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Overview

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you stroll the vibrant urban core of Downtown Houston. You'll see some of Houston's historical houses, quaint buildings, theatres and churches and also hear about some of its famous people and early inhabitants that made this area home. We'll point out attractions, parks, memorials and more that make up this beautiful part of the downtown. Highlights of the tour include the Kellum-Noble House, Houston City Hall, the Texaco Building, Alley Theatre, the Market Square and much more! Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Take as long as you like to enjoy the sights while you explore the history, art and culture of America's fourth largest city! The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. 'Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.'

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Your tour begins at one of Houston's oldest homes, the historic Kellum-Noble House.

End Point

End point

The tour ends at the impressive Cotton Exchange Building. We will give you turn by turn instructions to return to the first stop.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Kellum-Noble House

Welcome to the Sights of Downtown Houston audio-walking tour! Davis will be your audio tour guide while you explore the history, art and culture of Houston, America's fourth largest city. It's fitting then that we'll start right here at one of Houston's oldest homes, the Kellum-Noble House, which was built in 1847.

2. The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park

The museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Houston and the surrounding area. Within this complex, you'll find a number of historic buildings.

3. Old Place Cabin

The cabin is believed to be one of the oldest surviving structures in Houston, and is an important part of the city's history and cultural heritage. We'll tell you some of its history.

4. Nichols-Rice-Cherry House

That's right, the house with three names! Don't worry though, it'll all make sense when we tell you about why!

5. Sam Houston Park

Sam Houston Park was established in 1900 as Houston's first public park.

6. Houston City Hall

You'll hear some of the history behind the Houston City Hall, a prominent feature of the city's skyline.

7. Julia Ideson Building

This historic building was named after Julia Bedford Ideson, the first librarian of the Houston Public Library.

8. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

A group of local arts leaders formed the Houston Music Hall Foundation to raise funds and support for the project. We'll tell you the result.

9. Bob Lanier Public Works Building

This building serves as the headquarters for the Public Works and Engineering Department of the City of Houston.

10. 808 Travis St

This Art-Deco building joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and is considered a significant example of early 20th century commercial architecture here in Houston.

11. Niels Esperson Building

Unlike its Art Deco neighbor Mellie, its downtown Houston's only complete example of... we'll tell you.

12. Texas Company Building

Hear about this historic skyscraper, completed in 1929 and designed by the architectural firm Crain & Coe in the Art Deco style.

13. United States Custom House

We'll tell you about this eye-popping structure, built in 1911.

14. Christ Church Cathedral

This Episcopal cathedral was founded in 1839 and is the oldest continually operating church in Houston. Hear some of its interesting history.

15. The Rice

This historic hotel was built in 1913 and named after William Marsh Rice.... you'll hear some of its interesting history.

16. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

We'll tell you who uses this venue and the gentleman it was named after.

17. Alley Theatre

One of the oldest and most respected theater companies in the United States.

18. Wortham Center

A popular venue for a wide-range of performing arts events, and is a key part of the cultural life of Houston.

19. Houston Interactive Aquarium and Animal Preserve

We'll tell you about this incredible aquarium which was established in 2003 and is home to over 200 species of marine animals.

20. Buffalo Bayou

Hear about a key feature of the Houston area...the Buffalo Bayou.

21. Downtown Historic District Market Square

Located in the Old Town area and known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse mix of restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment venues. We'll tell you how it came to be.

22. Majestic Metro

This marvelously majestic theater was designed in the Art Deco style and is known for its.....

23. 1910 Harris County Courthouse

The Harris county courthouse is an important example of early 20th-century public architecture in Texas.

24. Allens Landing Drive

Hear Augustus Chapman Allen (our rendition actually) describe the history of his namesake landing.

25. Houston Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade

Hear about Houston's cotton history and how this impressive structure, built in 1884 , was the trading center for the cotton industry.

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)

Smartphone or tablet

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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