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15 Texas Tours That Repay the Ticket

44 tours  ·  from $16

Think of this as the shortlist you would text a friend the week before they fly: 15 texas tours, what each costs, and the one thing to know before you commit.

Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket - Start with the tram schedule, not the gift shop
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Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

1.Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,274 reviews · 1 day · from $29Our pick

Spend a full day at Space Center Houston, where you can examine 400 space artifacts, see moon rocks, board a NASA tram, explore the Starship Gallery, and view the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster. Your timed admission includes the main exhibits and NASA tram access, but Historic Mission Control requires a separate ticket.

“It’s a clean space with a lot of different areas to learn about space discovery history. The information are clear and some of the interactive activities are great, especially for kids. The best is still to come rather early to be sure to have the tickets for the train rides to the two different tours surrounding the Apollo 11 mission”

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Fixer Upper + City Tour - A city overview that goes beyond television
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Fixer Upper + City Tour

2.Fixer Upper + City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,989 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Spend 2.5 hours touring Waco in an air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter van with a trained guide and driver. See Magnolia Market, Silos Baking Co., Fixer Upper homes, Baylor, Cameron Park, McLane Stadium, and historic sights. Your ticket includes a craft coffee or ice cream, photos, beverages, and local discount coupons.

“We had the most amazing time on this tour. The guides were so kind and informative. Shout out to CJ and Shannen!”

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JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House - Seeing Dealey Plaza and the Grassy Knoll
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JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House

3.JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,480 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about three hours tracing the JFK assassination story through Dealey Plaza, Grassy Knoll, the Kennedy Memorial, Oswald’s Rooming House, Texas Theatre, and the Sixth Floor Museum. Guides such as Dan, Preston, Anna, John, and Tim bring strong historical detail, while included transport and admission keep the day simple.

“Excellent tour! Jon, our tour guide was very informative and made the entire tour very memorable. Would highly recommend!”

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Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide - Starting downtown at the Austin Visitor Center
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Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

4.Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,275 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Join a local guide such as Joey, Ike, Jax, or Joel for a two-hour van tour of Austin. Visit the State Capitol, photograph the Greetings from Austin mural, pass South Congress and 6th Street, see university landmarks, and stop for a sweet treat at a food truck. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Our driver (Joey) provided a nice introduction to the heart of Austin with a mix of history, culture, dining suggestions, and nightlife tips. It is a great way to become familiar with the city.”

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Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable - A stop at JDH Iron Design
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Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable

5.Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,104 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Visit the former Harp Design shop, see the Harp House, stop at JDH Iron Design, and tour the Three Little Pigs house when available. Local guides such as Danielle and Sue add Waco history, show trivia, and restaurant tips. The 2.5-hour van tour has room for 14 people and includes water.

“Great tour of waco old city. Old homes, history of waco, and to see a fixer up homes . Danielle did a great job showing the city, with history, humor and a safe driver”

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Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston - Meeting at Pier 21 in Galveston
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Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston

6.Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,860 reviews · 40 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Board Baywatch Dolphin Tours at Pier 21 for a 40 to 45-minute cruise through Galveston Harbor. Captain Adam often adds local history, humor, and harbor sights to the dolphin search. Enclosed heated boats with 360-degree views are available, and every seat offers a good look at the water. The tour costs $32.20 per person and returns to Pier 21.

“More than just a dolphin tour, Captain Adam gave us many interesting facts about Galveston. He knew where the dolphins were and we saw lots of them!”

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Sunset Dolphin Watch Tour - Looking for dolphins in open water
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Sunset Dolphin Watch Tour

7.Sunset Dolphin Watch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,661 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Cruise from Sea Ranch Marina through the Brazos Santiago Pass with a local guide, watching Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, frigate birds, fish, the Coast Guard Station, and SpaceX. The spacious boat carries up to 50 people and includes live narration, restrooms, and sunset photo stops. Crew members such as Patrick, Eric, and Randy are often praised for friendly help.

“I loved it. My sisters and I really enjoyed watching the dolphins. Also it was very informative. Learned a lot about the dolphins and also learned about the area itself. Upcoming projects and a little bit of history was thrown in as well. Highly recommend this activity.”

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The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour - Adams League Mansion and a performer’s ghost
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The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

8.The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,524 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Walk through historic Galveston after dark with guides such as Dave and Tyler, hearing ghost stories tied to Ashton Villa, Adams League Mansion, Avenue M, and other landmarks. The 90-minute route begins and ends at 2310 Sealy Ave, costs $33, and suits families, couples, and history fans who enjoy a little fright with their sightseeing.

