Astroville Best of Houston City Driving Tour with Live Guide
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Astroville Best of Houston City Driving Tour with Live Guide
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Ages 6-100, max of 15 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van
- Recommended photo stops planned along the route
- Professional Driver and Professional Guide
- Bottled water
- Photos, our tour guide will take pictures of your group per request
What's not included- Special safety car seats for infants/small children
- Pick-up Transportation & Optional Gratuities
- Start:
- 800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002, USATour starting location will be inside the tunnel level of Bank of America Tower. Proceed to use elevator or escalator to go down-below into the Houston Tunnel System. Please feel free to occupy the seating nearby the Flippin' Patties and bathrooms if your group arrives early.
End:- 800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002, USAThe tour will end at the Bank of America Tower where you started and met your guide.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 192749P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Tour is offered rain or shine. In the event of bad weather, travelers may opt to reschedule for another date free of charge at their own discretion.
- Children below age of 6 are welcome to join tour but require their own valid entry ticket.
- Upon payment of tour fees, the tour booking leader & the accompanying participant(s) acknowledge they agree to Astroville Tours' Terms of Service where the link can be found at the ticket once booked.
- Please make every effort to meet your tour guide on time. Failure to arrive on time may result in a postponed tour subject to tour availability or an abandoned tour if we do not hear from you in advance of the scheduled start time.
- Video recording of tour is not permitted (repeated violations are subject to copyright laws).
- Tour is not recommended for guests whom require frequent bathroom stops
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 192749P6
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Itinerary
- 800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002, USATour starting location will be inside the tunnel level of Bank of America Tower. Proceed to use elevator or escalator to go down-below into the Houston Tunnel System. Please feel free to occupy the seating nearby the Flippin' Patties and bathrooms if your group arrives early.
- Pass byDowntown HoustonTheater DistrictRiver OaksGreenway / Upper Kirby AreaWest University PlaceRice University
- 1Pass byMedical Center Area
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- 800 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77002, USAThe tour will end at the Bank of America Tower where you started and met your guide.
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- 400tracyv0 contributionsA must for history and architecture enthusiasts!Thank you Diana for a very interesting, history filled tour! You’re definitely knowledgeable and passionate about history and architecture and it made for a great afternoon. Definitely recommendWritten 12 February 2025
- C6243XPar0 contributionsBeautiful, unforgettable experience of Houston’s history led by Diana, the best guide on the planet!My mom and I have lived in the Houston area for over 24 years now, but we love exploring the city because there are so many incredible things to discover and learn about, and this tour sounded right up our alley! And let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint!! Diana was our tour guide; her earnest passion for art and history along with her fun, sweet nature made us feel like she was a beloved family friend we’d known for years. She possesses a very unique, rare kind of character, combining a vast breadth of knowledge, sense of humor, and engaging personality: a certain je ne sais quoi that truly enhances the entire tour experience for everyone spanning first time visitors to dyed-in-the-wool Houstonians. Her guidance through the historic tunnels and buildings was perfectly paced and accessible for everyone in our group; she was keenly attuned to both our individual and collective needs, from having a thoughtful answers to every question to making sure anyone who may have required mobility assistance felt comfortable. From my own experience living with chronic pain, I can attest to fact that although a good deal of walking is involved, I never once felt overly fatigued, rushed, or in pain. I cannot sing her praises enough—she IS the tour, and she fully embodies the inimitable spirit of the city of Houston! My mom and I learned so many new fascinating factoids about Houston through Diana’s detail-oriented wisdom, and we left the tour feeling prouder of our city than ever before. If you are someone who appreciates the beautiful artistry and historical significance of architecture, or simply wants to enjoy some of the lesser known yet iconic features of the city, I absolutely guarantee you will LOVE this tour! You undoubtedly get your money’s worth and so, so much more! This was an extraordinarily memorable experience for my mom and I, and we hope that others get the chance to have an unforgettable adventure like ours!Written 1 February 2025
