Downtown Houston Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Overview
Explore the buildings, bayous and bold stories of downtown Houston on a self-guided smartphone audio tour.
Walk a 2.5-mile route at your own pace while GPS-triggered narration introduces the Kellum-Noble House, Sam Houston Park, City Hall, the Esperson buildings, Christ Church Cathedral, Buffalo Bayou, Market Square, the theatre district and Houston’s early commercial landmarks.
A live GPS map shows your location and directs you between stops. Download the tour before arriving, then listen without mobile data. Pause at parks or attractions and resume whenever you are ready.
This is an exterior, self-guided walking experience with no in-person guide. Attraction admission and interior access are not included, and buildings do not need to be open to complete the route. Allow approximately 2–3 hours. The tour begins at the Kellum-Noble House and ends at the former Houston Cotton Exchange.
What's Included
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
- Attraction admission and interior access
- In-person tour guide
Meeting Location
212 Dallas Street
Houston, TX 77002, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
202 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77002, USA
The tour ends at the impressive Cotton Exchange Building. We will give you turn by turn instructions to return to the first stop.
What To Expect
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Kellum-Noble House (pass by)
The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park (pass by)
Old Place Cabin (pass by)
Nichols-Rice-Cherry House (pass by)
Sam Houston Park (pass by)
Houston City Hall (pass by)
Julia Ideson Building (pass by)
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (pass by)
Bob Lanier Public Works Building (pass by)
Mellie Esperson Building (pass by)
Niels Esperson Building (pass by)
Texas Company Building (pass by)
United States Custom House (pass by)
Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Church (pass by)
The Rice (pass by)
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (pass by)
Alley Theatre (pass by)
Wortham Center (pass by)
Houston Interactive Aquarium and Animal Preserve (pass by)
Buffalo Bayou (pass by)
Downtown Historic District Market Square (pass by)
Majestic Metro (pass by)
1910 Harris County Courthouse (pass by)
Allens Landing Drive (pass by)
Houston Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade (pass by)
Downtown Aquarium (pass by)
712 Main St (pass by)
Theater District (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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour.
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour).
- Live GPS map shows route & your location.
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
- Customer Service via Phone & Email.
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest.
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too).
- Smartphone or tablet.
- Attraction admission and interior access.
- In-person tour guide.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Downtown Houston Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Downtown Houston Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking 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
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
- Attraction admission and interior access
- In-person tour guide
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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