“Dave was our tour guide and he did an amazing job keeping all of us entertained. We had a really large group, much larger than the normal, about 35 people. Still, we were all well informed on the historical aspects of Galveston plus the spooky details (and photographic proof!) of the haunted places we visited. Highly recommend. We went at 8pm which was a great time for the sun to set as we embarked on our tour.”

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Space Center Houston Admission Ticket - Starship Gallery and the first look at space hardware
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Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

9.Space Center Houston Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,403 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $32

Spend a full day at Space Center Houston with a mobile admission ticket covering the main exhibits, NASA tram access, Mission Briefing Center, and Starship Gallery. Plan to arrive early for limited tram and Mission Control tour times, then set your own pace through moon rocks, spacecraft displays, films, and hands-on science exhibits.

“The whole operation is run by poorly trained teenagers. You’re on your own to figure out that there is a map of the venue and a schedule of events. Be quick when perusing the scrolling screen of event times, it moves on quickly. You might want to take a screen shot of each slide. The Astronaut Training Facility Tour was narrated by a young lady that mumbled loudly and incoherently into the microphone (zero stars).”

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Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour - The Central Library and Austin City Limits
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Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour

10.Austin Biker Gang E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,399 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride a small group e-bike loop through central Austin with guides such as Captain Kid, Captain Edge, SJ, and Captain Morpheus. You’ll cover downtown, Lady Bird Lake, South Congress, the Capitol, Sixth Street, and Treaty Oak, with safety training, helmets, water, and local tips included.

“Captain Kidd made our trip so smooth and fun. His knowledge about Austin gave me exactly what I was looking for to get the day started!”

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Austin Food Tour with Local Flavors, Tacos & 6 Food Tastings - Downtown Austin: brisket, breakfast tacos, and city stories
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Austin Food Tour with Local Flavors, Tacos & 6 Food Tastings

11.Austin Food Tour with Local Flavors, Tacos & 6 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 987 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend about three hours tasting Austin favorites in a small group of up to 12. Choose downtown for brisket, breakfast tacos, beans, cheesecake, and a secret dish, or South Congress for tacos, a meatball sub, sweets, drinks, and more. Guides such as Jack, Zachary, Alexis, and Pola add local food and city stories along the way.

“Was a great food tour. Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the food and history of Austin. All the food on the tour was fantastic and the group was very friendly.”

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Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour - Starting at the Austin Visitor Center
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Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

12.Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 979 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Ride a double-decker bus around central Austin for 75 to 90 minutes. Choose the open-air upper deck or air-conditioned lower deck while a live guide covers 6th Street, the Capitol, UT, South Congress, the bat bridge, and more. Guides have included Jason, Lawrence, Will, and Madi.

“Consider the weather before booking (ours was perfect). Our guide was great and we thoroughly enjoyed the 90 minute tour”

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The Haunted Ghost Bus Tour in San Antonio - What the bus ride adds to San Antonio after dark
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The Haunted Ghost Bus Tour in San Antonio

13.The Haunted Ghost Bus Tour in San Antonio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 971 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 2.5 hours exploring San Antonio’s haunted places by air-conditioned bus. Your guide may be Lexy, Laura, Lee, Sean, Dark Alley, or another member of the Sisters Grimm team. Expect a 20-minute Menger Hotel visit, a cemetery walk, ghost stories, historic murders, and several city sights after dark.

“This was the best ghost tour I have been on! Lady Lux and Jessica were the best! Very informative and lots of history. We even got to go in a graveyard!”

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From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle - Meeting downtown at 10:30 a.m.
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From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

14.From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 954 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Leave downtown Austin at 10:30 a.m. for Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries. You will have about 50 minutes for lunch and 45 minutes at each tasting room. Guides such as Evan, Kelty, Joey, and Ike are known for lively commentary, while the air-conditioned shuttle keeps the half-day comfortable.

“The wine tour was amazing and tour guide was a part time comedian! Con, the bbq food was not the best whatsoever, the ribs were not tender and baked beans were bland. Texas bbq from HEB was way better. Suggest eating midway through the tour or let future guest know in advance of purchase so we don’t eat ahead of time.”

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Dallas sightseeing tour - Downtown Dallas, from the cabin to City Hall
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Dallas sightseeing tour

15.Dallas sightseeing tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 945 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62

Ride in an air-conditioned minivan with a local guide for about three hours, stopping at Dallas landmarks and passing through key neighborhoods. You’ll see Dealey Plaza, Pioneer Plaza, City Hall, Deep Ellum, the Arts District, Highland Park, and Uptown. Morning and afternoon departures make this a useful first look at the city.

“Good overview, nice comfortable vehicle, excellent guide (Tracy). Especially enjoyed drive around Highland Park and also around SMU.”

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