Astroville Houston City Tour: Explore Noteworthy Landmarks
4.9
144 Ratings
Houston
Embark on the Astroville Houston City Tour and discover the iconic landmarks, vibrant street art, and lush green spaces of Houston. Enjoy a comfortable ride in a Mercedes Sprinter 2500 while learning about the city's history and culture. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience with your loved ones!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Downtown Houston - Cruise through the largest financial district in state with the two (2) tallest skyscrapers in Texas and Houston’s City Hall.
- Theater District - Take in the 2nd largest Theater District in USA and learn about the performing arts scene in Houston.
- East Downtown - Take photos in one of the most well-known Graffiti parks in Texas and learn about the Segundo Barrio!
- River Oaks - Marvel at the lavish estates in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in all of the United States!
- Greenway/Upper Kirby - See what makes this U.K. themed neighborhood one of the trendiest and foodie-loving spots in Houston.
- West University Place - Ride through one of the most educated and exclusive cities in all of Texas!
- Houston Museum District - Take photos from an observatory sky garden and learn about the most-visited Museum District in Texas with a mixture of beautiful city parks and monuments.
- Texas Medical Center - Get an up-close look at the largest Medical Center in the world.
- Astrodome - Get a look at the first domed multi-sport stadium in the world and modern NRG Stadium.
- Rice University Campus - Take in the prestigious Rice University and surrounding leafy neighborhood.
What's Included
- Professional Driver and Guide
- Small Group Tour: Max 10 Guests
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Free Photo Service by Guide
- Air-Conditioned Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Transport
What's Not Included
- Special safety car seats for infants/small children
- Pick-up Transportation & Optional Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the breath-taking views of Houston’s metropolitan Downtown, affluent River Oaks estate homes, vibrant Graffiti Park, lush Museum District, charming Rice University, & the globally recognized largest Medical District from the comfort of a Mercedes Sprinter 2500.
Perfect for any Houston novice, this tour affords firsthand vistas of Houston’s most remarkable architecture, street murals, historical monuments, verdant places, bayou, and sports arenas. On this refreshing and intimate 2.5-hour journey, revel in the sights and broaden your knowledge of Houston’s skyline, the Museum District, and the opulent River Oaks and West University areas.
Moreover, the tour provides a unique view of the world’s largest Medical District, the iconic original Astrodome, Houston’s graffiti district, and historical landmarks. Scheduled stops on the tour include the loftiest Texas skyscraper, larger-than-life art sculptures, and a rooftop garden with remarkable city views. Don’t forget your radiant smiles, cameras, and your dearest friends & family!
- The maximum tour capacity is 10 passengers
- Children below age of 6 are welcome to join tour but require their own valid entry ticket and safety child car seat provided by accompanied parent. Babies are not permitted due to Texas traffic laws
- Tour is offered rain or shine. In the event of bad weather, travelers may opt to reschedule for another date free of charge at their own discretion
- Upon payment of tour fees, the tour booking leader & the accompanying participant(s) acknowledge they agree to Astroville Tours’ Terms of Service where the link can be found at the ticket once booked
- Please make every effort to meet your tour guide on time. Failure to arrive on time may result in a postponed tour subject to tour availability or an abandoned tour if we do not hear from you in advance of the scheduled start time
- Video recording of tour is not permitted (repeated violations are subject to copyright laws)
- Tour is not recommended for guests whom require frequent bathroom stops
Location
800 Capitol St
Capitol Street
The tour will end at the Bank of America Tower where you started and met your guide.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(144 Ratings)
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299tysonb
Apr 2, 2024
More to Houston than just Downtown - I did the red open bus tour, and to my disappointment there were no stops and I got sad burnt on the 1 hour ride... It was wrongly advertised as "hop-off" and it only covered downtown which was quite boring given Houston is a humongous city. This tour which was $5 more expensive was super worth it and honestly I felt it was quite the bargain given how much we saw and all the driving involved. From the Parks to the River Mansions and Museum District to the Observatory deck, our amazing guide Julie who take nice prop photos to those whom wanted. This tour was 100x better than the open bus
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Chris_c
Mar 31, 2024
Great tour! - The tour was well done! Vanessa knows Houston and showed us around so well, we felt like locals! Great dining rec's. as wel!
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Jen_s
Mar 31, 2024
Exceeded expectations. - It was a great tour. Plenty of information and we drove all over. Saw some busy places and some quiet places. Getting in and out of the vehicle was smooth and easy. Loved that the vehicle has a tall ceiling and it has plenty of leg room. Vanessa was fantastic and had lots of good info about restaurants and other things to see. I would have paid more. Exceeded expectations.
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918drb
Mar 22, 2024
Vanessa was amazing - WOW! Is the first word that comes to mind when I reflect on this tour. Vanessa (the guide) and Luis (the driver) did an EXCELLENT job and created such a memorable experience for me, my wife, and 16 year old. So knowledgeable, so courteous, so professional, and so engaging. I’m not sure I’ve seen a more energetic guide in all of my travels (internationally and domestic).
If I could give it 6 stars….I would.
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J636xjmonicab
Mar 22, 2024
This tour with Vanessa and Louis is a MUST! - Our experience with Vanessa and Louis was amazing. Even though it was raining quite a bit that day we decided to still do the tour. We didn’t know how it was going to end up due to the rainy weather, however, Vanessa and Louis made it really intriguing and memorable. Their knowledge of the city of Houston, history of the city, activities, best places to eat and hang out is vast. They were both very nice and professional. I would highly recommend this tour. You will not regret it.
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Balachuk
Mar 12, 2024
A must do to get introduced to Houston - If you are in Houston for a short while or if it is your first visit to Houston, then you should certainly do this tour. Our guide Vanessa and the driver Luis were out of this world. First they were kind enough to wait for us when we got delayed due to road work and traffic when we traveled from Austin to Houston on a weekend. They picked us up 30 mins later than the tour start time even though it inconvenienced them and the others in the tour. They were very friendly and showed us all the main highlights in main part of Houston. Vanessa‘s narration was mind blowing and kept us constantly attentive. She even provided us suggestions on what to do post tour including other places of interest and also places to eat.
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Carissa_n
Mar 12, 2024
Great tour guides - Vanessa and Luis were great! Loved the tv monitor to see what she was talking about. Knew the answers to questions that were asked.
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W6375hkcatherinep
Jan 30, 2024
A must do! - Great !
The minibus was well equipped with a screen to clearly identify the monuments the guide was telling us about. Stops with beautiful views of the city. And the height of luxury, that day there was only my husband and me on the bus! We were able to ask any questions we wanted and the driver stopped when we wanted to take photos! we crossed Houston's "Beverley Hill". With its breathtaking houses.
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Marieta_s
Jan 27, 2024
Excelente - It was a good tour and thanks to Vanessa for the best tour guide and Luis our driver.
I highly recommend this tour.
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Companion37301236606
Jan 26, 2024
This is special tour of Houston - This was an amazing tour. Our tour guide, Vanessa and the driver Luis, with their vibrant personalities, and a wealth of information about what we were viewing made this a tour we will never forget.
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