- Safari5332080 contributions10/10 would recommend.Diana was amazing! She was super knowledgeable, friendly and a great guide. Highly recommend tour. We felt like we were invited to an exclusive hidden jewel under Houston. Great history of Houston buildings and tunnel network.Written 25 January 2025
- Tracy C0 contributionsDiana was very knowledgeable and very friendly! I would request her again! Houston is a beautiful city!Diana was very knowledgeable and very friendly. I learned so much about the city of Houston, and I would definitely recommend her for our next tour!Written 25 January 2025
- Cindy A0 contributionsVery informative and fun!This tour experience was just amazing during to our very knowledgeable guide Diana! I really enjoyed the entire tour and learned a great deal about the history!Written 24 January 2025
- loriaX9879YH0 contributionsHistory of Houston with the tunnelsWe just left our tour with Diana. She was an excellent tour guide! We’ve lived here six years and she was so knowledgeable about Houston and taught us so much we’ve never known! It was fascinating, interesting and I would highly recommend it to learn more about the history of Houston!Written 24 January 2025
- Travel391859605230 contributionsWould Highly Recommend!We would highly recommend this tour! Our tour guide, Vanessa, was very knowledgable and really lovely. The first part of the tour was a drive around Houston to see the sights and for photo opportunities. Then we went to NASA which was absolutely incredible! The last part of the tour was a walking tour through the underground tunnels in Houston which was really interesting!Written 19 January 2025
- jcox_rotork0 contributionsAn absolute must for history nerdsExcellent, Diana is extremely knowledgeable of the history and historic importance of the buildings and infrastructure.Written 18 January 2025
- G4014ZQjoyb0 contributionsMust do!Great tour wonderfully done Diana really knows her history and the tour was perfect. Lots to see and just the right amount of time.Written 14 January 2025
- Jane G0 contributionsHidden gem in HoustonIf you have 2.5 hours in Houston on a weekday, take this tour!!! This was truly an awesome find and we are so glad we had the opportunity to take the tour. Diana was our guide and she was outstanding! We learned so much about Houston history. Highly recommend!!! Note - this is a walking tour so you need to be able to walk a few blocks; there are a few opportunities to sit down and minimal stairs.Written 11 January 2025
- geoffhP3414EF0 contributionsInformative tunnel tourTour was fantastic. Very informative giving us lots of information about the history of Houston Diana our guide was full of information and threw in some humour as well. You can tell she is passionate about what she does Would recommend this to anyoneWritten 10 January 2025
- Diane K0 contributionsTunnel tourIt was a interesting and very informative tour. The tunnels are amazing. What is even more interesting is the people that live in Houston haven't heard of these tunnels and the tunnels have been around since 1960.Written 7 January 2025
- Q5299WSkellys0 contributionsInteresting and Fun tourDiana was a great guide. She shared lots of interesting facts and added her own personal humor to the tour. I would definitely recommend this tour.Written 4 January 2025
- Culture163237687830 contributionsMust do tour while in Houston!The Tunnel tour of Houston is amongst the best kept secrets of this city! This is a must do if you are visiting Houston! Our tour guide was Diana, she is so knowledgeable about Houston and the tunnels, and the history of Houston that the tour becomes a deep and very entertaining view of various aspects and personalities of Houston. Diana engages the whole group with very interesting stories! This is a highly recommended experience!Written 29 December 2024
- davidcH7577DH0 contributionsAmazingI got this tour for my parents and they absolutely loved it. They left super full and loved all the food. 10/10 recommend!Written 29 December 2024
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Bradley Chambers
Delafield, WI31 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Great way to see different parts of Houston and not have to worry about hot temperatures and rain! Vanessa our guide was beyond knowledgeable and gave us great suggestions for restaurants and things to do. The tour itself is spectacular, you will feel much more comfortable roaming the city and get a superb feel for how the city operates and it’s core history/values. The van was extremely clean and comfortable but it only fits 10 folks, so we had to do it on a third day here just because they are limited with capacity. I would recommend to book this tour in advance of your visit or early off in your trip to ensure you get a spot
Written 13 December 2022
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Dear TripAdvisor user,
It was our pleasure having you all on our Best of Houston city driving tour. We appreciate the outstanding feedback. We firmly believe our driving city tour is the ideal way to see different neighborhoods within the city and learn about their history and appeal while also getting some cool photo opportunities.
