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A series of tall, evenly spaced columns in a dimly lit corridor. 1
A dimly lit corridor with people walking, concrete pillars, and a railing. 2
A dimly lit, narrow corridor with wooden beams and columns, leading to a central wooden door. 3
A dimly lit corridor with a staircase, wooden columns, and a metal railing. 4
A dimly lit pedestrian walkway with people walking, concrete pillars, and a metal railing. 5
By Buffalo Bayou Partnership
Price is £11 per adult
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  • 30m
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Overview

  • Uncover the architectural marvel of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern on a guided walking tour. This fascinating underground space, originally built in 1926, served as Houston's drinking water reservoir and now boasts an impressive size of 1.5 football fields. Wander through the cavernous interiors, with its monolithic concrete columns, and experience the unique 17-second echo that delights visitors. Perfect for ages 9 and up, this tour combines history and fun as you learn about Houston's water system and the secrets of this iconic landmark.

    • Guided walking tour of the historic Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
    • Unique subterranean architecture with a size comparable to 1.5 football fields
    • Experience the fun of a 17-second echo in this vast space
    • Learn about the history and significance of Houston's water reservoir

Activity location

  • Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
    • 105 Sabine St
    • 77007-8322, Houston, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 105B Sabine St
    • 105B Sabine Street
    • 77007, Houston, Texas, United States

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Houston Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern History Tour

  • Activity duration is 30 minutes30m
    30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£11.24 x 1 Adult£11.24
Total
Price is £11.24

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission fee
  • Inclusions
    English in-person guide
  • Exclusions
    Tips/Service charge

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Experience the Buffalo Bayou Cistern on a guided tour of one of Houston’s most remarkable underground landmarks. Step inside this vast subterranean space, spanning the size of 1.5 football fields, and uncover the fascinating history of one of the largest cisterns in the United States. As you explore, you'll marvel at its iconic forest of towering columns and distinctive architecture, then experience the space's extraordinary acoustics first-hand by testing its unforgettable 17-second reverberation.

Location

Activity location

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    Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
    • 105 Sabine St
    • 77007-8322, Houston, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    105B Sabine St
    • 105B Sabine Street
    • 77007, Houston, Texas, United States

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