Top Texas Historical & Heritage Tours

Q: What are the best options for Texas Historical & Heritage Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Texas Historical & Heritage Tours are: San Antonio Ultimate Walking: Alamo, Cruise & Tower Austin E-Bike Tour Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour 3 Hours Private Historic Sightseeing Tour in San Antonio San Antonio UNESCO Premium Missions Tour

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Texas Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Texas Historical & Heritage Tours are: Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston Houston's Official City & Mural Tour! John F. Kennedy Trolley Tour in Dallas Waco History, Hidden Gems & Fixer Upper Homes Tour Space Center Houston Admission Ticket View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Texas Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Texas Historical & Heritage Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston Houston's Official City & Mural Tour! John F. Kennedy Trolley Tour in Dallas Bay Fishing Adventure in South Padre Island Waco History, Hidden Gems & Fixer Upper Homes Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Texas Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Texas Historical & Heritage Tours include Hotel Pickup: San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour San Antonio Premium City Tour with Alamo & River Walk Cruise All-Inclusive Social Wine Tour Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour San Antonio Driving Tour From Austin with Boat Cruise & The Alamo View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Texas trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Texas Tours. Top 10 Texas 2026 Senior-friendly tours Texas The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Texas Top Day Trips from Texas Things to do in Texas this summer View all Texas Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Texas?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Texas are: Texas Luxury & Special Occasions Texas Luxury Tours Texas Cultural & Theme Tours Texas Historical & Heritage Tours Texas Tours & Sightseeing View all tour styles in Texas →

San Antonio Ultimate Walking: Alamo, Cruise & Tower

Small group. Personal storytelling. San Antonio’s history connected from beginning to end. Rather than simply moving from one landmark to the next, Victor weaves the …More

San Antonio, USA

5.0 (114)

San Antonio Ultimate Walking: Alamo, Cruise & Tower

Small group. Personal storytelling. San Antonio’s history connected from beginning to end. Rather than simply moving from one landmark to the next, Victor weaves the...

210 to 240 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (114)

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$169

Our tours are experiences - We are not your average "cookie cutter" type tour. See the heart of Austin through a locals eyes on some …More

Austin, USA

5.0 (27)

Austin E-Bike Tour

Our tours are experiences - We are not your average "cookie cutter" type tour. See the heart of Austin through a locals eyes on some...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (27)

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$75

Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour

Discover the hidden gems and untold stories of Galveston's iconic Strand District with our captivating "Secrets of the Strand" tour. Steeped in history and brimming …More

Galveston, USA

4.8 (62)

Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour

Discover the hidden gems and untold stories of Galveston's iconic Strand District with our captivating "Secrets of the Strand" tour. Steeped in history and brimming...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (62)

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$27

3 Hours Private Historic Sightseeing Tour in San Antonio

Explore San Antonio's history with E-GO, an electric micro-transportation private tour ride in downtown! Glide effortlessly through historic sites on our eco-friendly electric micro shuttles. …More

San Antonio, USA

4.9 (128)

3 Hours Private Historic Sightseeing Tour in San Antonio

Explore San Antonio's history with E-GO, an electric micro-transportation private tour ride in downtown! Glide effortlessly through historic sites on our eco-friendly electric micro shuttles....

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (128)

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$99

San Antonio UNESCO Premium Missions Tour

Discover the heart of Texas history on this immersive half-day Mission Trail tour in San Antonio! Travel in comfort aboard a Mercedes Metris van as …More

San Antonio, USA

5.0 (65)

San Antonio UNESCO Premium Missions Tour

Discover the heart of Texas history on this immersive half-day Mission Trail tour in San Antonio! Travel in comfort aboard a Mercedes Metris van as...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (65)

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$119

The Grimoire Ghouls and Graves: Galveston Ghost Tour

Learn how lost souls from devastating catastrophes share the streets with spirits whose victims were the casualties of war and innocence lost. Join Galveston Ghosts …More

Galveston, USA

4.7 (28)

The Grimoire Ghouls and Graves: Galveston Ghost Tour

Learn how lost souls from devastating catastrophes share the streets with spirits whose victims were the casualties of war and innocence lost. Join Galveston Ghosts...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.7 (28)

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$26

San Antonio River Walk Self Guided Audio Tour

Discover the vibrant history of San Antonio on a self-guided audio tour along the iconic River Walk. This immersive experience takes you through centuries of …More

San Antonio, USA

3.0 (2)

San Antonio River Walk Self Guided Audio Tour

Discover the vibrant history of San Antonio on a self-guided audio tour along the iconic River Walk. This immersive experience takes you through centuries of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

3.0 (2)

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$10

Austin Ripper 1885: Historical True Crime Walking Tour

Join the search for Austin's 1885 serial killer who targeted vulnerable populations of women. This tour explores the infamous historical murders that threw our city …More

Austin, USA

5.0 (15)

