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Fort Worth Historical Tour from Dallas Or Fort Worth

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

You can easily take advantage of learning Fort Worth's history, its depth of character and its uniqueness during this guided, small-group tour. After its birth in the 1840s, and especially between 1866 and 1890, drovers ran millions of cattle through Fort Worth on to the Red River, winding their way north to the rail heads in Abilene, Kansas via the Chisholm Trail.You will feel like you go back in time and wetness Daily Longhorn Cattle Drives. You will have time for a lunch. Please contact local supplier to confirm. Lunch is not included in this tour.

What's Included

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan with driver
  • PLEASE NOTE: THE 70-MINUTE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE THE STOCKYARDS.
  • Live Stock Exchange, 125-acre venue a must see in Fort Worth, home to the world’s only cattle drive
  • The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Fort Worth

During the drive to Fort Worth, your driver/guide will share an informative overview of Texas history and the rich heritage of Fort Worth.Enjoy great scenery between Dallas and Fort Worth. You will see and hear the history from 1841 to today’s day.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Worth Water Gardens

The urban park is frequently billed as a "cooling oasis in the concrete jungle" of downtown. Its focal points are three pools of water and a terraced knoll, which helps to shield the park from the rest of the City. The quiet, blue meditation pool is encircled with cypress trees and towering walls that are covered in thin plane of water that cascades almost 90 degrees down to the sunken blue water feature. The sound of the water on the walls evokes thoughts of a gentle rain shower. The aerating pool features multiple illuminated spray fountains under a canopy of large oak trees.The main attraction of the Water Gardens is the active pool, which has water cascading 38 feet (11 m) down terraces and steps into a small pool at the bottom. The active pool experience was built for people to be able to walk down the terraced steps to be surrounded by and experience the power, sounds and motion of water crashing around them.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sundance Square

WHEN YOU JOIN THE TOUR FROM FORT WORTH, THAT IS EXACTLY WHERE YOUR TOUR WILL START 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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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

JFK Tribute

On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy gave an impromptu speech to thousands of rain-drenched spectators on the front steps of the historic Hotel Texas, now the Hilton Fort Worth, followed by a formal presentation at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce breakfast.The JFK Tribute in Fort Worth’s General Worth Square marks the place and occasion of the President's historic visit with a beautiful Lawrence Ludtke bronze statue of President Kennedy set within an elegant plaza. Selected quotes from a number of JFK's historic speeches including the famous quote pictured below (no faint hearts image) are featured throughout.
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7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Fort Worth

The Old West comes to life before your eyes during the world's only twice-daily cattle drive presented by the Fort Worth Herd. Real Texas cowhands drive a herd of Texas longhorns down East Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards National Historic District every day at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Every detail of the cattle drive—from the saddles and chaps to the boots and hats – is authentic and historically true.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fort Worth

Downtown Fort Worth Highlights Tour – History, Culture & Western CharmStep into the heart of Fort Worth and discover where Texas history meets modern charm on this engaging Downtown Fort Worth experience. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike, this tour brings the city’s rich past to life while showcasing its vibrant present.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Worth (pass by)

PLEASE NOTE: THE 70-MINUTE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE THE STOCKYARDS. If you book the 70-minute Fort Worth tour, your experience will conclude at this point.
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Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District

50 Minutes Lunch break,shopping and great photo opportunity
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Livestock Exchange Building

This 125-acre venue is one of the most popular stops in Fort Worth and is home to the world’s only cattle drive. You may not drive cattle, but you can still have a great time during this historic walking experience.
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Admission Ticket Free

Tarrant County Courthouse (pass by)

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. A monument dedicated to Confederate Army soldiers was erected on the grounds by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1953. 1958, a Civil Courts Building was constructed on the west side of the courthouse. In 2012, a $4.5 million renovation to the clock tower was completed,In 2013, the Civil Courts Building was demolished. The Tarrant County Courthouse currently houses the Tarrant County clerk's office, probate and county courts at law, a law library, and the Tarrant County facilities management department.
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Cowtown Coliseum

The Cowtown Coliseum – built in 1908 and housing the first indoor rodeo 10 years later
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Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Our Fort Worth Tour offers two convenient departure locations: • Dallas Departure JFK Memorilal 646 Main St Dallas TX 75205 – The tour time is Approximately 4.5 to 5 Hours Guests departing from Dallas will enjoy a scenic drive to Fort Worth while a professional tour guide shares fascinating stories and history about Texas and Fort Worth along the way. Upon arrival in Fort Worth, Dallas guests will enjoy a 15-minute restroom and coffee break before beginning the city tour. • Fort Worth Departure-317 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA Meeting/Departure Point – Two Tour Options Guests departing directly from Fort Worth can choose between: 70-Minute Highlights Tour 3-Hour Fort Worth Experience Please note: the 70-minute tour does not include the Stockyards.
  • PLEASE NOTE: THE 70-MINUTE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE THE STOCKYARDS. TRAVEL INSURANCE NOTICE: Due to frequent flight cancellations, Fun Texas Tours strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance. Please note: Once it is less than 24 hours before your tour starts, the company cannot make any changes, offer rescheduling, or issue refunds — under any circumstances. Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • For children 0-2yrs old call office for discount but must provide child seat All children 3 and up must have regular priced ticket
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fort Worth Historical Tour from Dallas Or Fort Worth?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan with driver
  • PLEASE NOTE: THE 70-MINUTE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE THE STOCKYARDS.
  • Live Stock Exchange, 125-acre venue a must see in Fort Worth, home to the world’s only cattle drive
  • Professional historian guide
  • The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Our Fort Worth Tour offers two convenient departure locations: • Dallas Departure JFK Memorilal 646 Main St Dallas TX 75205 – The tour time is Approximately 4.5 to 5 Hours Guests departing from Dallas will enjoy a scenic drive to Fort Worth while a professional tour guide shares fascinating stories and history about Texas and Fort Worth along the way. Upon arrival in Fort Worth, Dallas guests will enjoy a 15-minute restroom and coffee break before beginning the city tour. • Fort Worth Departure-317 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA Meeting/Departure Point – Two Tour Options Guests departing directly from Fort Worth can choose between: 70-Minute Highlights Tour 3-Hour Fort Worth Experience Please note: the 70-minute tour does not include the Stockyards.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • PLEASE NOTE: THE 70-MINUTE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE THE STOCKYARDS. TRAVEL INSURANCE NOTICE: Due to frequent flight cancellations, Fun Texas Tours strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance. Please note: Once it is less than 24 hours before your tour starts, the company cannot make any changes, offer rescheduling, or issue refunds — under any circumstances. Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • For children 0-2yrs old call office for discount but must provide child seat All children 3 and up must have regular priced ticket
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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