Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern: History Tour
Visit Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern in Houston. Take a guided walking tour to see one of Houston's historic landmarks. Learn about the origins and construction of the Cistern, built in 1926 as a drinking water reservoir. Hear details about its history and construction from an expert guide. Enter the large underground space, designed to hold 15 million gallons of water. Walk through an area the size of 1.5 football fields. Call out and listen for the 17-second echo created by the columns and walls.
What's included
- ✓Entry ticket
- ✓All entrance fees
- ✓Live guide
- ✓Guided tour
What's not included
- ✓Tips
Good to know
Children under 9 years old are not allowed for safety reasons
Late entry will not be permitted
Children under 9 years old are not allowed
It is recommended to arrive around 30 minutes early to ensure you have enough time to park and check-in
Please check in for your tour at The Water Works Visitor Center
Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point
For any questions you can reach the out to Visitor Center Front Desk: 713-752-0314 ext. 301 or by emailing visitorcenter@BuffaloBayou.org
Overfill parking is available in City Lot H, located at 1643 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007, just to the east of Fonde Recreation Center
How it works
* Children under 9 years old are not allowed for safety reasons
* For any questions you can reach the out to Visitor Center Front Desk: 713-752-0314 ext. 301 or by emailing visitorcenter@BuffaloBayou.org * Overfill parking is available in City Lot H, located at 1643 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007, just to the east of Fonde Recreation Center
* It is recommended to arrive around 30 minutes early to ensure you have enough time to park and check-in * Please check in for your tour at The Water Works Visitor Center * Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point
* Late entry will not be permitted * Children under 9 years old are not allowed
Venue
Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston, Texas, Houston, United States, 0
Meeting Point
105 Sabine Street, Houston, United States
Cancellation policy
This experience is non-refundable — once booked, it can’t be changed or refunded.
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern: History Tour
Visit Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern in Houston. Take a guided walking tour to see one of Houston's historic landmarks. Learn about the origins and construction of the Cistern, built in 1926 as a drinking water reservoir. Hear details about its history and construction from an expert guide. Enter the large underground space, designed to hold 15 million gallons of water. Walk through an area the size of 1.5 football fields. Call out and listen for the 17-second echo created by the columns and walls.
What's included
- ✓Entry ticket
- ✓All entrance fees
- ✓Live guide
- ✓Guided tour
What's not included
- ✓Tips
Good to know
Children under 9 years old are not allowed for safety reasons
Late entry will not be permitted
Children under 9 years old are not allowed
It is recommended to arrive around 30 minutes early to ensure you have enough time to park and check-in
Please check in for your tour at The Water Works Visitor Center
Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point
For any questions you can reach the out to Visitor Center Front Desk: 713-752-0314 ext. 301 or by emailing visitorcenter@BuffaloBayou.org
Overfill parking is available in City Lot H, located at 1643 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007, just to the east of Fonde Recreation Center
How it works
* Children under 9 years old are not allowed for safety reasons
* For any questions you can reach the out to Visitor Center Front Desk: 713-752-0314 ext. 301 or by emailing visitorcenter@BuffaloBayou.org * Overfill parking is available in City Lot H, located at 1643 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007, just to the east of Fonde Recreation Center
* It is recommended to arrive around 30 minutes early to ensure you have enough time to park and check-in * Please check in for your tour at The Water Works Visitor Center * Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point
* Late entry will not be permitted * Children under 9 years old are not allowed
Venue
Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston, Texas, Houston, United States, 0
Meeting Point
105 Sabine Street, Houston, United States
Cancellation policy
This experience is non-refundable — once booked, it can’t be changed or refunded.