Houston's Official City & Mural Tour!
Overview
Welcome Y'all to Houston!! From the HCT Visitors Center, explore Houston on an 80-minute Houston sightseeing morning or evening tours, which travels by double-deck and single-deck unique open top buses around the city, including sights such as the Convention Center, Minute Maid Park, Historic District & Market Square, Downtown Aquarium, Houston Heritage Society Park, Financial District, Midtown, Museum district, and more. Hop on and off to enjoy unobstructed views of breathtaking architecture and live onboard commentary. Experience Houston's most noteworthy attractions and explore it like never before! Alternate vehicles may be used according to the number of passengers, weather, or traffic conditions.
What's Included
- Map and orientation
- In-person tour guide is available in the weekends and pre recorded audios are offered every weekdays
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (all passengers have to meet us at the Visitors Center)
Meeting Location
1302 Dallas Street
Houston, TX 77002, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Discovery Green (pass by)
Church Of The Annunciation (pass by)
Daikin Park (pass by)
Main Street (pass by)
Downtown Historic District Market Square (pass by)
City Hall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alley Theatre (pass by)
Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (pass by)
Wortham Center (pass by)
Downtown Aquarium (pass by)
Houston History Research Center (pass by)
Tranquility Park (pass by)
Buffalo Bayou Park (pass by)
The Heritage Society (pass by)
George H.W. Bush Monument (pass by)
Houston Museum District
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: What is the city tour duration?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5920CITY
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Tour loops are around 80 minutes and operates seven days a week.
Jul 2021Parking lot located next to Visitors center corner of Austin st. & Dallas st.
May 2022- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Map and orientation.
- In-person tour guide is available in the weekends and pre recorded audios are offered every weekdays.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (all passengers have to meet us at the Visitors Center).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Houston's Official City & Mural Tour! is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Houston’s Official City & Mural Tour! will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Map and orientation
- In-person tour guide is available in the weekends and pre recorded audios are offered every weekdays
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (all passengers have to meet us at the Visitors Center)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
