Welcome to the Self-Guided Driving Tour of Houston
Welcome to Houston! On this two-hour Houston tour, we’ll see everything that makes Houston unique, from historic districts to stunning parks and, of course, the famous Space Center! This self-guided audio and GPS tour takes you through Houston with maximum flexibility, safety, and value. Simply hop in your own car, get the tour guide app set up on your phone, and get started. All audio plays automatically based on location.
About the Tour
Start by the bayou, which has long been the lifeblood of this city, and hear about the deadly battles which took place along the river. Then visit Sam Houston Park, where past and present collide in the architecture, offering a hugely varied glimpse into life in the area.
Next, head to the Historic District and get to know some of Houston’s complex past. At Christ Church Cathedral, hear a quintessential story of a southern community back in the 1800s. Then continue on to Emancipation Park and get familiar with the significance of Juneteenth within Houston.
As you drive through the Museum District, uncover the secrets behind some of Houston’s more notorious urban legends, then visit the grandest green space in the city: Hermann Park. It even features a zoo!
After that, swing through the famous Rice University and hear the tale of a wild senior prank pulled back in the ‘80s, engineered by a student still known only as “the mastermind.”
Continuing on to MacGregor Park, get the scoop on how the intense Hurricane Harvey impacted Houston, then learn about the importance of oil and gas to this city. Finally, get some stellar space facts and visit the world-famous Johnson Space Center! The tour concludes here.
Starting Point Address: Lamar St La Branch St, Houston, TX 77010, USA
What You'll See
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Welcome
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Bayou Battleground
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Bayou Park & Cisterns
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Sam Houston Park
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City Hall
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Pennzoil Place
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Historic District / Market Square Park
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Chase Tower / Frescoes
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Christ Church Cathedral
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Minute Maid Park
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Emancipation Park
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Museum District
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Hermann Park
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Rice University
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Rice Statue
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Skyspace
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Hermann Park, Part 2
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MacGregor Park
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Old Spanish Trail
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Johnson Space Center / Conclusion
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Alt: San Jacinto Museum of History
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Alt: Discovery Green Park
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Alt: Houston Graffiti Building
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Alt: Holocaust Museum
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Alt: Houston Museum of Natural Science
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Alt: Museum of Fine Arts
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Alt: Children's Museum
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Alt: Health Museum
Additional Information
Lifetime Validity
Changing travel date? No worries! All individual tours come with lifetime validity.
Works Offline
The tour works offline, so you do not need your phone network to enjoy the tour. However, we suggest you download the tour on WiFi at your home, hotel, visitor center, etc., before heading out for a completely immersive experience.
Not an Entry Ticket
This is not an entry ticket to any of the attractions along the way.
Not a Car Rental
We do not provide car rental services. You must arrange for a car yourself. Our self-guided driving audio tours will work in any car via an aux cable or Bluetooth.
How many tours should I buy?
Since this is a driving tour, we suggest you buy one tour per car for the best experience.
What do we do?
Simply put, Action Tour Guide is an audio guide, map, and tour book – all in one app! We are a GPS-enabled app-based tour that narrates information based on your location right on your phone. You can experience our driving and walking tours at your own pace and literally at any time of the day!