Overview
Explore the highlights of downtown Dallas, packed with historic and cultural landmarks, on this immersive private welcome tour with an expert guide. With its epic skyscrapers, buzzing cosmopolitan metropolis, and vibrant food and arts scene, Dallas very much lives up to the saying “Everything is bigger in Texas”!
Beginning as nothing more than a trading post created by the presbyterian farmer and lawyer John Neely Bryan in 1840, it quickly grew to become an incorporated town, serving as a city centre to rural inhabitants for hundreds of miles in every direction.
On your private walking tour, your guide will give you the rich history of the Native Americans in the area, the story of settlers, and how immigration continues to be a major theme in the city's story. As you walk along its streets and thoroughfares lined with skyscrapers, boutiques, upmarket bars and restaurants, galleries and music venues, you will see the confluence of many cultures.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Transportation
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Food and drink
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you at the entrance to 'Gables Republic Tower - Dallas' at 350 N Ervay St Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201, United States.
End point
The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
What to expect
-
Giant Eyeball
15 min
See the Giant Eyeball, perhaps the most distinctive and weird art installation in Dallas! A 30-foot high fibreglass sculpture of a human eye - that is uncannily realistic;
-
Thanks-Giving Square
15 min
Visit Thanks-Giving Square, a public park dedicated to this important American tradition with stunning fountains, colourful mosaics, and a non-denominational chapel with a symbolic spiral design.
-
Main Street
30 min
Walk down Main Street, a vibrant urban strip lined with designer boutiques, trendy bars and restaurants, high rises and upmarket hotels that is part of downtown Dallas historic district, and hear all about the founding history of Dallas, and the city it has become today.
-
Pioneer Plaza
30 min
Walk past Akard Plaza and see the modern building of Dallas City Hall, and admire the spectacular statue of herding cattle commemorating the 19th-century cattle drives, on Pioneer Plaza, a huge public park. Made up of 49 six-foot-high bronze cows and 3 trail riders - it is the largest bronze sculpture of its kind anywhere in the world.
-
John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
15 min
Explore the moving John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza just a block away from where he was tragically assassinated, opened in 1970 it is now an integral part of the city.
-
John Neely Bryan Cabin
15 min
See the John Neely Bryan Cabin: erected in 1841 by Dallas founder John Neely Bryan, and hear about his life.
-
Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District
30 min
Discover Dealey Plaza a National Historic Monument with the Sixth Floor Museum dedicated to JFK’s life and assassination, and the Grassy Knoll: the spot where John F. Kennedy was fatally shot in 1963.
Finish the tour at Dealey Plaza where you are free to continue exploring - and your guide can make recommendations for what to see and where to eat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Welcome to Dallas: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Can I cancel Welcome to Dallas: Private Half-Day Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Your guide will meet you at the entrance to 'Gables Republic Tower - Dallas' at 350 N Ervay St Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201, United States.
What's included?
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
What's not included?
- Transportation
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Food and drink
Which places does it visit?
It visits Giant Eyeball, Thanks-Giving Square, Main Street, Pioneer Plaza, John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, John Neely Bryan Cabin, Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Travel Curious
