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Dallas: JFK Assassination Tour & Oswald Rooming House
Dallas: JFK Assassination Tour & Oswald Rooming House★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (2,728)3hYou’ll walk Dealey Plaza and stand on the Grassy Knoll as your guide shares stories from November 1963—then step inside Oswald’s old rooming house and see his world up close. Includes entry to the Sixth Floor Museum and transport in a small group van. You might leave with more questions than answers—but that’s part of what makes Dallas’ history so gripping.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 82View ›
Galveston: 45-Minute Dolphin Cruise from Pier 21
Galveston: 45-Minute Dolphin Cruise from Pier 21★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (2,588)40m–45mYou board at Pier 21 in downtown Galveston for a 45-minute enclosed cruise with 360-degree windows. The captain shares local history while you watch for dolphins in calm waters. All ages fit, strollers welcome, and you're back on the dock before lunch. Book ahead if you need wheelchair accommodation.Is it for me?A good fit if you're staying downtown Galveston and want a short, low-pressure outing for mixed ages — the 45 minutes means it slots into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day, and the heated cabin keeps everyone comfortable regardless of weather.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −32%fromUS$ 35View ›
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour: 2-Hour City Overview
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour: 2-Hour City Overview★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (2,401)2hA 2-hour small-group driving tour of Austin with a live English-speaking guide covers major landmarks, real neighborhoods, and local gems—Congress Avenue Bridge, the Texas Capitol, 6th Street, and South Congress Avenue. The tour departs from the Austin Visitor Center at 103 East 5th Street and includes a brief walk inside the Capitol building. Groups stay small, and the guide provides insight into Austin's art, music, culture, history and the "Keep Austin Weird" ethos that defines the city.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a fast, guided overview of Austin's layout and character without renting a car or navigating on your own. The small-group format and local guide mean you'll learn things a self-guided drive would miss, and the fixed 2-hour schedule fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 53View ›
Waco: Fixer Upper Homes & Hidden Gems 2-Hour Tour
Waco: Fixer Upper Homes & Hidden Gems 2-Hour Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (2,190)2hYou'll see three Fixer Upper homes (including an interior walkthrough when available), visit Cottonland Castle, meet a guide who knows the behind-the-scenes stories, and stop at a local ironworks with a discount. The whole experience takes 2 hours, water is provided, and small-group pacing means you're not rushed between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you're a Fixer Upper fan or new to Waco and want a guide who knows the real stories behind the homes—the tour takes the guesswork out of where to go and what to look for, and two hours is enough time to see the main stops without feeling rushed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −20%fromUS$ 49View ›
Historic Galveston Ghost Tour: 1½ Hours of True Hauntings
Historic Galveston Ghost Tour: 1½ Hours of True Hauntings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (1,798)1h 30mThe Historic Galveston Ghost Tour is a 1½-hour guided walking tour through Galveston's most actively haunted landmarks, led by a live guide in English who shares true stories, historic photographs, letters, and eyewitness accounts spanning over 150 years. Children from age 4 are welcome. The tour covers multiple sites including Ashton Villa, where Betty Brown's spirit still appears in a turquoise dress, and the Normandy Inn, a documented center of dark ritual activity. Limited parking is provided, and the route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?The 1½-hour timeframe fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving room for other Galveston stops—but it moves at the pace of the stories themselves, not a rushed highlight reel. If you want to move quickly through a checklist of sites, a longer tour would cover more ground; this one trades breadth for the documented detail and eyewitness evidence that actually changes how you see each location.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −21%fromUS$ 33View ›
Sunset Dolphin Watch Cruise: South Padre Island, 1.5 hours
Sunset Dolphin Watch Cruise: South Padre Island, 1.5 hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (1,796)1h 30mA 1.5-hour sunset dolphin cruise departing South Padre Island into Laguna Madre, where Atlantic bottlenose dolphins are sighted year-round. The boat passes through Brazos Santiago Pass, the US Coast Guard Station and views of the SpaceX launch pad, with a live English-speaking guide providing narrated history throughout. Restrooms are on board; the tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book the sunset departure if you want the light and the dolphins in the same hour—the timing is what makes both possible in a single 1.5-hour voyage.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 19.48View ›
South Padre Island Dolphin Watch Eco Tour: See Sea Life
