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Turning Basin Riverboat Tours

46 Reviews

#1 of 5 Tours in Jefferson

Boat Tours & Water Sports, Tours, Outdoor Activities

Polk Street Bridge, Jefferson, TX

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“Interesting guide and peaceful boat trip”

My husband and I were the only ones that weekday, but it was nice because we could let the guide... read more

Reviewed 14 October 2017

threemckees

Greenville, Texas

“A Glimpse of Jefferson's Steamboat Past”

Theis boat tour down Big Cypress Bayou was well worth the $10 ticket. The bayou was picturesque... read more

Reviewed 3 October 2017

Dennis H

Fort Worth, Texas

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4.5

46 reviews

Excellent58%
Very good32%
Average8%
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“big cypress bayou” (6 reviews)

“boat ride” (4 reviews)

“great history” (2 reviews)

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Polk Street Bridge, Jefferson, TX

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threemckees

Greenville, Texas

203

Reviewed 14 October 2017

Interesting guide and peaceful boat trip

My husband and I were the only ones that weekday, but it was nice because we could let the guide take his stories in any direction he wanted. It was a nice, peaceful ride on a pleasant fall day. The history was interesting....it's been several...More

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Dennis H

Fort Worth, Texas

4010

Reviewed 3 October 2017 via mobile

A Glimpse of Jefferson's Steamboat Past

Theis boat tour down Big Cypress Bayou was well worth the $10 ticket. The bayou was picturesque passing by a Confederate powder magazine. The boat captain and owner was very friendly, informal, and informative. Don't visit Jefferson without taking this tour. Unfortunately the actual turning...More

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lhunt2725

Granbury, Texas

Reviewed 6 September 2017

Cheap Entertainment

We took the hour long tour, the last one of the day around 4:30 pm. Our captain looked and sounded like Jack Hanna and was very knowledgeable about the history of the river basin and Jefferson. It is most definitely worth the money, they could...More

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Witchypoo262

Grand Prairie, Texas

224

Reviewed 22 August 2017 via mobile

Great history stories while you ride

Good boat tour, owner had many historic facts and stories to tell, the ride was fun and nice, could use some updating / repairs of boat and dock but otherwise would recommend

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Janethetford

Irving

448

Reviewed 6 May 2017

boat tour

Tours and space are limited. We did not reserve a spot in time. Many of the residents in Jefferson recommended this tour as the tour guide has many stories about Jefferson's history, the sight of Diamond Bessie's murder which everyone is Jefferson has a story...More

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davidandwendy2016

Longview, Texas

Reviewed 11 April 2017

You HAVE TO visit these folks!

This tour was the highlight of our weekend! I absolutely LOVED taking this tour. The staff was great and very entertaining. The tour provided a lot of history about Jefferson "back in the day". I learned a lot about the town and it's history while...More

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matts905

Garland, Texas

19043

Reviewed 25 March 2017 via mobile

Very interesting

This was a short trip (1 hour), but very entertaining due to the boat captain, John. His history of Jefferson was very interesting. He's one of those characters that you could talk with for hours. It was worth the $10 to just talk with him....More

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Craig V

Forney, Texas

1510

Reviewed 24 March 2017

Enjoyable River Ride

We enjoyed this ride with good narration regarding the history of river boats and Jefferson. The tour guides were fun, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Unfortunately there just is not much to see on the ride. Basically you are just riding up and down the river. The...More

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LoveBug41

Plano, Texas

199107

Reviewed 11 March 2017 via mobile

Great Scenic Ride

Husband and I took this fun and scenic ride today. It was relaxing and only $10 per person for an hour ride. The tour guide was friendly and gave lots of interesting history about the area! A must do when visiting Jefferson!

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Handywoman9

Fort Worth, Texas

232125

Reviewed 30 November 2016

Very nice ride with lots of history!

John gives a great guided tour about the history of Jefferson, with a focus on the steam boats which used to come there. You get a beautiful view of the bayou and we saw Great Blue Herons and turtles. A very pleasant afternoon outing for...More

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