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

Our Haunted Houston Ghost Tour is a family friendly activity that will take you on a walking tour that explores the fascinating history and ghosts of the city. A costumed guide will lead tour goers on a 1.5-2 hour journey through downtown Houston and reveal some of its most famous and creepy haunted stories. Each tour will be equipped with an EMF reader so we know where the ghosts are lurking! Visit several of the oldest buildings in Houston and walk its historic streets, where the past may not be as buried as it seems. 

Inclusions: Tour escort/host

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Enjoy this amazing Houston Tour Combo option on board our unique open top buses!  Houston's Official City Tour! First experience a Houston City Tour - Hop on our amazing guided tour of Houston. Also included is a one-day pass to Downtown Aquarium. All rides included! You'll also experience The Heritage Society - full of Houston history and Texas heritage. NOTE: ADMISSION TICKETS ARE INCLUDED. Reservation is required. Rules apply.

Inclusions: All day pass for Downtown Aquarium ( all-rides), Guided Houston City Tour and admission tickets to aquarium , Heritage Museum - includes transportation and museum ticket

Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

*Tour safe on an Air Conditioned, Private Tour for your party only. *Free hotel pickup *8hr Full Day Tour *Free admission to a selected museum,1 hr city tour of Houston landmarks, attractions, hear about Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous on a visit to elaborate River Oaks before transport to Galveston for more history and sightseeing. *Island stories range from pirates to Great Storm of 1900. * Discover why Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Dean Martin and other celebrities were regulars on the island. *See landmarks, statues and monuments such as Ft. Crockett, Moody Mansion and more. * Free entry to CHOICE OF (1)..... Texas Railroad Museum, Moody Mansion, Bishop's Palace, Ocean Star Museum, USS Stewart / USS Cavalla or Grand Opera House 1894. *Take ferry ride across bay to Dolphin watch. *Gift shop and dine before return to Houston hotel. * Complimentary bottled water, snacks while touring. *Galveston Island is 50 miles/ 80 KM from Houston and a 1 hour drive. *Free souvenir

Inclusions: Professional guide / Certified Tourism Ambassador for Galveston Texas, Hotel pickup and drop-off (INSIDE CENTRAL HOUSTON ONLY), Bottled water/ salted snacks, 1 FREE SOUVENIR per every 2 in your group, Entry to selected museum

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Gratuities

Want to venture through Houston's coolest bars and have a great night out in Houston? We promise you will enjoy some of the best-frozen drinks/cocktails that Downtown Houston has to offer including our primary Downtown bar partner which offers 3 floors of seating and a Mardi Gras-style balcony with amazing views of Downtown Houston's tallest buildings. **Please note, two (2) Cocktails/Food are included as part of the tour price.* * This tour will begin at the Historic Market Square and will guide you through Downtown Houston's breathtaking scenery with a historical perspective as well as provide a sneak-peak of the most expansive downtown tunnel system in the U.S. We will visit four hidden gems that offer a variety of frozen, traditional, and Southern cocktails/beverages. We promise that you will have plenty of photo-op opportunities at Houston's historic Downtown spots including the oldest elevator in Texas!

Inclusions: Two (2) cocktails per person included as part of tour price, Guided city tour, Access to Downtown Tunnel System

Exclusions: Snacks, Soda/Pop

What could be better than a food tour combined with a ghost tour? Nothing! You will meet your guide in downtown Houston for exclusive access to our haunted restaurants. We will visit 4-5 haunted restaurants and multiple haunted buildings along a walking route of downtown. At the restaurants, we have set up for 1-3 food tastings per location. We will visit other historic and haunted buildings along the route and tell stories and give your bellies a few minute break from the samples. Tours last about 3 hours, cover less than a mile on a walking route, and have plenty of time spent inside haunted restaurants for food and stories.

