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Galveston: Haunted Walking Tour & Ghost Stories at Night
Galveston: Haunted Walking Tour & Ghost Stories at Night★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (76)1h 30mYou’ll walk Galveston’s oldest streets at night with a local guide sharing true ghost stories and city legends. Hear echoes of the Great Hurricane of 1900, pause outside haunted mansions and orphanages, and feel history come alive under streetlamps. It’s spooky but also moving — you might leave thinking about those lost voices long after you’re home.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 30View ›
Houston: Magic Show Theater Tickets with Popcorn & Drinks
Houston: Magic Show Theater Tickets with Popcorn & Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (76)1h 30mYou’ll settle into Houston’s Magic Show Theater with popcorn in hand, watching local magicians work their tricks just feet away. Expect laughter, mind-bending illusions, and maybe even a moment on stage yourself—all ages welcome. With free snacks and a welcoming crowd, it’s an easygoing night where you can just let go and wonder how they did it.Free cancellationKids −47%fromUS$ 36View ›
Dallas & Southfork Ranch: JFK, Pioneer Plaza, TV Tour
Dallas & Southfork Ranch: JFK, Pioneer Plaza, TV Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (76)4h 30mYou’ll walk through Dallas landmarks with a local guide, stand quietly at Dealey Plaza where JFK was shot, touch Pioneer Plaza’s famous bronze cattle, and wander inside Southfork Ranch from TV’s “Dallas.” Expect real stories, unexpected laughs, and a whole lot of Texas character along the way.Free cancellationfromUS$ 175View ›
Austin: Weird City Tour with Live Musician & Local Snacks
Austin: Weird City Tour with Live Musician & Local Snacks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (75)2h 30mYou’ll laugh at wild Austin tales from your local guide, snack on something unexpected, stroll across Lady Bird Lake with city sounds all around, and snap photos by famous murals—plus there’s always live music playing somewhere nearby. This tour feels less like sightseeing and more like jumping straight into Austin’s quirks for a few hours.Free cancellationfromUS$ 60View ›
San Antonio: Underground Escape Room Game at Extreme Escape
San Antonio: Underground Escape Room Game at Extreme Escape★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (75)1hYou’ll step into an underground world beneath San Antonio for a 60-minute escape room challenge where teamwork matters more than you’d think. Solve puzzles, race the clock, laugh at your own mistakes, and maybe even surprise yourself when you finally break free—if you do.Free cancellationfromUS$ 32View ›
Galveston: Ghost Walking Tour Past Mansions & Haunted History
Galveston: Ghost Walking Tour Past Mansions & Haunted History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (75)1h 30mYou’ll wander Galveston’s historic streets with a local guide, hearing whispered tales of haunted mansions and playful spirits. See Ashton Villa and Sealy Mansion up close as stories unfold by lantern light. Expect laughter mixed with chills—and maybe catch yourself glancing back at every creak or shadow.Free cancellationfromUS$ 24View ›
San Antonio Escape Room Adventure & Mayan Tomb Challenge
San Antonio Escape Room Adventure & Mayan Tomb Challenge★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (75)1hStep into an ancient Mayan tomb right in San Antonio and test your wits against clever traps and mysterious puzzles. Work as a team to earn the gods’ trust before time runs out—all inside a fully immersive escape room with atmospheric lighting and authentic props. Perfect for friends or families looking for something truly memorable.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 32View ›
San Antonio: Vespa Sidecar Tour with Tacos & Historic Stops
San Antonio: Vespa Sidecar Tour with Tacos & Historic Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (73)1h 30mYou’ll hop into a Vespa sidecar in San Antonio with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Feel the city’s energy as you zip by landmarks like the Alamo, snack on fresh Tex-Mex tacos (included), and wander historic neighborhoods most visitors miss. Expect laughter, good food, and moments that stick with you long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 180View ›
Fort Worth Electric Bike Tour: Trinity Trails & Downtown History
Fort Worth Electric Bike Tour: Trinity Trails & Downtown History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (72)2hA guided electric bike tour of Fort Worth that follows the Trinity Trails bike paths — once used for cattle drives on the Chisholm Trail — and stops at the Fort Worth Water Gardens, JFK Tribute, Sundance Square Plaza and the Convention Center. The tour runs two hours with a local guide, helmet, eBike and bottled water included. Riders must be at least 16, weigh 250 pounds or less, and be comfortable on a bike.Is it for me?The eBike handles the pedaling, so a two-hour ride through downtown Fort Worth works for riders who want the history and the sights without a strenuous pace. If you're new to the city or have a free afternoon and want the story of where the West begins without renting a car, this covers the main stops on a single route.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 107View ›
