The Best of Houston Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Find out what makes Houston the most vibrant city in Texas with this self-guided Houston driving tour! As you explore, you’ll see everything that makes Houston unique, from historic districts to stunning parks and the famous Space Center! Revisit historic battles on the Bayou. Stop by Emancipation Park, a centerpiece of Black history in the city. Admire Houston's tallest skyscrapers and uncover the heart of this truly Texan city!
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's Included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting Location
Houston
TX 77010, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
2101 East Nasa Parkway
Houston, TX 77058, USA
What To Expect
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Buffalo Bayou Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sam Houston Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Houston City Hall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pennzoil Place
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Market Square Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
JPMorgan Chase Tower
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Church
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Daikin Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Emancipation Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Houston Museum District
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hermann Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rice University
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
William Marsh Rice Statue
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
MacGregor Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
MacGregor Park MLK
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Spanish Trail
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
San Jacinto Street
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Discovery Green
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Houston Graffiti Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Holocaust Museum Houston
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (pass by)
Children's Museum Houston (pass by)
James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape (pass by)
The Health Museum (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
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Activity code: C-259428P5
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