Things to do in Texas Gulf Coast, Texas Gulf Coast: The Best Cultural Tours

January 25, 2022 Janean Rudisill

Discover the best top things to do in Texas Gulf Coast, United States including Private Full-Day Galveston Island and Houston Sightseeing Tour, Houston Adventure Combo: City Tour, Aquarium and Heritage Museum Admission, Downtown Houston Brewery Bike Tour , Great! Galveston Red Light District Tour, Historic Galveston Red Light District Tour, Galveston Island Red Light District Tour, Astroville Downtown Bar Crawl & Tunnel Access (2 Cocktails Beverages Included), Astroville Weekend Downtown Houston Tour With Tunnel Access, Segway Galveston Magical History Tour, Astroville Food Tour of Downtown Houston with Tunnel Access.
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1. Private Full-Day Galveston Island and Houston Sightseeing Tour

Allstar Transportation Limousine & City Tours
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*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

Reviewed By DNetraS

The rich history of Texas and story telling of the driver....phenomenal. The bus tour should be the first thing to introduce you to the city and things to do

2. Houston Adventure Combo: City Tour, Aquarium and Heritage Museum Admission

1302 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77002, USA Houston City Tours
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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)

Reviewed By kittyb841

We enjoyed the tour. However, It was disappointing that the Tour Ended with a 7 minute stop at the graffiti area. There were so many historical and spectacular parts of Houston that would have better represented downtown Houston. Saving the best until last certainly did not occur with the conclusion of this Tour. Also , the speaker's voice was muffled during most of the tour too much bass in the audio. Other than these 2 things the Tour was good.

3. Downtown Houston Brewery Bike Tour

Local Group Brewing, 1504 Chapman St, Houston, TX 77009, USA Tour de Brewery
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Starting just north of downtown, get a panoramic view of the city. Visit amazing murals, see historic East End landmarks, and you might meet one of the world famous, Doomsday Wrestlers. Includes Local Group, Sigma Brewing Co, and 8th Wonder. If you love sporting events and stadiums, this is the tour for you. Another flat ride, this easy route also contains some of the more unique spots in Houston.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Beer samples at each brewery.

Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, No food is provided.

Reviewed By Claire and Andy M

We had an excellent evening on the tour. The bicycles were really good quality and the guide was great. Professional and knowledgeable as well as good fun to spend the evening with. We visited 3 excellent breweries over the evening and toured around the north side of Houston mostly on cycle paths. I would recommend it to anyone interested in seeing more of Houston and having a good evening. Will definitely do it again.

4. Great! Galveston Red Light District Tour

2711 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA Historic Galveston Ghost Tours
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Return to a time when the mob ran Galveston and their guests were treated as if they were family. When you crossed the bridge you enter "The Free State of Galveston," where the only rules were mob rules. The stars of the era were world class entertainers brought in to perform in the casinos, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin. Everyone was enjoying their own "Vegas Dream" right here in Galveston.

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Reviewed By AllyBoobior

It was a dark and stormy night! So Rob threw in some ghost stories with the tour. I’m a haunted tour guide with Haunted ATX in Austin, Tx, so this was perfect for our group. Hearing about the history of some of the women of Galveston was so fascinating. I would recommend grabbing a cocktail at Daiquiri Time Out while in the area.

5. Historic Galveston Red Light District Tour

2711 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA Historic Galveston Ghost Tours
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Return to a time when the mob ran Galveston and their guests were treated as if they were family. When you crossed the bridge you enter "The Free State of Galveston," where the only rules were mob rules. The stars of the era were world class entertainers brought in to perform in the casinos, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin. Everyone was enjoying their own "Vegas Dream" right here in Galveston.

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Reviewed By AllyBoobior

It was a dark and stormy night! So Rob threw in some ghost stories with the tour. I’m a haunted tour guide with Haunted ATX in Austin, Tx, so this was perfect for our group. Hearing about the history of some of the women of Galveston was so fascinating. I would recommend grabbing a cocktail at Daiquiri Time Out while in the area.

6. Galveston Island Red Light District Tour

2711 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA Historic Galveston Ghost Tours
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Return to a time when the mob ran Galveston and their guests were treated as if they were family. When you crossed the bridge you enter "The Free State of Galveston," where the only rules were mob rules. The stars of the era were world class entertainers brought in to perform in the casinos, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin. Everyone was enjoying their own "Vegas Dream" right here in Galveston.

