Daikin Dash Tours at Daikin Park: Experiencing the Houston Astros Home Up Close
Looking for a quick, exciting outing in Houston? The Daikin Dash Tour at Daikin Park is the perfect family-friendly adventure for Astros fans and for those who are looking to do something quick and fun. Depending on the tour, it lasts around 1 hour, and depending on what time you go, you might get a private tour like us! We were in downtown Houston just roaming around, and one of the attendants asked us if we’d like to do a tour before they close, and we said yes!
What Is the Daikin Dash Tour?
The Daikin Dash Tour is a fast-paced, guided walk through Daikin Park (previously named Minute Maid Park), home of the Houston Astros. Perfect for families with limited time, this tour takes you along the warning track from the ivy-covered batter’s eye in center field, past the manual scoreboard in left field, to the Lexus Field Club, suites, and back. It’s a short but fun way to experience the ballpark’s natural grass field (our guide mentioned that grass costs MILLIONS and you can’t step on it), and iconic features, like the 19th-century locomotive that chugs when the Astros score a home run!
Daikin Dash Tour Details
Date & Time: Daily, year-round, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM on non-game days
Location: Daikin Park, 501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002 (Downtown Houston, Union Station lobby)
What to Expect: A 20–30-minute guided tour on the warning track, visiting the batter’s eye, manual scoreboard, and Lexus Field Club.
Website: mlb.com/astros/ballpark/tours
Daikin Dash Tour Options
We chose the classical tour but Daikin Dash has many options to choose from, including some VIP meet and greet with the players. All tours start at the Union Station lobby:
Classic Tour
What Is It? A 1-hour tour visiting the Michelob Ultra Club, Gallagher Club, Bank of America Suite Level, Honda Club Level, Press Box, Field Club, warning track, and Houston Methodist Hall of Fame Alley. Great for families wanting a broad overview, 30–40 minutes from Clear Lake.
Date & Time: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM (non-game days), 10:00 AM (game days)
Price: Estimated $15–$17/adult, $12–$14/senior (65+) & military, $10–$12/child (3–14)
Website: mlb.com/astros
Ultimate Fan Tour
What Is It? A 2-hour deep dive including all Classic Tour stops, plus the manual scoreboard interior, visitors’ clubhouse, Roof Deck, Insperity Club, Diamond Club, and Hall of Fame Alley. Ideal for teens and die-hard fans, not available on early game days (before 6:00 PM).
Date & Time: Monday–Saturday, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Price: Estimated $25–$28/adult, $20–$22/senior & military, $18–$20/child
Website: mlb.com/astros
Owners Experience Tour
What Is It? A 1-hour VIP tour visiting the Milo Hamilton Press Box, AT&T Broadcast booth, 790 Radio booth, Press Conference Room, and Ballpark Entertainment Control Room, followed by 2 hours of batting practice viewing from behind home plate. Limited availability, book via email.
Date & Time: Varies, book 2 weeks in advance via tours@astros.com
Price: Estimated $70–$80/person (game ticket not included)
Website: mlb.com/astros
Pregame Tour
What Is It? A 1-hour tour before home games, visiting the Upper Deck, Astros Suites, Honda Club Level, and ending with 30+ minutes of Astros batting practice viewing in the Crawford Boxes or bullpen seats. Perfect for game-day excitement.
Date & Time: Game days: 3:00 PM (7:10 PM games), 2:00 PM (6:10 PM games), 11:00 AM (3:10 PM games)
Price: Estimated $45–$50/person
Website: mlb.com/astros
Career Day Tour
What Is It? A 1-hour educational tour for students, visiting the Bank of America Suite Level, Honda Club Level, Press Box, and Astros Dugout, with a career-oriented guest speaker. Great for a 12-year-old exploring future careers.
Date & Time: Monday–Friday, varies (school field trips)
Price: Estimated $10–$12/student, teacher, staff; $25–$28/chaperone (15+)
Website: mlb.com/astros
STEM Tour
What Is It? A 1-hour educational tour exploring the physics of baseball, statistics, and the retractable roof’s engineering. Visits the Bank of America Suite Level, Honda Club Level, Press Box, and Astros Dugout. Ideal for a 12-year-old into science.
Date & Time: Monday–Friday, varies (school field trips)
Price: Estimated $10–$12/student, teacher, staff; $25–$28/chaperone
Website: mlb.com/astros
Photo Scavenger Hunt
What Is It? A 1-hour interactive tour where students take photos at key spots like the Bank of America Suite Level and Astros Dugout. Fun and engaging for a 12-year-old, with educational tie-ins.
Date & Time: Monday–Friday, varies (school field trips)
Price: Estimated $10–$12/student, teacher, staff; $25–$28/chaperone
Website: mlb.com/astros
Photo/Engagement Session
What Is It? A 75-minute private session for photos (engagements, graduations, family) at the Astros Dugout, warning track, Union Station rooftop, and manual scoreboard. Book 2 weeks in advance via email.
Date & Time: Monday–Saturday, varies (non-game days preferred)
Price: Estimated $400–$440 (plus tax, up to 10 guests)
Website: mlb.com/astros
Daikin Park’s tours are a home run for Houston family activities! We had fun being on the field, behind the scoreboard, taking photos commemorating the experience, seeing the guest team’s locker room, and more. It was quick, easy, and the guides were really friendly and knowledgeable. We went to the store afterwards to buy even more Astros hats, woops!
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