7 Hour African-American Themed Tour
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7 Hour African-American Themed Tour is a 7-hour experience in Houston, United States, from $90 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- Duration
- 7 hours
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- $90 per person
Will bring 2 or 3 videos to watch during the tour. I will have maps and population tables of the past 150 years. I will bring 4 books to peruse about African-American Texans, African-American Houstonians, The Green Book,
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About this experience
Will bring 2 or 3 videos to watch during the tour. I will have maps and population tables of the past 150 years. I will bring 4 books to peruse about African-American Texans, African-American Houstonians, The Green Book, and lastly a booklet about Memorial Park, where the biggest race riot in Texas took place in 1917. I will also play hit songs by local African-Americans from the 1960s and 1970s. You will have lots of stimuli. This tour covers portions of the 3rd and 4th Wards and southeast Houston beyond the Wards. It includes a variety of disparate Black communities that are spread across Houston. We will drive over 25 miles within the city.
What's included
Included
- Reference Material
Not included
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Historic Freedmen's Town
This is the oldest African-American settlement in Houston, found in 1865.
10 minutes here
This is the oldest African-American church in Houston. It was established in 1866. The church building was initially built in 1875. We stop to take photos of the stained glass, historic doors, the building, the historical marker, and the 2 cornerstones.
5 minutes here
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
This is the largest such museum in the United States. We usually do not go into on this tour as it has a separate fee and will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to tour. However, you now will know where it is located and return to it. If you want us to stop so you can tour inside at your expense, and you understand that we will have to delete other sites to make time for touring it, that is fine.
5 minutes here
Houston Museum of African American Culture
This relatively small museum is open only 3 days a week for limited hours. General admission is free; special exhibits have a fee. If it is open and you want to tour inside it, we will accommodate you.
5 minutes here
This traditional African American school has a beautiful multicultural mural that takes up one side of the building.
5 minutes here
The African American History Research Center At The Gregory Campus
The former school from 1926 in Freedmen's Town is now a museum of local African-American history. It has wonderful exhibits in about 5 rooms. It is free!
40 minutes here
Jack Yates was a former enslaved man who became Houston's first civil rights leader. His house along with another formerly enslaved family in the post-Civil War era have been relocated in Sam Houston Park. It is free to view. If you would like to tour inside, the Heritage Society will open them by special arrangement for a fee that you will have to pay. Allow 1 hour to tour these 2 homes along with a 3rd historic home.
5 minutes here
This area of beautiful mansions dating to the 1920s was the wealthiest African-American neighborhood in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.
20 minutes here
Texas Southern University (TSU) opened in 1947 as Texas State University for Negroes (TSUN). In 1951, it was given its current name. It is the 5th largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the nation.
5 minutes here
Frenchy's was found in 1969 by a Creole Percy "Frenchy" Creuzot. It is arguably the best fast food chicken place in Houston. The chicken is spicy. You can pour jalapeno juice on your chicken. Mr. Creuzot died in 2010, but his legacy survives. We sometimes stop for lunch here.
5 minutes here
This site used to be the This is It Soul Food Restaurant until October 2025. It is one of the largest soul food restaurants in Texas. Do you want chitlin's, pork chops, fried fish, smothered chicken, ox tails, or something else? We sometimes stop here for lunch.
5 minutes here
This popular local restaurant has a loyal crowd for breakfast. You can often see queues that go around the block as people wait to get in. It is famous for its wings and waffles. We can stop here for lunch, if you like.
5 minutes here
Ensemble Theatre
This is the largest and oldest African-American live performance theater in the South. George Hawkins found it in 1978.
5 minutes here
This is one of Houston's oldest jazz and rhythm and blues (R&B) bars. You may want to return at night to relax and listen to the music.
5 minutes here
Juneteenth celebrations have been celebrated here for over 150 years. It is the most famous park associated with Houston's African-American population. Since 2015, several renovations have been made to beautiful it and make it more functional.
5 minutes here
Built in 1939, this was the foremost venue in Houston for nationally known musicians and singers to perform during the years of segregation.
5 minutes here
Project Row Houses
Artist Roderick Lowe created this artists colony in the 1990s out of old 1930s Depression-era homes. It is open on Sunday and Wednesday through Saturday during the afternoon. Each artist has to create something that is relevant to the culture of the area.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Houston
On Monday through Friday, we meet in the rotunda on the first floor. On Sunday and Saturday, we meet outside on the east side of the building at a picnic table on the upper level.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
On Monday through Friday, we meet in the rotunda on the first floor. On Sunday and Saturday, we meet outside on the east side of the building at a picnic table on the upper level.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Houston Historical Tours - Day Tours
Know before you go
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Parents and guardians need to provide booster seats for children 2 years old and under
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Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $90 to $320
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
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7 Hour African-American Themed Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Houston.
How much does 7 Hour African-American Themed Tour cost?
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Prices start at $90 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Houston usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 7 Hour African-American Themed Tour take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Houston is not rushed.
Is 7 Hour African-American Themed Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Houston, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 7 Hour African-American Themed Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 7 Hour African-American Themed Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 7 Hour African-American Themed Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Houston can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Houston and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 7 Hour African-American Themed Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Houston within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Houston?
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Houston's list leads with Space Center Houston and NASA Johnson tours, then museum district visits, Buffalo Bayou kayaking, Galveston beach days and some of the deepest food tour scenes in Texas. NASA access levels differ between tour tiers. On Outty we rank every Houston experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Astroville Houston Tunnel Tour: Downtown History & Hidden Gems, The Escape Game Houston: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at City Centre, The Escape Game Houston: 60-Minute Adventures at The Galleria. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Houston?
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February to April and October to November. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Houston?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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