Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston (Air-Conditioned)
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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, historical venues 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 air-conditioned Tunnel tour for a detailed look at the incredible underground metropolis. 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!
• Explore the underground city like a local and enjoy the amazing holiday decor
• Take photos with tallest skyscraper in Texas and inside the oldest Houston city bank
• Discover the largest downtown tunnel system in the USA
• Hop inside a vintage 1959 BMW Isetta in the most award-winning Texas skyscraper
• Learn interesting history about Houston architecture & Houston Theater District
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please make every effort to meet your tour guide on time. Failure to arrive on time may result in a postponed tour subject to tour availability or an abandoned tour if we do not hear from you in advance of the scheduled start time.
Children & toddlers are welcome to join tour but require their own valid entry ticket, however babies are not permitted due to private property regulations set by Houston skyscraper district
Upon payment of tour fees, the tour booking leader & the accompanying participant(s) acknowledge they agree to Astroville Tours' Terms of Service where the link can be found at the ticket once booked
Video recording of tour is not permitted (repeated violations are subject to copyright laws)
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or require frequent stops
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Downtown Tunnels
Stay in the cool air-conditioning and check out the largest downtown tunnel system in the USA with our top guides. Get a firsthand look at the oldest bank in Downtown Houston, original skyscraper in Texas, most award-winning architecture in Houston, and the most elevated pool in all of Texas. You will also see the hotel where JFK spent part of his final living evening and visit some of Houston's most popular food halls!
JPMorgan Chase Tower
Our guests will view the tallest building in Texas from up-close. They will also be able to see a raved about sculpture by Joan Miro, the largest piece of art in his illustrious career. At this point, guests will also be able to spot the tallest pool in Texas as well as the 2nd largest Theatre District in the USA.
What‘s Included
Photos - our tour guide will take pictures of your group per request
Guided air-conditioned walking city tour inside Houston's tunnel system
Access into iconic Houston skyscraper lobbies
Food/Beverages & Optional Gratuities
Options
English Guide Only
Spanish Guide Only
Spanish Tour Guide : This option includes 2-hour tunnel tour with a Spanish-Speaking live guide who will lead tour and answer any questions.
Reviews
656 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wear good walking shoes....
DONNA R,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wear good walking shoes. Take a bottle of water. Very informative, we learned a lot about Houston. Our guide made it fun!
Had fun and learned a lot
suehV1201SW,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vanessa was so fun, gracious, and really taught us about Houston history and architecture. Thank you Vanessa,
Yes, do this!
Beckie K,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was very interesting, educational, and entertaining. Well worth the time and money. Highly recommended, Diana is THE BEST!
First time visiting tunnels
Raul F,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and tour guide Diana was great. We have lived in Houston 3 years and first time visiting the tunnels. Now I understand why we do not see many people walking outside downtown, all the employees are underground.
A Must-Do Tour — Diana Was Incredible!
sandylf2014,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Tour with an Incredible Guide! This tour was such a fantastic experience, and Diana truly made it exceptional. She is incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about Houston’s history. We learned so much—from fascinating stories about the buildings and tunnels to insights we never would have picked up on our own. Diana has a wonderful way of bringing history to life while keeping the tour fun, relaxed, and easy to follow. She was thoughtful about pacing, answered questions with depth and enthusiasm, and made everyone feel welcome and included. If you’re considering the Astroville Tunnel Tour, I can’t recommend it enough—and if you’re lucky enough to get Diana as your guide, you’re in for a real treat. This was easily one of the highlights of our time in downtown Houston!
Interesting.
Joy B,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was interesting. So much history. I've lived 90 min from Houston and didn't even know tunnels existed until a few years ago. Diana was our tour guide. She was GREAT!!! The tour doesn't just give history about the tunnels but also the buildings you're walking under.
Great time Learning about this history of Houston
L6428ZEjasons,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great guide Diana. There was a lot of history of the city on the tour if you enjoy that kind of stuff. You get to see some amazing architecture and the story behind a lot of the buildings downtown.
Educational and entertaining!
Lisa S,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dianna was terrific! Very knowledgeable and made the tour fun! I would totally recommend this tour to get a hetter understanding if the history of the Espersons and the tunnels.
Really interesting!
JanCordova11,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the tour. I am a native Houstonian who once worked downtown so I had used the tunnels in the 1970s and 80s, but only in a small area not included on the tour, so much of it was new to me. I was all new to my teenage and adult grandchildren and they enjoyed it, too. The fee was reasonable and the length of the tour was just right. Diana was a good guide, interesting and friendly. We went the Friday after Christmas so there was very little activity downtown. Most of the shops and eateries in the tunnels were not open. That made it much easier to see and hear the guide.
Tunnel Tower Highly Recommend!
Diana M,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Diana was an excellent guide, and although we live in Houston and have visited the tunnels before, taking a guided tour is highly recommended. We learned so much, and it was an interesting step back in time. Our out-of-town visitors enjoyed it as well. Great day activity for out-of-town guests and locals alike.
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