| Audio Walking Tours (Free & Self-Guided) |
Convention |
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1500 McKinney, 713-650-3022
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Put on your headphones, hit play and let local insiders, captivating voices and an original soundtrack envelop you in stories of Houston's past and present. Tours are free and available to download to your iPod or MP3 player or as ...
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| Buffalo Bayou Kayak Tours |
Historic |
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713-752-0314
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Join the Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a kayak adventure through Houston’s stunning urban wilderness. Kayak trips are offered once a month from and reservations are required. $60 per person – all equipment is supplied for you.
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| Discover Houston Tours |
Civic Center |
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713-222-9255
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Ghost tours, tunnel walk & rail tours, architecture tours and more are available. Tour guide Sandra Lord is the resident expert and has been conducting downtown and Houston tours since 1988. Ticket prices vary.
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| Downtown Mobile Tours: Theater District & Bayou Walk |
Theater |
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Visitors to downtown Houston can serve as their own walking tour guide in and around the Theater District with a new mobile-phone program that leads users step by step to some of the city’s most recognized landmarks. Dubbed DMI, short ...
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| Heritage Society Historic Homes Tour |
Civic Center |
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1100 Bagby, 713-655-1912
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Nestled in 19 acres of beautiful green parkland in the heart of downtown Houston, The Heritage Society boasts 8 historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905. Each historic structure is authentically restored to reflect its original magnificence. Learn about the ...
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| Minute Maid Park Tour |
Ballpark |
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501 Crawford, 713-259-8687
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Get a behind-the-scenes look at Minute Maid Park including; Historic Union Station, Broadcasting booth or press boxes, Astros' or Visitors' Dugout, Luxury suites and much more! $9 adults, $7 seniors & $5 for kids 3-14.
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| Saint Arnold Brewing Company Tours |
Warehouse |
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2000 Lyons, 713-686-9494
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Come visit Texas' oldest craft brewery in their new location. Every Saturday, the doors open at 11 and groups will rotate in and out of the facility in a open house format until the final group is allowed in at ...
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| Second Saturday Buffalo Bayou Boat Rides |
Theater |
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106 Sabine, 713-752-0314
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These 30-minute pontoon boat cruises are a great way to spend the afternoon with your family and friends. First come first serve, no reservations, 20 person max per trip. $7 adults, $5 for kids 4-12. Parking available on Sabine Street ...
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| Toyota Center’s Backstage Tour |
Convention |
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1510 Polk, 713-758-7715
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The one hour Backstage Tour will take you behind the scenes of Houston’s premier destination for sports and entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to see what the pros see! $7 adults, $5 for kids 12 and under & seniors.
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| Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Pontoon Boat Tours |
Theater |
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Sabine Promenade, 106 Sabine, 713-752-0314
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Second and Fourth Fridays of the month, March-October You’ll enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence and learn more about these magnificent flying mammals that share the city with us. Reservations required, cancellations must take place 48 hours ...
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