Southfork Ranch Tour

Posted By : David_N
Booked at visit to Southfork ranch on the 7 april. The lady the took us for the visit was first class and gave an excellent onsite into the Dallas area and history
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 10:18:38

Posted By : Kildare_Ireland14
We visited the Dallas TV set which is not easy to get to you will need to rent a car and drive as it’s a good bit outside Dallas. We had a very interesting tour and received lot of information. There is also a souvenir shop on site. A must for anyone that watched the show.
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Posted On : 2024-06-15 11:56:54

Posted By : FLPARIS75
Better late than never! I booked this fantastic tour with Discover Dallas Tours back in October, but this review is long overdue.

My mom, who lives in France, came to visit me and my family in California for a few weeks. Before she flew back home, I wanted to create a special memory together. So, I surprised her with a weekend getaway to Dallas!

We had a blast exploring the JFK Museum and the Fort Worth Stockyards, but the highlight of the trip was definitely our visit to Southfork Ranch.

After researching several tour companies, I decided Discover Dallas Tours was the perfect fit. This family-run company stood out because Rebecca, the owner, personally called me after I inquired online. Even though the website didn't show availability, Rebecca was able to organize the perfect private tour of Southfork Ranch for us. She confirmed everything clearly via email and text message, including pick-up details and timings.

Importantly, they are the only private tour company authorized by the owners of Southfork Ranch, making the experience even more special.

The price was absolutely worth it. Erin, our guide (Rebecca's daughter), picked us up at our downtown hotel in a comfortable black SUV and drove us to the ranch. During the ride, Erin shared interesting facts about Dallas, the history of Texas, cowboys, the Fort Worth Stockyards and Longhorns. She even stopped at the Southfork Ranch gate for memorable photos before we arrived.

Since my mom doesn't speak English, Erin found a comfortable and quiet spot for us to sit and provided detailed information about the ranch and the show. Erin was very patient, giving me plenty of time to translate everything for my mom. Her stories were captivating, and it brought back so many memories for both of us – we used to watch the show together every week back in France!

The tour included a visit to the on-site museum at Southfork Ranch, where we saw photographs, magazine and newspaper clippings, props used in the show, and the famous gun used in the episode "Who shot JR?". We also walked around the house, saw the swimming pool, and the table outside where the family had breakfast. For fans of the original series, it's interesting to know that the interiors you see on screen were actually sets, while the exteriors were filmed on location at the ranch! Erin explained why the interiors weren't filmed at the ranch (you'll need to take the tour to hear the full story). The second series and more recent ones used the ranch's interior for filming.

Erin was fantastic throughout the tour - friendly, patient, and attentive. She even took some great pictures of my mom and me. It was a perfect day for us. Thank you to both Erin and Rebecca!

Overall, this tour was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend Discover Dallas Tours to anyone visiting the Dallas area.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 02:43:34

Posted By : lindagO4826NQ
One of the best attractions in Dallas.
Well worth a visit. Great museum as well. No crowds. Easy walking around. Something for everyone.
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Posted On : 2024-02-24 14:40:45

Posted By : Sean1768
Super trip. Erin was a fantastic guide. The trip to Southfork Ranch takes about 35/40 minutes from downtown Dallas. Got to see everything ( museum, interior, poolside, etc ). Was amazing. Would recommend Discover Dallas Tours without hesitation.
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Posted On : 2023-10-30 09:42:57

Posted By : thehoggmeister
This was an amazing visit! We were picked up from the hotel on time and taken on a tour of local neighbourhoods before ending up at Southfork- a great picture opportunity before entering the ranch. The exhibition at the ranch is great- all those famous scenes and some great memorabilia including the gun that shot JR lol. We then walked the estate before ending up at the house for photos around the infamous pool and outside dining area before a full private tour of the house. Fabulous memories and a great guide.
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Posted On : 2023-10-27 10:08:04

Posted By : Sue_P
Very interesting tour, Erin was very friendly and informative. Really enjoyed the history before Southfork became Dallas the TV series. If you were a fan of the show, then this is worth a visit.
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Posted On : 2023-09-18 13:49:03

Posted By : justincolind
Ever Since a child, watching Dallas on TV I always wanted to visit Southfork, so during a holiday to Florida I made plans to fly to Dallas and back in one day. Rebecca from discoverdallastours was brilliant, right from the start she organised the tour from picking me up at Dallas Fort Worth Airport to dropping me back there later in the day.

When Erin messaged me to say she was outside the arrivals lounge doors she was so nice and friendly I felt like we had known each other for a while. The tour was out of this world and my dream had come true. The Ranch was Amazing, then the tour to Downtown Dallas was not only the icing on the cake and breathtaking but the knowledge and history that I learned was first class. Thank you both for making an old man very happy.
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Posted On : 2023-07-28 11:40:57

Posted By : lutherbarbee
Since my husband and I had recently viewed all fourteen seasons of Dallas we were excited to see the iconic Southfork Ranch for ourselves. Erin made the experience super fun, with inside stories of the filming and history of the Ranch. Her humor and personality are great. She knew where the best pictures were - the pool, the breakfast table and of course the entry gate to the ranch - so fun to share with friends. Such a fun memorable tour - not to be missed!
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Posted On : 2023-03-20 11:59:15

Posted By : shers221
What a wonderful company! They were responsive, knowledgeable, professional and so much fun. I took a tour of Southfork Ranch and Erin was amazing. She showed me around Dallas, shared lots of history and even made recommendations for where to get a pair of cowboy boots. Do not hesitate to book with this company. My hotel concierge recommended them and I’m so glad I asked. I hope to go back someday and do another tour!
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Posted On : 2023-02-13 20:15:10