What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Tour option 1-C Pickups are available on request in front of Banana Republic in Galleria Mall on the W. Alabama street side. You will receive pickup details and time after booking..

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Overview

Tour Houston with locals in comfort of enclosed vehicles. Tours multiple neighborhoods rain or shine. Hear history, demographics, cool stories, fun facts from knowledgeable guides. Cruise the leafy, tree lined streets of the elaborate River Oaks for the "Lifestyles of Rich & Famous" tour.
See Colleges, stadiums, landmarks, parks, Museums. End your tour at Houston Zoo, one of its 21 nearby museums or return to your starting point.
Get brochures, dining vouchers, coupons from participating merchants, 1 Free souvenir for every (2) persons in your party.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Bottled Water, light snack
Doorstep pickup from hotels located in select areas
Air-conditioned vehicle
1 Free Souvenir

✗ Not Included

$1.-$5 parking fee for drive ups

Itinerary

Stop 1

Hear it's history from certified guide as well as updates on current events and available activities. *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

Stop 2

Hear it's history, it's purpose, get updated on current events, activities, what's available there, procedures, how to return later. THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

Stop 3

Hear it's history, purpose, updates on current events and available activities.

Stop 4

Hear history, purpose, updates on current events, how to contact or return. *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

Stop 5

Hear history, updates on activities

Stop 6

History, updates on activities, what's available there. *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

Stop 7

Hear it's history, purpose, updates on current activities

Stop 8

Updates on current events, purpose and activities

Stop 9

Hear it's history, contact information, how to return.

Stop 10

Hear its history, purpose, updates

Stop 11

Hear it's history, origin, purpose, updates on current events, how to return. THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

Stop 12

Hear its history, updates on current events, how to return, contact. *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR IF DESIRED AS OPPOSED TO HOTEL RETURN.

Stop 13

Updates, receive brochures about contents, prices, hours of operation. *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT IF DESIRED AS IT IS SHOWN LAST ON TOUR.

Stop 14

District tour points out most of the museums. Receive brochures with contact information, pricing, hours of operation, how to return later. THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT IF DESIRED AS IT IS SHOWN LAST ON THE TOUR.

Stop 15

Hear it's history, receive mobile tour of 445 acre park pointing out all areas of interest, updates on current events, whats available there, how to return later. *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT IF DESIRED AS IT IS SHOWN LAST ON THE TOUR BEFORE RETURNING TO HOTEL.

Stop 16

Updates on activities, hours, prices, how to return. *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AS IT IS SHOWN LAST ON THE TOUR BEFORE RETURNING TO HOTEL.

Stop 17

How did they get there? Why are they there? Come along and find out.

Stop 18

Hear it's history, updates, how to return

Stop 19

History, updates, how to return later.

Stop 20

Updates, how to return, *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED AS OPPOSED TO HOTEL RETURN.

Stop 21

Updates, current events, how to return, prices, whats available there, how to contact, how to return, complimentary appetizer on us. *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT IF DESIRED AS OPPOSED TO HOTEL RETURN

Stop 22

How to contact, how to return later. *THIS CAN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AT END OF TOUR AS OPPOSED TO HOTEL RETURN.

Stop 23

See updates on events, activities, how to contact, how to return later. *THIS CN ALSO BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

Stop 24

Hear about hours, contents, receive brochures. *THIS CAN BE A DROP OFF POINT AFTER TOUR ENDS IF DESIRED.

Stop 25

Convention Center where multiple conventions and other Houston events are held.

Stop 26

The Hobby Center of Performing Arts opened in 2002 as a theater located in Houston's Theater District.

Stop 27

An 8foot Bronze Sculpture of former president George H.W. Bush located within Sesquicentennial Park.

Stop 28

The Wortham Center is home to Houston Ballet and grand opera since 1987

Stop 29

The Chase Tower is tallest building in Texas at 75 stories tall.

Stop 30

The Rice University is one of the top 10 Universities in the country.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Tour option 1-C Pickups are available on request in front of Banana Republic in Galleria Mall on the W. Alabama street side. You will receive pickup details and time after booking.

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End Point

Tour option 1-C Pickups are available on request in front of Banana Republic in Galleria Mall on the W. Alabama street side. You will receive pickup details and time after booking.

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Good to Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This experience is in groups of 12 or less
Collapsible, non motorized Wheelchairs or Mobility Chairs can be accommodated. Participant must be able to board vehicle without assistance from driver.
All participants require a ticket, including kids. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on this tour.
Doorstep pickup, return from hotel, BnB in selected areas.
Not recommended for travelers who cannot go 2 hours without the use of a restroom or cigarette

Known For:

Cultural Tours in Houston, Bus Tours in Houston, Audio Guides in Houston, Private and Luxury in Houston, Luxury Car Tours in Houston, Small Group in Houston, Historical Tours in Houston

Special Instructions

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*TRAVELER MUST PROVIDE PICKUP ADDRESS/LOCATION AT BOOKING TIME.
*NO-SHOWS are NON-REFUNDABLE. It is customers responsibility to be at the confirmed pickup location at the designated time. Respond to our communications and we will do our best to accommodate your situation.

*Complimentary pickup is only available from the SELECTED HOTELS. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide doorstep pickup to ALL Houston locations due to size of the city.

*If your hotel IS NOT located in DOWNTOWN postal CODE 77002 or 77010, you must book OPTION 1-C for pickup from distant areas. To avoid inconvenience, check the Zip code or Postal code of your hotel to confirm.

* If your hotel is not within the complimentary pickup zones, it is CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY to reach the alternative location.

*Please MONITOR YOUR PROVIDED EMAIL for confirmation by the TOUR OPERATORS to inform you of exact TIME/MEETING POINT at your chosen location. It is recommended that a monitored EMAIL be provided. Allstar is not responsible for important messages missed that were sent to un-monitored email addresses.

*A TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE on the tour [including kids] failure to disclose a child without ticket prior to tour may result in cancelation WITHOUT REFUND

*Must be at least 5 years old.
It is Parents responsibility to provide a STATE REQUIRED safety seat required to transport children. Failure to do so may result in cancelation WITHOUT REFUND.

*ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are not allowed on board tour vehicles with exception of PRIVATE TOURS.