Dallas Highlights & Southfork Ranch Combo Tour

Dallas, US
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Highlights

  • Explore Dallas' history, art, architecture, and more
  • Visit the iconic Southfork Ranch from the TV series "Dallas"
  • Tour Dealey Plaza and learn about JFK's assassination
  • See the spectacular bronze sculpture at Pioneer Plaza
  • Experience the vibrant and artsy Dallas Arts District

Meeting Point

The Starbucks is located in Highland Park Village Shopping Center, Highland Park, Dallas, Texas. The shopping center is located in the Southwest corner of Preston Road and Mockingbird Lane. You may wait inside or outside. Your Tour Guide will call you upon their arrival.

Meeting point

100 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205 , United States

End point

End Point

The Starbucks is located in Highland Park Village Shopping Center, Highland Park, Dallas, Texas. The shopping center is located in the Southwest corner of Preston Road and Mockingbird Lane. You may wait inside or outside. Your Tour Guide will call you upon their arrival.

Meeting point

100 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205 , United States

End point

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
AC Hotel Dallas Downtown
Aloft Dallas Downtown
Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown
Canvas Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District
Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown, an IHG hotel
Dallas Marriott Downtown
Days Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Dallas Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dallas Medical/Market Center
Fairmont Dallas
HALL Arts Hotel Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown
Hilton Anatole
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas / Market Center
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas
Holiday Inn Express Dallas Downtown, an IHG hotel
Homewood Suites By Hilton Dallas Downtown, Tx
Hotel Crescent Court
Hotel Indigo Dallas Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel ZaZa Dallas
Hyatt House Dallas/Uptown
Hyatt Regency Dallas
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Kimpton Pittman Hotel
Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh
Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
Marriott Dallas Uptown
Oakwood at Jefferson
Omni Dallas Hotel
Renaissance Dallas Hotel
Renaissance Saint Elm Dallas Downtown Hotel
Residence Inn Dallas Downtown
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
SOVA Micro-Room & Social Hotel
SpringHill Suites Dallas Downtown/West End
The Adolphus, Autograph Collection
The Joule
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection By Hilton
The Westin Dallas Downtown
Thompson Dallas, by Hyatt
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dallas Downtown
Virgin Hotels Dallas
W Dallas
Warwick Melrose - Dallas
We offer hotel pickup within a 3 mile radius of downtown Dallas. Otherwise, tours depart from the Starbucks in Highland Park Village Shopping Center, 100 Highland Park Village Suite 101A, Dallas, TX 75205

What to expect

1

Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District

Dealey Plaza is park surrounding the original birthplace of the City of Dallas. It is also the site of the JFK tragedy. Tour the Plaza and learn fascinating details of that fateful day. Stop for a photo of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which commemorates the site of President Kennedy’s assassination. Visit the Kennedy Memorial, a tribute to President John F. Kennedy.

Duration 30 minutes
2

West End Historic District

Known for its rich history, the West End Historic District is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Learn about the Dallas Holocaust Museum, the Old Red Courthouse, Founders Plaza and the Dallas World Aquarium.

Duration 15 minutes
3

Omni Dallas Hotel

Stop by the Omni Dallas Hotel to see the Magnolia Pegasus, a restored Dallas icon, now mounted on an oil derrick, flying high and illuminated at night.

Duration 15 minutes
4

Pioneer Plaza

Explore the spectacular Pioneer Plaza, a downtown park, which features a larger-than-life bronze sculpture of a cattle drive, with Texas Longhorn Steers being driven by skilled cowboys astride horses! Cross the stepping stones up to the top for the best views!

Duration 15 minutes
5

Giant Eyeball

Enjoy a drive down Main Street and see "The Eyeball" an the eye-popping piece of public art!

Duration 15 minutes
6

Klyde Warren Park

Located in the heart of Dallas, "Klyde Warren Park", serves as a "town square" and gathering place for locals and visitors. See the fountains, food trucks and locals enjoying fitness classes, kids on the playground and live music on the Pavillion.

Duration 15 minutes
7

Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

Bridging the Trinity River, enjoy a drive across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge to thriving west Dallas. Designed by the internationally renowned Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava, the cable stay suspension bridge is a defining landmark on the Dallas skyline.

Duration 15 minutes
8

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Learn about the spectacular Perot Museum of Nature and Science. With 11 permanent exhibit halls, the Perot provides unforgettable experience for guests of all ages.

9

American Airlines Center

Located within Victory Park, the American Airlines Center is home to the professional sports teams the NBA Dallas Mavericks and the NHL Dallas Stars. Victory Park is the entertainment epicenter of Dallas, boasting streets lined with restaurants, sidewalk cafes, sports bars and entertainment venues that surround the American Airlines Center.

