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Downtown Aquarium, Houston: Our most recommended tours and activities

Houston CityPASS®: Save 49% at 5 Top Attractions

1. Houston CityPASS®: Save 49% at 5 Top Attractions

Make use of your Houston CityPASS® on your next trip to Houston. See the wonders of space, amazing animals, fascinating science, world-class art, and more with Houston CityPASS® tickets. CityPASS® tickets offer convenient instant delivery and are valid for 9 consecutive days, allowing ample time to experience each attraction. Save 49% on prepaid admission to 5 must-see attractions: • Space Center Houston – General admission, including Independence Plaza and the NASA tram tour Plus get admission to 4 more attractions of your choice: • Downtown Aquarium – General admission to the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit; rides and games not included • Houston Museum of Natural Science – General admission • Houston Zoo – General admission; not valid for Zoo Lights • Kemah Boardwalk All-Day Ride Pass – All-Day Ride Pass; Stingray, Boardwalk Beast, and Iron Eagle not included • Children’s Museum of Houston – General admission. To enter the museum, your group must be accompanied by a child • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston – General admission to permanent collections and non-ticketed special exhibitions

Houston Tour and Aquarium Ticket

2. Houston Tour and Aquarium Ticket

Board a unique open-air bus to discover the best of this amazing city, with breathtaking views of the modern energy capital of the world. Houston is the largest city in the south and it offers its visitors a great variety of attractions, magnificent architecture, historic places, and landmarks. See many of these on this remarkable tour. Tours start every morning from the Texan Cowboy-themed Visitors Center. In addition, receive your tickets to the Downtown Aquarium so that you can discover an amazing collection of marine life, exhibits, rides, and attractions.

Houston: Sights of Downtown Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

3. Houston: Sights of Downtown Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Embark on a self-guided tour through Downtown Houston. Stroll past historical and modern landmarks while listening to the audio guide on your smartphone device as you explore the history, art and culture of Houston. Marvel at the large imposing Houston City Hall while you hear some of Houston’s exciting past. See the Bob Lanier Public Works Building, the impressive United States Custom House and the 1884 Houston Cotton Exchange Building, once a commercial and trading center for the cotton industry. Learn the history behind some of Houston’s oldest homes at the Kellum-Noble House, The Old Cabin, the Nichols-Rice-Cherry House and the Majestic Metro which originally operated as a movie theater. Hear the interesting personal stories behind the Julia Ideson Building, the Niels and Mellie Esperson Buildings, and the Rice Hotel. We’ll tell you about Allen’s Landing, a popular spot offering a glimpse into Houston's history. Learn the history of the Gulf Oil Building, the Texaco Building and the oldest continually operating church in Houston, the Christ Church Cathedral. Hear how the Buffalo Bayou, with its rich history, played a significant role in the development of Houston as a city. Explore the Heritage Society Museum at Sam Houston Park which is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Houston and the Houston Aquarium building, home to over 200 species of marine animals. We’ll visit Market Square, a historic district located in the Old Town area, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse mix of restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment venues. Stroll past Houston’s dynamic Theater District while you hear about the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, a popular venue for theatre and music, the Jones Hall for the Performing Arts dedicated to the Houston Symphony and the Alley Theatre with its wide variety of plays and musicals. You’ll also see the Wortham Theater Center home to the Houston Ballet and the Houston Grand Opera. You can take as long as you like to enjoy the parks and buildings, museums, restaurants and shopping while you explore the wonderful Downtown Houston!

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What people are saying about Downtown Aquarium, Houston

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 42 reviews

I used it in the 5 attractions without any inconvenience, without queues and you save 50% when you buy the pass. You can use the electric ticket at NASA and at the zoo, but to enter the history museum and the aquarium you have to first go to the sales window to show your reservation and exchange them for your paper tickets.

We loved the Museum of Natural Sciences. Kemah boardwalk was small. Johnson Space center had an female excellent presenter about science and the ISS but the boys behind the desk were Not helpful. Not impressed with their answer of download the app. So not helpful.

It was great!! We went to the Aquarium yesterday and today we went to the zoo. My girls loved it!! Tomorrow we will go to the science museum and we are very excited

It served very well and also we did not have to queue anywhere. The only thing missing was the aquarium

It was so nice. The tour guide Ben was funny and very knowledgeable. Made us want to move to Houston