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We compared all 57 experiences in Houston so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.7 57 experiences from US$ 10 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Space Center Houston: NASA Mission Control & Moon Rocks Entry
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Most booked
Space Center Houston: NASA Mission Control & Moon Rocks EntrySpace Center Houston admission includes 400+ space artifacts, moon rocks, Mission Control tour, and traveling exhibits. One ticket covers everything. Open daily.
1,522 reviews
4.13★
Duration
1d
start times · Every day
7
fromUS$ 33per person
Houston Downtown Tunnel Tour: 6 Miles of Air-Conditioned History
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★Top rated
Houston Downtown Tunnel Tour: 6 Miles of Air-Conditioned HistoryTour Houston's 6-mile tunnel system beneath Downtown with a local guide. See the tallest Texas building, oldest bank, and award-winning architecture.
749 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Fri
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
NASA Space Center & Houston City Tour with Saturn V Rocket
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Best value
NASA Space Center & Houston City Tour with Saturn V RocketTour NASA Space Center Houston's training facilities and Saturn V rocket by guided tram, then explore Houston's downtown attractions and skyline.
761 reviews
4.15★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:45
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 99per person

Recommended (7)

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Dinosaur Hall & Gem Vault Entry
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Travelers' pick
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Dinosaur Hall & Gem Vault Entry
656 reviews
4.37★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 25per person
Escape Room Houston: 60-Minute Puzzle Games at City Centre
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Escape Room Houston: 60-Minute Puzzle Games at City Centre
465 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 15m
fromUS$ 43per person
Escape Room Games Houston: 60-Minute Adventures at The Galleria
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Escape Room Games Houston: 60-Minute Adventures at The Galleria
325 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 15m
fromUS$ 43per person
Houston 3rd Ward: Hip-Hop Party Bike Tour & Bar Stops
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Travelers' pick
Houston 3rd Ward: Hip-Hop Party Bike Tour & Bar Stops
282 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 50per person
Houston City Tour: Downtown, Parks & Zoo in 2.5 Hours
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Travelers' pick
Houston City Tour: Downtown, Parks & Zoo in 2.5 Hours
243 reviews
4.82★
Duration
2h 45m
fromUS$ 64per person
NASA Space Center Houston Tour: 5 hours with expert guide
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Likely to sell out
NASA Space Center Houston Tour: 5 hours with expert guide
241 reviews
4.87★
Duration
6h–7h
fromUS$ 110per person
Houston: Private Cart City Tour with 35+ Sights & Downtown
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Likely to sell out
Houston: Private Cart City Tour with 35+ Sights & Downtown
177 reviews
4.61★
Duration
1h 15m
fromUS$ 54per person

Top rated (7)

EADO Food Tour Houston: 5 Tastings & Neighborhood History
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EADO Food Tour Houston: 5 Tastings & Neighborhood HistoryWalk 2 miles through Houston's EADO neighborhood tasting five venues: bakery, tacos, BBQ, Vietnamese and supermarket.
101 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h 30m
Next departure: 30 Jan 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Houston Downtown Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tunnel Access
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Likely to sell out
Houston Downtown Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tunnel AccessFour restaurant stops in Downtown Houston with 8–9 pre-plated tastings from Mexico City to Italian dessert, plus private tunnel access. Guided walking tour with photos.
151 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h–8h
Fri and Sat
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 299per person
Polaris Slingshot Guided Tour Houston: Texas Hill Country Ride
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Travelers' pick
Polaris Slingshot Guided Tour Houston: Texas Hill Country RideRide a three-wheeled Slingshot on a guided tour through northwest Houston and Texas Hill Country back roads with a live guide in English or Spanish.
100 reviews
4.90★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per group
Downtown Mural Tour Houston: 25–30 murals by golf cart
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Likely to sell out
Downtown Mural Tour Houston: 25–30 murals by golf cartRide through downtown Houston's best street art on a golf cart tour with a local guide: numerous murals with photo stops included.
143 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
21
Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Houston Downtown Food: 5 Tastings of Fusion & Tradition
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Travelers' pick
Houston Downtown Food: 5 Tastings of Fusion & TraditionWalk Houston's Downtown food scene with a live guide, tasting five dishes from Italian Cajun boudin to Vietnamese chicken and brisket eggrolls.
176 reviews
4.78★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Entry with Butterfly Center
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Houston Museum of Natural Science: Entry with Butterfly CenterVisit Houston’s Museum of Natural Science & Cockrell Butterfly Center with one ticket. Includes access to permanent exhibits and live butterfly habitat. Book now.
111 reviews
4.41★
Duration
3h–4h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 36per person
Houston & Galveston Day Trip: Double-Decker Bus Tour & Beach
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Houston & Galveston Day Trip: Double-Decker Bus Tour & Beach6-hour Houston and Galveston tour with double-decker bus, Downtown Aquarium, Buffalo Bayou Park, Galveston Seawall and free time. Includes guide and air-conditioned transport.
124 reviews
3.94★
Duration
6h
Tue–Sun
10:00
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 140per person

