Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

Review №1

Rating: 5

So in love with this place!!! Wonderful guided tour. No kids under 9yrs old though. Just fyi. That s their rule. Parking was easily accessible. Check in at the front office.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Cool off the radar architectural land mark. Really one of a kind Visited on

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

It was a great artistic experience. It was a little short, but it was still a great and surreal experience.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

A very neat, unique experience. We went for the historic tour. It was informative and the place is undeniably cool. The guide was pleasant and the tour was easy. We had both younger and elderly people with us.

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

The Cistern is a unique experience which we all enjoyed.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 3

The place is spectacular from a visual/audio perspective. The history tour is okay. Go for the art show!

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 3

It was a nice excursion on a 101 degree day, but the guide needs some public relations training. Had he been a little more courteous, the tour would have been nice.

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Carlos Cruz-Diez (1923-2019) at the Houston Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference (May 12, 2018 to April 7, 2019) was underground, ephemeral, and participatory work integrated into the architecture of the Cistern. 32 projectors were placed in the Cistern to project moving lattices of light on the columns, interior walls. Always purchase tickets online. A must see for every visitor to Houston. You won t regret it.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Small gem. Amazing experience. Simple tour of the old Cistern, architecturally interesting and we had a very good guide. In the end he demonstrated the good acoustics by performing a song, resulting in instant goose bumps. Perhaps a little pricey as it literally takes 30 mins. But worthwhile anyway.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

The light installation was definitely cool. However, we were lucky to have been there exactly in time at 11 a.m. There would not have been another tour with a light installation that day.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

They had an interactive story of the Velveteen Rabbit. It was incredible and beautiful. Great visit.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

This is a rad space with awesome art installations. I loved visiting.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 4

Pretty cool destination, the $10 price might be a bit steep for what you get. But overall an interesting experience.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Fantastic place to spend a couple hours

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

There was an art exhibit with lights sound a motion when we visited. Were going again and taking visiting family!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

One of the attractions to visit in the city of Houston, it is worth it from an engineering, historical point of view and even as a curiosity.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

We went on a tour and it was really cool, our guide Rosemarie was excellent and her singing was amazing

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

We went for the 5 pm tour during the week and it was just us two. The tour was amazing with narrations throughout the light show at the cistern. Temperature inside: The temperature inside felt nice and cool. I am usually accustomed to 75 degrees indoor. Tour time: 30 minutes

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 1

Super disappointed. Could be great with minor tweaks. I agree that the staff is rude, very rude. The description of what you are actually paying for needs to be way more clear. We had no idea it was a guided tour and that we had to show up exactly on time, we were 5 minutes late. It does say it in the confirmation email but who reads those? If the description of what they are selling was clearly stated ahead of time, we would have planned accordingly and had a much better experience. And the staff really need to understand that while the Cistern is wonderful, it s not the Sistine Chapel.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Super cool spot in Houston. My wife and I visited a few years ago but they do special events and concerts all of the time. I definitely recommend checking it out if youve never been!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

It was a great experience how the cistern has been beautified with art and sound.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Quite the lovely light show!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

The park is very nice. Its very difficult to count Parkin

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 1

My wife and I had a Halloween party in our house and it was so much better than this Kindergarten art exhibit. Staff rude. Echo in cistern made it impossible to understand this recorded story tale. Dont go! Bad, Bad, Bad!!! Waste of time and taxpayer money!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Very interesting tour. We learned some Houston history and got to enjoy some beautiful singing by our guide. Definitely worth seeing this amazing piece of history.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Many thanks to Rosemarie for a great tour. It was my second visit and I continue to be impressed. Thank you for all of the facts, figures and great vocal examples.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Went for haha real a neat work of modern art that been integrated into the cistern. Place is cool to see in general and it works out that its at the park so you can make the day out of it.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Saw an amazing art presentation based on the Velveteen Rabbit. Was quite moving.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

We were looking for unique experiences during our visit to Houston and the cistern did not disappoint. Modern art is usually not our favorite, but the way that the light installation HaHaReal by Rachel Rossin transformed the underground installation was surprisingly fascinating and we enjoyed our tour. The tour started right on time, and our guide gave us a short overview of the history of the cistern before walking us through the art installation, so it was like receiving two tours in one. Its a nice cool spot on a hot and humid day. I would recommend booking tickets in advance, which is easy to do on line and going early in the morning, since the designated parking lot is really small and fills up quickly. While its dark, there are no jump scares.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Totally unique: Tour. Art Installation. Sound meditation.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Loved it. Amazing.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern in Houston is an old underground reservoir transformed into an art space. Its a cool spot to check out with interesting history and unique architecture. If youre into art or just curious, its definitely worth a visit.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 2