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Reviewed By AllyBoobior

It was a dark and stormy night! So Rob threw in some ghost stories with the tour. I’m a haunted tour guide with Haunted ATX in Austin, Tx, so this was perfect for our group. Hearing about the history of some of the women of Galveston was so fascinating. I would recommend grabbing a cocktail at Daiquiri Time Out while in the area.

7. Astroville Downtown Bar Crawl & Tunnel Access (2 Cocktails Beverages Included)

301 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002, USA Astroville Tours
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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

Reviewed By RossChandler23

100% recommended. We briefly stopped in Houston on our way back home from New York and decided to book this tour on a whim to see if would see anything before our second flight. Our guide was on time, personable, and very knowledge. She even stopped at multiple neat spots to take photos of the groups who remained social distanced throughout (think either 7 to 8 of us in total so didn't feel packed) A very thorough presentation worth every penny with videos and info to keep you interested and hooked on for more to the last minute. The tour was one of the best walking tours I have ever been on including in my travels to Asia and Europe and served as a lovely introduction into the culture, architecture, and history of city that definitely doesn't seem to promote itself as much as it should.......But maybe that is all of Texas!

8. Astroville Weekend Downtown Houston Tour With Tunnel Access

1100 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, USA Astroville Tours
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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.

Inclusions: Guided city tour, Access to Downtown Tunnel System, Photos at the "Central Park" of Houston

Exclusions: Stadium Entrance

Reviewed By RossChandler23

100% recommended. We briefly stopped in Houston on our way back home from New York and decided to book this tour on a whim to see if would see anything before our second flight. Our guide was on time, personable, and very knowledge. She even stopped at multiple neat spots to take photos of the groups who remained social distanced throughout (think either 7 to 8 of us in total so didn't feel packed) A very thorough presentation worth every penny with videos and info to keep you interested and hooked on for more to the last minute. The tour was one of the best walking tours I have ever been on including in my travels to Asia and Europe and served as a lovely introduction into the culture, architecture, and history of city that definitely doesn't seem to promote itself as much as it should.......But maybe that is all of Texas!

9. Segway Galveston Magical History Tour

519 25th St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA Segway Tours by SegCity
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On the Magical History Tour, our experienced tour guides will take you on a tremendous Segway journey. We’ll start with the famous downtown area of Galveston – the Strand Historic District. For a time, it was also known as “The Wall Street of the South.”

Inclusions: Local guide / guided tour, Use of Segway

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Reviewed By S1344RR-travels

Lots of fun & tour guide was well versed in Galveston history. My Segway had problems during the tour and they had someone rush out and replace it right away.

10. Astroville Food Tour of Downtown Houston with Tunnel Access

301 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002, USA Astroville Tours
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Foodies wanted! 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, and diversity of cultures. Guests will enjoy first-hand views of the tallest building in Texas and the largest Downtown Tunnel System in the USA. The tour consists of three (3) stops where you will try 6-7 delicious food samplings including authentic Mexico City cuisine, traditional Asian novelties, Houston's unique take on Italian-American, and gourmet dessert. These meals are pre-ordered and will be coming out nice & fresh for your whole group. 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.**

Inclusions: At each of these restaurants we will have pre-planned plates waiting for the group to arrive. **If you have any food allergies or any concerns please contact us before scheduling the tour*, Water

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, **Beverages and any additional food besides the samplings are optional and not included as part of the tour.**

Reviewed By RossChandler23

100% recommended. We briefly stopped in Houston on our way back home from New York and decided to book this tour on a whim to see if would see anything before our second flight. Our guide was on time, personable, and very knowledge. She even stopped at multiple neat spots to take photos of the groups who remained social distanced throughout (think either 7 to 8 of us in total so didn't feel packed) A very thorough presentation worth every penny with videos and info to keep you interested and hooked on for more to the last minute. The tour was one of the best walking tours I have ever been on including in my travels to Asia and Europe and served as a lovely introduction into the culture, architecture, and history of city that definitely doesn't seem to promote itself as much as it should.......But maybe that is all of Texas!

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