Things to do in Texas, United States: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

We are the only Shuttle Tour in town, and offer a unique look at our Historical downtown district, the surrounding neighborhoods and a ride through the cemetery.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Blankets during cold weather months

Exclusions: Air conditioning/heater as this is an open shuttle extended golf cart

Galveston Haunted Cemetery Tour is our all-ages cemetery tour where you’ll spend the evening touring Galveston’s Old City Cemetery and Trinity Episcopal Cemetery discussing the cemetery symbolism, yellow fever, The Great Storm, and of course, ghosts and hauntings.

Inclusions: Walking Tour

Exclusions: No Transportation, No Hotel Pickup/ Drop- Off, Gratuity Not Included

Our 2.5 hour tour provides a little taste of all of Waco. Looking for what to do and where to go in Waco? We'll take you downtown and to Harp Design, share about our rich history, show you the secrets of Cameron Park, explore gorgeous neighborhoods, including those you've seen on TV, and much more. We will also treat you to a local coffee or ice cream! Don't see the time you're looking for? Many of our tours sell out in advance, so visit our main website to see more tour times available for booking in case the one you wanted already sold out. We recommend guests experience our tour at the beginning of their Waco visit so that we can help maximize the rest of their stay. We want to help you make the most of your time in Waco and experience FUN!

Inclusions: Bottled Water and Soda, Local Coffee or Ice Cream, Exclusive Travel Booklet with over $300 in coupons to local businesses, Professional driver as well as a local guide , Photography, your tour guide will take pictures of your party for you and send them at no extra cost, Small-group tour with no more than 13 guests, Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van

Exclusions: Gratuities, optional, Merchandise, available to purchase

Waco Tours River Cruise is ranked #1 by USA Today as the Best Boat Tour in North America. Relax on the Water! Be refreshed on our peaceful and informative river cruise experience on the Brazos River. Enjoy this luxurious outing as your Captain & Guide entertain you and share intriguing stories of this life-giving river that's played such a huge part in Waco's history! We intentionally cap seating on our luxury pontoon boat to 12 guests at a time to ensure a comfortable and intimate environment where our guides can get to know you, share the rich stories and scenery of Waco, and invite you onto the refreshing waters of the Brazos River. Don't see the time you're looking for? Many of our tours sell out in advance, so visit our main website to see more tour times available for booking in case the one you wanted already sold out. We want to help you make the most of your time in Waco as you relax on the water with us!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Uniquely Wacoan treat for every guest!, Stress-free photography: your tour guide will take all the pictures for you!, Free Parking , 2 Local guides: Captain and First Mate

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Our experienced tour guides will take you on a fun and informative tour of Austin in a relaxing open air pedicab. You'll amble through all the sites of downtown, including the Capitol, Governors Mansion, Pecan St, Lady Bird Lake and more. Great for couples, friends and families of all ages. The tour moves at your own pace and is individually tailored to your group.

Inclusions: Private Guide, Private transportation, Pedicab, Hotel pickup (downtown locations)

Exclusions: Please remember to tip your awesome pedicab driver!

See the Fixer Upper homes, shops, landmarks, and surprises from the HGTV show in Waco, Texas. You never know what will happen on one of our 2.5 hours tour. You usually get to go inside a Chip and Joanna designed home from the show and meet Jimmy Don! Our 5 star rated tour guides keep you engaged and entertained while showing you Waco in a way you never would imagine. This tour has been awarded the TripAdvisor 2019 & 2020 Certificate of Excellence Award. Brazos Tours also gives back to Waco as with every seat purchased, a donation is made to Mission Waco.

Inclusions: Water, All Fees and Taxes

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This tour is the perfect way to see the missions and learn about the founding of San Antonio with its rich history and culture. Experience Spanish History, the Coahuiltecans, and the early southwest. Learn about the significance of San Antonio, San Pedro Springs, and the groups that came together to set the stage for the founding of the Presidio - San Antonio. Your experience starts downtown, see: the original La Villita; Main Plaza, San Fernando Cathedral, and Plaza de Armas. Travel along the San Antonio River to visit all the missions with stops at Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and the Espada Aqueduct. Tour ends at Mission San Antonio de Valero, famously known as the Alamo, or guest's hotel. Guaranteed Departures, Twice a Day! No minimum guest requirements.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select downtown hotels, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Segway Nation's 2 hour Historic Downtown Austin Segway tour is offered once daily. This Austin Segway tour is our most popular tour, and is designed to be fun, entertaining and informative. This tour explores many of Austin’s historic landmarks, brilliant modern skyscrapers, the Texas state capitol building, and other historic and interesting buildings throughout downtown. Some of the Tour Highlights include the Texas State Capitol Building • Congress Avenue • Historic Driskill Hotel • Warehouse Entertainment District • Newly Redesigned 2nd Street District • Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake • Austin Convention Center • Famous 6th Street and Live Music Area • The Texas Walk of Fame • Angelina Eberly Statue • Many other great historic sites • Plenty of time to play on your Segway, lots of fun facts and time for great photos

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

Exclusions: Gratuities

I'm proud to have recently given my 1000th historic paranormal tour this past dec 2020. Each has been unique and amazing.There are many ghost tours out there. Our ghost tour is a unique experience that really shows the history, ghosts, and beauty of Galveston in a new and amazing perspective. I don't overbook and want the experience to be great in our small group setting. We typically collect paranormal evidence every night. 98% of the people that have been on my tours felt like they had an experience that goes beyond your typical ghost tour.

Inclusions: Bug spray

Exclusions: Bottled water

In the year 1885 America’s first serial killer stalked the streets and alleyways of the young, emerging city of Austin. More terrifying than any ghost story, this monster brutally and systematically hacked eight women to death using an ax. For one calendar year, he terrified a city and came to be known as the “midnight assassin”. He was never captured and his identity remains a mystery or does it...? This tour is our longest at 1 hour 45 minutes and covers 2 miles of historic Austin including West 6th street, Guy Town, the Warehouse District and a drink stop at the iconic Driskill Hotel. The pace is leisurely and, in addition to a drink stop at the Driskill, (drinks not included), there are short rests along the journey. Join us on this exceptional true crime walking tour investigating exact crime locations and the various theories surrounding the midnight assassin. It’s a “killer” tour.

Inclusions: Professional Guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Private transportation