Houston: Guided Walking Tour of the Historic Downtown Area Houston: Downtown Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG433279-781334
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Join a walking tour of downtown Houston and discover the history of the city. See some of the area's main sights including the Theatre District, historic main street, and Market Square Park.
During your visit to Houston, be sure to check out the city's historic downtown area. Find out about how the main street was revitalized, why Houston is not the state capital, visit the Theatre District, see downtown street art, and more on this guided walking tour.
Begin at the Personage and Birds statue in front of the JPMorgan Chase Tower. Learn about the history of this artwork, the surrounding architecture, and the Notsuoh Festival of the early 1900s. As your guide points out some notable bars,hear how the main street was revitalized in the 1980s.
Head to Allen's Landing, the birthplace of the city, and discover the history of the ice houses of Houston. Continue onwards and hear about Houston's Forrest Gump, Howard Hughes Jr. Finally, pass through the Historic Market Square and learn about the area's history and the story of the town hall bell.
Highlights
- Uncover the history of downtown Houston's key sights on a guided walking tour
- Visit the main street and find out how the city has changed in recent decades
- Step back in time as you head to Allen's Landing, the birthplace of Houston
- Discover Houston's Historic Market Square and learn more about the area
- Hear the story of the town hall bell and before the tour comes to an end
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This activity is stroller accessible
Service animals are permitted
Meet your guide in front of the large colorful sculpture called "Personage and Birds" at the corner of Milam Street and Capital Street.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
