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Dallas Sightseeing Walking Tour Tour Code: 283-9845

From USD$40  
Daily
Dallas, TX
English
2 Hours 30 Minutes
We love Dallas and you will find out why on this exciting city tour. Learn about Dallas' history, art, and architecture. Enjoy stops along the way for photos, in-depth information and visit many of the city's most important landmarks (including the eye on Main Street - an Instagram photo-shoot favorite). This tour provides an informative and fun way to discover Dallas! (We will walk around 2 miles)
  • Learn about Dallas' incredible history, art and architecture. Enjoy stops along the way for photos, in-depth information.
  • Explore some of the city most interesting district, including the West End and Art District.
  • Enjoy Klyde Warren Park, a bustling, beautifully landscaped urban park, connecting downtown and Uptown. Daily park activities include food trucks, fitness classes, a children抯 playground, games and live music!
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    Adult $40
    Child $40
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We start our journey at the West End Historic District, the oldest part of the city. Located within the district is Dealey Plaza, a park surrounding the original birthplace of Dallas.  Learn about the founder of our city, John Neely Bryan.  Stop by John Neely Bryan’s original Log Cabin in Founders Plaza.
 
Dealey Plaza is also the site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.  Learn the fascinating details of that tragic day, November 22, 1963.  We will walk through Dealey Plaza, see the Grassy Knoll where one of JFK’s shooters might have allegedly been, stop to learn more and for a photo of the Sixth Floor Museum.  We will also stop at the Kennedy Memorial, which symbolizes Kennedy’s eternal spirit.
 
We will explore the spectacular Pioneer Plaza, which features larger-than-life bronze sculptures, a re-creation of a Texas cattle drive, with Texas Longhorn Steers being driven by three cowboys astride horses!  You will be able to cross over the stepping stones to the top of the hill for some spectacular views (another Instagram moment)!
 
We will then walk through downtown Dallas’ Main Street to see the “iconic” Eyeball, a 30’ tall sculpture by artist Tony Tasset.  You can’t visit Dallas without learning about the original Neiman Marcus Department Store or the history of 7-11, both founded in Dallas!

The last segment of our excursion covers the art district (the largest one in the US) with lots to see and experience in this area; from the city’s most important art institutions to the incredible Klyde Warren Park.

Come with us on this incredible journey to discover what makes the “BIG D” an incredible destination. 

 

Points of Interest

  • John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
  • John Neely Bryan Cabin
  • Red Court House
  • Dealey Plaza
  • Pegasus Red Flying Horse @ Omni Hotel
  • Pioneer Plaza
  • Pioneer Park Cemetery
  • Dallas City Hall
  • Belo Mansion
  • Cathedral Guadalupe
  • The Adolphus
  • Giant Eye Ball
  • Original Neiman Marcus
  • Thanks-Giving Square
  • Fountain Place
  • Klyde Warren Park
  • Arts District
  • Dallas, TX

    Dallas, TX
    Dallas helps make up the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. Some of the city's popular attractions include the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Pioneer Plaza and the John F. Kennedy Memorial.

    John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

    The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial is a monument to U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA) erected in 1970, and designed by noted architect Philip Johnson.

    Dealey Plaza

    Dealey Plaza, in the historic West End district of downtown Dallas, Texas (U.S.), is the location of the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.

    Pegasus Red Flying Horse

    The image of a Pegasus, the mythical Greek creature that looks like a horse with wings, appears all over Dallas. It’s the logo for the Dallas WNBA team, the Wings, and the name of a plaza downtown.

    City Hall

    Dallas City Hall is the seat of Dallas municipal government, located at 1500 Marilla in the Government District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA). The current building, the city's fifth city hall, was completed in 1978 and replaced the Dallas Municipal Building.

    Cathedral Guadalupe

    The Cathedral Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas, Texas. The structure dates from the late 19th century and is located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas. The church oversees the second largest Catholic church membership in the United States.

    Klyde Warren Park

    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. It is named for Klyde Warren, the young son of billionaire Kelcy Warren. The urban park is open to the public, but is operated by the private Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation.

    Dallas Main Street

    The Main Street District of downtown Dallas, Texas runs along Main Street and is bounded by Lamar Street, Elm Street, the US 75/I-45 elevated highway and Commerce Street. The district is the spine of downtown Dallas, and connects many of the adjoining business and entertainment districts.

    Dallas Museum of Art

    Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is among the 10 largest art museums in the country and is distinguished by its commitment to research, innovation and public engagement.
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Dallas, TX 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202 10:00am
  • Transportation: None, this is a walking tour
  • Distance: Around 2 miles walking
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts. Gratuities are not included in ticket price. For support contact us at (214) 377-1076 or info@bestdfwtours.com

Price Includes

  • Guide: Professional tour guide / Historian

Price Excludes

  • Air fares between your city and the departure city.
  • Any private expenses.

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  • You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order is received. Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, is included on e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

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  • Cancelation Policy: 24 hours before the start of the tour

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