Deep Ellum Dallas Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Blues History
Deep Ellum Dallas Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Blues History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (69)2h 30mA 2.5-hour guided food tour through Dallas's Deep Ellum neighborhood combines 8 generous tastings at 4 handpicked restaurants with a walking exploration of Blues Alley, street art and the musicians who shaped the district. The tour includes a tasting at the former Curtain Club, a venue central to Deep Ellum's music legacy, plus a custom sampling at 1890 Marketplace; restaurant gratuities and water are included. Guests walk approximately 1 mile through both indoor and outdoor spaces, so comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing matter.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat a full meal across multiple restaurants while learning Deep Ellum's music history from a guide—the tastings and stories are woven together rather than separate stops.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 99View ›
Fredericksburg Trolley Tour: Main Street & Historic District
Fredericksburg Trolley Tour: Main Street & Historic District★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (68)1h 15mThe Fredericksburg City Trolley Tour is a 75-minute guided ride through town on an air-conditioned trolley or mini-coach, led by a local guide who points out Main Street shopping and dining, the Historic District, the Pioneer Museum's 2.5 acres of early Texas buildings, three museum campus locations, a historic fort, and one of the Seven Painted Churches. Children from age 2 are welcome, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible with a lift for mobility assistance.Is it for me?The trolley tour suits anyone who wants to orient themselves to Fredericksburg without navigating or parking—you sit, listen, and the guide connects the landmarks and the town's history as you roll past them. If you're traveling with young children or using mobility assistance, the accessible vehicle and short duration make it a practical first stop before exploring on foot.Free cancellationKids −45%fromUS$ 35View ›
San Antonio Ghost Tour: Alamo & River Walk Hauntings
San Antonio Ghost Tour: Alamo & River Walk Hauntings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.40 (68)1hYou walk a mile through San Antonio's historic district with a local guide who shares documented hauntings at the Alamo, River Walk, Menger Hotel, St. Anthony Hotel, Majestic Theater, and Sheraton Gunter Hotel. The tour includes researched accounts of historic spirits and tragic events that shaped the city, though you view the sites from outside rather than entering private buildings. It runs in the evening and is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about San Antonio's actual history and willing to walk a mile through downtown in the evening — the guide's research and local knowledge mean you learn real stories, not invented ones, and the haunted sites speak for themselves without needing you to be a believer.Free cancellationfromUS$ 26View ›
Museum of Illusions Dallas: Interactive Exhibits & Photo Ops
Museum of Illusions Dallas: Interactive Exhibits & Photo Ops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.40 (65)45m–1h 30mYou enter rooms designed to trick your perception, take photos that look digitally altered but aren't, and learn how each illusion works from a curator or on your own. The exhibits are permanent and interactive — you're not just looking, you're part of the setup. Wheelchair accessible, WiFi available, and sales tax is included in the price.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants a hands-on, photo-worthy experience that doesn't require advance planning or a guide — you show up, explore at your own speed, and leave with videos and images that look impossible. Works for solo visitors, families, and groups of any size.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −24%fromUS$ 38View ›
Houston: NASA Space Center & City Tour with BBQ Dinner
Houston: NASA Space Center & City Tour with BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (64)5h–8hYou get a guided city tour of Houston's historic neighborhoods, then unlimited self-guided time at Space Center Houston to see Mission Control, the Saturn V Rocket, and the Astronaut Training Facility at your own pace. Hotel pickup and general admission are included; water, snacks, and one souvenir per two travelers come along. Plan for a full day, with an optional BBQ dinner stop on the return.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Space Center Houston without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing—the private pickup and included admission mean you show up ready to explore, and the self-guided format lets you spend as long as you want with the exhibits that matter to you.Free cancellationfromUS$ 89View ›
Houston: Double-Decker City Tour & Downtown Aquarium All-Day Pass