We are also very proud to have Miss Vanessa representing our city as an ambassador and she is the highest rated tour guide in Houston! It really means a lot to us.
Please do let us know if we may ever offer any additional recommendations of things to do or restaurants in the city for future trips.
Written 10 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
JKinder
Cypress, TX2 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Felt this tour was a bit longer than we had expected but TREMENDOUS value considering the amount of different sections of Houston that we saw and the different stops we were offered... None of which are common on many city tours especially for the price paid. If you are looking for good value and a more detailed city tour than most, this is highly recommended. Im kind of shocked that they don't charge more given its really more a private tour feeling since it is a smaller group of just 8-10 guests in total. Dan and Julia make a GREAT team
Written 7 May 2024
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DJ
Virginia Beach, VA2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Comfortable way to see several different areas of Houston with photo stops! Our guide Vanessa was super all-around. She gave us a whole bunch of recommendations for other places/restaurants in the city. As someone coming from Virginia, I found a lot of the Texas based history to be interesting the way it was presented. Our driver Louie was also insightful and made the drive smooth even with those "Texas sized potholes". I highly recommend this tour especially early on your trip if possible
Written 18 August 2024
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Bryan Martin
Denver, CO18 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
I appreciated this tour permitted opportunities to get down from the Van at notable locations for photos, off which the guide Julie was so nice and good at taking photos. Driver was insightful and gave good alternative facts too. I had gone on the Tunnel tour with this company on my previous visit to Houston and came out equally impressed with this grand overview of a humongous city
Written 24 April 2024
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carolmom83
Oak Point, TX18 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Got it right with this Driving tour. This city tour van comfortably drove us through different neighborhoods in Houston and was guided by 2 staff members including driver. Our guide Julie was very knowledgable about Houston and introduced us to some of her best recommendations for restaurants and things to visit. In the 2 1/2 hour calm ride, we saw lots of Houston that only experts such as these would know about including the impressive Parks and museum centers. we also got a couple of chances to step off the coach van for photos and a bathroom break which was nice that they included and unlike many other city tours. This completely changed my perspective of city, definitely recommend doing this ride with AstroTours
Written 10 April 2023
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Dear Carol,
It was our true pleasure having you all on our Best of Houston city driving tour. We appreciate the outstanding feedback. We firmly believe our driving city tour is the ideal way to see different neighborhoods within the city and learn about their history and appeal while also getting some cool photo opportunities.
We are also very proud to have our Miss Julie representing Astroville Tours and the city of Houston as an ambassador.
Please do let us know if we may ever offer any additional recommendations of things to do or restaurants in the city for future trips.
Written 21 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jeannie E
3 contributions
Mar 2023
Vanessa and Luis did a wonderful job of sharing their city with us! The van was very comfortable, and it was such a treat to be driven to see various places around Houston so we could relax and listen rather than worry about where we needed to go. This tour was an excellent way to learn a lot about Houston in a relatively short amount of time. My young adult kids enjoyed it too, and I would strongly recommend it at as an activity to do early in a visit to Houston so you can appreciate the city as you explore it.
Written 18 April 2023
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Dear Jean,
It was our pleasure having you all on our Best of Houston city driving tour. We appreciate the outstanding feedback. We firmly believe our driving city tour is the ideal way to see different neighborhoods within the city and learn about their history and appeal while also getting some cool photo opportunities.
We are also very proud to have Miss Vanessa and Mister Luis representing our city and company as ambassadors for wonderful guests like yourself!
Please do let us know if we may ever offer any additional recommendations of things to do or restaurants in the city for future trips.
