I had an amazing tour experience with Shannon and Don! I happened to be in Plano over the weekend for a conference so since I came this far, I hopped on a bus and scheduled myself for less than 24 hours in Waco! I didn't realize that the #Magnolia properties are closed on Sunday, so I found other fun ways to get the Waco hospitality from the moment I arrived. I was actually glad that I got to see the town for what it is a few days before people traveled there from all over for #Silobration. I look forward to returning to Waco for a longer visit! I booked this tour through the Viator website and the tour group was really responsive from the beginning. I was actually concerned that my bus arriving to town might cause the tour to be delayed if they waited for me, but they were so kind with accommodating my schedule. It all worked out as it should timewise. I really enjoyed learning about Waco from Shannon and Don's perspective. First of all they are super friendly and welcoming and make you feel like neighbors! They shared stories of individuals from this small town who had done great things. They talked about big natural disasters that the town overcame! They showed us the natural beauty of the area around the zoo, and the rivers around town. I loved the college town feel too that made me long to go back to those college days. I also got to see several of my favorite fixer upper homes as we drove through town - many of which are now airbnbs! I don't want to spoil all that they shared, but I highly recommend their tour and will definitely return to do their river sunset tour. I also really appreciated that since they knew I was on foot and trying to get to the Dr Pepper Museum before they closed in less than an hour, they offered to drop me off there, which is not the normal ending point for the tour. read more

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This is a good tour. Brad and Don are incredibly knowledgeable about the area. They are personable and funny! My friend and I drove around on our own and passed many of the points of interest that are on the tour. However, without being in Brad and Don's company, we would have never known about the history of the city... or been there for their dad jokes (ha,ha!). The reason I didn't give it a full five stars is because it's mainly a driving tour. It's hard to hear the commentary from the back of the bus; and, we only stopped twice: once to see Common Grounds and get a drink, and the second to stop in a park to see a view. It was quite chilly in their Sprinter; and I would have preferred to have more places to explore from outside the vehicle. read more

As a Baylor College student that just graduated, I couldn't have said a goodbye better than to take a Waco Boat Tour. Just when you think that I would know everything about Baylor and the city of Waco from my last four years of being here, I actually learned quite a lot of really rich and meaningful history, wonderful anecdotes, it was such a great time. Also, in addition to had some really great laughs, found two new friends with the tour (our two amazing tourists). The tour didn't feel scripted, it was very relational and it was just such a beautiful evening with beautiful people :) highly recommend! read more

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We loved this tour! Liz was great and we learned so much. We saw and learned so much about the area. We were so glad we did this and did it early in the trip. It then helped us plan the rest of our stay. Worth the money for sure! read more

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We had a blast on our Waco tour! Tyne and Leah were excellent tour guides! We loved chatting with them at all the stops! I loved seeing all of the homes they showed us that were fixer-upper's! We even got to meet Jimmy Don! Another highlight was the free scoop of ice cream at Heritage Creamery. Delicious! The tour was a fun thing to do when the weather is hot in Waco. The van was nice and cool. Everybody on our tour had a great time! Thank you, Waco tours! read more

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Magnificent evening & a 'Must do' for your Waco, TX visit! Captain Jake and First Mate Liz provided a very educational, yet fun 2 1/2 hour experience aboard a nice, comfortable pontoon boat traveling up and down the Brazos River in Waco. We learned so much history for the city of Waco, enjoyed Dr. Pepper floats, and had lots of fun. read more

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Denise & Cameron were the best guides we could ask for. Great fun on our tour. Lots of Chip & Joanna Gaines info, but a well rounded tour of Waco including all kinds of info. Would definitey recommend. read more

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A 5* experience all-around!! I just finished the CLASSIC WACO tour and it was one of the highlights on my trip here. Our guides were Cowboy Dave & Mary -- they knew so much history of this town & had us entertained for 2.5 hours as we drove around Waco. This tour started at their main store, where you and about 10 other people load up into a van. The tour takes you around the city through several neighborhoods, past several Fixer Upper houses, downtown and you learn about everything Waco & Magnolia! During the 2.5 hour tour, you stop a few times for ice cream, photo ops and bathroom breaks. Mary was so thoughtful because she kept snapping pictures of everyone & then sent them in a group message afterwards (so much better than begging someone, "can you please take our picture?") Upon return, we took another group picture inside the store (lots of cute merchandise to purchase too). Before you leave, they give you a coupon book (which never expires) along with a list of the recommended food, drinks, entertainment & shopping. This served as an excellent guide for the rest of the time we were in Waco. The only thing I would've done different is going on this tour the FIRST day I got to town! Highly recommend -- you won't be disappointed. read more

