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Houston: Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston
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150 reviews

Explore the largest downtown tunnel system in the USA including some of Houston's most award-winning and historical architecture, the tallest buildings in Texas, and oldest existing city bank.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 2 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
Spanish, English

Our tour guide, Luis Enrique, was very nice and explained us many details on the tunnels and buildings. We wouldn’t have visited any of this wonderful places unless it was for this tour. It is a great tour to visit the tunnels and historic buildings without getting lost underground.

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alsilva – Mexico

Highlights

  • Explore the underground city like a local and enjoy the amazing holiday decor
  • Stop for photos with tallest skyscraper in Texas and inside the oldest Houston city bank
  • Discover the largest downtown tunnel system in the USA and its modern amenities
  • Hop inside a vintage 1959 BMW Isetta in the most-award winning Texas skyscraper
  • Learn interesting history about Houston architecture & Houston Theater District

Full description

Did you know that Houston has the largest downtown tunnel system in the entire United States? Enjoy a beautiful combination of Holiday decor, Houston history, award-winning architecture, modern professional amenities and a "View from Space" hidden underneath Texas' largest business district.

This is an ideal way to stay out of the Texas heat on our city-famous, air-conditioned Tunnel tour for a detailed look at the incredible underground metropolis. Explore the most award-winning downtown skyscrapers which host many of Texas' noteworthy Fortune 500 corporate headquarters & historical venues including the tallest building in Texas, the oldest bank in Houston, the original Texas skyscraper, and the most award-winning building in the state.

Make sure to bring your smile and camera as we will provide you with unique Holiday-theme photo opportunities and local secrets that most native Houstonians don’t even know about!
  • Entry to the air-conditioned Houston tunnel system
  • Walking city tour with a local guide
  • Access to historic Houston skyscraper lobbies
  • Photos taken by the guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • Babies under 1 year

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Meet your guide inside the Starbucks at 914 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002. There is meter parking along Louisiana St. and Milam St. and a private parking garage located on 1110 Travis St.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Video recording

Know before you go

  • Children and toddlers are welcome to join the tour but require their own valid entry ticket. However, babies are not permitted due to private property regulations set by the Houston skyscraper district

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 150 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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alsilva – Mexico – Verified booking
Our tour guide, Luis Enrique, was very nice and explained us many details on the tunnels and buildings. We wouldn’t have visited any of this wonderful places unless it was for this tour. It is a great tour to visit the tunnels and historic buildings without getting lost underground.
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Peter – Australia – Verified booking
Excellent, Informative, Fascinating a must do in Houston
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Mabel – United States – Verified booking
Diana is a great tour guide! She was knowledgeable and very friendly. She truly knows the area and the whole story behind Houston Tunnels.

Product ID: 292355