Downtown Aquarium

Amusement Parks & Rides • Houston, Texas

Houston's Downtown Aquarium is a vibrant hub of entertainment, combining the wonders of an aquarium with the thrills of an amusement park. This popular tourist attraction offers a unique experience catered to visitors of all ages. The centerpiece of the aquarium is a mesmerizing 200,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, where visitors can marvel at a diverse array of sea creatures, including exotic fish, sharks, and stingrays.

In addition to the underwater attractions, Downtown Aquarium also features exciting amusement rides that promise exhilarating adventures. Visitors can enjoy rides such as a thrilling ferris wheel offering panoramic views of the city, a charming carousel, and a fun-filled aquatic-themed train ride that delights children and adults alike.

For those seeking a culinary adventure, the aquarium boasts a variety of dining options that cater to different tastes. From casual eateries serving up classic American fare to upscale restaurants offering gourmet seafood dishes, there is something for every palate at Downtown Aquarium. Visitors can even dine amidst the captivating aquatic tanks, providing a unique and immersive dining experience.

Overall, Downtown Aquarium in Houston, Texas, is a point of interest that seamlessly blends the enchanting world of marine life with the excitement of amusement park rides, making it a must-visit destination for families, couples, and solo travelers alike.

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Tours for Downtown Aquarium

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Downtown Aquarium has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Private Space Center Houston Day Trip with City Tour in Houston, Texas

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Private Space Center Houston Day Trip with City Tour

Groups of minimum 8 only:

Free hotel pickup in Air-Conditioned vehicle for 60 min sightseeing tour of Houston before transport to NASA for unlimited time self-guided experience to enjoy at own pace without the stress of deadlines.

City tour is done promptly in effort to get you to Space Center 25 miles from Houston with plenty of the required time necessary to enjoy all it has to offer and includes visit to elaborate River Oaks (Houston's Beverly Hills) for Lifestyles of The Rich & Famous and other popular landmarks, attractions.

In route, you'll get info about NASA operations, functions, and procedures as well as all the information you'll need for your visit to Space Center including your ADMISSION TICKETS.

Free bottled water and snacks are provided while touring, along with one free souvenir for every 2 in your party.
Enjoy a Texas BBQ Dinner nearby before return to hotel during checkout.

Private Houston Sightseeing Tour with Murals 3-hr in Houston, Texas

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Private Houston Sightseeing Tour with Murals 3-hr

1 price for ALL!
Houston's Official premier level City Sightseeing Tour is an Air-Conditioned City Tour providing relief from Houston's dangerous heat and a popular Family, Group favorite.
Hear history, demographics, statistics, cool stories, fun facts from Houston Insider’s as you cruise the leafy, tree lined streets of the elaborate River Oaks for the "Lifestyles of Rich & Famous" tour.

This tour is customizable to focus on local basics or specifics such as neighborhoods, Cultural, churches, Murals and get best restaurant & bar ideas. Stop at best Landscapes and Backgrounds for photo opportunities which your personal guide will assist you with.

Tour effortlessly in cool comfort to see the Best of Houston including Museum District last where you can end your tour to visit the Houston Zoo, Hermann Park or 1 of 19 museums[Return at own expense]. Post tour return to hotel or any location discovered during your tour.

Receive brochures, dining coupons and 1 Free souvenir per group.

Houston Sightseeing Tour 2.5-hour Air-Conditioned Van Tour in Houston, Texas

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Houston Sightseeing Tour 2.5-hour Air-Conditioned Van Tour

Our premier level Sightseeing Tours are in Air-Conditioned vehicles providing relief from Houston's dangerous heat

Hear Houston's history, demographics, statistics, cool stories and fun facts from knowledgeable guides as you cruise the leafy, tree lined streets of the elaborate River Oaks for the "Lifestyles of Rich & Famous" tour in cool comfort.
See Colleges, stadiums, landmarks, parks, Houston Museum District at Hermann Park, and Houston Zoo where you can end your tour to visit the Zoo or one of 19 museums available there.