10

Dallas Arts District

Nestled like a jewel in downtown, the Dallas Arts District is the largest arts district in the US. Learn about the Art Museums and Performing Arts venues. Stop for photos at the Hall Texas Sculpture Walk, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. Learn about the nationally acclaimed Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts. See the historic Belo Mansion and hear about the Mansion's ties to the infamous gangsters from Dallas, Bonnie & Clyde!

Duration 15 minutes
11

Lakeside Park

Drive along scenic Turtle Creek to the exclusive neighborhood of Highland Park, passing stunning mansions and the much loved Teddy Bear sculptures. Learn about the neighborhoods ties to Beverly Hills!

Duration 15 minutes
12

The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Visit the campus of Southern Methodist University, home of the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum. Learn about the Center, which promotes a greater understanding of the American presidency.

Duration 15 minutes
13

AT&T Discovery District

Enjoy a visit to the AT&T Discover District. Take a selfie with Golden Boy (iconic, century-old statue), or relax by the fountains on the lawn. See the massive 104 ft tall Media Wall bringing digital art to life in staggering detail. Venture inside The Globe, an iconic nod to AT&T’s proud history.

Duration 15 minutes
14

Knox-Henderson

See the vibrant Knox Street neighborhood, which has unique shopping and exciting dining scene and is located along the scenic Katy Trail green belt. Learn about the interesting history of the neighborhood from your Guide.

15

Reunion Tower

Stop for photos of Reunion Tower, located in the heart of downtown Dallas. Learn about its attraction "the Geo-Deck at Reunion Tower", which offers visitors the only indoor/outdoor observation deck in the city with unique views of Dallas from 470 feet in the air! It has been a staple of the Dallas skyline since 1978.

16

Southfork Ranch

No trip to Dallas is complete without a visit the legendary Southfork Ranch! Join your guide for a privately guided tour of Southfork Ranch made famous by the TV series "Dallas"! For thirteen years, television sets were tuned into "Dallas", one of the longest running series in television history. Today, Southfork Ranch continues to welcome visitors from around the world, who come to see where "Dallas" was filmed and to experience the lifestyle made famous by the Ewings. Who doesn’t remember the cliffhanger “Who Shot JR”? Please note, our Tour Guides are the only Guides in Dallas that are approved to give privately guided tours of Southfork Ranch's grounds. Your guide remains with you throughout your visit, providing your private tour of all sites at Southfork Ranch.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
17

Southfork Ranch

"Visit the "Dallas Legends" Museum Exhibit". Re-live exciting moments from the series in the "Dallas Legends" Museum Exhibit, featuring an exciting array of memorabilia from the series. See the gun that shot J.R., Lucy's Wedding Dress, and the "Dallas" Family Tree. Watch video clips from the series and interviews with the stars. See props and costumes from the show; all which will make you feel right at home with the most infamous Texans of them all, the Ewings!

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included
18

Southfork Ranch

"Stroll Southfork Ranch's grounds, Barns & Pastures, see Livestock". With your guide, stroll around the 300+ acres of groomed Texas ranchland, from the Visitors Center en route to the famous Ewing Mansion, visiting the barns and livestock along the way. Relive memories of the show. You'll hear a history of the ranch and see Texas Longhorns cattle, Lamas, miniature horses and Eeyore the donkey. The flagpoles are flying flags from a representation of the 96 countries the TV show Dallas was broadcast in. Before entering the Ewing Mansion, be sure to visit the beautiful, original pool where Bobby’s pool scenes were filmed, and Lucy enjoyed sunbathing with her friends!

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
19

Southfork Ranch

"Tour The Ewing Mansion". Make yourself at home in the Ewing Mansion! Enjoy a fully guided, private tour of the Mansion, including learning interesting tidbits about the years of filming and insight into the TV characters of the Ewings and the real lives of the actors. Have your photo taken under the portrait of Jock Ewing in Jock’s Living Room. Peek into the Ewing Kitchen, where Miss Ellie often was seen making dinner plans and step into the Ewing Dining Room with a 22’ mahogany, beautifully set table and the Waterford crystal chandeliers hanging overhead. You'll even see J.R.'s Master Suite and lavish master bathroom! Experience for yourself the lifestyle portrayed in the series throughout the beautifully decorated home. Stop for photos by Jock Ewing's original 1978 Lincoln Continental; all 19’3” of it!

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Included
20

Southfork Ranch

"Ranch Roundup Gift Shop". Before departing Southfork, shop at Ranch Round Up in the Visitors Center, featuring a wide selection of Southfork gifts items and Texas collectibles. Pick up a souvenir or two for lasting memories of your visit to the one and only Southfork Ranch.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Discover Dallas Tours

What our experts say

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    Visit nearby Klyde Warren Park for food trucks.
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    Check out the Dallas Holocaust Museum in West End.
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    Don't miss photo ops at Dealey Plaza.
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    Explore the shops at Highland Park Village.
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    Bring a camera for stunning skyline views.

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