Architecture Walks

Forget the freeway view — Preservation Houston’s Architecture Walks bring you face-to-face with the buildings, neighborhoods and stories that define the Bayou City. Since 1979, our expert guides have led locals and visitors through Houston’s most distinctive places, uncovering the history and design that make this city truly one of a kind.

We lead guided tours of Houston’s architecturally and historically significant neighborhoods each month from January through November. At a walking pace, you’ll take in the details most people miss while hearing the stories behind the places — the people who built them, the ideas that inspired them and the role they play in shaping our city today.

Upcoming Architecture Walks

Step off the beaten path and see Houston in a new light. Our monthly docent-guided tours lead you through neighborhoods, institutions and landmarks that tell the city’s story in unforgettable detail.

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Glenwood Cemetery tours

Stroll through one of Houston’s most beautiful places, where every path leads to a story. Our quarterly tours explore the art, architecture and lives that shaped this extraordinary place.

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Book a private tour

Make Houston’s history your own with a private Architecture Walk. Whether you’re planning an outing for friends, hosting guests, or organizing a school or corporate event, we’ll create an experience that fits your schedule and interests. Our expert guides will lead you through the city’s most distinctive neighborhoods, sharing the stories and details that bring Houston’s past to life. Learn more →

Digital Architecture Walks

Explore Houston’s architecture from wherever you are. Our digital program brings the city’s history to life with videos, self-guided tours and other resources that let you discover significant neighborhoods and buildings at your own pace. Start exploring →

How Architecture Walks work

  • Schedule: Monthly tours take place January through November, usually on the second or third Sunday

  • Start time: Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m. and the last tour group heads out at 2 p.m. (5:30/6 p.m. June through September)

  • Tickets: $15 per person ($10 for Preservation Houston members, students and children 11 and under)

  • Reservations: Advance ticket purchase is required for all tours

We also offer quarterly Glenwood Cemetery tours (reservations required) and private tours for schools, organizations and groups of nearly any size.

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