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Had a great time. The place is very beautiful. A hidden jem.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Excellent place to relax

Date: 5 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 3

This is an interesting installation, I would have loved to had time to see it and soak it in but we were rushed through at pace by a guy in huge illuminous earrings who was very rude. We had a question but were told no questions allowed. Some people arrived late and missed the safety briefing and that was fine apparently but to try and spend time watching the installation and show interest was not allowed. Im not sure what was going on with this guy whether he needs support or training or just had a very bad day, but tainted the whole exhibit sadly. The guy at the front of the group was very good. Such a shame.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 4

Its fine, not that interesting, and would not recommend it to anyone out of town.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 3

Date: 6 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 1

Date: 6 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Came here for the Cistern History tour which was essentially an underground light show. It was overall an enjoyable, unique and relaxing experience of lights and music.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

cool art tour with very helpful employees and guides! be aware that you need to make reservations well in advance.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Fire place for date night me and my thing loved it

Date: 6 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

The cistern is a hidden gem. It is beautiful and they host a number of events that incorporate lights and sound into the experience. I highly recommend you purchase tickets in advance and go when they offer one of their special tours. On top of the cistern is a wonderful park and places to picnic. Outside of the entrance, you will often find 2-3 food trucks. Parking is a challenge, so arrive early.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

The cistern song the staff sang to us was a little creepy lol overall still a good time.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

First time visiting the cistern was during the art installation called Haha Real by Rachel Rossin. Booked online thru maps and check in was a breeze. The cistern itself was great and awe inspiring given the light and audio experience.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Very cool daytime experience! I took the guided tour for $10, and it was definitely worth the history and background info on the cistern.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 2

It was interesting? Not what I was expecting. Worth going at least once, but I wouldn t go again

Date: 7 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

A really neat Hidden Gem in Downtown Houston.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Impressive repurposing of an old underground water storage cistern. Now artists are invited to bring it to life with their visionary light shows. The one on display now is a light/sound immersive experience about 15-20 min long. This is one of those off the beaten path things a lot of people would enjoy.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 2

Extremely disappointed that the opening day(s) information is incorrect on both the Visitors Center door AND the recording when you call. We were visiting Houston from out of state and drove an hour to see the Cistern only to be turned away and told to come back the next day. Aggravating to say the least.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

Date: 8 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

So beautiful

Date: 8 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Wonderful place... that you must see

Date: 8 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Went to see the Kelly O Brien sound and light installation. It was fantastic! Highly recommend

Date: 8 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

We visited during a special holiday lights experience, which was very well done. I enjoyed the tour and history, and the interactive element of the light show.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Other worldly!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 1

So apparently paying ungodly taxes isnt enough but now they are going to fine you and charge for parking. There are simply too many other options with free parking to ever come here again. Its unfortunate because the park itself is very nice.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Mesmerizing Experience Beneath the City: Buffalo Bayou Cistern Singing Bowl Performance Having finally experienced the singing bowl performance at the Buffalo Bayou Cistern, I can confidently say it was well worth the wait and comes highly recommended. The Cistern, formerly the citys water supply until 2007, now stands as a captivating landmark open to the public since 2016. The echoes and sounds within its 212 columns create an unforgettable experience. The water levels, ranging from ankle to knee deep, add to the unique atmosphere. With various shows, including light displays, sound performances, and standard tours, the Buffalo Bayou Cistern promises an immersive journey beneath the city that shouldnt be missed.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 2

The cistern itself is neat but the light show was very underwhelming and boring. Hardly any music to go with the lights and light show was nothing special. Epic fail by the artist given how much potential the space has.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 1

I live across the street to the visitor center and went to show appreciation to a vendor outside in the circle for the holidays. Then some pompus worker policed me out of the park for having a mini bottle of champagne.... wow. Get a grip, just because you work the visitor center doesnt mean you can police park visitors. I have been there for gallas drinking at an open bar... nice power trip by the city workers.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Our tour guide Adriana was amazing. Such a cool tour. We have lived in Houston for over 10 years and had never been. We even got a lovely musical performance by our guide to showcase the amazing acoustics of the cistern.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

I never knew this place existed. The illuminated tour was interesting to go for the holidays. I assume it was put out of commission in 2017 due to Hurricane Harvey. Fun neat tour with an extremely charismatic guide named Rosemarie. Also a fun date idea. Great optical illusion.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Lovely son et lumiere, impressive