South Padre Island Dolphin Watch Eco Tour: See Sea Life★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (1,559)1h 30mA 1.5-hour eco tour and dolphin watch aboard the Murphy's Law in the Laguna Madre off South Padre Island, where you cruise past Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, local and migratory birds, and the SPI Coast Guard Station. The guide brings up live sea creatures from the bay floor in a specialized net so you can see and handle them on board. A local guide provides live commentary throughout.Is it for me?Bring kids or go as a family if you want more than dolphins—the hands-on sea creature portion is what makes this different from a standard boat tour, and it's the part families talk about afterward.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 19.48View ›
Space Center Houston: NASA Mission Control & Moon Rocks Entry
Space Center Houston: NASA Mission Control & Moon Rocks Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.13 (1,513)1dYou get entry to all exhibits, theaters, and the behind-the-scenes Mission Control tour in one ticket. Walk through the world's largest collection of moon rocks, see 400+ authentic space artifacts, and stand in the actual NASA facilities where astronauts train and missions are controlled. No separate fees, no timed slots — you move at your own pace through permanent galleries and rotating exhibits, all in one admission.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see authentic space history and NASA's working facilities in one visit without buying separate tickets for different sections — the single admission covers everything, so you're not managing multiple entries or wondering what's included.Travelers' pickKids −16%fromUS$ 33View ›
Austin: E-Bike Tour with Biker Gang Vibes & City Landmarks
Austin: E-Bike Tour with Biker Gang Vibes & City Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (1,448)1h 30mYou’ll join an e-bike “biker gang” in Austin with a local guide who actually feels like your road captain. Expect helmet hair, city stories you won’t find online, stops by Lady Bird Lake and Sixth Street, plus random moments that stick with you longer than you expect.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 85View ›
San Antonio: Alamo Tour, Tower of the Americas & River Walk Cruise
San Antonio: Alamo Tour, Tower of the Americas & River Walk Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (1,171)4hYou’ll walk through San Antonio’s living history at the Alamo, ride up the Tower of the Americas for city views you won’t forget, then drift along on a River Walk cruise while locals share their stories. With hotel pickup included and a small group vibe, expect moments that stick with you long after you’re back home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −15%fromUS$ 159View ›
Double-Decker Bus Tour Austin: Live Guide, Best Photo Views
Double-Decker Bus Tour Austin: Live Guide, Best Photo Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (1,152)1h 15m–1h 30mA double-decker bus tour of Austin with a live guide and driver, staying on board for a single loop that passes the Texas Capitol, Congress Avenue Bridge, LBJ Presidential Library, Texas Governor's Mansion, South Congress Avenue and the historic 6th Street Entertainment District. The unobstructed upper deck gives you the clearest sightlines in the city for photographs, while the lower deck stays climate-controlled for comfort. The tour runs 75 to 90 minutes depending on traffic and ends back at the Austin Visitor Center where it starts.Is it for me?Choose the upper deck for unobstructed sightlines and photo angles; pick the lower deck if you prefer air conditioning while still seeing downtown attractions from the windows.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −35%fromUS$ 37View ›
Austin: Downtown & SoCo Food Tour with BBQ, Tacos & Treats
Austin: Downtown & SoCo Food Tour with BBQ, Tacos & Treats★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (1,074)3hYou’ll wander through Downtown Austin and South Congress with a local guide, tasting smoky BBQ brisket, fresh tacos, diner sweets, and more—plus one surprise secret dish. Expect laughter over iced coffee, stories from longtime locals, and that feeling when you realize you’re already planning your next bite before you’ve finished the last one.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 86View ›
San Antonio Haunted Ghost Bus Tour: 2.5-Hour Ride
San Antonio Haunted Ghost Bus Tour: 2.5-Hour Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (1,042)2h 30mSan Antonio's Haunted Ghost Bus Tour is a 2.5-hour guided ride through the city's most haunted sites, including the Menger Hotel, the Old Red Light District, and a historic cemetery. You board an air-conditioned bus, get off at each stop for a closer look, and hear the stories behind them from a live guide. Children 12 and under are not permitted.Is it for me?This is a shared bus tour with a live guide leading the whole group, so you're not exploring on your own or driving yourself between sites. It suits travelers who want the stories and history behind San Antonio's haunted landmarks without the logistics of finding each one or figuring out what happened there.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 60View ›
San Antonio Missions: UNESCO Sites & Alamo History Tour
