I had such a nice experience with Houston City Tours, Inc.! As a first time visitor, it was the…read moreperfect way to get oriented and really learn about the city instead of just attending my conference. Ben, our guide, was fantastic -- a true local who clearly loves his hometown. His narration on Houston's architecture, history, and hidden details made the skyline come alive. You could feel the hometown pride in every story he shared. It wasn't just facts -- it was personality, context, and connection. Huge shoutout to Yolanda as well for keeping us safe while navigating all over the city. Houston traffic is no joke, and she handled it like a pro. There are only two hop-off stops -- the Aquarium and Sam Houston Park -- so if you're looking for a fully flexible hop-on-hop-off experience, this isn't that. But honestly, it's a great overview tour and a really efficient way to see and understand Houston in a short amount of time. If you want a solid introduction to the city with knowledgeable locals leading the way, this is a great choice! Support this family owned business.

I was so excited about this tour. I thought we signed up for the Christmas light tour, but we…read morebarely saw Christmas lights. Maybe my expectations were too high. It was basically a really expensive history tour of downtown. Which im from Houston so not that much was new or of interest to me.

Last year's Galentine's celebration was a truly delightful departure from the ordinary. We spent…read morethe evening touring downtown Houston, indulging in an array of light appetizers and exploring a diverse selection of teas, a highlight being the exquisite rose cherry blend. Admittedly, tea tasting wasn't something I would have sought out on my own, but the experience was a revelation; it allowed me to discover a newfound appreciation for the complexity of different flavors. Beyond the tasting, there was something special about the atmosphere, dressing up, singing along to the music, and soaking in the local history of the city. It was the perfect blend of sophisticated and spirited fun. I cannot recommend this experience enough for a Galentine's outing or any meaningful gathering with friends.

DO NOT BOOK THIS BUS!!!! It is a scam with false…read moreadvertising. I usually do not give bad reviews because I believe every business has a chance for improvement but I was really hoping all the bad reviews I saw after I and my sisters booked this bus tour was untrue. Unfortunately there was no lies told as we also had our own fair share of experience which completely ruined my birthday experience, left a sour taste in my mouth and had me screaming NEVER AGAIN!!!!This experience caused me extreme sadness especially with our waitress Nathalie being overly rude. I can't believe they hire someone like that to work in their organization. Anyways it is a poorly managed company because, First of all we booked the 2:30 Luxe package for March 15 2026. This was part of my birthday weekend celebration. Please do not waste your time. Even if you insist on going don't waste your money on the Luxe package. It is a marketing scam. We got a text that morning that the take off time was rescheduled to 3pm. Anyways we arrived on time. And note that there is nothing like priority boarding. Everyone just gets in. Secondly the customized tumblers were not available neither were there take out plates as promised. There were only cheap styrofoam cups. When we asked our server Nathalie about the tumbler she was Extremely Rude to us. First she tried to offer us mocktails as compensation and we told her the mocktails are already included in the Luxe package. That is when she then proceeded to raise her voice at us. She basically told us that "she does not own the business, and we should not argue with her (which we did not at all), and we should decide if we want tea or not, answer her yes or no and she does not have time for this". We could not believe our ears we just stared at her. Of course we could not accept anything from her after that, who would? However the second waitress Imani was very professionally and polite. Even with the air conditioning in the bus not working right she was sweating and still making sure everybody was doing ok. She apologized for her colleagues behavior. Now, there was suppose to be some entertainment and a tour experience with narration. Yeah, there was nothing like that. No music, No singing. This was just a hot uncomfortable bus ride filled with rude staff, disappointment and false advertising. I will not recommend even to my enemy. Please note that there are other fun things to do in houston with $214.34. Plus we paid $30 for parking per car. Also we were suppose to get a 3 tier sandwich tray we only got 2. This was a total disaster. I need my refund from this terrible experience. Please read all the reviews before deciding. The good reviews are from a long time ago or those people are paid to write good reviews. Because every review from 2026 is as is. They need to do better or shut down this business.

Wow it's hard to believe Houston has been missing out on this concept! Customized brewery and…read moredistillery tours based on which part of town you're in or want to explore (North Loop, Southside, Eastside, and even Galveston/Kemah). Think of it as a museum tour, where you get more and more buzzed as the day goes on. All while being chauffeured around in a comfortable air conditioned bus for you, your friends, and your soon to be friends. PS. Buzzed bus karaoke at the end of the tour is optional but encouraged.

