The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Dallas, Texas (TX)

August 22, 2021 Velvet Mowry

You may have all heard that everything is bigger in Texas. Well, Dallas does its best to fulfill that promise. You'll find several museums with vast art collections and fascinating specialty museums like The Sixth Floor Museum/Texas School Book Depository, which, though small in size, offers an immense amount of information about the assassination of John F. Kennedy. And of course, visit a local steakhouse for a terrific (and enormous) meal.
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1. JFK Assassination Highlights Tour

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA Fun Dallas Tours
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Looking for a shorter tour? Check out our JFK Assassination 60 minutes Highlight Tour This is the perfect option if you have only one hour, but at the same time, you like to see and learn from the best in business.

Inclusions: Local guide, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in ($4-7), Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By H5590UCsusanl

Guide was incredibly well educated and interesting . This is a very good way to get an overview of Dallas in a reasonable amount of time for a reasonable amount of money

2. JFK Assassination Tour with JFK Museum and Oswald's Rooming House

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA Great R Tours
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

This tour is designed with the history fan in mind. Your experienced and licensed guide is your driver on this 2 hour group tour. See the places and re-live the events of the assassination. You will see historical Dealey Plaza, The Sixth Floor, and Lee Harvey Oswald's travels on the fateful day in 1963. You will also experience Oswald's Rooming House, just as it was in 1963. You will also get to experience a unique tour with stops for great photos along the way. Your tour ends with your admission to the Sixth Floor Museum admission which is included.

Inclusions: Admission to Oswald's Rooming House, Admission to Sixth Floor Museum , Bottled water

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Reviewed By nahomic111

I loved the explanation because she told me a lot of interesting facts that i didn't know, They gave me time to take pictures and even made me think about how all happened, excellent tour!

3. Private JFK Historical Tour in Dallas

100 S Houston St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA Discover Dallas Tours
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Experience the JFK tragedy firsthand...your private Tour Guide will lead you through the historic day of Friday, November 22, 1963 as you follow the timeline of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. Your Tour Guide will show you old photographs, maps and diagrams to help you better understand the story. * Dealey Plaza (National Register of Historic Places) * Kennedy Memorial Plaza * Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (view from outside) * Police Headquarters, City Jail * Trace Motorcade Route through Dallas * Old Parkland Hospital * Site of Officer J. D. Tippit's assassination * Oswald's Boarding House * The Texas Theatre * Dallas Police Memorial

Inclusions: Transportation in Luxury Air Conditioned SUV

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-Up ONLY for properties within 3-miles of 100 S Houston St, Dallas TX, 75202

Reviewed By CAB1988

We hired DDT to take our group around Texas for nearly a week. They did an awesome Job !! We had a great time visiting the many highlights of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Fort Worth, Dallas and more. DDT was attentive to every detail and made our itinerary run smoothly without feeling rushed. We saw so much and did so much and had a great time. We can't wait to use them for our next trip !!!

4. Dallas Cruizer Tour

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA Great R Tours
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A unique guided tour of downtown Dallas in our all electric Cruizers. We have brought these tours back after numerous requests.

Inclusions: licensed guide

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Reviewed By nahomic111

I loved the explanation because she told me a lot of interesting facts that i didn't know, They gave me time to take pictures and even made me think about how all happened, excellent tour!

5. Private JFK Assassination Tour

John Neely Bryan Cabin, 600 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA EXP1 - ExperienceFirst (fomerly Dallas Tour1)
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We take you through the events of the day from a perspective not found on other tours. Why was JFK even in Dallas that day and why was that route for the motorcade chosen? We lay out the incredible coincidences and timing that culminated in a national tragedy that is as poignant today as it was in 1963. We also tell the story of Jackie Kennedy's tremendous loss and her overwhelming grief. A story often overlooked. You've heard how she was stoic and poised in public, which she was, but we take you deeper into the private, human side of the story. You'll stand in disbelief as you hear these untold stories and wonder if you could have withstood the same public pressure if you were in her shoes. Not just the Assassination, but other, equally devastating life experiences. We end the tour at the Sixth Floor Museum. There you can continue with a self guided tour equipped with headsets. We will help you buy tickets, give an overview of the Museum and help you with a speedy entrance.

Inclusions: Visit Dealey Plaza, Visit The Old Red Museum, Visit John F Kennedy Memorial, Shady/Air Conditioned Stops, Walking tour led by professional, entertaining, local guide, Visual aids in the form of a book of slides the guide displays

Exclusions: Sixth Floor Museum Admission (available for purchase at tour end), Gratuities

Reviewed By Ann C

Tour guide had a lot of knowledge and information from personal eyewitnesses and years of investigating the JFK assassination. Info about Lee Harvey Oswald was extensive. Sights were all in walking distance and there was added info he told our group about the history of the surrounding area . Highly recommend.

