Galveston Tours, Tickets & Excursions

The island of Galveston, Texas sits right on the Gulf of Mexico, a body of water teeming with dolphins. Set sail from the harbor and spend time searching for these playful creatures with a tour guide. Board a covered vessel, perfect for keeping you cool under the Texan sun, and learn about the ecology of the area while you sail.

Discover the darker side of Galveston on a ghost tour. Pass by mansions and other historical sights where spooky and mysterious things are said to have happened, and hear about the island's secrets, paranormal events, and haunted history that dates back 150 years. This tour is a fun way to learn a bit about Galveston's history.

We have experienced Captain's that will offer you information on the history of Galveston while taking seeing some of the most beautiful Dolphins. The staff is friendly and we will welcome you and make sure that each customer leaves here with a wonderful experience.

Experience the thrill of a jet boat on this small-group excursion in Galveston. Head straight to the pier with your group, slip off your shoes, and board the jet boat to begin your adventure. Enjoy a fast-paced ride with spins, right-angle turns, and tricks; get ready to get wet on this wild ride.

One of a kind tour that showcases the history, wildlife, architecture, and local lifestyle that Galveston Island has to offer. Minimum 2 persons per tour.

Unlike other cemetery tours on Galveston Island, our tour is thoroughly researched by academics. This is the only cemetery tour that takes you to the site of the actual apparitions have been appearing and paranormal happenings have been sighted within the cemetery.

Tour around Galveston in style, on a replica of a 1908 Model-T electric golf cart with the famous ahooga horn. You can choose a 5 or 8 seater for this self-guided tour, where you can spend as much time as you like. You can see Pleasure Pier, the historic district, the Kemp Ridley Sea Sculptures, and more. It’s up to you.

Getting from Houston to Galveston doesn’t have to be a hassle when you book this private transfer service. Get picked up from the location of your choice—whether that’s a hotel in Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)—and head to your chosen destination in Galveston, Texas.

Simplify your travel between Houston and Galveston with a private one-way transfer. You’ll be picked up from the airport, port, or your hotel in Houston and transported to your destination of choice in Galveston. Avoid the hassle of self-driving in an unfamiliar place or lining up for taxis when you’ve just arrived. Reach Galveston feeling relaxed and ready for your next adventure.

The Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl takes you and your favorite drinking buddies through Oleander City’s most haunted pubs and restaurants. From the ghosts of hurricane victims still lost in the wreckage to civil war soldiers who still stand for Texas, you’ll need every drop of liquid courage if you want to relive these sordid tales from the past, let alone walk the blood-stained streets of The Strand. So, saddle up, catch a buzz, and see how much you can stomach with Ghost City Tours.

Take a walk down memory lane and through Galveston's eerie cemeteries during this nighttime walking tour. Spend the evening visiting several graveyards including Old City, Broadway, Evergreen, and the Yellow Fever yard to hear stories of past Galveston residents. Learn about the symbolism of the cemeteries, the yellow fever plague, the Great Storm, and the paranormal activity in the city.

Maximize time in Galveston with a tour along the seawall by Segway. Meet your guide and learn the basics of operating a Segway before setting out on a scenic tour. Cover ground quickly and see popular landmarks including the 1892 Bishop’s Palace, the Galveston Historic Seaport, and the Port of Galveston. Admire views of the water during this fast-paced tour.

Discover Galveston’s sordid past during an evening walking tour of the city’s Red Light District. Join a small group and your guide to walk the streets and listen to stories of mobsters, bootleggers, and brothels. Learn how the island was once a “sin city,” where men could come to drink, gamble, and look for love once they crossed into the mob-run “Free State of Galveston.”

See many of Galveston’s top attractions in a single excursion—and enjoy a fun and fast-paced way to explore—on this Segway tour of the city. Pick between several daily departure times, meet your guide, and get acquainted with your Segway. Once you feel comfortable, set off and discover key city highlights. Tour the Strand Historic District, admire the 1892 Bishop’s Palace, spot the Moody Mansion, and much more.

Maximize time in Galveston with a private sightseeing tour. Get picked up at your hotel or meet your guide at a meeting point and set out on a city tour. Learn about local history and architecture as you see top landmarks including the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, The Strand, and the Seawall. Get your bearings in Galveston with this private tour or customize the itinerary according to your interests.

Uncover the sordid past of Galveston, Texas on a spooky walking tour along the Strand. Follow your guide as they point out several locations that are known for eerie paranormal activity. Galveston has seen a lot of devastation over the years—hurricanes, pandemics, wars, fires, and pirates—and has become a haven for ghosts.

Enjoy an offbeat introduction to the spooky side of Galveston that few travelers get to experience during this private ghost walking tour of The Strand, ideal for travelers on a time budget. Gain an insight into the multitude buildings alone The Strand, learning tales of ghosts, pirates, and civil war soldiers that you wouldn’t uncover alone.

Get up close and personal to Galveston’s sordid past on this small-group walking tour. Come in close contact with paranormal activity as you tour Old Galveston. Your guide provides first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that’s been experienced in this haunted town, once known for bootleggers and brothels. Get ready to be spooked and capture your experience on camera.

Galveston's history is filled with dark and gruesome moments. Uncover the city's haunted past as you walk around town with a small group and tour guide. Stop at historic mansions and buildings that are known for paranormal activity and keep your eyes peeled for any otherworldly guests that might make an appearance.

This Galveston Ghost Walking Tour provides you with a ton of interesting and meticulously researched stories and information you wouldn’t get if you were exploring on your own. Hear the rich history of the city and Galveston Island as you soak in sights of alleged haunted mansions and other spooky spots where paranormal activity has claimed to have been.

Catch the sunset at the Port of Galveston during this guided Segway tour along the city’s seawall, enjoying time to visit the historic Murdoch’s Souvenir Shop, admire the Tall Ship Elissa, and more. Visit more places than you could on foot—thanks to your personal Segway—and benefit from your guide’s local insight throughout.

You will be escorted by a Zombie-Tour Guide through the historic Strand District of Galveston. Unlike a lot of other tour operators, our tour specializes in providing an experience, rather than a walking history lesson. Our tour, as well, covers the entire Strand, not just small sections of it. Our Zombie-guides are experts in making the tour as entertaining as possible. We understand that we are apart of your Galveston experience and definitely aim to be a memorable part of your trip. Easily one of the most rapidly-growing and best reviewed tours on the island, our tour is easily the creepiest, most intriguing and, at times, hilarious ghost tour on the island.

Galveston is the most haunted island in the world and was home to the largest Red Light District for over 70 years. Dark of the Moon tour combines the highlights of our popular and highest rated tours Ghost on the Strand and Historic tours to have awesome adventure for adults only.

Get to know Galveston on this scavenger hunt, with help from your remote interactive guide. This is a challenge and a detective hunt where you need to find and solve clues to get to the next hidden spot, learning about the history and culture of Galveston the whole time. You can also compete with other teams on the website’s leaderboard for extra fun.