Top Houston Private Sightseeing Tours

When you book with Joyride Houston, you are the only group on the tour. This tour is exclusive to your group only!

See the key sights of central Houston and historic Galveston on a comprehensive coach tour. Begin your day of sightseeing with an overview tour of Houston by double-decker bus. In Galveston, enjoy free time to explore this scenic Gulf of Mexico town at your own pace. Admire the historic Victorian mansions, the Galveston Seawall, and the Strand historic district. Other optional activities include hitting the beach or going on a dolphin-watching tour by boat.

Houston is home to a thriving craft beer and brewery scene, but it can be hard to decide where to drink. Remove the guesswork and let a local guide take you on a personalized bar crawl to four of downtown Houston’s best watering holes, from small-batch distilleries to cozy pubs and cutting-edge craft breweries. Save yourself a long walk by riding in an eco-friendly electric cart, and admire some colorful street murals along the way.

Explore Houston’s colorful side and get a collection of Insta-worthy photos along the way. Pose in front of downtown’s most vibrant street art, including hidden murals that even most locals don’t know about. Cover lots of ground in an open-sided electric cart, and get personalized attention and tips from your street-savvy guide on this private tour.

Explore Houston on a private, half-day sightseeing tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to this huge Texas city. Learn about Houston's history as you see Minute Maid Park, Market Square, Midtown, City Hall, Houston Astrodome, the George Bush Monument, Toyota Center, NRG Stadium, the Texas Medical Center, and more. Includes a narrated train ride through Hermann Park that provides a close look at the landscape and cultural institutions like the Houston Zoo and Houston Museum of Natural Science.  If you prefer, skip the train ride for a stop at a pastry shop the glamorous Uptown neighborhood.

Experience Houston's top attractions and shopping deals with this combination sightseeing and outlet excursion. Start your day with a 90-minute tour of local landmarks from the comfort of a double-decker bus, taking in such sites as the Houston Zoo, the Museum District and Minute Maid Park, home ballpark for the Houston Astros. Afterward, board a deluxe coach and enjoy round-trip transport to Tanger Outlets. Here, spend the afternoon scoring major discounts at more than 200 outlet stores, including Kate Spade New York, Coach and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th.

If you want to see all that Galveston Island has to offer, you will want to come with Joyride to capture all the history, fun and excitement that one of the oldest cities in Texas and world has to offer. Our tour guides have the knowledge that very few others have on all of the invites to things like the flood of 1900 that wiped out the city. They know all of the oil and gas facts that kept the city thriving through the rough times of rebuilding. They know where all of the intrigue and mystery that surrounds many of the historic homes and graveyards, as well as what Galveston offers today that makes it thrive like no other city in Texas.

We are locally owned and operated and know the Houston area. We include fun and games along the way as well as Christmas caroling!

[3 hours] Your party, your choice of destinations and pickup/drop from your location. This Party Headquarters on wheels is designed for small groups of 15 or less and prime choice for Holiday Light views, Proms, Quinceanera's, Birthday parties, Bachelor/ette,  pub crawls, brewery tours or special events. Bring your own alcoholic beverages for on road consumption. Complimentary bottled water and salted snacks provided. It's perimeter seating makes it great for group chat while in transit. Connect your mobile device to the 2000 watts of sound to use your own playlist or opt for CD/FM radio, 32 inch flat screen TV compatible with mobile device, charging ports and party lighting to transport you to all the hot spots. Knowledgeable drivers familiar with the city and it's surroundings will transport you to destinations of YOUR CHOICE. Parents can monitor youth groups using our bus tracking link sent to them on buses departure until it's return.

This is an in depth, 6 hour private tour of the Space Center Houston which is the most popular tourist destination in Houston. Your guide is a real rocket scientist and an experienced space expert who will explain everything you see and answer all of your questions in a way you will easily understand. The tour provides an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the history, current programs and future plans for space exploration. This is where NASA trains the astronauts and operates the US human space exploration programs. You will see the actual hardware used to fly our astronauts into space, touch a moon rock, go inside a space station, go inside the Space Shuttle, visit Mission Control and tour the massive Saturn V rocket used to fly to the moon. This interesting and fun tour is suitable for all ages - seniors, youth and children mature enough to enjoy the wonders of space flight. Transportation to/from the Space Center can be arranged. Please contact your guide for details.

