Houston: Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern Experiential Tour
ID: GYG911918-1427188
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
30 min.
Description
Explore one of Houston's hidden treasures, the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Take this self-guided tour to explore the Cistern at your own pace. Children ages 9+ only.
Discover the secrets of one of Houston's most iconic and historical landmarks on a self-guided, walking tour. Great for first-time and repeat visitors alike, the Experiential Tour includes an introduction followed by an opportunity to explore the Cistern at your own pace. Digital and printed fact sheets are provided for all guests.
Check-in at the Visitor Center of Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston's oasis of greenery in the middle of the city. Meet your guide at the entrance of the Cistern, and discover this historical structure built in 1926 as the city's original drinking water reservoir.
You'll adventure into the cavernous cistern that has been repurposed as a subterranean public space. Marvel at an interior the size of 1.5 football fields which, at one time, held 15 million gallons of drinking water.
Unleash your inner child and play in the space. Try calling out to hear the 17-second echo as the sound of your voice bounces off the walls and ceilings. Admire the architecture of monolithic concrete columns.
Highlights
- Explore the architecture of this unique space in a self-guided tour.
- Discover the secrets of one of Houston's most iconic and historical landmarks.
- Listen to the 17-second echo in this historical subterranean space.
- Get inspired by the breathtaking holiday installation in the heart of Houston
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Children under the age of 9 are not permitted
Please go to the Visitor Center at The Water Works.
INCLUDED
- Entry ticket to the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
- Introduction to the cavernous Cistern
- Digital and printed fact sheets
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.
