Private City Tour of Houston 3-hr Sightseeing Tour
Overview
Book the best private tour in Houston with hotel pickup in air-conditioned vans. Explore multiple neighborhoods around the city with local guides to hear history, demographics, cool stories and fun facts as you cruise the leafy, tree lined streets of the elaborate River Oaks for the "Lifestyles of Rich & Famous" tour.
Customize your private tour to focus on basics or specifics such as neighborhoods, universities, churches, murals or visit the best photo backgrounds, landscapes and skyline locations for memorable photos to document your Houston experience.
Enjoy effortless Houston sightseeing tours to the Museum District where you can end your tour to see Houston Zoo, Hermann Park or 1 of 21 museums. After touring, return to hotel or any location discovered during your tour.
*Downtown *Uptown Galleria *Midtown *EaDo *River Oaks *Museum District *West University *Historical Heights *Rice Village
Brochures, dining coupons and 1 Free souvenir per group are provided.
What's Included
- Complimentary pickup and return from selected hotels and Air BnB
- Complimentary bottled water, light snacks
- (1) Free souvenir
- Air Conditioned, fully covered vehicles designed for smaller groups which operate rain or shine.
- Professional guide/driver
- Gratuities (recommended as this is customary in USA)
- Safety seats are required by law. Parent must provide safety seat can be ordered from us at $20.
Meeting and Pickup
*TRAVELER MUST PROVIDE full address of Hotel, Home, Air BnB or business DURING BOOKING PROCESS.*PICKUP MUST BE FROM HOTEL, HOME, AIR BnB within the designated map area of CENTRAL HOUSTON, Downtown, Midtown, EaDo, Museum District, Texas Medical Center, NRG Stadium, Uptown Galleria*If you are driving in for the tour, choose one of the meeting points for pickup there.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Daikin Park (pass by)
Toyota Center (pass by)
Discovery Green (pass by)
Downtown Historic District Market Square (pass by)
Downtown Aquarium (pass by)
Bayou Place (pass by)
Alley Theatre (pass by)
Buffalo Bayou Park (pass by)
Church Of The Annunciation (pass by)
Houston Museum District (pass by)
Waugh Drive Bat Colony (pass by)
JPMorgan Chase Tower (pass by)
McGovern Centennial Gardens (pass by)
EaDo's (pass by)
Wortham Center (pass by)
Eleanor Tinsley Park (pass by)
House of Blues (pass by)
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar (pass by)
Phoenicia Specialty Foods (pass by)
Post Houston (pass by)
City Hall (pass by)
Sam Houston Park (pass by)
Hermann Park (pass by)
Houston Zoo (pass by)
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (pass by)
The Houston Museum of Natural Science (pass by)
Alley Theatre (pass by)
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (pass by)
Wortham Center (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- TRAVELER MUST PROVIDE PICKUP ADDRESS DURING BOOKING PROCESS. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR TOUR OPERATOR TO CONFIRM YOUR PICKUP.
- Safety seats are required by law. Parent must provide safety seat for children requiring this.
- Collapsible, non-motorized wheelchairs can be accommodated. Occupant must be able to board and exit without physical assistance from the driver.
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot go without use of a restroom or cigarette for 2-hrs.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private City Tour of Houston 3-hr Sightseeing Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Complimentary pickup and return from selected hotels and Air BnB.
- Complimentary bottled water, light snacks.
- (1) Free souvenir.
- Air Conditioned, fully covered vehicles designed for smaller groups which operate rain or shine.
- Professional guide/driver.
- Gratuities (recommended as this is customary in USA).
- Safety seats are required by law. Parent must provide safety seat can be ordered from us at $20.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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 Private City Tour of Houston 3-hr Sightseeing Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private City Tour of Houston 3-hr Sightseeing 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
- Complimentary pickup and return from selected hotels and Air BnB
- Complimentary bottled water, light snacks
- (1) Free souvenir
- Air Conditioned, fully covered vehicles designed for smaller groups which operate rain or shine.
- Professional guide/driver
- Gratuities (recommended as this is customary in USA)
- Safety seats are required by law. Parent must provide safety seat can be ordered from us at $20.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- TRAVELER MUST PROVIDE PICKUP ADDRESS DURING BOOKING PROCESS. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR TOUR OPERATOR TO CONFIRM YOUR PICKUP.
- Safety seats are required by law. Parent must provide safety seat for children requiring this.
- Collapsible, non-motorized wheelchairs can be accommodated. Occupant must be able to board and exit without physical assistance from the driver.
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot go without use of a restroom or cigarette for 2-hrs.
