Tours & Sightseeing

IN GALVESTON

Immerse yourself in Galveston by going on an unforgettable adventure and making lasting memories. Whether you want to travel by boat, bus, trolley, or horse, this vibrant beach town offers a wide array of exciting options you will not want to miss. Experience the island by land, sky, and sea when you book one of these incredible Galveston, TX tours for your next vacation.

  • Watch dolphins leap in and out of the waves in their natural environment when you book a cruise through Baywatch Dolphin Tours. Family owned and operated since 2005, this exciting boat ride leaves out of Pier 21 in front of Galveston’s Harbor House Hotel. In addition to the playful marine mammals, you will also learn about and see other iconic island sights, including the U.S. Coast Guard ships, the Port […]

  • Built especially for harbor sight-seeing excursions, the Seagull II is a 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel owned by the Galveston Historical Foundation. The main deck offers cover from the elements, while the top level reveals striking sky and water scenery. Hop about this U.S. Coast Guard certified boat to enjoy a scenic sunset cruise along Galveston’s harbor.

  • The Segway PT is without a doubt one of the most entertaining and forward-thinking forms of human mobility. Riders are able to propel themselves and set their own pace thanks to an innovative system of computer-controlled gyroscopes that is used on these vehicles. This eliminates the need for riders to stop the vehicle and get off in order to have a better perspective. Since 2009, SegCity Segway Galveston has been […]

  • The Galveston Duck Tour is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows visitors to tour Galveston Island. On the Duck, you’ll travel forty blocks along Seawall Boulevard, which overlooks the Gulf of Mexico, to Offats Bayou. There, you’ll join the water for a cruise across the bayou once you’ve finished your land tour of the bayou! The Galveston Duck Tours provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the island. The tours begin at […]

  • These air-conditioned 14 or 20 passenger buses offer several different tours throughout Galveston, TX. On the 60-minute Historic Port, Pirates, & Architecture tour, you will learn about the town’s history and major points of interest. Listen to eye-witness ghost stories on the interactive audio/video Ghost Bus tour. Delivered by renowned climate scientist, Dr. “Hurricane Hal,” the Galveston Historic Hurricane tour takes you through the city as you listen to stories […]

  • Explore the island on the Galveston Island Trolley, where different routes allow you to see everything the city has to offer for a low fare of $1 for adults (accompanied minors ride for free). The Seawall Loop travels East and West along the Seawall between Stewart Beach and Moody Gardens. The Downtown Loop travels North and South between the Strand and the Seawall. There is a good chance that you […]

  • Are you looking for a way to experience Galveston that is one of a kind, memorable, or even romantic? Try it out from a height of one or more hundred feet! Galveston Helicopters provides a variety of island tours, each featuring breathtaking vistas that are unavailable through any other means. Bear in mind that participation in this activity is contingent upon favorable weather conditions. In addition, there is a limit […]

  • Step aboard a 450-horsepower airboat to receive a brief orientation from your Coast Guard certified and licensed captain. Then, you will feel the wind against your skin as Galveston Airboat Tours takes you on the ride of your life through hundreds of acres of open wetland. This fun water adventure allows you to see alligators, birds, turtles, and other wildlife in their natural setting.

  • Ghost Tours of Galveston invites you to “discover the dark side” of the island. This bone-chilling walking tour takes you through local haunts where restless spirits reside. You will hear stories and well-researched accounts of the supernatural while getting a glimpse into Galveston’s creepy past.

  • Tour Galveston’s East End Historical District or the Strand in a charming horse-drawn carriage. Island Carriages, established in 1996, will take you through tree-lined roads shadowed by stunning Victorian buildings with ornate details. This business on Postoffice Street also offers private services for corporate events, weddings, anniversaries, and other special occasions.

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