Inclusions: 2.5 to 3-Hour Haunted Houston Walking Food & Ghost Tour, Exclusive food tastings lined up at up to 4 Houston restaurants, Learn about food history, Houston history, and the best ghost stories in town, Costumed Guide, Gratuities

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Guide Gratuity

The Historic Houston Craft Cocktail Tour will feature a variety of cocktails from some of the city’s most talented mixologists in addition to a few delicious bites and a dose of history. Each tour will be different, offering an element of surprise to all participants. We’ve partnered with numerous downtown hotspots including OKRA Charity Saloon, Frank’s Pizza and El Big Bad to name a few. Consider this tour a refined happy hour that transports you back to the beginnings of Houston. Participants can expect a variety of flavor profiles throughout the tour. Some may enjoy a Blueberry, Jalapeño & Cilantro Margarita paired with a hearty Steak Carne Asada Taco or a warm, flakey Plantain Empanada (vegetarian-friendly) from El Big Bad. Others may enjoy a refreshing Peach Moonshine paired with a mouthwatering Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese from The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar. Some may even enjoy both! All tours will end with a spiked coffee drink for a little pick-me-up.

Inclusions: Sip on four carefully crafted cocktails from some of Houston's most talented mixologists and also enjoy other boozy surprises on the tour., Savor on three diverse bites including a Pizza recipe from 1997, some Texas Brisket, and quintessential Houston bites like Paulie's Cookies! Vegetarian options available, Local-Expert Guide

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Did you know that Houston has the most extensive downtown tunnel system in the United States? Join us on our Underground Tunnel tour for an in-depth look at the incredible metropolis below ground-floor in Texas' largest business district including the most award-winning downtown skyscrapers which host many of Texas' most noteworthy Fortune 500 corporate headquarters & historical venues. As part of this day tour, we will visit multiple historical and artistic sections of Downtown Houston's tunnels as well as the corporate buildings that lie on top of them. Not only is the architecture of these buildings beautiful but their history is as well. Make sure to bring your smile and camera as we will provide you with unique photo-op opportunities and secrets that most native Houstonians don’t even know about!

Inclusions: Guided City Tour , Entrance into Tunnel System, Recommendations

Exclusions: Snacks, Private transportation

Our Houston haunted pub tour is a combination ghost tour and pub crawl that is perfect for a great night out. Whether you are a true lover of ghosts or are just up for a fun night out, there is something for everyone! A costumed guide will lead tour goers on a 2.5 hour walking tour through the historic district of downtown Houston. We will stop at four bars along the way, each housed in historic buildings with their own unique ghosts and stories, and give guests time to enjoy a delicious libation as the guide tells all about the fascinating history of Houston and some of its most famous and creepy haunted stories! *Please note that due to COVID, we cannot guarantee bars will be available. All stories remain the same and we have added haunted landmarks.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, 2.5 hour walking tour, Stories of Houston's haunted history, Stops at up to 4 haunted bars, Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

This private 4 hr, air conditioned city tour is for your party only and provides in depth information and views of Houston's most popular landmarks, attractions, historical origin, background, culture and lifestyle while cruising the city with one of Houston's certified Ambassadors. You will see stadiums, historical Parks, Theatre district, City Hall, monuments, statues, museum district, Texas Medical Center, Buffalo Bayou, [Art Car Museum when operating], hear about the Lifestyles of Rich & Famous while on leafy, tree lined streets of elaborate River Oaks area as well as other fun facts along the way. Includes 20-minute train ride through the 445 acre art and nature filled Hermann park OR substitute with a stop at the French pastry shop in a ritzy 5 Diamond hotel for coffee next to the Rolls Royce's parked in it's lobby hall way. (1) free souvenir for every 2 in your party and requires minimum of 4 be in your party.

Inclusions: Light refreshments, Climate controlled vehicles designed for smaller groups, Professional guide/driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Train ride (when touring during train operation hours) OR substitute for coffee at the French pastry shop in uptown Galleria's Post Oak Hotel

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended as this is customary in USA), Pickup & Drop off outside central Houston, Safety seats are required by law. Parent must provide safety seat can be ordered from us at $20.

*View best sights in Air-conditioned comfort *Small groups *Perfect for those who prefer to tour safe by avoiding large groups *Free pickup from [SELECTED] hotels. *Houston's best is summarized in 2hrs. *AVAILABLE ONLY FROM THE DESIGNATED LOCATIONS Downtown, Uptown Galleria, Texas Medical Center, Museum District, River Oaks, Greenway Plaza. If your hotel is not at those locations you must provide own transportation to a location within that area.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled Water, salted snack, Doorstep, hotel, loft, Air BnB pickup [FROM SELECTED HOUSTON AREAS], Free souvenir (1) per every other person in your party

Exclusions: Day Parking $5.00 or less