Lowest price (10)

Houston Museum of Fine Arts: All Access Admission & New Exhibitions
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Travelers' pick
Houston Museum of Fine Arts: All Access Admission & New ExhibitionsThe MFAH spans 14 acres across three gallery buildings with permanent collections, traveling exhibitions, and sculpture gardens. Wheelchair accessible, no time limit.
58 reviews
4.60★
Duration
1h–4h
Wed–SunFree cancellationfromUS$ 10per person
ATV Riding in Houston: Guided Trails & Park Access
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Travelers' pick
ATV Riding in Houston: Guided Trails & Park AccessRide ATVs on scenic Houston trails with a live guide and park admission included. Minimum age 12, moderate fitness required. Rent your ATV onsite with cash payment.
46 reviews
4.59★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
11
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Children's Museum Houston: 90,000 Sq Ft Interactive Exhibits
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Children's Museum Houston: 90,000 Sq Ft Interactive ExhibitsAmerica's No. 1 children's museum with 90,000 sq ft of bilingual exhibits for ages birth to 12. Includes FlowWorks, Kidtropolis, PowerPlay, and Cyberchase. Accessible.
28 reviews
4.64★
Duration
4h
Tue–SunFree cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
Houston walking tour: History, architecture, street art
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Houston walking tour: History, architecture, street artWalking tour of Houston's Historic District and Skyline with a local guide, covering Art Deco architecture, street murals, and a free tram ride between two eras of the city.
60 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
Sat and Sun
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Houston Ghost Tour: Haunted Historic District Walking
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Houston Ghost Tour: Haunted Historic District WalkingWalk Houston's most haunted historic district with a local guide uncovering real ghost stories at La Carafe, the Donnellan Family Crypt.
84 reviews
4.58★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 26per person
Hip Hop Paint Party in Houston: Paint to Live Music
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Travelers' pick
Hip Hop Paint Party in Houston: Paint to Live MusicPaint to live Hip Hop and R&B in a two-hour Houston studio class where you bring drinks, create on a pre-sketched canvas, and the host keeps the energy high.
43 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Houston: Magic Show Theater Tickets with Popcorn & Drinks
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Houston: Magic Show Theater Tickets with Popcorn & DrinksStep inside Houston’s Magic Show Theater for close-up illusions, comedy magic, and free popcorn. Family-friendly evening with local magicians. Wheelchair accessible.
78 reviews
4.69★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Thu–Sun
2
Free cancellationfromUS$ 36per person
Museum of Illusions Houston: Interactive Exhibits & Photo Ops
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Travelers' pick
Museum of Illusions Houston: Interactive Exhibits & Photo Ops50+ mind-bending illusion exhibits in Houston with interactive installations and photo opportunities. Self-paced, wheelchair accessible, suitable for all ages.
25 reviews
4.32★
Duration
45m–1h 30m
start times · Every day
31
Instant confirmationfromUS$ 38per person
Houston Street Art & Small Bar Tour: Downtown Murals & Drinks
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Houston Street Art & Small Bar Tour: Downtown Murals & DrinksWalk through Downtown Houston's street art and architecture with a guide, stopping at two local bars for drinks included.
48 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Fri
18:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Private Houston Brewery Tour by Cart: Four Stops, Two Hours
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Likely to sell out
Private Houston Brewery Tour by Cart: Four Stops, Two HoursPrivate brewery and distillery tour in Houston by electric cart with a live guide: visit four locations, meet the makers, and taste samples while a driver handles the route.
52 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Sat
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
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Houston at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Space Center Houston: NASA Mission Control & Moon Rocks Entry, US$ 33 (1d, 4.13★ · 1,522).
  • Top rated: Houston Downtown Tunnel Tour: 6 Miles of Air-Conditioned History, US$ 30 (2h, 4.95★ · 749).
  • Best value: NASA Space Center & Houston City Tour with Saturn V Rocket, US$ 99 (7h, 4.15★ · 761).

Of the 57 experiences: 53 with free cancellation, 52 with instant confirmation, 16 with hotel pickup and 38 bookable last-minute.

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