Top Houston Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

If you want to see all that Galveston Island has to offer, you will want to come with Joyride to capture all the history, fun and excitement that one of the oldest cities in Texas and world has to offer. Our tour guides have the knowledge that very few others have on all of the invites to things like the flood of 1900 that wiped out the city. They know all of the oil and gas facts that kept the city thriving through the rough times of rebuilding. They know where all of the intrigue and mystery that surrounds many of the historic homes and graveyards, as well as what Galveston offers today that makes it thrive like no other city in Texas.

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.

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.

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.

Perfect for history buffs, space lovers, and would-be astronauts, this personalized tour of the Space Center Houston brings the magic of the cosmos to life. In the morning, meet your guide at your hotel and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Tickets are included in the cost, so you head right in. See real-life spacecraft, touch moon rocks, visit the astronaut training facility and living quarters plus much more.

Houston may be the most-populated city in Texas & 4th most-populated city in the United States, but Downtown Houston can look like a ghost town during warm summer days. This is because just 20-25 feet below street level, there are more than 7.5 miles of underground tunnels that encompass Texas' tallest skyscrapers and serve as a corporate playground for a multitude of Fortune 500 companies. The daily Astroville Downtown Tunnel Tours explores some of downtown Houston’s most well renowned skyscrapers and provides guests with great opportunities for photos alongside Texas' two (2) tallest buildings, oldest bank in Houston, and newest portion of the downtown tunnel system. Learn all about the history of our city's extensive Tunnel System and its modern corporate appeal including a diverse range of great dining options and business amenities that resemble Houston's diversity.

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.

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.

See Houston's top attractions on a full-day tour in a climate-controlled vehicle, that combines a sightseeing tour with visits to the NASA Space Center and Kemah Boardwalk. Start with a 1.5-hour city tour that covers landmarks such as Minute Maid Park, The Toyota Center, and River Oaks. Next, take a tram tour of the NASA Space Center and have free time to browse the exhibits. Finally, go to Kemah Boardwalk for dinner (own expense) at your choice of restaurant. Includes snacks, dinner appetizer, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Come enjoy diverse plates in the heart of Downtown Houston at some of Houston's most famous restaurants. This tour will begin at the Historic Market Square Park (outside Niko Niko's) where you will learn about Houston's rich history, beautiful architecture & growing diversity. Our guests will also enjoy viewing the tallest building in Texas & largest underground tunnel system in the U.S. The tour consists of 3-4 (dependent on group size) restaurants where you will try delicious food including authentic Mexico City style tacos, Filipino fried rice with egg-rolls & spicy chicken, Houston's famous "The Works" pizza, and Italian-American dessert. These meals are pre-ordered and will be waiting for you and your group once we arrive.  We hope to be eating with you soon! **If you have any food allergies or any concerns please contact us before scheduling the tour. Beverages and any additional food besides the samplings are optional and not included as part of the tour.**

[3 hours] Your party, your choice of destinations and pickup/drop from your location. This Party Headquarters on wheels is designed for small groups of 16 or less and prime choice for Holiday Light views, Proms, Quinceanera's, Birthday parties, Bachelor/ette,  pub crawls, brewery tours or special events. It's perimeter seating makes it great for group chat while in transit. Connect your mobile device to the 2000 watts of sound to use your own playlist or opt for CD/FM radio, 32 inch flat screen TV compatible with USB. This bus equipped with party favors such as 12 pk bottled beer [ADULTS ONLY], bottled water & salted snacks or water & juices for youth groups, cups, cork screw, charging ports and party lighting to transport you to all the hot spots. 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.

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.

All aboard! Join us on tour to get a firsthand look at the 2nd largest Metro Rail system in the Southern United States. Tour guests will have the opportunity to stop and get an up-close perspective of Houston's wonderful touristic sights as well as learn about the history of the Metro Light-Rail system & its incorporation into Houston's distinct and diverse culture. With a guided ride through the world's largest medical district, most famous city park, most prestigious university in the city & a planned stop in the historic Museum District, there will be plenty of chances on tour for breathtaking pictures! Make sure to ride with us soon as all Metro Rail tickets are included with the tour price.

See the top attractions of Houston and Galveston on a full-day tour in a climate-controlled vehicle, which combines the best of the city and coast. Check out Houston landmarks like the Museum District, City Hall, and Discovery Green during a city tour, and learn about the region's history. Then, go to Galveston where you ride the ferry, look for dolphins, view US battleships and historical homes, browse the shops in the Strand District, and more. Your tour includes guide, transportation, admission to one of several select museums, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Cruise downtown Houston on a tour of the city's top attractions, then follow-up it with a trip to the exhilarating Kemah Boardwalk. Begin your day sightseeing aboard a double-decker bus, visiting such landmarks as Market Square, the Houston Zoo, and the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Afterward, board a deluxe coach for round-trip transport to Kemah Boardwalk, where you'll have a few free hours to enjoy the amusements (including a wooden roller coaster and Ferris wheel), peruse quirky souvenir shops and grab a bite to eat (own expense).

TTogether with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Did you know that Houston has the 2nd largest theater district in the United States? Houston’s Theater District spans a 17 block area that includes a total of 8 performing arts centers. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the largest in the world. The rodeo runs for 2 weeks in March. During this time, it attracts over 2 million attendees each year. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know that “Houston" was the first word spoken by Neil Armstrong on the moon? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Houston. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

We will make our first stop to Battleship Texas, took part in some of the most significant naval battles of the 20th century during both world wars. Then go for San Jacinto Monument, the world's tallest masonry column. The most important part of the day is NASA Space Center. We will go to the Space Center for Tram tour to Rocket Park, see the control center, astronaut training center, space shuttle.