Date: 10 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Very cool. Native Houstonian never knew this place existed. Zen experience, and a little pocket of history left unchanged. Guide was amazing.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Great piece of local history that has been preserved now with a proper plan and access for visitors. From 1920s and original the water supply for parts of Houston you can now visit and view the cistern which offers some great views in the sympathetically lit chamber along with amazing sound qualities. There is not much walking needed to enter the cistern and you can finally walk around the edge of the cistern as part of the tour. Your hide may also sing for you to again show-off the azing echo and sound qualities. Parking can be a bit tricky Im guessing, there is a fairly small carpark near the cistern with 3 hour stay limit but it does advise there is parking around the corner.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 3

Due to a private scheduled event we didnt see the cistern. So we walked and viewed the grounds. Watched skateboarders and locals play kick ball for over an hr. Delighted to hear the blow on a shofar from another private group. Wish we could have seen the cistern. Reservation recommended

Date: 10 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Interesting place, arrive early to park.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 4

Cool place to visit

Date: 11 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

I feel in love with the Cistern. It s history and importance to the City Of Houston and it s development as one of the nations largest city, is due to the development of what used to be the water reserve. Today it stands as a beautiful structure that captures the imagination. We were grateful to have received a tour from one of the biggest advocates of the Cistern. Make sure to schedule your appointment as they only let a handful of people in at a time. I m looking forward to the video we re creating about our tour on Houston City Beat - online.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Extraordinary experience. Went to a music performance in the cistern. The composer created the music to build within the body of the cistern. The reverberation last up to 17 seconds. The music builds and layers on top of the reverberation. All while the sound of water trickles continuously in the background. Incredible experience like nothing I ve had before.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Dear readers this has been on my Houston bucket list for a long time I remember reading about it years ago, when the city decided to turn it into a historical landmark .I m so glad they did the @thecistern became a piece of art, far from it s initial intention this water reservoir was the cities first, but as the city grew so did the demand for water .it s now used for art shows, holiday events, and a tourist attraction it s a 30 min tour and you get to scream at the end

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

The Sound Healing Meditation was incredible. This is one more incredible experience that makes me love my new city even more!

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

I found this on TripAdvisor! Im so glad that I did. The booking was easy and it made it easy to add it in my calendar. This place is gorgeous and the engineering and the tour guide, they were all great. It was a thirty minute tour. It was very informative and nothing like Ive done before. I enjoyed it so much! If you get a chance go and book a tour.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Absolutely unique marvel! Friendly staff and easy access. Bring a friend and a good camera!

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 3

Bummed that the 7 year old couldnt get in for the Cistern tour. Will be back in 2 years.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Enjoy the time here.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Cheap, nice temperature, and neat. A quick scroll around and a brief history lesson was cool. Visited on Weekday

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

A must for anyone... especially in HOT Houston

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

All the exhibitions here have their own charm, but coming to the Cistern it s one of a kind experience by itself. Highly recommended if you would like to enjoy a totally different experience aside the Houston busy life. The staff is very kind and patient. I recommend to be there on time, since the exhibitions are very punctual.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

Its a nice place to go and enjoy either a walk or a bike ride. I usually go on the weekends with my daughter.

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

This place is incredible. I wish more love music would core here. Did a meditation class. Amazing

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Tour lady didnt only sang, but sang to accomodate everyones language on the tour. (In my case it was french and mandarin) great experience for just 10$!

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Pretty cool place. We got a guided tour and it was really well explained with a small music performance to show off the acoustics of the cistern. Must visit for Houston

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Unique place to visit. Our tour guide (Beto) was great and even sang a song for us to enjoy. Echo is amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Wow! I had no idea this existed. A huge underground water reservoir built so skillfully ages ago and still in tact. It s amazing and our tour guides were excellent as they shared some cool Houston history about struggles with water sources and even treated us to an amazing underground serenade. You should come visit !

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

The Cistern is definitely a must see. The illusion and sounds inside are a great experience. You definitely need tickets ahead of time since only a handful of spots are available. We were recommended by our tour guide to return during the holidays for a even more awesome experience with lighting and music inside.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

I loved this tour, the guides are amazing. The Cistern is beautiful and I am planning to go back and show my family and friends. This is a great stop when visiting Houston. They even have food trucks outside with great options.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 4

Interesting tour, especially when the guide sings.

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

I highly recommend visiting the cistern. The soundbowl meditation is indescribable. Its something you must attend for yourself.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Upstairs is a nice pavilion with breeze to eat from one of their food trucks. The tour guide didn t check tickets and I think there may have been some freeloaders on our tour. 3 food trucks today. Plenty of parking in their free adjacent lot at noon on a Saturday and still has spaces at 2 pm when we left.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Have been here two times and enjoyed the tour each time!

