Fort Worth Heritage and Landmark Van Tour 70 min or 3 hours

Discover the heart of Fort Worth in a unique and leisurely way with our Van Tour. Choose from 70 min or 3 hours option. Please note: the 70-minute tour does not include the Stockyards. Explore the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes of this iconic Texas city with a professional tour guide. Whether you're a local looking to rediscover your hometown or a visitor eager to experience Fort Worth's charm, our guided tour promises an unforgettable adventure.

1. 1

   Sundance Square

   15 min

   Sundance Square fuses historical Western architecture with modern design across its walkable 37-square-block downtown campus of shopping, restaurants, art galleries, entertainment, professional offices, and residential living. Its plaza is rated as one of the nation’s top outdoor gathering spots and is referred to as the "living room of Fort Worth.” Visitors to Sundance Square are encouraged to explore its murals, whimsical water fountains, courtyards, one-of-a-kind local shops, great food, and live music.

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   Fort Worth

   20 min

   Rails and Reflection Heading South to the T&P Station Continuing south, we drive by the Texas and Pacific Railway Station. This Art Deco masterpiece serves as a reminder of 1931, when the railroad was the lifeblood of the city's economy. The Water Gardens: Just a block away, we enter the Fort Worth Water Gardens. This "cooling oasis" is an architectural marvel of cascading water. We’ll take a moment to walk down into the Active Pool, where the water thunders around you. JFK Memorial: On your way back toward the center, we pass the JFK Tribute. This marks the spot outside the former Hotel Texas where President Kennedy gave his final public speech on the morning of November 22, 1963 Read more about - Fort Worth Heritage & Landmarks Open

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   Fort Worth

   15 min

   Water Garden. Continuing south, we drive by the Texas and Pacific Railway Station. This Art Deco masterpiece serves as a reminder of 1931, when the railroad was the lifeblood of the city's economy. The Water Gardens: Just a block away, we enter the Fort Worth Water Gardens. This "cooling oasis" is an architectural marvel

4. 4

   JFK Tribute

   15 min

   On your way back toward the center, we pass the JFK Tribute. This marks the spot outside the former Hotel Texas where President Kennedy gave his final public speech on the morning of November 22, 1963.

5. 5

   Fort Worth

   15 min

   We’ll ride past the iconic Bass Performance Hall, easily recognizable by the 48-foot tall limestone angels blowing trumpets on the facade. Sid Richardson Museum: We stop here to see one of the premier collections of Western Art in the US. You'll see the American West through the eyes of masters like Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. The Tarrant County Courthouse: At the end of Main Street sits the pink Texas granite courthouse. We’ll head inside to the 1895 Room, a beautifully restored space that captures the Victorian-era grandeur of the building's origins

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   Tarrant County Courthouse

   20 min

   The Tarrant County Courthouse was designed by the architecture firm of Frederick C. Gunn and Louis Curtiss and built by the Probst Construction Company of Chicago, 1893–1895. It is a pink Texas granite building in Renaissance Revival style, closely resembling the Texas State Capitol with the exception of the clock tower. The cost was $408,840 and citizens considered it such a public extravagance that a new County Commissioners' Court was elected in 1894

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   Fort Worth

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   PLEASE NOTE: THE 70-MINUTE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE THE STOCKYARDS.

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   Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District

   50 min

   The Stockyards National Historic District We leave downtown and head north to the Stockyards. This is where the pavement turns to brick and the history of the cattle drives comes alive. The Herd: If we time it right, we’ll catch the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive, where real Texas Longhorns are driven down Exchange Avenue by authentic drovers

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• PLEASE NOTE: THE 70-MINUTE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE THE STOCKYARDS.
• 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.