Houston: Double-Decker City Tour & Downtown Aquarium All-Day Pass★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (59)4h–6hYou ride an 80-minute double-decker bus tour through downtown Houston, passing the Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, Market Square, Buffalo Bayou Park, and other landmarks with a guide narrating as you go. After the tour, you get an all-day pass to the Downtown Aquarium with access to all exhibits and rides. The package includes entry fees and taxes; you'll arrange your own transport between the tour endpoint and the aquarium.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Houston's main landmarks from a bus without arranging separate transport and entry to each one, then have a full afternoon at the aquarium without feeling rushed — the fixed tour schedule and included pass handle both in one booking.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 70View ›
San Marcos Clear Kayak Tour: Wildlife & Spring Swimming
San Marcos Clear Kayak Tour: Wildlife & Spring Swimming★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (58)1h 15mYou paddle a clear-bottomed tandem kayak on the San Marcos River with a licensed guide who points out wildlife and teaches you about the springs. The kayak's transparent bottom lets you watch fish, crawfish, and the riverbed in real time. You get a chance to swim in the spring water, and the tour includes all gear, sunscreen, and bug spray. The whole experience takes a few hours and requires moderate fitness.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the river's wildlife and underwater life without arranging your own gear or transport — the guide and the clear kayak handle the logistics, and the spring water swim is included in the pace.Free cancellationfromUS$ 65View ›
Houston Museum of Fine Arts: All Access Admission & New Exhibitions
Houston Museum of Fine Arts: All Access Admission & New Exhibitions★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (57)1h–4hYou get entry to all three gallery buildings, the sculpture garden, and two current traveling exhibitions without arranging separate tickets or timing your visit around a group. The all-access format means you skip the line decisions and move between ancient art, global cultures, and contemporary work on your own schedule, with cafés and dining available on-site.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see Houston's largest museum without arranging separate tickets for special exhibitions or timing yourself to a group — the all-access format and open-ended schedule let you move through 14 acres and three buildings at your own pace.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 10View ›
Houston breweries: Cart tour with local driver
Houston breweries: Cart tour with local driver★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (50)2hRide through Houston’s brewery and distillery scene in an electric cart with a local guide as your driver. Taste what you want at each stop, hear stories behind the drinks, and catch glimpses of city murals along the way. You’ll laugh with strangers-turned-friends and see Houston from a different angle—one you might remember every time you crack open something new back home.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 57View ›
Houston Street Art & Small Bar Tour: Downtown Murals & Drinks
Houston Street Art & Small Bar Tour: Downtown Murals & Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (48)2h 30mA guided street art and small bar tour through Downtown Houston that covers sculptures, graffiti, and architecture while you stop for two drinks at local favorites. The tour runs October through April, lasts about two and a half hours, and starts at Market Square Park. A live guide in English leads groups of all fitness levels; minimum age is 21.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided walk through downtown's street art and architecture with built-in bar stops—you'll visit multiple venues with a local who knows the stories, rather than navigating solo.Free cancellationfromUS$ 50View ›
Houston: NASA Space Center & Downtown Tunnel Tour with Transport
Houston: NASA Space Center & Downtown Tunnel Tour with Transport★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (43)7h–8hYou get round-trip shuttle transport from downtown Houston to NASA Space Center, five hours of self-guided exploration of the Space Center's exhibits and tram tours, then a guided walk through Houston's underground tunnel network and the historic buildings above it. Skip the entry-gate lines and the stress of driving 25 miles outside the city; the shuttle handles both directions and timing is built around the Space Center's opening hours and your return to downtown.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see NASA Space Center and downtown Houston's hidden tunnel network in one day without renting a car or arranging separate transport and entry — the shuttle timing and fixed itinerary take the logistics off your hands, and five hours is enough to hit the main exhibits without feeling rushed.Free cancellationfromUS$ 125View ›
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