Explore the vibrant urban core of Downtown Houston with a smartphone audio walking tour. Discover historical houses, theaters, churches, and learn about famous people who called this area home.
Explore the vibrant urban core of Downtown Houston with a smartphone audio walking tour. Discover historical houses, theaters, churches, and learn about famous people who called this area home.
- Kellum-Noble House - Welcome to the Sights of Downtown Houston audio-walking tour! Davis will be your audio tour guide as you delve into the history, art, and culture of Houston, the fourth largest city in America. Appropriately, we’ll begin at one of Houston’s oldest residences, the Kellum-Noble House, constructed in 1847.
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- Kellum-Noble House - Welcome to the Sights of Downtown Houston audio-walking tour! Davis will be your audio tour guide as you delve into the history, art, and culture of Houston, the fourth largest city in America. Appropriately, we’ll begin at one of Houston’s oldest residences, the Kellum-Noble House, constructed in 1847.
- The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park - This museum is committed to preserving and interpreting the history of Houston and its surrounding areas. Within this complex, you’ll discover several historic buildings.
- Old Place Cabin - This cabin is believed to be one of the oldest surviving structures in Houston, playing a significant role in the city’s history and cultural heritage. We’ll share some of its history with you.
- Nichols-Rice-Cherry House - Yes, the house with three names! Don’t worry, it will all make sense once we explain why!
- Sam Houston Park - Established in 1900, Sam Houston Park was Houston’s first public park.
- Houston City Hall - You’ll learn about the history behind Houston City Hall, a notable feature of the city’s skyline.
- Julia Ideson Building - This historic building is named after Julia Bedford Ideson, the first librarian of the Houston Public Library.
- Hobby Center for the Performing Arts - A group of local arts leaders formed the Houston Music Hall Foundation to gather funds and support for the project. We’ll reveal the outcome.
- Bob Lanier Public Works Building - This building serves as the headquarters for the Public Works and Engineering Department of the City of Houston.
- Mellie Esperson Building - This Art-Deco building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and is considered a significant example of early 20th-century commercial architecture in Houston.
- Niels Esperson Building - Unlike its Art Deco neighbor Mellie, it’s downtown Houston’s only complete example of… we’ll explain.
- Texas Company Building - Learn about this historic skyscraper, completed in 1929 and designed by the architectural firm Crain & Coe in the Art Deco style.
- United States Custom House - We’ll discuss this striking structure, built in 1911.
- Christ Church Cathedral - Founded in 1839, this Episcopal cathedral is the oldest continuously operating church in Houston. Discover some of its fascinating history.
- The Rice - This historic hotel, built in 1913 and named after William Marsh Rice, has an intriguing history that you’ll hear about.
- Jones Hall for the Performing Arts - We’ll tell you who uses this venue and the gentleman it was named after.
- Alley Theatre - One of the oldest and most esteemed theater companies in the United States.
- Wortham Center - A popular venue for a wide range of performing arts events, playing a vital role in Houston’s cultural life.
- Houston Interactive Aquarium and Animal Preserve - Learn about this amazing aquarium, established in 2003, which is home to over 200 species of marine animals.
- Buffalo Bayou - Discover a key feature of the Houston area… the Buffalo Bayou.
- Downtown Historic District Market Square - Situated in the Old Town area, it’s known for its lively atmosphere and diverse mix of restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment venues. We’ll explain how it came to be.
- Majestic Metro - This wonderfully majestic theater was designed in the Art Deco style and is renowned for its…..
- 1910 Harris County Courthouse - The Harris County Courthouse is a significant example of early 20th-century public architecture in Texas.
- Allens Landing Drive - Hear Augustus Chapman Allen (our rendition, actually) narrate the history of his namesake landing.
- No time constraints - complete the tour at your leisure
- Pre-download on WIFI - no signal or data needed on tour
- Live GPS map displays route and your location
- Own the tour for any date - enjoy it anytime via Tripvia Tours
- Access to customer service through phone and email support
- Engaging tour guide commentary at each point of interest
- No time constraints - complete the tour at your leisure
- Pre-download on WIFI - no signal or data needed on tour
- Live GPS map displays route and your location
- Own the tour for any date - enjoy it anytime via Tripvia Tours
- Access to customer service through phone and email support
- Engaging tour guide commentary at each point of interest
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you stroll the vibrant urban core of Downtown Houston. You’ll see some of Houston’s historical houses, quaint buildings, theatres and churches and also hear about some of its famous people and early inhabitants that made this area home.
We’ll point out attractions, parks, memorials and more that make up…
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you stroll the vibrant urban core of Downtown Houston. You’ll see some of Houston’s historical houses, quaint buildings, theatres and churches and also hear about some of its famous people and early inhabitants that made this area home.
We’ll point out attractions, parks, memorials and more that make up this beautiful part of the downtown.
Highlights of the tour include the Kellum-Noble House, Houston City Hall, the Texaco Building, Alley Theatre, the Market Square and much more!
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Take as long as you like to enjoy the sights while you explore the history, art and culture of America’s fourth largest city!
The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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