San Antonio Missions: UNESCO Sites & Alamo History Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (1,041)3h 30mYou visit four missions along the San Antonio River—Concepción, San José, San Juan, and Espada—plus the Espada Aqueduct and your choice of hotel return or Alamo dropoff. Hotel pickup and live narration are included. The tour runs twice daily with no minimum group size, so you're never waiting for enough people to fill a bus.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand San Antonio's founding in one trip without arranging transport between five separate sites—the small-group format and twice-daily schedule mean you're not locked into a rigid time or waiting for a full bus.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 75View ›
Dallas Sightseeing Tour: JFK, Arts District & Pioneer Plaza
Dallas Sightseeing Tour: JFK, Arts District & Pioneer Plaza★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (1,031)3hYou visit 15 landmarks across downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, the Arts District, and historic neighborhoods in a small group with a local guide. The tour includes transport by air-conditioned minivan, live commentary at each stop, and time to photograph key sites. Morning and afternoon departures fit most schedules, and the fixed 3-hour duration means you know exactly when you'll be back.Is it for me?Book this if you want Dallas's main landmarks explained by someone who knows the city, without arranging your own transport or figuring out which neighborhoods connect—the small-group format and fixed 3-hour schedule are what make fifteen stops fit into one morning or afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 65View ›
Austin Hill Country: Salt Lick BBQ & Winery Shuttle Day Trip
Austin Hill Country: Salt Lick BBQ & Winery Shuttle Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (1,014)4h 30mYou’ll taste legendary Texas BBQ at Salt Lick, sip local wines among rolling Hill Country vineyards, and share stories with fellow travelers on an easy shuttle day trip from Austin. Includes comfortable transport with a local guide—just bring your appetite (and maybe stretchy pants).Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 75View ›
Austin: Electric Bike Tour with Murals, Skyline & Local Stop
Austin: Electric Bike Tour with Murals, Skyline & Local Stop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (1,011)2h–3hYou’ll cruise through Austin on an electric bike with a local guide, stopping for mural photos, skyline views from South Congress, and a break at a neighborhood café. Expect plenty of laughs, real city sounds, and small surprises along the way—it’s less about ticking off sights and more about soaking up Austin’s energy.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 69View ›
JFK Trolley Tour Dallas: Dealey Plaza & Motorcade Route
JFK Trolley Tour Dallas: Dealey Plaza & Motorcade Route★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (991)1h 5mThe John F. Kennedy Trolley Tour is a guided historical tour through Dallas that retraces the presidential motorcade route through Dealey Plaza, visits the Sixth Floor Museum at the Texas School Book Depository, and follows the timeline of events surrounding the assassination on November 22, 1963. The tour covers all four days of that period, including sites like Oswald's rooming house, the Texas Theatre where he was arrested, the Officer JD Tippet murder scene, and the old city jail. A live English-speaking guide leads the tour aboard an air-conditioned trolley; children are welcome from age 3.Is it for me?The fixed route and live guide mean you follow the motorcade path and Oswald's timeline without building the itinerary yourself—the trolley holds the sequence together and the guide provides the historical context at each stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −44%fromUS$ 27View ›
Austin: Haunted Walking Tour with Ghost Stories & Driskill Hotel
Austin: Haunted Walking Tour with Ghost Stories & Driskill Hotel★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (965)1h 30mYou’ll walk Austin’s shadowy streets with a storyteller-guide, hear ghost tales at landmarks like the Driskill Hotel and Paramount Theatre, and slip into hidden bars for exclusive stories. Expect laughs, shivers, and small surprises—this haunted walking tour is less about jump scares and more about feeling Austin’s strange heartbeat after sunset.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −48%fromUS$ 30View ›
Escape Room The Rim: 60-Minute Puzzle Adventures
Escape Room The Rim: 60-Minute Puzzle Adventures★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (853)1h 15mYou arrive 15 minutes early for a briefing, then spend 60 minutes locked in a themed room solving puzzles with your team while a guide watches and helps. Afterward, you debrief and grab photos. The five games range from underwater adventures to prison escapes, with groups up to 8 players. Plan for 90 minutes total, and book at The Rim if you want to pair it with shopping or dinner nearby.Is it for me?Right for groups of friends, coworkers, or families (with at least one adult per minor) who want to solve something together under time pressure without the stress of planning logistics — the location at The Rim means you can eat and shop around it. Expect intense focus for an hour and a willingness to think out loud with people you might not know well.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 43View ›
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