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Discover the Wild West history of Galveston, Texas with this admission ticket to The Bryan Museum. Enjoy a self-guided tour through the rich collection of artifacts dating back more than 12,000 years. Learn about several topics including the first settlers—the Native Americans—the annexation of Texas from Mexico, and the Civil War era, as you explore the museum.

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.

This Galveston West End Tour Open-Cockpit Private Biplane Tour takes you up in the air so you can see the city without having to navigate the massive crowds on land. Go up in a biplane and see the West End, San Luis Pass, and West Bay from high up in the sky. An open-air plane gives you a very different take on the city.

Find out what spots you like and want to frequent again by taking this Galveston Island Pubs and Grub Small-Group Tour that combines visits to pubs, bars, and eateries. Unlike other food and booze tours, this one runs with just a small group of up to seven so you can talk to your guide and ask questions when wanted as you sample some of the city’s delicious food and drinks.

Book your private round-trip transfer from Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to your Galveston hotel or any address in Galveston. Don't go through the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queue and use our private, door-to-door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you with a nameplate at your scheduled time, and you will travel comfortably to your destination. We track your flight, have clean cars and professional drivers, and there are no hidden fees.

Learn about the mob and the characters who inhabited Galveston’s Red Light District on this group tour. You’ll learn about the roles Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and Dean Martin played at this stage in history. You’ll also keep costs down by booking this shared group tour, and maybe make a few new friends, too.

If you’re looking to hear about an edgy side of Galveston’s history that includes working girls, mobsters, and unexpected ghosts, book this Galveston Red Light District Sinner and Saints Walking Tour. A guide leads the way on foot through the old district as you stop at highlights to hear stories you wouldn’t hear otherwise. This is a unique tour not to be missed, but keep in mind only people 16 years of age or older can go on it.

If you want to get professional photos taken while in Galveston, try this Galveston Photo Shoot Experience that caters to your requirements and personal style, too. Pick your preferred length of photo-shoot time when booking, and then get great photos taken during your shoot in beautiful locations. Afterward, get access to your photos quickly—within 14 days of your shoot—by using an online viewing gallery provided by your photographer.

Get more from a walk around Galveston’s the Strand District when you go with a guide during this Galveston the Phantoms of the Strand District Ghost Tour. This ghost tour passes main spooky areas of the city such as a haunted trolley station, an eerie hotel, and a ghostly theater. Plus, your guide tells the tales of the dark history that goes along with why locals call these places haunted in the first place.

Choose one of the cemeteries in Galveston Island to explore the graves and hear all about the ghosts who inhabit the island from your zombie tour guide. This tour will tell you all the haunted and gruesome stories of the people buried here over the course of history. This group tour keeps costs down, while still giving you a fun tour in the cemeteries.

Minimize the stress of traveling by pre-booking your one-way private transfer in an SUV from Houston (airports or accommodations) or Galveston cruise ship terminals to anywhere in and around Dallas. Avoid the hassle of waiting for a taxi or shuttle, and travel in style with door-to-door service in a private vehicle with a professional chauffeur.

Ideal for travelers who want to dive into the 1900 hurricane’s history of Galveston, this Galveston Voices of the 1900 Storm Private History Tour takes you around the island to hear stories, see buildings that withstood the storm, and more. Plus, since this is a private tour, you can move at your own pace without others rushing you along.

Get a wonderful overview of Galveston’s food and beverage scene by taking this Galveston Tapas on the Strand Small-Group Food and Drink Tour. This food tour sets itself apart from others like it by going in a small group for an intimate tasting experience. Plus, your tapa tastings are chosen by your guide who knows the best things to eat and drink and where to get them.

If you’re looking for an evening ghost tour, look no further—book this Galveston Secret Society Old City Cemetery Walking Tour. This ghost tour takes place at one of the spookiest times of day—at night—and takes you inside a cemetery as you hear stories about ghosts and haunted history you wouldn’t hear otherwise. Plus, get more from going to the cemetery with a guide than you would be exploring on your own.

Go fishing in Galveston, Texas with a private half-day fishing charter. Climb aboard a boat for a scenic cruise and fishing excursion in the Gulf of Mexico, with bait, fishing gear, and fuel all included. Sharpen your fishing skills and get advice from an experienced angler guide. Kids are welcome aboard for this family-friendly fishing adventure.

See Galveston’s Bolivar Point Lighthouse from a different perspective—up in the sky—during this Bolivar Point Lighthouse Open-Cockpit Private Biplane Ride from Galveston. Soar up in the air with a pilot overlooking the lighthouse, as well as East Beach, Stewart Beach, and ships boating in the channel. This experience is ideal for solo travelers or couples.

This Galveston Haunted Graveyard Tour heads off at night with a guide so you don’t get lost while wandering in the cemeteries of the area at dark. Visit up to seven graveyards in the Broadway Cemetery District and listen as you hear some of the city’s best, and oldest, ghost stories.

This Galveston Open-Cockpit Private Biplane Tour lets you see the city like no other tour—from the sky. Soar up in the air in a biplane and take in sights from a bird’s-eye view. You ride in an open-air plane as your guide flies the plane. See Pleasure Pier, the Gulf beaches, and Downtown Galveston without the crowds on land.

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.

Our commitment is to deliver interesting and exciting tales of the supernatural while celebrating the laid-back coastal charm of the city. Accompanied by entertaining tour guides, you will visit the former sites in Galveston's seedy Red Light District, combined with nationally-known haunted locations, each chosen for their historical significance and ghostly allure. In the meantime, we'll mix things up by visiting some of the area's popular bars. Sip on spirits during the happy hour as the narratives unfold, weaving together local history, paranormal intrigue, and the lively ambiance of this island gem.

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.

For anyone looking for a little more substance to their night out than just chugging drinks, book this Galveston Historical Walking Tour and Pub Crawl Experience. Get to know the stories of the city as you walk the streets of the Strand District with a guide who’s worked the nightlife scene in the city for more than 15 years. Stop at bars to grab drinks (own expense) as you listen to your guide.

This Galveston Private Ghost Tour sets itself out from many others like it by taking you to the city’s historic districts by a Ford Model-T replica. Plus, unlike other ghost tours, this one is just for you and your private group, giving you an intimate look into Galveston’s history and paranormal happenings. As you ride, see historic mansions, hotels, and architecture as your guide tells spooky tales.