Houston: Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour – Houston, Texas

EXPERIENCE

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Your tour begins by the bayou, which has long been the lifeblood of this city. Here, you ll hear about the deadly battles that took place along this river. Then, visit Sam Houston Park, where past and present collide in the architecture, offering a 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, relive a quintessential story of a southern community back in the 1800s. Then continue to Emancipation Park and get familiar with the significance of Juneteenth in 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 to MacGregor Park, get the scoop on how 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.

(NOTE: Touring the Space Center itself requires a separate reservation.)

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit the Johnson Space Center, where NASA trains astronauts
Relive the dramatic battles that made Texas and Houston what they are today
See all of Houston s iconic landmarks, from Emancipation Park to Rice University
Discover the hidden gems in this sprawling city
Tour at your own pace, on your own time, and in your own vehicle or rental

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