ArCH Tours Committee

ArCH Walking/Bicycle Tours

Saturdays 9am – 11am, October thru May

Reservations are required for walking and bicycle tours. Limited attendees per tour. Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time. Please arrive early to allow time for check-in and parking. Weather permitting. Tours will take place in moderate rain. Pets are strongly discouraged and are not allowed inside buildings on tours.

$15 General Admission
$10 for AIA Houston members
$10 for architecture students with current ID

Credit card payments accepted online with advance registration. For more information contact jennifer@aiahouston.org or call 713.520.0155.

Chair
Megan Kohler
megank@kirksey.com

Staff Liaison
Jennifer Ward
jennifer@aiahouston.org

ArCH Tours Committee

Neighborhood walking tours explore the architecture, design and history of Houston’s urban landscape. Each two hour tour is led by an enthusiastic ArCH trained docent. Tours take place Saturday mornings at 9 AM, October through May. Detailed descriptions of each tour are linked through the menu at the base of the banner image on this page.  A complete listing of our tours & public programs can be viewed in our online calendar.

We also offer special group tours for corporations, community groups, students, and conferences. If you are interested in a special group tour, would like to be added to our mailing list, or have any other questions, please contact Jennifer Ward, jennifer@aiahouston.org or 713-520-0155.

Please contact Jennifer Ward at 713-520-0155 or jennifer@aiahouston.org if you would like to learn more about becoming a ArCH Walking or Bicycle Tour Docent. 

All 11 self-guided tours are available for free through the Apple App Store and Android Market. Explore the different Houston neighborhood, its architectural highlights and history.

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Interested in sponsoring an ArCH Walking/Bicycle Tour for the 2023-24 tour season?  Contact Aleks for more information.

UH Art & Architecture Walking Tour

University of Houston - Moores School of Music Building 333 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

An exploration of art, architecture and campus design on the University of Houston’s main campus. Works by Frank Stella, Jim Love, William King and The Art Guys are found within […]

Get Tickets $10.00 – $15.00

Columbia Tap Trail Bicycle Tour

Eado Bike Company 912 St Charles St, Houston, Texas

Houston’s Third Ward is a culturally rich, historically African-American neighborhood, that includes Texas Southern University (HBCU), The University of Houston (Tier 1), Emancipation Park, and numerous other cultural gems. One […]

Get Tickets $10.00 – $15.00

Montrose Walking Tour

Menil Collection Bookstore 1520 Sul Ross, Houston, TX, United States

Montrose is one of the most diverse and interesting neighborhoods in Houston with some of the city's best architecture including spectacular mansions, charming bungalows, the campus of the University of […]

Get Tickets $10.00 – $15.00

Rice University Walking Tour

Lovett Hall 6100 Main, Houston, TX, United States

A treasure trove of great architecture, the timeless campus features designs by Cram, Goodhue, & Ferguson; John Staub; William Ward Watkin; Michael Graves; Kieran Timberlake; Ricardo Bofill; Cesar Pelli; Lake/Flato […]

Get Tickets $10.00 – $15.00

ArCH Tours Committee