What to do and see in Houston, Texas (TX): The Best Private Tours

June 10, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Houston hums with an energy and independent spirit all its own. A leading cultural and culinary destination in the South, the city is home to over 11,000 restaurants featuring cuisine from more than 70 countries. The thriving arts scene includes resident opera, ballet, symphony and theater companies. The Museum District houses 19 museums, all within walking distance. Be sure to visit Space Center Houston, where you can visit NASA’s Historic Mission Control at the Johnson Space Center.
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1. Houston Party Shuttle

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[4 hours] Additional hours available. Your party, your choice of destinations, pickups, drop offs, step offs. This Party Shuttle provides you private transportation for smaller groups of 16 or less and prime choice for Holiday Light views, Proms, Quinceanera's, Birthday parties, Bachelor/ette,  pub crawls, brewery tours or special events. Complimentary 16 pack Bottled water, salted snacks provided and Bring Your Own Beer option accepted. It's perimeter seating makes it great for group chat while in transit. Connect your mobile device to the 2000 watts of sound compatible with your playlist or opt for CD/FM radio, 32 inch flat screen TV compatible with mobile device, charging ports and party lighting. Knowledgeable drivers familiar with the city and it's surroundings will transport you to destinations of YOUR CHOICE. Parents can monitor youth groups using our bus tracking link sent to them on buses departure until it's return.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Driver/guide, local Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By DNetraS

The rich history of Texas and story telling of the driver....phenomenal. The bus tour should be the first thing to introduce you to the city and things to do

2. Private Full-Day Galveston Island and Houston Sightseeing Tour

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*Tour safe on an Air Conditioned, Private Tour for your party only. *Free hotel pickup *8hr Full Day Tour *Free admission to a selected museum,1 hr city tour of Houston landmarks, attractions, hear about Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous on a visit to elaborate River Oaks before transport to Galveston for more history and sightseeing. *Island stories range from pirates to Great Storm of 1900. * Discover why Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Dean Martin and other celebrities were regulars on the island. *See landmarks, statues and monuments such as Ft. Crockett, Moody Mansion and more. * Free entry to CHOICE OF (1)..... Texas Railroad Museum, Moody Mansion, Bishop's Palace, Ocean Star Museum, USS Stewart / USS Cavalla or Grand Opera House 1894. *Take ferry ride across bay to Dolphin watch. *Gift shop and dine before return to Houston hotel. * Complimentary bottled water, snacks while touring. *Galveston Island is 50 miles/ 80 KM from Houston and a 1 hour drive. *Free souvenir

Inclusions: Professional guide / Certified Tourism Ambassador for Galveston Texas, Hotel pickup and drop-off (INSIDE CENTRAL HOUSTON ONLY), Bottled water/ salted snacks, 1 FREE SOUVENIR per every 2 in your group, Entry to selected museum

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By DNetraS

The rich history of Texas and story telling of the driver....phenomenal. The bus tour should be the first thing to introduce you to the city and things to do

3. Private Tour of NASA Space Center Houston Guided by a Real Rocket Scientist

1601 NASA Road 1, Houston, TX 77058, USA Space Systems Concepts, Inc.
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This is an in depth, 5 hour private tour of the Space Center Houston which is the most popular tourist destination in Houston. Your guide is a real rocket scientist and an experienced space expert who will explain everything you see and answer all of your questions in a way you will easily understand. The tour provides an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the history, current programs and future plans for space exploration. This is where NASA trains the astronauts and operates the US human space exploration programs. You will see the actual hardware used to fly our astronauts into space, touch a moon rock, go inside a space station, go inside the Space Shuttle, visit Mission Control and tour the massive Saturn V rocket used to fly to the moon. This interesting and fun tour is suitable for all ages - seniors, youth and children mature enough to enjoy the wonders of space flight. A face mask must be worn and social distancing is enforced throughout this tour.

Inclusions: General Admission Tickets with NASA/JSC Tram Tour

Exclusions: Parking Fees, You will be on your own for transportation to/from the Space Center Houston, The "Zero G Diner" offers a wide selection of lunch items and drinks. Typical cost is around $10 per person. You can pay with credit cards or cash., Gratuities, Souvenirs

4. Private Houston City Tour and Nasa Space Center Unlimited Time Visit

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Private historical and Sightseeing Tour in Air Conditioned vehicle with a certified guide and unlimited time at Space Center for your Self Guided Tour there. City Tour includes visit to the elaborate River Oaks (Houston's Beverly Hills), hear stories about lifestyles of the rich & famous, see most popular landmarks & attractions, City Hall, Market Square, Theater District, stadiums, parks before transport to NASA Space Center. In route your guide will give you in depth information about NASA operations, functions and procedures as well as all the information you'll need for your visit to Space Center where you can see all without stress of rushing. Free bottled water and salted snacks provided while touring and 1 free souvenir.