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I truly enjoyed myself and highly recommend Waco Tours. Our tour guide Joey was very informative and sweet. He did such an amazing job. We visited 3 vineyards which all offered great wine choices. Valley Mills Vineyard is my personal favorite. Thank you Waco Tours for an amazing day!!! read more

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This is more than a car drive! After going back and forth wanting to do this tour, I decided to just say "yes" and see what would come from it! And I was surprised! My drivers were Julie and Sydney and both of these ladies provided such a wonderful experience for me to learn more about Waco and the restoration that this city has gone through and how it will continue to grow. It's more than a car drive! It's a time of encouragement and just seeing how each person with Waco Tours you come into contact with really values each individual on the trip. After hearing a bit about the business owners through a podcast, I wanted to see the "heart behind the business" and see it for myself! I would highly encourage anyone to take the tour and even if you have been to Waco many times, you will learn new things! read more

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This was our first visit to Waco. We came for a long weekend without the kids. The whole Chip and Jo experience brought us to Waco. We wanted to see different homes that were featured on the show along with other places that have meaning to Chip and Jo's story. The tour was great. The guides, Danny and Mary, were super friendly and accommodating from the start. We appreciated all of their knowledge and stories along the way. We saw some homes and several places that were featured on the show. But we were pleasantly surprised to learn about many other things Waco has to offer outside of the Magnolia experience. The tour is very intentional on giving their visitors what they want, while zoning in on parts of the area that make Waco special. We are glad we did this at the beginning of our visit. It helped us decide what to do while we were in town. We really appreciated the family-like atmosphere and enjoyed the little surprises along the way. Thanks for helping to make our weekend even more special with this wonderful service. (The price was a bit high...I wish it wasn't so expensive. Try to find a coupon or promo code.) read more

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We had the best time on our tour. Our driver Liz and our host Drake were so knowledgeable and fun. I really appreciated the prayer at the beginning of the tour. They interacted with every one and genuinely were just so nice. read more

Well we were not going to go on a tour Waco, but this nice gentleman gave us a ride to the silos. Then we talk to two guys that told us about the tour and everywhere it would go. So we walked away for a few minutes and talked about it and thought why drive all over the place when we can ride. We got a little bit of a discount. Kendall and Vanessa were fantastic very informative funny and full of energy. Everyone on the bus had a great time. We stopped and got some ice cream or you could've gotten a coffee drink. They gave us water to make sure we were hydrated and they did not rush us. I highly recommend just to get your bearings around the city. Also if you like Chip and Joanna Gaines you will see previous homes that they renovated. read more

We went with the Waco Tours-group today and WOW wag at a great trip. Our tour guides, Kendal & Heather, did a great job showing us around Waco, TX. The homes, the buildings, the sights and everything else in between. Theses two young ladies did a perfect job! The stops we made were amazing. I was the only guy on this tour but they made me feel right at home. It's well worth the $$$! If you go, please tell them Ed & Sara from Florida recommended the trip read more

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Just completed a 2 1/2 hour tour with Danno and Leah. Amazing facts and info about the town, people and businesses. Also enjoyed seeing some of Chip and Joanna Gaines' work! Thank you!!! read more

Had a wonderful tour with Liz and Goose today. Really enjoyed getting to know the History, Nature and all about Fixer Upper! Excellent team work and a wealth of knowledge. We highly recommend!!! read more

My husband Craig and I did the tour. This was my second time. I did my first tour with GF in 2017. You did not disappoint. Had a blast Red and Rebecca hit it out of the park. Thanks for making our spring break the best! PS the cup cakes were worth the wait too! Sissy Oberlin Tustin, Ca read more

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When everything is perfect, you get 5 stars! This review is for the evening river cruise. Ben and Bobby welcomed us aboard a very nice pontoon boat. 12 guests on this cruise. But not just any 12 guests. We were joined by Ross and some of his family. Ross was celebrating his 92nd birthday on this river cruise! Happy birthday Ross! The cruise departs from the Baylor football stadium parking lot. As we head west, the sun is in our eyes and it's pretty warm. The speed of the boat creates a cool breeze and pretty soon we're behind the trees, and all is well! Ben and Bobby start off with some Waco history, both interesting and funny. There's plenty to hear about Waco. Ross is a Waco native, so he had some stories too! At a certain spot, we stopped and threw tortilla frisbees. Yep, tortilla frisbees! Take the cruise to find out Why! The scenery was beautiful. The riverbanks had Cameron Park on one side, and beautiful houses and forest on the other. Look up the cliffs to see Lovers Leap! At the fork in the road, we headed up the Bosque river. The Calvary and the Indians became the subject of the stories. At the halfway point, we stopped and threw out the anchor. Time for a Waco original treat. What, you ask in amazement? That's right, out came the Dr Pepper ice cream floats! The perfect treat. As we head back, some music to enjoy your trip back down the river. The last half hour, it's dark, and the light of Waco begin to shine! Some great pictures! All in all, a wonderful trip that we will do again. Waco Tours has 2 other tours you can experience, so head for Waco and have some fun! read more

