Bayou, and more. You’ll also have an opportunity to admire the lavish homes and boutiques in River Oaks. A local guide shares insider information about what to see, where to eat, and what to do while you’re in town.

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 local guide take you on a personalized bar crawl to four of downtown Houston’s best watering holes, from small-batch distilleries to cozy pubs and cutting-edge craft breweries. Save yourself a long walk by riding in an eco-friendly electric cart, and admire some colorful street murals along the way.

Interested in learning more about why Downtown Houston has been labelled as the "fastest-growing neighborhood" in the city as well as its top architecture, restaurants, and parks? Our Downtown Tour is perfect for guests & families of all ages looking to discover what makes Houston the center of business, culture, history & sports in Texas. Enjoy up-close perspectives of Downtown Houston's hidden gems including the tallest Skyscraper in Texas, most expansive Tunnel System in the United States, and two professional sporting venues as well as its world-class, outdoor dog-friendly Entertainment Mall & Park. Our tour guests will be sure to enjoy some jaw-dropping views and photo-ops while learning about all that Downtown Houston has to offer for its twenty Fortune 500 companies and over 50,000 residents.

Discover the best that Houston, Texas has to offer on a small–group sightseeing tour of the city’s key landmarks. Drive through the streets and pass by Discovery Green, the Museum of Fine Arts, McGovern Centennial Gardens, and more in a few hours. While you drive, listen to the history and legends that formed the city from your guide, with plenty of time to ask questions and stop for photos.

Visit the Space Center Houston like a VIP with this five-hour tour of the popular attraction. Your rocket scientist guide will show you and your group around, telling you all about the inner workings of NASA along the way. You'll also get the chance to see rocket ship hardware, visit Mission Control, and even touch a real moon rock.

Experience Houston's top attractions and shopping deals with this combination sightseeing and outlet excursion. Start your day with a 90-minute tour of local landmarks from the comfort of a double-decker bus, taking in such sites as the Houston Zoo, the Museum District and Minute Maid Park, home ballpark for the Houston Astros. Afterward, board a deluxe coach and enjoy round-trip transport to Tanger Outlets. Here, spend the afternoon scoring major discounts at more than 200 outlet stores, including Kate Spade New York, Coach and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th.

Houston Heights is an up–and–coming neighborhood that visitors often miss. Discover the area’s history and culture on a food tour that stops at a variety of mom–and–pop shops, eateries, and markets loved by locals. Your guide, who eliminates the hassle of planning and navigating on your own, gives you inside tips and recommendations for the rest of your visit.

[3 hours] Additional hours available. THIS IS NOT A TOUR. It's your party, your choice of destinations, pickups, drop offs, step offs. The Party Shuttle provides you private transportation for smaller groups of 16 or less, prime choice for Holiday Light views, Proms, Quinceanera, Birthday, Bachelor, pub crawls, brewery tours or special events. Book 4+ hours and receive Complimentary 16 pk Bottled Beer, salted snacks. BYOB is also accepted. *We will contact you after booking to arrange your pickup time. Perimeter seating makes it great for group chat while in transit. Connect your mobile device to 2000 watts of sound for your playlist or opt for CD/FM radio, 32 inch flat screen TV compatible with mobile device, charging ports and party lighting. Knowledgeable drivers familiar with the city and it's surroundings will transport you to destinations of YOUR CHOICE. Parents can monitor youth groups using our bus tracking link sent to them on buses departure until it's return.

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

Venture out of this world and visit NASA’s Space Center Houston to learn about America’s spaceflight history. Board your shuttle at a central meeting point in Houston and head to the space center to explore on your own. Discover more than 400 space artifacts, explore the red planet at Mission Mars, take the NASA tram tour, and much more.

See the best that Houston has to offer with a private driver to guide you. Explore the city’s top districts and sights including the historic downtown area, George Bush Park, Discovery Green, and the museum district. While you drive, your guide regales you with the history of the Texan city as well as some cultural aspects.

This is an in depth, 6 hour group tour of the Space Center Houston which is the most popular tourist destination in Houston. Your private guide is a real rocket scientist and an experienced space expert who will explain everything you see and answer all of your questions in a way you will easily understand. The tour provides an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the history, current programs and future plans for space exploration. This is where NASA trains the astronauts and operates the US human space exploration programs. You will see the actual hardware used to fly our astronauts into space, touch a moon rock, go inside a space station, go inside the Space Shuttle, visit Mission Control and tour the massive Saturn V rocket used to fly to the moon. This interesting and fun tour is suitable for all ages - seniors, youth and children mature enough to enjoy the wonders of space flight. Face masks must be worn at all times and social distancing will be enforced.

Galveston, Texas is a charming Southern retreat just 50 miles from Houston. It's a destination full of art, historic architecture, chic boutiques, ghost legends and more - all tucked within a quaint Gulf Coast barrier island. While you drive, listen to the history and legends that formed the city from your guide, with plenty of time to ask questions and stop for photos. Get a closer look at Galveston’s history on a sightseeing tour Avoid crowded tourist buses and explore Galveston in a small group. Learn about Galveston’s rich history from our knowledgeable and friendly tour guide.