Houston tours
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Explore Houston’s architecture
Our tours are designed to bring architecture to life, offering unique and informative Houston-centric experiences that let you explore the city’s rich architectural history and culture, diverse design styles and the stories behind its iconic buildings.
Neighborhood tour facts
- 400 neighborhood tour attendees each year
Home tour facts
- 3,000 attendees per year
- 9 featured homes to explore
Neighborhood Tours
Our neighborhood tours provide a unique and immersive way to experience Houston’s architecture up close. Led by knowledgeable guides, these tours highlight the city’s iconic structures, hidden gems and the stories behind them.
AIA Houston Home Tour
The AIA Houston Home Tour is one of our most anticipated events, showcasing the finest residential architecture designed by licensed architects in the Houston area. This tour celebrates a variety of design styles and highlights excellence in home design, demonstrating that great design is achievable at any budget and size.
ArCH Exhibit Tours
Architecture Center Houston (ArCH) offers engaging exhibit-related tours that provide a deeper dive into the themes and topics of our current exhibitions. These tours—both in our gallery and out in the community— are designed to connect the community with the featured architecture and design concepts, making the exhibits come alive through expert insights and detailed narratives.
Building Tours
AIA Houston’s Building Tours program offers unique, behind-the-scenes access to some of the city’s most interesting architectural spaces, inviting participants to explore design, history, and innovation in Houston’s built environment.
Designed With Taste takes participants on tours of Houston’s newest restaurants, where they can discover how architecture and design shape the dining experience and interact with culinary creativity. Soar to New Heights opens the doors to Houston’s iconic skyscrapers, allowing participants to explore their architectural significance, history, and breathtaking views from the top.