Make a group outing or go solo! It was a blast!…read more The tour guides were knowledgeable, professional, and fun. They handed us a list of breweries and distilleries and gave us some history of each place we stopped at. We met with the owners and had plentiful tastings per stop during the tours. The bus was clean, comfortable, A/C, and also had good music. I agree with Jared R. ...Karaoke at the end of the tour, Heeeeeeey! I'll go again to check out breweries/distilleries that I would have never ventured out to. Thanks Buzzed Tours!

I rented the cool bus for my husband's birthday party. It was an unforgettable experience. Mike…read moretook care of us all night by driving safe and keeping us in the loop via text- we told him when we were ready for the next stop and he quickly pulled up. We went all over houston and my only regret was not spending MORE time in the bus. We made our own playlist on our phones to play in the bus, there was a pole, cooler, trash container and lots of cup holders. We will definitely use their service again. Thanks for such a fun night!

A fun way to travel for a concert with your closest 16 friends. Lance the owner was amazing to…read morework with in coordinating this outing and Mike the driver was courteous, safe and fun! Leave the driving to the cool bus!

The Wave is a great service and if you're looking for a good time, call them instead of Uber…read more I started taking The Wave after I was introduced to it by a friend who went out multiple times a week and he had the membership so it was a great value. For $15 per person, you get an "All-Access" wristband which gives you unlimited rides all night. This is cheaper than a cab and if you plan on going to multiple places, cheaper than Uber. The Wave allows you to bring alcohol on-board so you can pre-game a little bit before you arrive at your destination. This is great if you have a large group of people because it really gets the party going. Riding this around closing time is a treat even if it takes a long time to get home, depending on the number of pick-ups/ drop offs the driver has to make. Drunk people dancing on stripper poles tends to be the highlight! The Wave can be reserved and has a small bar to store booze if you choose this option. I love The Wave!

The driver picked me up at a bar near my home (Eado area) where we parked at a meter for free and…read moredrove my date and me to minute maid for a concert. They picked us back up very near the venue and both rides we were riding with one other couple. Although this distance was not far, the total was $20 and parking for the event closer to minute maid was $60-$80. We had pit passes for the show and were standing most of the time. I was not feeling like walking and the wave couldn't have been a better solution. I secured our reservation on the phone and the vans were nice, clean, and comfortable.

I can knock a bus service that takes me (us) to the casino. Great service and great people. The 1p…read moredrive today seems especially nice.. very quick with a smile.. all is good. Take the bus often. Miss Isle Capri as they don't go there anymore..so it's Golden Nugget now :)

My recent experience with Greatland Tours on a trip from Houston to L'Auberge was **shockingly…read moreunacceptable and completely contradictory to the polished "About Us" statement the company promotes.** For a business that claims to use top‑of‑the‑line vehicles, professionally trained drivers, and exceptional customer service, what we encountered was the exact opposite -- a trip that felt unsafe, disorganized, and downright disrespectful to the loyal riders who depend on this service. When passengers arrived at the pickup location at 7:45 AM, there was no staff member present--only a posted note instructing riders to pay the driver. The bus that eventually arrived was an extreme downgrade: a small, visibly dirty vehicle clearly not intended for long‑distance travel. The first step was broken, making it difficult and unsafe for elderly and disabled passengers to board. **I would bet that 80% of your ridership consists of elderly people, which makes the lack of accessibility even more unacceptable.** Inside, the conditions were equally unacceptable. Seats were cramped so tightly that passengers had to squeeze between rows. Several seats were broken, there were no footrests, and the peeling faux leather rubbed off onto passengers' clothing. To make matters worse, the bus had **no restroom**, forcing everyone to rush into a nearby Taco Bell before departure because there would be no stops during the 2‑hour, 10‑minute ride. Even a car trip of that distance typically requires a restroom break, let alone a bus filled with seniors. The bus held only 38 seats. The first pickup nearly filled it, the second left only a couple of seats open, and by the third stop, passengers with reservations were turned away. Tension rose quickly, and understandably so--loyal riders were shocked by the drastic downgrade in transportation and the lack of communication. Adding to the frustration, prices have increased to $25-$30 with a card and $35 without, yet perks upon arrival at the casino have been eliminated. Riders headed to the Golden Nugget are no longer dropped off there and must find their own way, even those using walkers, canes, or wheelchairs. All of this placed the new driver in an unfair and uncomfortable position, simply trying to follow instructions while passengers expressed justified concerns. In the end, we paid more only to receive deplorable service. It raises serious questions: Should this bus--or any like it--have been on the road? Did it even pass inspection for safely transporting passengers? This experience was inhumane, unsafe, and far below the standards Greatland Tours claims to uphold.

