Dallas Open Air Van Tour
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Based on 695 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Dallas Open Air Van Tour worth booking?
Dallas Open Air Van Tour is a 2-hour experience in Dallas, United States, from $36 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 695 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (695)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $36 per person
Hop on and Cruize Downtown Dallas in one of our electric Cruizers or Open Air Van Tour, and enjoy a fun guided small group tour takes you around downtown to not only the must-see sights, but other spots that sometimes ge
What you get
About this experience
Hop on and Cruize Downtown Dallas in one of our electric Cruizers or Open Air Van Tour, and enjoy a fun guided small group tour takes you around downtown to not only the must-see sights, but other spots that sometimes get overlooked. Everything is bigger in Dallas. You can choose 1 or 2 hours options Highlights include: JFK Memorial Pegas sculptor Pioneer Plaza Dallas City Hall First Baptist Church Fountain Plaza Farmers Market Giant Eye Arts District Klyde Warren Park American Airlines Center Dealey Plaza This is a great way to see what Dallas has to offer.
What's included
Included
- licensed guide
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Dallas
Your guide will show you historical, and beautiful sights around downtown Dallas. There will be stops for photos worthy of anyone's instagram.
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10 min Stop for a popular photo opportunity. The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial is a monument to United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas.
10 minutes here
Pegasus Sign
The Pegasus ' Flying Red Horse
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Pioneer Plaza
10 min stop for a popular photo opportunity. Get a chance to see one of largest bronze collection in the world. The 49 bronze steers and 3 trail riders sculptures.
10 minutes here
Dallas Police Memorial
Memorial has been built to recall the Dallas Police officers killed in the line of duty. A stainless steel construction emerges from the site like a figurative officer’s shield and carries the badge numbers and names of police killed in the line of duty.
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Dallas City Hall
Designed by IM Pei as an inverted pyramid.
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Dallas
First Baptist Dallas. See this megachurch with amazing fountain plaza.
5 minutes here
Dallas Farmers Market
This is a stop on the 2-hour tour. 20 min stop for Restroom break , refreshment and snacks.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Dallas Arts District
This is a stop on the 2-hour tour. The Arts District is Downtown’s cultural hub, known for the strikingly angular Meyerson Symphony Center, the lavish Winspear Opera House and the Dallas Museum of Art, with its vast collection spanning ancient times to the present. The Nasher Sculpture Center exhibits modern masterpieces in a verdant setting, while the Crow Collection of Asian Art displays religious and secular pieces from diverse eras and cultures.
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Klyde Warren Park
This is a stop on the 2-hour tour. Klyde Warren Park is a 5.2-acre public park in Downtown Dallas, Texas. The park is over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, and opened in 2012.
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American Airlines Center
The American Airlines Center (AAC) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the Victory Park neighborhood in downtown Dallas, Texas. The arena serves as the home of the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association and the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League. The arena is also used for concerts and other live entertainment. It was opened in 2001 at a cost of $420 million.
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West End Historic District
This is a stop on the 2-hour tour. The West End Historic District of Dallas, Texas, is a historic district that includes a 67.5-acre (27.3 ha) area in northwest downtown, generally north of Commerce, east of I-35E, west of Lamar and south of the Woodall Rodgers Freeway. It is south of Victory Park, west of the Arts, City Center, and Main Street districts, and north of the Government and Reunion districts. A portion of the district is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as Westend Historic District. A smaller area is also a Dallas Landmark District. The far western part of the district belongs to the Dealey Plaza Historic District, a National Historic Landmark around structures and memorials associated with the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District
This is a stop on the 2-hour tour. 15 min stop for a popular photo opportunity. President Kennedy assassination site Dealey Plaza is a city park in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas. It is sometimes called the "birthplace of Dallas." It was also the location of the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963; 30 minutes after the shooting, Kennedy was pronounced dead at Parkland Memorial Hospital. The Dealey Plaza Historic District was named a National Historic Landmark on the 30th anniversary of the assassination, to preserve Dealey Plaza, street rights-of-way, and buildings and structures by the plaza visible from the assassination site, that have been identified as witness locations or as possible locations for the assassin.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Dallas
Tours start in front of the JFK Memorial. If using Uber or GPS the address is 646 Main St. Dallas, TX 75202. **Parking Fee Not Included.**
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Tours start in front of the JFK Memorial. If using Uber or GPS the address is 646 Main St. Dallas, TX 75202. **Parking Fee Not Included.**
Options you can book
2-Hour Tour
2 HOURS
1-Hour Tour
1 HOUR
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 13 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Great R Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Texas law mandates that children under 8 years old, unless they are taller than 4 ft 9 in, must be secured in an appropriate Child Passenger Safety seat or booster seat.
- Accessibility Notice Please note that Fun Texas Tours vans are not wheelchair accessible. Guests who use wheelchairs or require special accommodations must contact Fun Texas Tours in advance at 214-728-8528 to discuss possible arrangements.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 695 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
695 verified traveler reviews for Dallas Open Air Van Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
I took the 1 hour tour...
I took the 1 hour tour since I had limited time! It was a great brief tour of the highlights of Dallas. Tanja took time to answer my questions and provided all sorts of information! I appreciated her willingness to take a brief moment at each site! She also provided a fan and because it was very hot! She also dropped me off at my hotel because it was part of the tour! I Highly recommend taking time to do this tour if you can fit it in!
via Viator
Dallas Tour review
Our tour guide was very friendly, but to me the things that we saw were "fillers" and not that relevant to the city of Dallas. Maybe it was because I felt like the guide wasn't as knowledgeable about the city as she should have been. I felt like we were driving in circles.
via Viator
MUST DO Dallas tour in Eco cruiser
This tour was beyond any expectation. Jenny was our guide and she helped us see Dallas in so many ways with so much knowledge. A self-taught geek – she relishes sharing everything she knows. Be prepared to drive about in open air subject to whatever the temperature is (water, fan, mister). We saw Pioneer Plaza, Shawnee cattle drive, Dealy plaza, President Kennedy assassination. We drove the motorcade path. Jenny showed us the jail and lots more related to that event. The Giant eyeball has a great story. WARNING: If you choose to park 702 Main St. Lot - we saw at least 3 cars, get “booted” because their meter ran out.
via Tripadvisor
Open air tour of Dallas
Very nice tour of all the highlights of Dallas. It was fun being in an open air cruiser and seeing how friendly everyone was as we drove around.
via Viator
Informative and fun!
Tanja is very communicative, knowledgeable, friendly and kind. She offered us water and hand fans. It rained on our way back and she dropped us by our hotel.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $36 to $50
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 243
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 84
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Dallas Open Air Van Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dallas.
How much does Dallas Open Air Van Tour cost?
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Prices start at $36 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dallas usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Dallas Open Air Van Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 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 Dallas is not rushed.
Is Dallas Open Air Van Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 695 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dallas, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Dallas Open Air Van 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 Dallas Open Air Van Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Dallas Open Air Van Tour?
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Around 243 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 Dallas 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 Dallas and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Dallas Open Air Van 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 Dallas 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 Dallas?
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Dallas covers JFK and Sixth Floor Museum history tours, Fort Worth Stockyards cattle drives, Deep Ellum food and music walks, and Reunion Tower skyline views. Combined Dallas and Fort Worth tours vary a lot in how much time they actually spend in each. On Outty we rank every Dallas experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House, The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at Grapevine Mills, Dallas Sightseeing Tour. 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 Dallas?
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March to May 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 Dallas?
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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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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