Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour
Overview
Downtown Houston Tour (2.5 Hours) Pickup from your hotel, Dive deep into the heart of the city. Explore Market Square Park, the historic 1910 Harris County Courthouse, the JPMorgan Chase Tower, Daikin Park, Buffalo Bayou trails, and the vibrant East Downtown mural scene. Your guide shares stories of Houston’s history from its founding in 1836 to its modern skyline.
See Colleges, stadiums, landmarks, parks, Museums. End your tour at Houston Zoo, one of its 21 nearby museums or return to your starting point.
Brochures, dining vouchers, coupons from participating merchants, 1 Free souvenir for every (2) persons in your party are provided
What's Included
- Doorstep pickup from hotels located in [SELECTED AREAS]
- Bottled Water, light snack
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 1 Free Souvenir per every (2) persons in your party
- $1.-$5 parking fee for drive ups
Meeting and Pickup
MUST READ!*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. Communicate with us 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 or postal CODE 77002 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.*ONLY COLLAPSIBLE NON-MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS are accepted.* If your hotel is not within the complimentary pickup zones, it is CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY to access the alternative location for boarding.*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.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Downtown Historic District Market Square (pass by)
Discovery Green (pass by)
Buffalo Bayou Park (pass by)
Daikin Park (pass by)
Sam Houston Park (pass by)
George R. Brown Convention Center (pass by)
Toyota Center (pass by)
The Houston Museum of Natural Science (pass by)
Houston Museum District (pass by)
Hermann Park (pass by)
Houston Zoo (pass by)
Waugh Drive Bat Colony (pass by)
House of Blues (pass by)
Downtown Aquarium (pass by)
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar (pass by)
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (pass by)
Phoenicia Specialty Foods (pass by)
George R. Brown Convention Center (pass by)
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (pass by)
George H.W. Bush Monument (pass by)
Wortham Center (pass by)
JPMorgan Chase Tower (pass by)
Rice University (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers who CANNOT GO 2-HRS WITHOUT RESTROOM/CIGARETTE
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour?
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Activity code: C-37391P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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.
- Doorstep pickup from hotels located in [SELECTED AREAS].
- Bottled Water, light snack.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- 1 Free Souvenir per every (2) persons in your party.
- $1.-$5 parking fee for drive ups.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers who CANNOT GO 2-HRS WITHOUT RESTROOM/CIGARETTE
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Doorstep pickup from hotels located in [SELECTED AREAS]
- Bottled Water, light snack
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 1 Free Souvenir per every (2) persons in your party
- $1.-$5 parking fee for drive ups
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers who CANNOT GO 2-HRS WITHOUT RESTROOM/CIGARETTE
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
