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Houston: City Bus Tour + Downtown Aquarium Entry Ticket

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(2 verified reviews)Operator: Houston City Tours LLC
A red double-decker tour bus parked near a statue of a rider on horseback, with people walking around under a clear blue sky.
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Starting Time10:00 AM
Duration1 h 30 min
Arrive before15 min
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About

This all-encompassing Houston city tour, packed with historical insights and intriguing anecdotes, starts at the cowboy-themed Visitors Center, complete with Texas heritage artifacts.

The tour continues with an exploration of the city’s most important parks; Discovery Green, Houston’s Graffiti, and Minute Maid Park. Next up, discover this historic Old Union Square - an old place for commerce, and a new place for art.

After a few more stops at Houston’s iconic landmarks, parks, and districts, including the Art Deco 1939 historic City Hall building in front of Hermann Square, you can pick up your all-inclusive ticket to the Downtown Aquarium.

There, you’ll marvel at a half-million-gallon undersea wonderland, home to 200 species of exotic aquatic inhabitants from across the globe - a captivating spectacle for the whole family.

What's Included

  • 90-minute city bus tour
  • Downtown Aquarium all-day admission ticket (including exhibits and rides)

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drink (you are welcome to bring your own on board)
  • Transportation to and from the Downtown Aquarium

Must Know

Transport to and from the Downtown Aquarium is not included in this tour.

Good to Know

Itinerary

  • Start of your tour: Visitor Center
  • Toyota Center: Home of the Houston Rockets
  • Discovery Green: Urban park located in the heart of the GRB convention center area
  • Houston’s Graffiti Park: Street art and art expressions around this area
  • Minute Maid Park: Home of the Houston Astros
  • Downtown Historic District Market Square: Historic Old Union Square
  • Main Street: Historic Houston downtown district
  • City Hall: Art Deco 1939 historic City Hall building in front of Hermann Square
  • Buffalo Bayou Park: The Buffalo Bayou River
  • Tranquility Park: Built to commemorate the Apollo 11 moon landing
  • Downtown Aquarium: Place for adventurous and immersive activities
  • Sam Houston Park: Dedicated to the buildings and culture of Houston’s past
  • The Heritage Society: Historic homes and museums
  • After your guided city tour, pick up your all-day pass to the Downtown Houston Aquarium

Instructions

1

Before you buy

  • Kids under 3 years join for free, no ticket needed
  • Babies must sit on a lap and all children must be accompanied by an adult
2

On-site usage

  • Present your smartphone voucher when you check in at the Visitor Center
  • After your tour ends, you will be given a separate ticket to the Downtown Aquarium and you can visit it whenever you want during your stay
3

After your visit

Collapsible wheelchairs with detachable wheels can be accommodated as long as the passenger is accompanied by someone who can help them get on and off.

Meeting Point

1302 Dallas Street, Houston

GPS:29.75357, -95.36338

Get There

410 Bagby Street, Houston

77002

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