Austin Ripper 1885: Historical True Crime Walking Tour

Join the search for Austin's 1885 serial killer who targeted vulnerable populations of women. This tour explores the infamous historical murders that threw our city...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (15)

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$30

Private City Tour of Houston 3-hr Sightseeing Tour

Book the best private tour in Houston with hotel pickup in air-conditioned vans. Explore multiple neighborhoods around the city with local guides to hear history, …More

Houston, USA

5.0 (23)

Private City Tour of Houston 3-hr Sightseeing Tour

Book the best private tour in Houston with hotel pickup in air-conditioned vans. Explore multiple neighborhoods around the city with local guides to hear history,...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (23)

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$375

The Ghosts of Galveston Guided Walking Tour

The Ghosts of Galveston Tour is our all-ages, haunted history tour on Galveston Island. We will discuss Galveston’s history through the city’s hauntings and ghost …More

Galveston, USA

4.7 (74)

The Ghosts of Galveston Guided Walking Tour

The Ghosts of Galveston Tour is our all-ages, haunted history tour on Galveston Island. We will discuss Galveston’s history through the city’s hauntings and ghost...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (74)

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$30

Imagine meeting an old friend who is a historian and a great story teller for drink or two and having him show you around. That's …More

San Antonio, USA

5.0 (49)

Private Drunk History Tour

Imagine meeting an old friend who is a historian and a great story teller for drink or two and having him show you around. That's...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (49)

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$35

Step back in time to the roaring days of Galveston's notorious past, when the island was known as the "Free State of Galveston" and gambling, …More

Galveston, USA

5.0 (30)

Galveston Mob History Private Tour

Step back in time to the roaring days of Galveston's notorious past, when the island was known as the "Free State of Galveston" and gambling,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (30)

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$54

Live Music Capital of the World Pedicab Tour

Relax in an open air pedicab as our knowledgable tour guide rides you around to all the venues and sites that gave this city the …More

Austin, USA

4.9 (55)

Live Music Capital of the World Pedicab Tour

Relax in an open air pedicab as our knowledgable tour guide rides you around to all the venues and sites that gave this city the...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (55)

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$70

Discover the flavors and stories of Dallas on this guided 2 or 4-hour food and history tour in our comfortable, climate controlled van with a …More

Dallas, USA

5.0 (14)

Dallas Flavor and History Tour

Discover the flavors and stories of Dallas on this guided 2 or 4-hour food and history tour in our comfortable, climate controlled van with a...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (14)

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$108

Half-Day Afternoon City Tour of Historic San Antonio

This small-group tour is Part 2 of a two part grand overview of San Antonio, it's 300 year history architecture, and confluence of cultures. This …More

San Antonio, USA

4.8 (89)

Half-Day Afternoon City Tour of Historic San Antonio

This small-group tour is Part 2 of a two part grand overview of San Antonio, it's 300 year history architecture, and confluence of cultures. This...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (89)

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$75

The Assassination of John F. Kennedy Experience

We begin with two lives; John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald. They were drawn together by fate, ambition, and forces still debated today. Next …More

Dallas, USA

4.4 (32)

The Assassination of John F. Kennedy Experience

We begin with two lives; John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald. They were drawn together by fate, ambition, and forces still debated today. Next...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.4 (32)

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$25

Big Bend National Park Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour

"Explore Big Bend National Park at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through the Chihuahuan Desert, Chisos Mountains, and Rio Grande. …More

Big Bend National Park, USA

4.8 (25)

Big Bend National Park Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour

"Explore Big Bend National Park at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through the Chihuahuan Desert, Chisos Mountains, and Rio Grande....

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (25)

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$16

Step back in time and uncover the scandalous secrets of Galveston's notorious Red Light District! Once known as the "Free State of Galveston," the island …More

Galveston, USA

4.9 (29)

Galveston Gilded Age Architecture Tour

Step back in time and uncover the scandalous secrets of Galveston's notorious Red Light District! Once known as the "Free State of Galveston," the island...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (29)

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$54

Austin Private Tours – Landmarks & Local Highlights

Ready to explore Austin like a local? Hop into our open-top Ford Bronco, or insulated panoramic SUV and leave the crowds behind. At Capital Hill …More

Austin, USA

5.0 (53)

Austin Private Tours – Landmarks & Local Highlights

Ready to explore Austin like a local? Hop into our open-top Ford Bronco, or insulated panoramic SUV and leave the crowds behind. At Capital Hill...

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (53)

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$50

San Antonio Night Riverwalk Tour with Tower of Americas

Embark on an enchanting evening adventure through the heart of San Antonio with this immersive night walking tour. Your journey begins at the historic Emily …More

San Antonio, USA

4.8 (18)

San Antonio Night Riverwalk Tour with Tower of Americas

Embark on an enchanting evening adventure through the heart of San Antonio with this immersive night walking tour. Your journey begins at the historic Emily...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (18)

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$99

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for Texas Historical & Heritage Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Texas Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

Which Texas Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Texas Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Texas Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Texas Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Texas trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Texas?