6. JFK Walking Tour and Oswald Rooming House with CityPass Option

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA Best DFW Tours
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4.9 based on 14 reviews

During our journey, your tour guide will revisit the events leading up to November 22nd, 1963 and beyond to provide perspective and new insight into this tragic, very human drama. Most people are familiar with the JFK Museum (the site from which Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly fired the deadly shots), but we will also show you the many other places around Dallas associated with the assassination that are just as important. This walking tour includes exclusive access to Oswald's Rooming House. Our last stop is at the Texas Theater where the “alleged murderer” was captured. The CityPass option includes admissions to the Sixth Floor Museum, Reunion Tower GeO-Deck, the Perot Museum AND the Dallas Zoo OR the George W. Bush Library, 4 attractions in total. All attractions visits are self-guided, you need transportation to reach some of the attractions. The CityPass is valid 9 consecutive days from the day of your excursion.

Inclusions: Professional historian / Tour Guide, Local Taxes, Admission to Sixth Floor Museum IF MUSEUM OPTION IS PURCHASED, Admission to CityPass Attractions IF CITYPASS OPTION IS PURCHASED

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Reviewed By 402jennyg

Kevin was a fabulous guide! Energetic and knowledgeable. We learned so much about Dallas! Now I see Pegasus all around. We loved the stops and time to ask questions.

7. Haunted Dallas Ghost and Pub Walking Tour

Green Door Public House, 600 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA Nightly Spirits
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4.9 based on 66 reviews

Combine the mystery of a haunted tour with fun of a pub crawl that is perfect for a great night out. A guide will lead the small group on a 2.5-hour walking tour through the historic district of downtown Dallas. Stop at four bars along the way, each housed in historic buildings with their own unique ghosts and stories. Guests will have time to enjoy a delicious libation as the guide tells them all about the fascinating history of Dallas and some of its most famous and creepy haunted stories.

Inclusions: Costumed Local Guide, 2.5 hour walking tour, Stories of the Haunted History of Dallas, Stops at up to 4 local haunted bars, Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!

Exclusions: Drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By sharonauthers

Great tour! We had a blast!!! We learned a lot about Dallas we didn't know. Our guide was amazing! Will do again.

8. Deep Ellum Taste of Texas Tour

Vidorra Dallas, 2642 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226, USA Food Tours of America
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4.9 based on 25 reviews

***Food Tours of America’s newest tour of artsy Deep Ellum features generous tastings!*** - Enough for lunch or dinner, shopping stops at local food artisans, and optional cocktails at favorite local eateries! - Photo opportunities in front of Deep Ellum’s colorful murals along with a narrated history of the neighborhood’s street art and jazz roots are also a part of the experience. - With easy walks between tastings, your three-hour tour is narrated by local, professional guides and allows plenty of time for socializing!

Inclusions: Food tasting, Live commentary, Local guide, Professional guide, Dinner

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Soft Drinks, Gratuities, Transportation to/from tour

Reviewed By alanroytbak

We really enjoyed this tour, I think this is great way to know the culture, food and the city. Our guide was pretty knowledgable and was able to answer most of our questions. Come very hungry!!! Don’t skip if you are in Dallas. Food portions are plenty.

9. 2-Hour Historic Dallas Segway Tour

1390 Patterson St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA Segway Nation Dallas
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4.9 based on 106 reviews

This historic downtown Dallas segway tour is a two-hour tour offered once daily. This tour is designed to be fun, entertaining, and informative. This tour explores many of Dallas' historic landmarks, brilliant modern skyscrapers, and other historic and interesting buildings throughout downtown. 

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Use of helmet

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Reviewed By MariaSus

Thank you for accommodating our time constraints. We were so happy to be able to do this tour while we were in town. Awesome tour for history and site seeing around Dallas! We even got recommendations for dinner & other must visit sites!

10. Best of Dallas Sightseeing Bus Tour with CityPass Option

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA Best DFW Tours
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We will explore not just the iconic sites, but seldom seen hidden gems that most visitors never get to experience. This is a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Dallas guided by a professional local tour guide in a climate-controlled van. Whether you have just a few hours and want to see as much as possible our “Best of Dallas” tour has got you covered. During our excursion, we will stop several times to allow our guests to experience and have a closer look at some of the sites, including Dealey Plaza, the farmer's market, Pioneer Plaza and the famous Pegasus. The CityPass option includes admissions to the Sixth Floor Museum, Reunion Tower GeO-Deck, the Perot Museum AND the Dallas Zoo OR the George W. Bush Library, 4 attractions in total. All attractions visits are self-guided, you need transportation to reach some of the attractions. The CityPass is valid 9 consecutive days from the day of your excursion.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Air-conditioned vehicle, Live commentary on board, Admission to Reunion Tower GeO-Deck IF REUNION TOWER OPTION IS PURCHASED, Admission to CityPass Attractions IF CITYPASS OPTION IS PURCHASED

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Reviewed By MaggieMR

Amazing experience! Kevin is the best. It was like listening to a crime/mystery novel while driving around to the places where it actually took place. We highly recommend this tour.

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