About this experience
Your tour is the most inclusive of any downtown mural tours in Houston. If parties are interested, we can also include entering a 1924 building to see New Deal murals. I will also provide historical context to these murals.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Transportation and Narratives
Itinerary and highlights
See a magnificent mural of a bird of prey.
See a beautiful image of a young girl with her face on a father's shoulder and a bird on her shoulder.
See images of overlapping ballet dancers.
Go inside to see a variety of 1930s New Deal murals, all painted by female artists including Ruth Pershing Uhler (1895 - 1967), Emma Richardson Cherry (1859 - 1954), and Angela McDonnell. The Library is closed on Sunday.
See a distinct mural of Mahatma Gandhi, a dove carrying an olive branch, and a young lady.
See on the backside of the building with warriors dressed as birds.
On both the west and north sides of the building see 2 different murals of Hispanics. One is a male custodian and the other is a female on a horse riding towards freedom.
See a very colorful mural from the ground to the roof on the north side of the building.
A mural of a jungle motif is on the west and north side of the McCormick & Schmick's Seafood restaurant.
The Hyatt has 2 murals on it. On the east side, a mural has images of a woman, bird, and a gyro. On the north side, a mural is dedicated to the ocean and its value to life.
Meeting and pickup information
- On Monday through Friday, we meet inside the rotunda of the first floor inside of the Houston City Hall. On Sunday and Saturday, we meet on the east side of City Hall at a picnic table on the upper level.. The east side of City Hall is the side that has a reflecting pool.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Houston Historical Tours - Day Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Parents and guardians need to provide booster seats for children 2 years old and under
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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