Planning to visit the Museum district?
Get off at Museum District shown last on the tour arriving approximately 1:45 PM.
Traveler is responsible for own return to hotel with this option.

Receive brochures, dining vouchers, coupons from participating merchants, restaurant's and 1 Free souvenir for every (2)persons in your party.

Houston City Tour and Downtown Aquarium All Rides Pass in Houston, Texas

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Houston City Tour and Downtown Aquarium All Rides Pass

Take a 80 minute panoramic guided tour on-board a double-decker bus. The city tour includes the downtown historic district, Toyota Center, Convention Center, Minute Maid ball park, Market Square, Buffalo Bayou, City Hall, Heritage Society park, Mid town and more. After your guided city tour, pick up your all day pass to the Downtown Houston Aquarium exhibits and rides. Note: additional transportation services are not included.

Private 3-in-1 Sightseeing, Brewery, and Mural Tour of Houston by Cart in Houston, Texas

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Private 3-in-1 Sightseeing, Brewery, and Mural Tour of Houston by Cart

If you want the best of all three of our Sightseeing, Brewery and Mural Tours, choose the Managers Special to get the best of it all. We will go through the city and talk about all of the great history as well as see 9 different districts, including, but not limited to, Theatre, Museums, Parks, Judicial, Ball Parks, Convention and much more. We will also stop and take a look and some of the most beautiful murals that Texas has to offer on many buildings. We will also stop by two of the famous breweries and let you try some craft beer to round out your tour.

Houston Sunset Skyline Kayaking Tour in Houston, Texas

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Houston Sunset Skyline Kayaking Tour

Ever wanted to see the largest city in Texas in a new way? Then look no further we're the only company that goes out 7 days a week to see this gorgeous skyline during golden hour. Our guides will take you down the length of the Buffalo Bayou showing you the beauty of the Bayou hidden within the big city.

We'll see multiple iconic buildings in the Houston Skyline including the Wells Fargo Plaza (second tallest building in Texas), the JPMorgan Chase Tower (tallest building in in Texas), and Allen's Landing (original port of Houston). Additionally, thanks to were we launch from you'll get to see the home of the Houston Astros, Minute Maid Park!

Most importantly our informed guides will be able to teach you the history of Houston, what makes the city so important, and the important role the Buffalo Bayou plays to the city. Our guides will be more then happy to give out recommendations of what to do, what to see, and most importantly what to eat!

2-Hour Houston Skyline Tour in Houston, Texas

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2-Hour Houston Skyline Tour

We're one of two companies located on the Buffalo Bayou that offers kayak tours and the only one on the east side of the downtown skyline. Due to our unique position we're able to show a lot of the ecology of the Buffalo Bayou and show the issues that plague the waterway like the erosion of the shoreline.

Additionally, from our trip you'll get to see the home of the Houston Astros Minute Maid Park! You'll see the tallest building in Texas, The JP Morgan Chase Tower and the Wells Fargo Plaza home to one of the largest banking corporations in Texas. We'll also see amazing murals and artwork as we travel down Buffalo Bayou.

The Buffalo Bayou is home to a large amount of nature and beauty that is hard to find anywhere else in the concrete jungle that makes up Houston! Come join us on the water and discover Houston.

Houston CityPASS® in Houston, Texas

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Houston CityPASS®

Visiting Houston? Experience 5 must-see attractions, handpicked and packaged together at a 50% savings, with Houston CityPASS® tickets. Spend less time planning and more time exploring. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order. Valid for 9 consecutive days including the first day of use. Buy online for instant mobile delivery.

Get admission to 5 attractions.
Includes:
• Space Center Houston
Plus choose 4 of the following:
• Downtown Aquarium
• Houston Zoo
• Houston Museum of Natural Science
• Kemah Boardwalk All-Day Ride Pass
• Children’s Museum Houston
• Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Download and visit the My CityPASS® App to access tickets, make reservations (if required), and view attraction details.

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