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Dallas Historic Private Walking Tour

3 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Dallas, USA
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

See Dallas through the stories of a real local Dallasite on a private walking tour. Visit John Neely Bryan Cabin, Pioneer Plaza’s bronze longhorns, and Dealey Plaza while learning about the city’s founding, Old West heritage, and 1963 history.

What's Included

  • Bottled water

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    400 South Houston Street
    Dallas, TX 75202, USA

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    End point

    Dallas
    TX 75202, USA

    End at the historic site of the JFK assassination allowing you to go on to visit the Sixth Floor Museum, located in the former Texas School Book Depository at your own pace.

    What To Expect

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    Reunion Tower (pass by)

    Standing 561 feet tall, Reunion Tower is one of Dallas’ most iconic landmarks, known for its distinctive glowing geodesic dome that lights up the city skyline.
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    John Neely Bryan Cabin

    See and learn what life was like for Dallas' early pioneers with a visit to John Neely Bryan's log cabin that commemorates the founding of Dallas.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Dallas County Courthouse

    See one of Dallas' oldest and most iconic historic buildings, built in 1892 from striking red sandstone and rusticated marble, it was designed in the Romanesque Revival style by architect Max A. Orlopp Jr. of Little Rock.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Pioneer Plaza

    Visit this park that pays tribute to the Dallas' Old West heritage featuring 49 larger-than-life longhorn steers being herded by three cowboys on horseback in bronze, representing a 19th-century cattle drive along the historic Shawnee Trail.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Dallas City Hall (pass by)

    Marvel at Dallas' famous city hall building, designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, famous for the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. Completed in 1978, the building features a striking inverted pyramid shape, with each floor above the second extending outward, and it was famously featured in the 1987 film RoboCop.
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    The Pegasus

    Grab a photo in front of The Pegasus—a red, winged horse that originally sat atop the Magnolia Petroleum Building and one of the most recognizable symbols of Dallas, representing Dallas' historic ties to the oil industry.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District

    See one of the most historically significant sites in the United States, best known as the location of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and learn about this tragic and fateful event in 1963.Guests are then easily able continue on with a visit to the Sixth Floor Museum on their own at the end of the tour.
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    45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dallas Historic Private Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-5583387P2

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    What's Included

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    • Bottled water

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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