See the top attractions of Houston and Galveston on a full-day tour in a climate-controlled vehicle, which combines the best of the city and coast. Check out Houston landmarks like the Museum District, City Hall, and Discovery Green during a city tour, and learn about the region's history. Then, go to Galveston where you ride the ferry, look for dolphins, view US battleships and historical homes, browse the shops in the Strand District, and more. Your tour includes guide, transportation, admission to one of several select museums, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Welcome to Houston’s self-guided driving audio tour! As you drive, you’ll see everything that makes Houston special, from historic districts to stunning parks and, of course, the famous Space Center! This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Houston with maximum flexibility and value. Here's how it works: Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app, enter password, & download tour. Start at the first stop and follow the instructions! Stick to our route and speed limit for the best experience. Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! Uncertain Travel Date? The tour’s valid for 30 days from booking! This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.

Get the chance to take a Porsche supercar for a spin on a Texas racetrack during this 2-hour driving experience on the Gulf Coast near Galveston. Learn how to handle the supercar from a professional racing instructor who provides full instruction then accompanies you in the car as you zip around the track. Includes five laps, with the option to add more laps and try different race cars.

This is an all inclusive package from airport pickup, to two full tours and airport delivery! Come and enjoy the greater Houston-Galveston area and let Joyride Houston be your private drivers and tour guides.

Explore the top landmarks and attractions in Houston during a driving city tour, ideal for first-time visitors or those on a time budget. Escape the hot Houston weather by exploring in an air-conditioned vehicle and cover more ground than you could on foot, while you learn more about the surroundings from your guide than you would alone. Plus, benefit from personalized recommendations.

TTogether with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Did you know that Houston has the 2nd largest theater district in the United States? Houston’s Theater District spans a 17 block area that includes a total of 8 performing arts centers. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the largest in the world. The rodeo runs for 2 weeks in March. During this time, it attracts over 2 million attendees each year. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know that “Houston" was the first word spoken by Neil Armstrong on the moon? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Houston. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

What kinds of rare Pokémon are hiding in Houston’s streets? Find out on our Pokémon GO tour! Tour the city while you catch Pokémon, visit Poké Stops, and battle at Gyms. If you’re visiting Houston, you don’t want to leave without catching all the Pokémon in the area. While you’re playing the game, learn about the city and its history. This is a great experience for families and people of all ages! The tour comes with your personal safety officer for you and your group. We offer curated tours for each visitor and provide you with a fun and memorable experience.

If you want the best of all three of our Sightseeing, Brewery and Mural Tours, choose the Managers Special to get the best of it all. We will go through the city and talk about all of the great history as well as see 9 different districts, including, but not limited to, Theatre, Museums, Parks, Judicial, Ball Parks, Convention and much more. We will also stop and take a look and some of the most beautiful murals that Texas has to offer on many buildings. We will also stop by two of the famous breweries and let you try some craft beer to round out your tour.

This brief road trip tour for group of 4 or less starts with door step pickup from hotel, home in CENTRAL Houston by a certified Ambassador knowledgeable of your destination. Transport to Galveston is 1 hr in Air Conditioned vehicle from our luxury fleet with scenic city views in route while hearing Island history, facts, stories. This mobile tour offers views of Galveston Island, Galveston Bay, Galveston Beach Seawall, Strand and Port of Galveston as well as historical churches, cemeteries, statues, monuments, early Victorian Homes, mansions and museums to be seen in 1 hr. Step out long enough for quick photo as your tour is private and consist of your party only. After a 1 hour cruise through the island a restroom break is offered before the 1 hour return to hotel. Travelers can opt to skip the island tour for direct drop at a destination for 1 hour of ocean view dining, gift shop, Margaritas or beach walk. FREE Souvenir, grace time for diners. Total 3hrs or upgrade in options

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Did you know that Houston has one of the best culinary scenes in the country? With more than 10,000 restaurants, which represent more than 70 countries and American regions, to choose from, Houston takes the cake on the best food scene. From food trucks to ramen places to healthy choices, Houston has it all. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Pop star Beyoncé Knowles and rapper/entrepreneur Jay-Z. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!