Private tour in Houston Keith R

City of Houston and Space Center Houston Tour Starting in Houston

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Keith R.

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Hi everyone. I am a retired professor and teacher. I taught in middle and high schools, colleges, and universities. I began teaching history and social science classes in August 1981 and continued to December 2015. This led to a comfortable segue into conducting tours by 2000 to share with tourists the information that I had been teaching. I have three collegiate degrees and multiple teaching certificates. I will inundate you with information about the history, government, politics, diversity, growth, economy, businesses, demography, climate, geography, topography, sociology, arts and architecture, taxation, transit, and more of the area and Texas. I will share stories with you about famous and infamous Texans; some are true, some are folklore. I have a dry sense of humor. My intent is to entertain and educate you. I enjoy sharing knowledge with you so that you have a good time and will want to return to or stay longer in our fair city. 1. Certified tour guide with the Professional Tour Guides Association of Houston, 2. Member of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau since 2001. 3. Certified Travel Ambassador (CTA) trained and member since 2014. 4. Tour guide since 2000. 5. Master tour guide for the City of Houston's Multicultural Tours in 2003 and 2004. 6. Included in AAA Tour Books since 2011. I can take up to nine people with their luggage in our full-size van. I pick-up and drop-off people at cruise terminals. I take tourists to museums, and let them tour exhibits at their own pace, telling them what time we need to meet again at the van.

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Overview of your Houston tour

This tour is a combination of two tours. It includes: 1. 4 hours at Space Center Houston (SCH), 2. lunch at a restaurant of your choice, 3. 3 hours touring Houston, and 4. 1-hour of round-trip driving.

Your Houston tour itinerary

9:00 - 9:15 AM - Introductions. 9:15 - 9:30 AM - Tour downtown Houston. Possibly go on a walk in the underground tunnels. 9:30 - 10:00 AM - Drive to SCH. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Tour SCH. Go on 1 or possibly 2 different trams to Rocket Park, Independence Plaza, and the Astronauts Training Facility. 2:00 - 2:20 PM - Drive to a restaurant. 2:20 - 3:20 PM - Lunch. 3:20 - 6:00 PM - Tour more downtown, seeing houses of worship, government buildings, skyscrapers, parks and plazas and sports stadiums. Outside of downtown, go through River Oaks, by Lakewood Church, the Water Wall, the Rice Village, Rice University, Hermann Park, and the Museum District.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

We use a Chrysler Pacifica Touring L minivan for 1 to 5 people.

What's included
Other: This tour begins with an overview of Houston. We will cover about 20 miles/32 kilometers. Then we will travel to Space Center Houston (SCH)/NASA/the Johnson Space Center (JSC), for a guided tour there. The price includes your admission into Space Center Houston, the tram ride, The Starship Gallery museum, the Imax movie, "On Human Destiny" movie, touching a moon rock, and the narrative tour of the history museum. Space Center Houston has a food court for you to choose what you want to eat for lunch. The price is usually between $10.00 and $20.00, depending on what you order.
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Private Transportation
Tickets: Tickets for Space Center
What's not included
Other: Meals and personal expenses. Allow about $20.00 for lunch depending on what you order and or $10.00 or more for souvenirs.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston City Hall at 901 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas 77002

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
City Highlights
History
Museums
Tour reference number
628089
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Who is this private tour in Houston best suited for?

This private tour in Houston is perfect for travellers who are interested in exploring both the vibrant city of Houston and the fascinating Space Center Houston. It's ideal for families, including those with kids, as the tour is kid-friendly and offers a moderate activity level. With private transportation and a knowledgeable guide like Keith R., it's also great for those who want a personalized experience and deeper insights into the area.

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