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Cost 10 dollars, it is worth it in my opinion, the visit is brief and is limited to talking a little about the history and seeing optical illusion effects with water and light. Outside there is a coffee cart called Ella and it has delicious preparations as well as a super attentive owner, try the George (lemonade + cold brew)

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Worth it

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Really incredible to see (especially for any engineers out there) the optical effect of the water is incredible and the acoustics are stellar. Highly highly recommend for the $10/pp fee. Note that kids under 9 (I think) cannot attend

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Great spot to learn a little bit about Houston water distribution history. We arrived without reservations and got our tickets in there. Price was $10 usd. The toured guide took around 30 minutes and the guide shared with us a lot of interesting information. The place is well maintained and being in there is a good experience because there are many light and sound effects that can be perceived inside, could be called something surrealist.

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 4

This is a great place to visit! Their history tour is quite good, however I do wish it had some additional talking points to fill in more time. Their concerts have very limited space but they sure deliver from an experience perspective. Be sure to buy tickets in advance to ensure your whole party will be able to make it. These do sell out on weekends.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Our tour guide Rosalie was amazing - so knowledgeable and passionate! Loved her song at the end!

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

It was an amazing place, for 10$ I went on the most amazing date ever, not only that, they give you a small opera concert down there as well by guides

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Cistern itself was great. Rather short tour for the price, though. But consider putting ANYTHING you have in the trunk. Our car window was smashed and my small backpack was stolen.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

The sound bath meditation is phenomenal. It is a great way to wipe out a stressful week.

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

I thought this place was a wonderful experience for me and my family, we had a great time looking at all the buffalo s as well as, the food we had while we were here was immensely delicious and we all would go back at any chance we would get! This is a must visit!

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

The tour is not long, but the cistern is a hidden gem in the center of Houston. It is an excellent sensory experience venue, and I wish I d been able to visit during one of their art exhibitions!

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Take the historic tour! Tour guide Rosemary was super! Innovative and full of humor she sang part of the tour which echoed endlessly. Highly recommend!

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Pretty cool place! Worth checking out for sure

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Interesting

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Great place, the guide was FANTASTIC, she made the difference, be sure to take the guided tour, totally worth it

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Fascinating piece of Houston history. Parking is VERY limited, so be ready with a backup plan for a parking location. Also plan to purchase your tour tickets in advance. If it happens to be busy, there may not be space available when you show up for the tour. Tour only takes about 30 minutes.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 4

Very neat place. About a .25 mile walk around the drained cavern. Learned it was due to multiple fissure cracks they were unable to co tonie upkeep and in operation. Was not there for an art installation but would be VERY neat. The light refraction is mind playing. Visited on

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Enjoyed the Praise in the Park Concert 3/18/23.. Praise God!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

A must-see in Houston. An underground water storage built over a hundred years ago that is not open for tours. Above, there is a park with a state area and an overlook to Sabine Street and the skate park. Also, you can get to it from the Buffalo Bayou trail system, which I frequently stop off while cycling through.

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Simple and fun! The entire area is nice and this is definitely worth a visit. Theres a tour guide lady, who sings inside and its amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Nice liked it

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Wonderful experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Super cool! Totally worth the time and money. Our guide sings so with the echo it was heavenly. Cool stories and history about the place.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Fascinating! Happy to see this unique public attraction at Buffalo Bayou Park. Our tour guide informed us that the city originally planned to demolish the cistern after it was removed from service so they could install a parking garage. Extremely happy that those original plans were canceled in favor of preserving a unique piece of our citys history.

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 4

Interesting piece of Houstons public works history.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Went to Cistern Illuminated with the Choral Group there singing. Lights, sounds, facility, all was awesome. Been wanting to see this place for awhile. My girls loved it too.

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

I really liked this place. The show was a little subdued until the great ending while the enchanting live singing This part really made it Visited on

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 4

To get the most of this tour, do the Historical one. Otherwise no big deal.

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 4

We visited this beautiful space for the first time yesterday. The illuminated experience is something to see. You are given twenty-five minutes to walk around and take in the wonder of it all. The only thing that put a damper on things is the end. A tour guide sidled up and said it was time to leave. We wanted to ask a question and she said we could, but as we walked out. She firmly asked us to walk out. And then proceeded to slowly escort someone else out as they discussed the cistern.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Really cool experience, we saw the choral concert / light show in the cistern and it was a memorable time, great date night.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Beautiful space, the colored lights are from the holidays. The space is meant to be enjoyed quietly so small children may not appreciate the atmosphere. We will be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Both calming and historic.

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

This park is a beautiful place for engagment sessions and family portraits! As a photographer, this is one of my go-to spots for both! Especially in the fall, the trees change colors and the lighting is wonderful. I highly recommend it!

Date: a year ago