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Dallas and Southfork Ranch Combo Tour

From$175
4.5 hours
Dallas, USA

About this activity

Experience Dallas's rich history and culture with a guided tour of the city's landmarks, followed by a visit to the iconic Southfork Ranch, home of the famous TV show 'Dallas'.

Highlights

  • Explore Dallas's vibrant cityscape
  • Visit the iconic Southfork Ranch
  • See the JFK Memorial and Dealey Plaza
  • Discover the history of the Red Old Courthouse
  • Stroll through the picturesque Pioneer Plaza

Full description

Dive into the heart of Dallas with this exciting half-day tour that combines the city's vibrant urban landscape with a touch of television history. Begin your adventure with a guided exploration of Dallas's most iconic landmarks, including the JFK Memorial and Dealey Plaza, where history was made. Then, journey to the legendary Southfork Ranch, the setting of the beloved TV series 'Dallas', and immerse yourself in its storied past. This tour offers a perfect blend of urban exploration and pop culture nostalgia, all in one unforgettable experience.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Dallas city highlights
  • Visit to Southfork Ranch, home of the TV show 'Dallas'
  • Transportation between locations
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

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Dallas Tour At 10am, you are off for an adventure in the history of Dallas. Perhaps the genesis of Dallas as a small trading post in 1841 seems incredulous as one now looks on one of the most beautiful cities in the US. Dallas is indeed a city of international renown and boasts some marvelous landmarks. Guests to Dallas will want to give themselves plenty of time to take in the sights and sounds. Sights seen include:  Founders Plaza, Old Red Court  House, John Neely Bryan Cabin, JFK Memorial, Pioneer Plaza (largest bronze collection in the world), Dallas City Hall (designed by I.M. Pei), Thanks-Giving Square, First Baptist Dallas Fountain Plaza, Deep Ellum, The Wilson Block (historic neighborhood, Queen Anne/Victorian Style Houses), The Art District (the largest in the world!), Klyde Warren Park, The City of Highland Park (5th richest suburb in USA, home to many celebrities), Uptown the McKinney Avenue restaurant district, West End, Dealey Plaza (JFK assassination Point), and much more. Southfork Ranch Tour Texans have always believed that they live “larger-than-life,” and where else is that so clearly lived out than at the infamous Southfork Ranch? Make-believe, some say? Perhaps, yet for 13 years (356 episodes), this made-for-TV drama captured the imaginations of millions of people around the world. As one of the longest running series in American television history, “Dallas” invited folks into its world each week . . . and now guests from across the  US and internationally are invited yet again to be guests at the “most visited White House west of D.C.” Guests may enjoy the museum and shopping the Ranch Round-up at the Visitor’s Center where they can buy Southfork Ranch gifts and Texas memorabilia. Additional items that are always of interest are: The prop gun used to frame the well-known question, “who shot JR?”; Lucy’s wedding dress; Video clips from many series’ episodes; and interviews conducted with “stars” of the show. From the Visitor’s Center, guests may take a train ride past the Ewing Oil Office to the Ewing mansion, visit J.R.’s bedroom, explore the grounds and shop at Lincoln’s and Longhorns, where Jock’s 1978 Lincoln automobile is on display. Also guests will be treated to “Dallas” inspired clothing along with a fine selection of cowboy hats.

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Old Red Court House The Dallas County Courthouse, built in 1892 of red sandstone with rusticated marble accents, is a historic governmental building located at 100 South Houston Street in Dallas, Texas. Also known as the Old Red Courthouse, it became the Old Red Museum, a local history museum, in 2007

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Dallas is indeed a city of international renown and boasts some marvelous landmarks. Guests to Dallas will want to give themselves plenty of time to take in the sights and sounds.

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Dallas is indeed a city of international renown and boasts some marvelous landmarks. Guests to Dallas will want to give themselves plenty of time to take in the sights and sounds.

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Home to the largest bronze collection in the world

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Dallas is indeed a city of international renown and boasts some marvelous landmarks. Guests to Dallas will want to give themselves plenty of time to take in the sights and sounds.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Dallas is indeed a city of international renown and boasts some marvelous landmarks. Guests to Dallas will want to give themselves plenty of time to take in the sights and sounds.

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Dallas is indeed a city of international renown and boasts some marvelous landmarks. Guests to Dallas will want to give themselves plenty of time to take in the sights and sounds.

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JFK assassination Point

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Texans have always believed that they live “larger-than-life,” and where else is that so clearly lived out than at the infamous Southfork Ranch? Make-believe, some say? Perhaps, yet for 13 years (356 episodes), this made-for-TV drama captured the imaginations of millions of people around the world. As one of the longest running series in American television history, “Dallas” invited folks into its world each week . . . and now guests from across the  US and internationally are invited yet again to be guests at the “most visited White House west of D.C.” Guests may enjoy the museum and shopping the Ranch Round-up at the Visitor’s Center where they can buy Southfork Ranch gifts and Texas memorabilia. Additional items that are always of interest are: The prop gun used to frame the well-known question, “who shot JR?”; Lucy’s wedding dress; Video clips from many series’ episodes; and interviews conducted with “stars” of the show. From the Visitor’s Center, guests may take a train ride past the Ewing Oil Office to the Ewing mansion, visit J.R.’s bedroom, explore the grounds and shop at Lincoln’s and Longhorns, where Jock’s 1978 Lincoln automobile is on display. Also guests will be treated to “Dallas” inspired clothing along with a fine selection of cowboy hats.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm the tour's departure time and location
  • Be aware that the tour operates in English
  • Note that meals and beverages are not included

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the city tour
  • Bring a camera to capture memorable moments
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • 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
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Customers must call company the night before to confirm the time of departure

Traveler reviews

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Combination of JFK and...

Combination of JFK and South Fork is great! Preston is a wealth of information. So engaging and interesting!

Caroline_vJun 5, 2026VIATOR

Dan provided excellent discussion of JFK aassassination events. Enjoyed the trip to Southfolk. Greatly appreciated Dan's tou

Daniel provided a great JFK tour and pointed out the police station where Lee Harvey Oswald was shot by Jack Ruby. That was a nice highlight for me. Fun tour of Southfork. Dan saved the day when he unlocked the door to garage where the Lincoln Continental was stored used in the Dallas TV show. Dan provided some recommendations to visit museums around Dallas. Overall, I had a great experience since it was my first time in Dallas visiting from southern California. Best time ever. Thanks, Robert Sandoval

ROBERT SMay 30, 2026TRIPADVISOR

South fork here we go

This was a great tour as it brought back lots of memories from the 80s with the Dallas tv show Our tour guide and driver Dan was excellent and so informative, especially on the JFK assassination as we left Dallas. Highly recommend taking this tour.

Bruce_EMay 21, 2026VIATOR

Great trip would highly recommend!

Great experience,exactly what was promised when booked. 3hrs and 30 mins long. We had a great tour guide Orlando who was very informative about Dallas and its history. He gave us photo opportunity for Southfork too. A very careful driver as well.

dawnf185May 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Viator for the WIN!

We had the best time! Our tour guide, Dan, was impressive with his knowledge and made sure we enjoyed everything. He was knowledgeable, witty and even took our family photos as key spots. This was my birthday gift for my special needs brother and Dan did a great job keeping him included in the entire day. My ❤️ is full!

C701SZdonnacMay 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Children must be accompanied by an adult Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund Customers must call company the night before to confirm the time of departure
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