Dallas Sightseeing Tour
Self-guided experience
Discover Dallas' rich culture, history & architecture. We will explore not just the iconic sites, but seldom visited hidden gems that most visitors never get to experience.
Listen to the tour introduction by your tour guide Wade Willam.
Fully Narrated
The tour is fully narrated certified senior tour guide Wade Willam, features interactive map and an easy-to-follow instrutions.
Enhanced Experience
To enhance your experience, we have added photos and footage to the tour, as well as recommendations on where to eat and drink while we explore the city.
On your Schedule
Convenience is great! You can set your own schedule and take the tour whenever it suits you. The program lasts about an hour.
Engaging Story
This tour is more than "this was built in 1950 and that happened there". We will tell you Dallas' story as we visit the city's most important landmark and historical sites.
DURATION:
Around two hours
WALKING DISTANCE:
Around a mile and a half, with multiple stops.
TYPE:
Self-Guided
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START LOCATION:
John Neely Bryan Cabin
600 Elm Street, Dallas TX, 75202.
Discover THE BEST of Dallas
We will start our journey at the West End District and end at Klyde Warren Park while going through the city's most important landmarks, cultural and historical sites, relevant architecture, and the best places to eat and have a drink.
We will walk around two miles during this tour, with tens of stops, including recommendations on where to find the best food and drinks. It usually takes a couple of hours to cover the program.
About the Experience
This is a self-guided tour; you can enjoy the program at your own pace and take as many breaks as you like. The program is fully narrated, and to enhance your experience, we have embedded videos, images, and original soundbites. There is nothing to download and no special equipment; you only need your phone and a pair of headphones to listen to the story and immerse yourself in the experience. After you buy your admission, we will send you an email with a link to access the experience and clear instructions on where to go to start the tour.
A quintessential sightseeing excursion. Join us today!
A couple of the Route's Highlights
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John Neely Bryan Cabin
600 Elm Street, Dallas TX, 75202
If you don’t know the story behind it, seeing an old log cabin in the middle of a bustling urban setting might seem strange. However, history buffs should not miss the John Neely Bryan Cabin, a tiny, one-room replica of the city’s first house. John Neely Bryan, who founded Dallas in the early 1840s, built his cabin near the Trinity River in hopes of establishing and developing a permanent settlement in North Texas. Tour start location. Before you start your tour, please go to the John Neely Bryan Cabin located at 600 Elm Street, Dallas TX, 75202.
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JFK Memorial Plaza
646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
Dallas’ John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza was dedicated June 24, 1970. In the years since, it has become an integral part of the city’s urban landscape and cultural heritage. It is located one block east of Dealey Plaza, between Main and Commerce streets, on land donated by Dallas County.
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Old Red Courthouse
600 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
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School Depository / Sixth Floor Museum
411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202
One of Texas' most visited historic sites, School Depository (The Sixth Floor Museum) at Dealey Plaza chronicles the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
Admission to the The Sixth Floor Museum is not included in the tour. If you are planning to visit The Sixth Museum exhibit, purchase your admission directly from the museum's website (museum visits are timed, make sure sure that your museum's admission does not overlap with your tour, ideally purchase your ticket 30 minutes after the end of your tour). -
Pioneer Plaza
1428 Young St, Dallas, TX 75202
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Dallas City Hall
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
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Thanks-Giving Square
1627 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
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Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
What Guests Say
Great tour!
We love taking tours of cities we visit. This was a great tour! We saw and were told things we would have never known! Fantastic! Daniel P., Los Angeles, CaliforniaGreat tour of Dallas!
This is a great tour, it takes you through the best of downtown Dallas. The narrator was very knowledgeable. He was also very funny! I learned and saw a lot on this Tour of Dallas tour and would highly recommend it! Lexter S., Minneapolis, MinnesotaGreat job!
We went on 5 Dallas sightseeing tours and this was our favorite, you can take your time and enjoy. The narrator, Wade Willam was extraordinarily knowledgeable, the route is easy to follow. The recommendations for lunch and drinks were AWESOME! Ashley Q., Chicago, IllinoisFrequent Asked Questions
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