Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
If you want to experience the best of our Sightseeing, Brewery, and Mural Tours all in one, the Manager’s Special is the perfect choice. This tour combines Houston’s rich history, vibrant culture, incredible street art, and local craft beer scene into one unforgettable experience.
Travel through the city as your guide shares fascinating stories and history while exploring nine unique districts, including the Theater District, Museum District, Parks, Judicial District, Ballpark District, Convention District, and more. Along the way, you’ll stop to admire some of the most stunning murals Texas has to offer, featuring large-scale artwork from talented artists on buildings throughout the city.
To top it all off, the tour includes stops at two of Houston’s well-known breweries, where you can relax and enjoy a taste of local craft beer before wrapping up your adventure.
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
What To Expect
Downtown Historic District Market Square
The original downtown square!
Downtown Aquarium
Downtown Aquarium
Options
Sightseeing, Brewery, & Mural
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour of Houston
T4051SXtaylorh,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marna was an amazing tour guide, highly recommend the managers special. We will be booking the brewery tour with her this trip as well!
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chamite49,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide made it sure for our family to understand the comments in english by speaking slowly. Even our 13 year old son got everything. The comments are accusate. We learned about symbols in street art. No doubt our guide had an experience about teaching and fitting to our public. The drive was really safe as well. Thanks
Move Over, Big Red! JoyRide is the Best Way to Experience Houston, Y'All!
SapphVL,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As recent transplants to Houston, we were eager to showcase our new city to visiting friends and family. Naturally, we began with the iconic red double-decker tour bus we'd seen weaving through downtown. Unfortunately, after two underwhelming experiences with guides who recited historical facts with all the passion of a DMV clerk on their third double shift, we were left convinced that Houston might be fascinating… if only someone could tell its story properly…. So, the next time we were hosting a crew, we booked JoyRide Houston instead, and suddenly our hometown had a twang, a swagger, and a whole lot of sparkle! JoyRide delivers open-air, wind-in-your-hair adventures aboard electric golf carts, led by storytellers whose charisma and comedic timing is matched only by their knowledge. The tours are intentionally small (limited by the size of the golf carts) which means each experience is personal, flexible, and interactive. From timely photo stops to in-depth questions, we were treated as honorary guests, not a headcount. To date, we have taken three of their signature experiences, and each one exceeded expectation: • Houston Sightseeing Tour We cruised through the city’s historic, theater, business, courthouse, and sports districts while our guide painted vivid pictures of Houston’s past and present. From early founders and presidential visits to architectural marvels and sports legends, every story was rich with detail and energy. • Mural and Instagram Tour Far more than a photo-op, this tour offers a deep dive into Houston’s internationally acclaimed street art. Our guide provided context on the artists, their techniques, and the cultural significance of each piece, even highlighting hidden symbols and "Easter eggs" we’d have missed entirely without her insight. She knew the scene intimately, some of the artists personally, and it showed. • Brewery Tour A lively, flavorful celebration of Houston’s craft beer scene. We laughed, we learned, and we drank fantastic local brews alongside total strangers who quickly felt like old friends. By the end of the night, we were buzzing with camaraderie, stories…and maybe one too many 7.2% IPAs. If Houston had an official ambassador, historian, and comedian wrapped into one unforgettable personality, it would be one of our favorite JoyRide guides, Marna. Her encyclopedic knowledge of Houston, effortless humor, and masterful storytelling transform each tour into something truly memorable. Marna didn’t just share facts, she introduced us to the soul of the city: its characters, its context, its hidden gems, and even the best barbecue joint within two blocks of the coldest beer! Based on our experiences with JoyRide Houston, they aren’t just a tour company -- it’s a revival of your sense of wonder and connection to place. I highly recommend JoyRide and any of their tours if you’re a visitor, a new resident, or Houston has been your home for decades… because they will connect you to the spirit that earned H-town it’s grit, grace, and legacy.
Overall a great experience!
JMG387,Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I really feel like we got to see a lot of the city and also there was not really any down time moments. Marna was a fantastic guide and a pleasure to ride with.
Very disappointing 1 hour private tour
gordanah486,Dec 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I strongly advise against booking the Private 3-in-1 Sightseeing, Brewery, and Mural Tour of Houston by Cart. It was an absolute ripoff at $115 per person for a "non-refundable" tour that was supposed to last 3 hours but ended abruptly in just 1 hour. The itinerary was extremely misleading. We spent 3 minutes looking at a "chocolate village" in the Hilton Americas hotel lobby, which hardly qualifies as a proper sightseeing stop. Despite advertising a mural-focused tour, we only saw about 18 murals in downtown—not even the iconic Houston mural wall. It felt rushed and unorganized. We specifically requested not to include the brewery portion, yet the alternative stops were poorly planned, and nothing substantial was offered in place of that. The driver and lead guides, Robbie and Marna, seemed pleasant but provided very little insight or context during the stops. Here's the actual itinerary: 20 minutes at Houston 10 minutes at One Market Square 5 minutes at Buffalo Bayou Park Brief pass-by landmarks like the Downtown Historic District Market Square, Aquarium, Discovery Green, and more. The advertised highlights—Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, and others—were simply drive-bys with no actual stops. The experience felt incomplete and poorly executed, leaving us feeling cheated. I cannot recommend this tour to anyone. Save your money and explore Houston on your own—you’ll get far more value and a better experience.
Private Houston city tour
Audrey M,Dec 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was friendly and welcoming Was early for pick up too. Knowledgeable about everything re city tour and was happy for us to ask questions. Plenty of stops and opportunities to take photos. Last stop was at platypus brewery. Beers selection was great and tasted yummy. Good experience
Transportation and Tours
Paradise39292554545,Apr 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We utilized their transportation services to get from George Bush International to Galveston, from Galveston to Houston and from Houston back to George Bush International. Also made use of their Galveston tour and the Houston Manager’s Special VIP tour. Their knowledge of the areas and suggestions for activities helped calm my pre trip nerves before we arrived.
Houston's beautiful Art work on display
suet121,Feb 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The mural's were really cool to see - would have liked to see more of the city. The city has so much to offer. Discovery Green is a cool area.
Beautiful Artwork
Mcopeman0613,Jul 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sorority sisters and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guides were very informed, professional, friendly and personable. The art work we saw was absolutely beautiful and inspiring and the place where we chose to have drinks was adorable. Highly recommend!
Avoid this tour at all costs. Complete disaster awaits those who book
Gordon M,Jul 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00Absolute rip off. The driver refused to introduce himself and refused to stop so we could take photos. The driver took us to 2 local breweries which were closed. Driver hadn’t bothered to check opening times. Driver also did not offer to take us to any of the other 13 breweries in town. Tour started at 12.40 and we were back in our room by 13.45 totally dismayed and disgusted with the tour. The company is run by complete amateurs.Stay away. Absolute rip off.
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