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Absolutely phenomenal company! Taking the Waco tour was the best decision that we made during our two days in Waco. Our tour guides Lucas and Sue were an absolute blast. read more

My husband and I went on a tour last weekend with Red and Drake and it was so much fun! They are hilarious and should totally have their own show! We made several stops and even had coffee and ice cream. We also did a fast shopping trip and saw so many of the houses from Fixer Upper. It was well worth the time and money and I highly recommend this as your first stop on a Waco trip! read more

Ben and Tim were fantastic river tour guides/captain!!! We learned so much about Waco's history!!! We came here for parents weekend and a highlight was this evening river cruise!! We'd highly recommend this to anyone! read more

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Amy and Rachel, our tour guides had full of excitement, fun and knowledge! We sang, danced in our seats and saw bunch of different sites, including the homes that were made famous by a famous Waco couple. We also was able to meet David Ridley and Jimmy Don! Which was really cool too. The next time we visit we plan to do their river dinner cruise. Thanks for the memories!!! Nathan & Cindy read more

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We hadn't planned on a tour, but had heard it was a good idea. Then we met Alan Michael at Jimmy Don's. A faith based tour? Wow! Wonderful! Professional company with comfy Mercedes Sprinters-what better way to see Waco and hear about its history on a freezing cold day! Their sincere hospitality was so engaging! Thank you Christina and Kyal for a great 2 hour tour!!! Our visit to Waco and Magnolia was now complete! read more

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Go go go... do this tour soon! Our tour guides Mary and Vanessa were great. Although their singing could use a little more help from their people, lol. But very nice duo of ladies. And knowledgeable. Their guided tour was very historical and appreciated. They threw in a little more on the homes that the Gaines built. And that ice-cream stop hit the spot. I really thought I wasn't going to enjoy it but was I wrong! You won't regret it. It's a long tour so be prepared and get some rest. I made the mistake of not getting to bed early the night before. It affected my tours attention span, but not their fault. We were just excited that Waco was on the beginning of our list we didn't want to waste any time sleeping! All in all we had a wonderful visit. Great time. Mahalo. read more

This tour is a must when visting Waco. The two guides were funny and engaging and not annoying. They offered us waters at every stop and gave us alot of Chip and Joanna behind the scenes info as well as mixing in a good amount of Waco history. We went on a good weekend, the Silo-bration. It was a rainy kinda dreary day but it wasnt hot. Yay. So with that crowd and music as a backdrop, it made the bus tour more exciting. I wish I remember the two guys names, one is a local Pastor and the other a law student do this as a side hustle, but I gotta say they were excellent at being an effective team. By all means do this tour if you plan on a Waco visit. read more

I took my two daughters on a 7pm cruise and it was perfect. Loved seeing Waco from the water. The two guides were amazing. Both were funny, informative and passionate about the history and Brazos River. Want to come again with our friends! Was great! read more

Leah and Dano were our tour guides and it was super amazing!! Lots of laughs lots of fun the tour was great everytning was great 10/10 would love to do it again, was very sad for it to end! read more

What a treat this boat ride was. We were visiting Waco with our son who was checking out Baylor. This tour was so informative and beautiful. We ended up learning so much and seeing the beauty at the Brazo river and all of its surrounding history. Are guides Aaron and Gracie could not have been more welcoming and fun. They made you feel like this was the first time they've ever done the tour (because of their excitement and welcoming ways). They were both very knowledgeable of the river and the history. I would strongly recommend this boat tour for anyone visiting Waco. My son will be attending Baylor in the fall, and we cannot wait to come back and do this tour again with the rest of our family. Thank you Aaron and Gracie for the wonderful night. read more

Been on this tour twice, once in 2019 @ today. Really enjoy information and history of Waco. Great variety of locations. Coupon book is great for places to check out. read more

