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A person walks through a curved concrete hallway with soft lighting on the floor and walls. The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern A cityscape of tall skyscrapers with a winding river and lush green park area in the foreground under a clear blue sky. Inside the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
A person walks through a curved concrete hallway with soft lighting on the floor and walls. The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern A cityscape of tall skyscrapers with a winding river and lush green park area in the foreground under a clear blue sky. Inside the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern: History Tour

Learn about the cistern's history and call out to hear the 17-second echo

  1. Duration 30mins

  2. Live guide English

  3. Max group size 30

Included

  • Entry ticket
  • All entrance fees
  • Live guide
  • Guided tour

Not included

  • Tips

Starting point

105 Sabine Street, 77007, Houston

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.
  • 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

  1. Wheelchair accessible

  2. Provider: Buffalo Bayou Partnership
    Registered address: 105b Sabine Street, 77007, Houston, TX, US

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  • This ticket is nonrefundable
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket

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