See iconic and historic spots in Houston on this guided city highlights tour. Houston is known as a city of international renown and boasts marvelous landmarks. Visit these spots as you learn about the city’s history. Along the tour, pass by Discovery Green and George R. Brown Convention Center. Stop and enjoy some time at Graffiti Park and Minute Maid Park. Plus, see Houston’s Toyota Center. During the tour, learn more about the city. The genesis of Houston began as the Allen brothers, Augustus and John Allen, explored Buffalo Bayou and Galveston Bay for potential land sites to establish a new town in 1837. The brothers' investment of less than $10,000 may seem incredulous as one looks at Houston now, one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. On this tour, see just what makes this city so special.