After meeting David R. and Chris outside of the Silos, they convinced our family to take a Waco tour. Chris was very helpful in answering my questions. Soon after meeting them, I called their business number where a delightful woman helped me book the tour. Unfortunately, I missed her name because our phone connection wasn't very good. Apparently, they use an internet phone company, which might be the reason for the poor reception. Nevertheless, she was very sweet and helped us get family pricing for 3 adults and 2 children. I expected the tour to merely consist of a guide pointing out various landmarks, with mediocre presentation. Boy was I wrong!!! It was so much more. David K. and Kathleen were wonderful guides... zany humor, deep knowledge of the history and recent happenings of the city, AND a love for their city. My 2YO was especially mesmerized with Kathleen and her singing of a particular historical song. He kept asking for more, but thankfully, she didn't comply. David K. was so kind to help install our car seats and help carry them back to our car afterward. He even joined us for lunch after the tour. My boys loved playing with him. We may have made a friend for life! Pro Tip: Definitely make the tour the first thing you do in Waco. We made the mistake of going the second day. While we visited some of the places before the tour, we clearly didn't understand the rich history of the establishments until we attended the tour. (Yelp can only help with experiences, not with history.) Also, if we attended ahead of time, we would've gotten some valuable coupons to places we already visited. read more

My girlfriends and I (three visitors and one Wacoan) enjoyed the Texas experience on a beautiful February day in Waco. The horseback ride was scenic, varied (across fields, up and down hills, overlooking water) and fun! When we stopped for a break mid-ride, we enjoyed learning to rope, eating s'mores and taking photos of the picturesque landscape. Caitlin, Dom, Ricky and Naman were so much fun and made us feel like instant friends. We would definitely recommend the Texas experience and suggest locals and visitors alike do too. read more

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If I was able to leave 10 stars I would. In the morning we had a sight seeing tour and had Don and Cade as our guides. They were so knowledgeable about Waco's history and we had an incredible time with them. I highly recommend this tour. Then....in the evening we scheduled a River Tour and our guides were Jacob and Ben. So much fun! When you come to visit Waco..... this is the place to go to schedule your tour. read more

Ben and Clair were amazing guides. Our tour took us through Baylor University, Cameron Park and past some houses that were on Fixer Upper. The tour was about three hours and we stopped a few times for photo ops and coffee and ice cream. Both guides were extremely personable and knowledgeable about Waco. It was a really nice way to see a lot of places that we wouldn't have been able to see without the tour. I highly recommend taking this tour if you visiting Waco. read more

Even during COVID-19 pandemic and a rain storm, captain Aaron and Bobby were very welcoming and friendly. We spent most of our tour under a bridge due to rain, but they kept us entertained and made sure we made it back safely. Good Dr. Pepper float as a surprise. Because of rain they were accommodating and flexible with a refund and offered to rearrange another time. read more

If you want a informative, laid back tour of Waco, this is your company. The shuttle that takes you around Waco is so clean with great air conditioning. We sat in the far back and not one bit of motion sickness. The tour guides were fantastic!!! read more

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What the FUN DAY?!? If your are breathing you will LOVE this tour. It's way worth every penny and then some. You'll want to go again as their tons of information and hilarious tour guides! I was refreshed by the NEW WACO BOAT tours! Land & sea tours!!! This is the NEW Disneyland of the USA Don't go without a tour first thing when you get into town. read more

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This was a fun river tour. Beautiful sights, history, and a small Dr Pepper float. The guides were very friendly and informative. We'll try the van tour next time. read more

Wasn't sure how to spend the day after parking ran into the tent well we inquired about the tour because the air conditioned vehicle looked welcoming compared to waking around in the humidity. We were able to grab some amazing cupcakes from the silo bakery and then jump onto a golf court that took us to Waco Tours. Every person we came into contact with was extremely friendly. We had such a great time learned so much about Waco. Saw some great sites and got some awesome pictures. I love that our tour guide took pictures and texted them to us ( instead of selfie after selfie). We were in awe of Cameron Park. I feel so guilty because I can't remember the gentleman's name who drove our tour bus. Kendall accompanied him they were both amazing they remembered all of our names and had us singing dancing and laughing when they weren't sharing facts about Waco or answering our questions! I recommend this tour these are good people sharing their love for their city, which you feel throughout the time spent with them. Take this tour!!! read more

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Great experience!!! Tour Guides were Awesome!!! Absolutely loved it!!!

Absolutely amazing. This company was recommended to me through a friend who had chosen the "Classic Tour" with Waco Tours during her time here in Waco. I am so glad we chose to do a Waco Tour during our stay! The people specifically our tour guides, Ty and Jacob, were absolutely outstanding! Everyone we met who worked for Waco Tours had such a positive and genuine persona about them. We felt the passion they had for Waco and the authentic hospitality that just oozed from them. This was the perfect tour to learn and see things of Waco that other wise we would have never seen or heard about. Waco Tours is worth EVERY dime - you will not be disappointed! read more

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