Written 21 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Balasubramanya Basuvaraj
Edmonds, WA679 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
If you are in Houston for a short while or if it is your first visit to Houston, then you should certainly do this tour. Our guide Vanessa and the driver Luis were out of this world. First they were kind enough to wait for us when we got delayed due to road work and traffic when we traveled from Austin to Houston on a weekend. They picked us up 30 mins later than the tour start time even though it inconvenienced them and the others in the tour. They were very friendly and showed us all the main highlights in main part of Houston. Vanessa‘s narration was mind blowing and kept us constantly attentive. She even provided us suggestions on what to do post tour including other places of interest and also places to eat.
Written 12 March 2024
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Mister Palmer
McLean, VA17 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
My co-workers and I had wanted to do the tunnel tour because we heard it was the best tour in Houston but there apparently was no availability so we ended up doing this Driving tour in a Mercedes van… A pleasant surprise of history, architecture, geography, and we got to see 5-6 different parts of the city as opposed to just Downtown or a single portion of Houston. Given how big Houston is in terms of area, the tour is efficient and covers a lot. My favorite parts personally were the mansions in the Bayou Oaks and the stop to see the Houston skyline from the museum district. My co-workers enjoyed the medical district and Alomodome. Guide Vanessa and driver Luis were both very knowledgeable of Houston and Texas as a whole, highly recommend this activity if you want to get to know the city with experts! Hopefully I can do the tunnel tour with them next time I’m in town crossing fingers hah
Written 15 December 2022
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Hello,
Thank you for joining our best of Houston shuttle tour and for you interest in our Downtown Houston walking tour. We do recommend making tour reservations ahead of time. Our website astrovilletours.com has all our tour availability.
Our shuttle tour covers parts of Houston most guests won't know to visit themselves. Always something new to see here in beautiful Houston!
All the best
Written 24 January 2023
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Juan M
1 contribution
Dec 2022
I have family in Oklahoma City, Ohio and Wyoming, they all come this pass holidays and they all wanted to go around Houston since it was their first time in Texas, our guide (Vanessa) was extremely cooperative, smart, knowledgeable, happy all the time even though we had many kids, she was patient and understanding, surprisingly impress that she speaks Spanish and many of our family members only speak Spanish.
My entire group feel very comfortable on the vehicle, perfect atmosphere and the driving was smooth and to a perfect temperature since outside was extremely cold.
I definitely recommend to a group or anybody to join this tour in Houston Texas, is amazing and again thanks Vanessa for everything. We will see you very very soon.
My entire group feel very comfortable on the vehicle, perfect atmosphere and the driving was smooth and to a perfect temperature since outside was extremely cold.
I definitely recommend to a group or anybody to join this tour in Houston Texas, is amazing and again thanks Vanessa for everything. We will see you very very soon.
Written 28 December 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
It was our pleasure having you all on our Best of Houston city driving tour. We appreciate the outstanding feedback. We firmly believe our driving city tour is the ideal way to see different neighborhoods within the city and learn about their history and appeal while also getting some cool photo opportunities.
We are also very proud to have Miss Vanessa representing our city as an ambassador and she is the highest rated tour guide in Houston! It really means a lot to us.
Please do let us know if we may ever offer any additional recommendations of things to do or restaurants in the city for future trips.
Written 10 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Monica B
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Our experience with Vanessa and Louis was amazing. Even though it was raining quite a bit that day we decided to still do the tour. We didn’t know how it was going to end up due to the rainy weather, however, Vanessa and Louis made it really intriguing and memorable. Their knowledge of the city of Houston, history of the city, activities, best places to eat and hang out is vast. They were both very nice and professional. I would highly recommend this tour. You will not regret it.
Written 22 March 2024
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Hola, llego el 30 de abril casi al mediodía. Hay posibilidad de que el tour inicie luego de las 2 pm?
Written 16 March 2024
The tour is 2.5 hours and starting location is 800 Capital St (Houston, TX 77002) to see our availability please check our website
Written 27 May 2023
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