What to do and see in Texas, United States: The Best Walking Tours

May 12, 2022 Milan Banda

Texas has great beaches for bird watching, boating, and fishing. Plus golf courses, cowboy and high art culture, and a rich history. Bask on the beach and bird watch between golf games before, during, or after spring break in Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, Crystal Beach, or South Padre Island. Explore East Texas from Dallas to Tyler, Texarkana, Jefferson, and Nacogdoches. Enjoy golf and big city life in Dallas or Houston. Visit Galveston's coastal Strand. Tour West Texas and Hill Country from San Antonio, New Braunfels, Austin, and Fredericksburg to Amarillo and El Paso.
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1. South Padre Island Sandcastling Experience

4400 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA Sandy Feet Sandcastle Services
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

This is a 1 or 2-hour South Padre beach activity that you and your group will never forget. This is an informative, hands-on sand-castling activity that will help you have more fun on the beach than ever before. Equipment is provided and available for use for the duration of your stay on South Padre Island.

Inclusions: Use of equipment for duration of your stay on South Padre Island

Exclusions: Gratuities, tools are free to use, but may be purchased at a discount, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By 815marshav

She was prompt and friendly and we learned to build a really cool sandcastle. One of our favorite things while visiting SPI.

2. Historic Galveston Red Light District Tour

2711 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA Historic Galveston Ghost Tours
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

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.

3. Texas Hill Country Olive Orchard Walking Tour

2530 W Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA Texas Hill Country Olive Company
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This tour is a short drive outside of Austin Texas. Get an insiders view of a working olive orchard & farm-to-table restaurant. Topics include History of the Orchard, State of Texas Olive Industry, Farming Methods, Harvesting Practices.

Inclusions: Tour escort/host

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, Drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By llassocs

We really enjoyed our stop here. They make very high quality oils and other oil products from their own olives. Their premiums oils are first cold pressed. The products are pricey. Their store has a wide variety of excellent goods. The staff was very helpful. On one side of their building is a small café that serves lunch and snacks. We had a charcuterie that was plenty for two. All the items on the board were delicious. We also had an olive oil and fruit gelato that was very nice. They also offer a variety of sandwiches and salads. I highly recommend a visit here and investing in some of their excellent offerings.

4. Galveston Ghosts Walking Tour

908 23rd Street Rear, Galveston, TX 77550, USA Historic Galveston Ghost Tours
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Our goes tour guides take you on a grand expedition through the historic silk stocking district and beyond while you soak in the sights and sounds of our eerie haunted island. We guarantee to the delight even the most skeptical ghost hunter. Our guides offer a unique, rich history on all that Galveston Island is and was and why this special place is considered the most haunted city in the United States. Our tours are meticulously researched and conducted by professionals. They are designed to scare, entertain, and educate.

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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. Austin Speakeasy Cocktail Tour

The Driskill - In the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Speakeasy Bar Tours
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You will visit the best SPEAKEASY bars in town and learn the history of the area and each cocktail lounge you visit. Plus, you’ll enjoy priority access, premier seating, and underground craft cocktails from some of the best bartenders in town, featuring classic cocktails & speakeasy specialties. Your guide will take care of all your access and reservations needed for seamless access and attention at each location. You will learn a little about the city of Austin as well as about the building and history of each our speakeasies. Your local guide will also be able to recommend cocktail choices based your your specific pallet and taste.

Inclusions: Reservations and Admittance

Exclusions: Food and Beverage

6. Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

43rd Street & Avenue K, 43rd St & Avenue K, Galveston, TX 77550, USA Ghost City Tours Galveston
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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

Reviewed By K2715DGchrisj

Had a great tour, was very impressed. Learned alot about the island ,nnnnjjbgfdfjkjbbhhdjsjnznznzjsnxnxndndndndndnxndndndndndndndndndjdndjdn

7. 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.

8. Astroville Underground Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston

914 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77002, USA Astroville Tours
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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

Reviewed By JeryRoth26

I had family visiting from the east coast and they were curious about Houston's cuisine. What better way to show of the amazing food in the city than on a food tour. All the restaurants and choices of food were phenomenal. We also got to visit the tunnel system which I had never been to or heard of and I have been in Houston for 15+ years. The food tour is ran so professional and unique. Our tour guided also took amazing covid precautions; from offering hand sanitizer at each spot and having the tables cleaned off with Clorox wipes. My family visiting also did Astroville's tunnel tour during the day and they loved it. We got send great photos of the tour after.

9. 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 Charlotte L

We enjoyed our tour with Jeremy. He obviously loves his job and delivers an incredible amount of historical knowledge interlaced with bits of interesting trivia and sprinkled with the whispers of Galveston’s spirits. He is so enthusiastic and passionate that you cannot help but get caught up in his tales as you walk the dark streets of the city. My only suggestion would be a bit of editing as sometimes there was simply too much information to absorb. As a tour guide myself, I have a pitcher of information in my head but only present a cup-full to my tour participants knowing they will only remember the amount in a shot glass. Thank you for a great evening, Jeremy!

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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