Top Galveston Outdoor Activities

This Galveston Baywatch Dolphin Tour is a great way to see dolphins on the water in just a few hours. Meet your group and captain at Pier 21 and join the boat you’re assigned for this experience. Then, take off on the water to enjoy some time searching for dolphins in their natural habitat.

If you’d like to ride around Galveston Island to learn more about the area, but don’t want to head out in a large group that can either go too fast or too quickly, book this Galveston Island Private E-Bike Adventure Tour. This e-bike tour takes you to top highlights such as the 1859 Ashton Villa and Galveston Seawall, as your guide tells you about the history, culture, and wildlife of the island in the comfort of a private group.

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.

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.

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.

Go back in time to when Galveston was run by the mob and declared a free state on this guided group tour. You’ll explore the Red Light District with your guide, who will tell you stories not found in guide books. Hear about legends like Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and more on this tour that lasts around an hour and a half.

Uncover the sordid past of Galveston as you walk through the historic Strand district during this nighttime ghost tour. Listen to spooky stories of sudden deaths and paranormal sightings as you explore important landmarks like the Railroad Museum, Tremont House, and the Grand 1894 Opera House. The city is just waiting to show you its eerie past.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

See Galveston and learn about its history without stepping onto a crowded group tour. Prebook this Galveston Private Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour and guarantee your ride on the day you prefer to go. Plus, since it’s a private tour, just you and your group of up to six will attend. A guide tells you about the history of Galveston as you relax aboard the moving carriage.

Unless you own a plane yourself, the chances of soaring over Galveston in a biplane are slim. Book this Galveston First Mate Open Cockpit Biplane Ride for a unique and amazing experience that takes you up in the sky to see bird's eye views of the city’s attractions. Some highlights include the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston Historic Seaport, and some Texas battleships.

Hear stories of Galveston’s rise in the 1800s, including battles and pirate ships, without ever having to take out your own guidebook, with this Galveston History Private E-Bike Tour. Stay active while learning about the city’s history—a great combination for active history buffs. Plus, because this is a private tour for your own personal group, you can avoid the annoyance of riding in groups that are so big you miss out on hearing all the details.

Mix sightseeing with a fun, interactive group game when you book this League City Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Adventure Experience. After you get setup on an easy-to-download app, your group will play this game that makes you work together to solve challenges and find items around the city. Plus, as you play, you can see your group’s score compared to others who are also playing all across the US.

Get more from a tour of Galveston when you take this Galveston History Private Carriage Tour. You can ride the city in a carriage as you learn about its impressive and resilient history. See main sights as your guide tells stories. Plus, because it’s a nighttime tour, you can bring drinks on the carriage as long as you notify the guide in advance.

If you’re looking for a fun and thrilling experience in Galveston, look no further—this Galveston Axe Throwing Experience at the Rage Cage is easy to book ahead of your visit. Enjoy an axe and knife throwing session when you’re in the city and test your throwing skills. This experience provides you with a short instruction beforehand to make sure you feel comfortable and confident throwing these weapons at an included target.

This Galveston Sumo Suit Wrestling Experience is ideal for anyone looking for a fun experience that won’t take up a full day. Head to the Rage Cage and check in. The staff preps you with instructions and a sumo suit, and then you hit the wrestling ring. Plus, enjoy this experience without worry as the ring is clean and safe for visitors.

Gain access to a boat and captain who takes you around the water to see main sights by prebooking this Galveston Private Sailing Charter Experience. This experience makes it easy to explore without having to worry about navigating somewhere you don’t know well. Plus, when you book, choose from convenient start times ranging from the early morning to late afternoon.

Book this League City Adventurous Scavenger Hunt Experience and explore the city while playing a fun, interactive game with a group of your choosing. This scavenger-hunt game has you and your group work together to complete fu challenges and find a list of objects while you take in the city sights, too. Plus, a remote guide is there to assist you when you need it during game play.

Book this League City Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Experience to carve out some down time while in the city. Explore with your own private group as you play this self-guided game where you’ll complete challenges to earn points. This experience makes a great introduction to the city as you’ll see main areas in just a short amount of time.