I was lucky enough to experience an Asiatown tour with Cathy and have been a raving fan ever since…read more The combination of historical and cultural information, along with a chance to access local businesses and enjoy a curated meal, was extraordinary. The only thing I missed was doing the tour with a group of friends! Cannot wait to pick my next adventure!

During the Chinese New Year, we went to Houston Asiantown Tours and Cathy was our guide…read more How wonderful to listen to someone who knows the area inside and out! Cathy can explain the history of Chinatown, the local customs, and she knows exactly where to go and have the most of an insightful, memorable journey: visits to temples, supermarkets, have lunch at one of the best Chinese restaurants, and be a part of some unforgettable dragon parades. Also a plus to Cathy who is charming, interesting, funny and friendly.

We used these guys for a huge, important work event in which we were driving the executives of a…read morecompany around our real estate development to convince them to build in our development. We were so worried about having the nicest, cleanest, and best bus we could find. I first spoke to Mason, the owner, on the phone and asked if I could please come see the actual bus we'd be reserving in person, as we have previously had a stinky bus experience. The VIP 40 person shuttle bus was beautiful. It was brand new, smelled great, nice quilted black leather seating, and a large TV in front, as well as smaller TVs every few rows through the rest of the bus. Our driver for the day was George and he was awesome. He was easy to communicate with, as in spoke English well and also was smart and quick on his toes. He was observant that we were doing a tour so he slowed down as my boss was talking about an area and asked for clarification when it was time to turn around half way through the tour and head back to our development. The whole tour was seamless. We really loved the customer service that came along with this shuttle reservation. We will continue to use these guys for all of our future needs, which will be often!

I used these people some time ago but just getting around to writing them a review. I found a lot…read moreof things wrong with them and that should have been a red flag for me. First, who ever answers the phone is freaking rude. He talks with some kind of accent possibly a middle eastern type. Sir, who ever you are STOP talking to people so abruptly and rude. No one! And I mean no one likes to be talked that way. Secondly, the person who picked us up was very unprofessional. He never helped with our luggage and expected us to put it in the trunk. Also, no welcome speech, he was just very cold. He treated me like he was doing us a favor. Oh, he was constantly on his phone throughout the whole trip. How freaking irritating. I found this company to be very unprofessional and not a company that you would want your loved ones to use.

BEAUTIFUL PARK! I have lived in Houston for years and only ever scratched the surface of this…read moreBuffalo Bayou Park. It's so clean and I absolutely love all the wild flowers this time of year. This is one of the best place to bike in the inner loop with the separated biking and pedestrian trails. Connects to the heights and all major neighborhoods. A lovely place to get a walk or bike ride in on the evenings or weekends! There are quite a few manicured grass spots for picnics or to bring a book, as well as shaded areas. I have always felt very safe at this park. A 'not so hidden' gem as parking can be a little tough, but leads to not very busy trails. I never realized how beautiful this park is compared to the days I would only drive by!

The Houston Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park is not only an amazing piece of Houston history but also…read morea wonderful structure to tour. In a city that is known for tearing down and paving over so much of our history, it is wonderful that this was saved and has been made into a place that visitors can visit and experience. I went with some friends from Kingwood on a Photo Walk of the area, we were lucky that the light and sound experience was still going on, each column in the cistern has LED lighting that changes to the tune of some aethereal music playing silently, the acoustics of the cistern make it sound so beautiful and mesmerizing. When you purchase your ticket online you choose one of the available times, upon entry they give you 30 minutes, the time passed quickly. Be ready if you are taking pictures or better yet, a video. Smart phones work great but you might consider turning off auto focus and just focusing manually if you know how because when it gets dark for a moment and then the lights come on most cameras auto focus has to search for focus so it goes in and out of focus. When you leave, there is a skateboard park up above and worth some time for taking pictures of the acrobatic skating going on.