Inclusions: Bottled water, snack and 1 Souvenir per every two in your group., General admission ticket for Self Guided Tour inside Nasa Space Center, Hotel pickup & drop-off, private transportation, 90 Minute City Tour with professional guide/chauffeur, Access to all Space Center Houston exhibits and attractions

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (Recommended as our guides work hard for you. Show your appreciation)

Reviewed By DNetraS

The rich history of Texas and story telling of the driver....phenomenal. The bus tour should be the first thing to introduce you to the city and things to do

5. Private Full-Day Houston City Tour, NASA Space Center and Kemah Boardwalk Dinner

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4.8 based on 10 reviews

*Air-Conditioned vehicle *FREE hotel pickup and return [selected hotels only. See pickup options] *FREE bottled water, sweet & salted snacks * Includes Lifestyles of rich & famous tour in elaborate "River Oaks" which is Houston's Beverly Hills + city tour.   *Pre paid admission to Nasa Space Center with map/printed instructions on exactly where to go and what to do inside.. *Wind down long day with frozen drink, cocktail, dinner on the Bay front Marina of Kemah Boardwalk for 2 hours or skip the Boardwalk and opt for visit to Texas themed restaurant to experience that real Texas BBQ wrapped in brown paper and eating while seated on a wood bench by barrel of ice cold beer & sodas. "Texas style"

Inclusions: Bottled water, Light refreshments, Professional chauffeur/guide for sightseeing portion of tour: Nasa Space Center is is Self Guided, Hotel pickup and drop from all hotels in 77002, 77003, 77004, 77006, 77019, 77030, 77054, 77098, 7, Transport by Air-Conditioned vehicle for trips entirety

Exclusions: Boardwalk dinner/drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Pickup from hotels OUTSIDE the listed postal codes require additional fee at time of pickup , Gratuities

Reviewed By DNetraS

The rich history of Texas and story telling of the driver....phenomenal. The bus tour should be the first thing to introduce you to the city and things to do

6. Mural Instagram Tour

Joyride Houston
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Our tours are all inclusive. We do not add any other groups on your tour. It is you and your group alone for a great experience!!

Inclusions: We take your photos with your phone or camera

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Reviewed By kmmnb

Robby was very friendly and picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off in the front of the stadium. Very comfortable seating and seatbelts

7. Brewery Tour

Joyride Houston
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4.7 based on 10 reviews

This is one of the best tours in Houston because it is exclusive to your group, most of the time. two-person groups may be put with other three-person groups if permitted.

Inclusions: We are your designated drivers to show you the breweries in a fancy electric cart.

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By kmmnb

Robby was very friendly and picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off in the front of the stadium. Very comfortable seating and seatbelts

8. Private 4hr Sightseeing Tour

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This private 4 hr, air conditioned city tour is for your party only and provides in depth information and views of Houston's most popular landmarks, attractions, historical origin, background, culture and lifestyle while cruising the city with one of Houston's certified Ambassadors. You will see stadiums, historical Parks, Theatre district, City Hall, monuments, statues, museum district, Texas Medical Center, Buffalo Bayou, [Art Car Museum when operating], hear about the Lifestyles of Rich & Famous while on leafy, tree lined streets of elaborate River Oaks area as well as other fun facts along the way. Includes 20-minute train ride through the 445 acre art and nature filled Hermann park OR substitute with a stop at the French pastry shop in a ritzy 5 Diamond hotel for coffee next to the Rolls Royce's parked in it's lobby hall way. (1) free souvenir for every 2 in your party and requires minimum of 4 be in your party.

Inclusions: Light refreshments, Climate controlled vehicles designed for smaller groups, Professional guide/driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Train ride (when touring during train operation hours) OR substitute for coffee at the French pastry shop in uptown Galleria's Post Oak Hotel

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended as this is customary in USA), Pickup & Drop off outside central Houston, Safety seats are required by law. Parent must provide safety seat can be ordered from us at $20.

Reviewed By DNetraS

The rich history of Texas and story telling of the driver....phenomenal. The bus tour should be the first thing to introduce you to the city and things to do

9. Galveston Tour

Joyride Houston
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If you want to see all that Galveston Island has to offer, you will want to come with Joyride to capture all the history, fun and excitement that one of the oldest cities in Texas and world has to offer. Our tour guides have the knowledge that very few others have on all of the invites to things like the flood of 1900 that wiped out the city. They know all of the oil and gas facts that kept the city thriving through the rough times of rebuilding. They know where all of the intrigue and mystery that surrounds many of the historic homes and graveyards, as well as what Galveston offers today that makes it thrive like no other city in Texas.

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Reviewed By kmmnb

Robby was very friendly and picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off in the front of the stadium. Very comfortable seating and seatbelts

10. Sightseeing Tour

Joyride Houston
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When you book with Joyride Houston, you are the only group on the tour. This tour is exclusive to your group only!

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: No food is included on this tour, but you are allowed to bring food.

Reviewed By kmmnb

Robby was very friendly and picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off in the front of the stadium. Very comfortable seating and seatbelts

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