Dallas Highlights Tour

The very best of Dallas from downtown to the arts district

$69 per adult €64 per adult £53 per adult C$95 per adult A$103 per adult
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$69 per adult

€64 per adult

£53 per adult

C$95 per adult

A$103 per adult

$69 per adult €64 per adult £53 per adult C$95 per adult A$103 per adult
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  • Local experts
    Personal stories and insider travel tips
  • Top-rated
    Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
  • Worry-free booking
    Flexible scheduling and refunds

Highlights

  • Hear how Dallas grew from a trading post on the Trinity River in 1841 to become the world-class city it is today.
  • Learn about the history of Dealey Plaza where JFK was assassinated and the architecture of the Dallas skyline.
  • Ride the historic McKinney Avenue Trolley and explore landmarks like The Joule and the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank.
  • Travel with a small group of 15 or fewer people so you’ll move quickly and see more.
  • Snap photos of unusual art, from a Normal Rockwell mosaic to a 30-foot eyeball.
  • Visit Reunion Tower’s 360-degree observation with an optional upgrade.

What you'll do

On this four-hour walking tour of Dallas highlights, you’ll hear how the city grew from a trading post on the Trinity River in 1841 to the busy metropolis it is today.

We’ll start at Dealey Plaza and explore the events that led to the JFK assassination. Next, we head to the Dallas Arts ...

On this four-hour walking tour of Dallas highlights, you’ll hear how the city grew from a trading post on the Trinity River in 1841 to the busy metropolis it is today.

We’ll start at Dealey Plaza and explore the events that led to the JFK assassination. Next, we head to the Dallas Arts District with a trip on the historic McKinney Avenue Trolley along the way. See and learn about some of Dallas’ finest architecture, including the Windspear Opera House, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Joule Hotel, Majestic Theater, Perot Museum, and the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank.

As we stroll through Klyde Warren Park, we’ll admire the stunning Dallas skyline. And don’t forget our visit to the “Eye,” a three-story eyeball, and Thanks-Giving Square, with its all-faiths spiral chapel.

We’ll end at Reunion Tower where you can upgrade to see downtown Dallas from 470 feet up at the 360-degree GeO-Deck. It’s the best of Dallas — all in just half a day.

Itinerary

  • John Neely Bryan Cabin

    Recreation of an 1840s log cabin owned by Dallas’ founder

  • Dealey Plaza

    Where JFK was assassinated

  • Dallas Arts District

    Featuring the Klyde Warren Park, Winspear Opera House, Perot Museum, and more

  • Thanks-Giving Square

    Scenic park with a Norman Rockwell mosaic and spiral-shaped interfaith chapel

  • The Majestic Theater

    The historic landmark of Theater Row

  • The "Eye"

    A three-story blue eyeball in the heart of the city

  • Optional upgrade: Reunion Tower

    Panoramic views of the Dallas skyline from the 360-degree GeO-Deck

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Plan your trip

DART Pass

We’ll take DART for part of our trip. Please bring a DART Pass with enough for two rides (typically about $6).

Accessibility

This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.

Refund policy

We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

Reviews

Tom was an amazing tour guide! I would definitely recommend this walking tour!!

— Carly
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A Fun and Knowledgeable Guide!
Tom is a most interesting character with his opera singing and foreign accents’ imitation. He knows his history and explains it very well. He showed me all the highlights of downtown Dallas, and it was all in all an entertaining experience.

Maria

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4-hour JFK Tour and Highlights
Chris was amazing! I had such a great time! He was very knowledgeable about everything, friendly, and super funny. I enjoyed every second. 10/10!

Aly

Meeting point

John Neely Bryan Cabin, 600 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202

FAQs

How will we be traveling?

You will be traveling on foot, light rail, and trolley. The tour includes about 2.5 miles of walking, spread out across our four-hour tour.

What is the cancellation policy?

We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours aren’t eligible for refunds or rescheduling.

What if it rains?

Our tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.

What about gratuities?

Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.

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