Things to Do in Galveston

Spot the beautiful dolphins in Galveston Bay on this dolphin-watching boat tour in Galveston. Experience exciting encounters with these majestic marine animals on a cruise.

Juneteenth and Beyond is a Black owned and operated guided sightseeing and tourism business. We are amazing, passionate, professional, and knowledgeable about Galveston's African American culturally rich sites! It was founded by Dr. Araminta Coleman Sorrell, a native of Washington, D.C. who loves Galveston and its glorious history, especially its Black history. Juneteenth and Beyond is Galveston's very first African American guided history tour franchise.

This is the pass to get for admission to the Pier and unlimited rides all day!

Take a boat tour to see the playful dolphins of Galveston Bay. Enjoy a thrilling ride with a captain and listen to entertaining stories and insightful commentary on Galveston's history.

Ride, Tour and Experience the "Free State of Galveston" in a Carriage Haus Model-T replica electric golf cart! Your posse will engage with old Galveston on this interactive 90-minute tour led by an experienced and highly rated Galveston Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) who will serve as your private driver or guide you as a passenger. Experience an international city that was on top of the world until a storm left it broken and destroyed. Discover the raising up of an island, literally, to become the notorious playground of the South. Roll through neighborhoods once in ruin and rubble, but revived with renegades, restoration, and riches. Hear the old tales from the underground speakeasies and casinos, as well as some modern-day scuttlebutt. Meet the players and OGs who impacted the island forever. Journey on this cultural and historic adventure back in time to the roaring decades that created intriguing Galveston legends.

Discover artifacts spanning from the age of Native Americans to the present day

Enjoy all-day access to the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Galveston with this entry ticket. Have fun with the whole family and discover picturesque 360-degree views along the pier.

Reel Men Fishing Charters works to create lasting memories for our customers. We strive to make your fishing experience fun and entertaining. We cannot guarantee the fish will bite, but we promise we will work hard to find the fish.

Explore the historic Moody Mansion in Galveston with an entry ticket on this self-guided tour. Visit 20 rooms and learn about the powerful Texas family that built a financial empire.

On this private guided journey, you will tour the island’s most famous restored, revived, and rebuilt structures! See 1900 Storm Survivors, amazing architecture, magnificent mansions, and historic hotels that were once in ruins and have been brought back to life! Learn about famous Island residents who made lemonade from lemons, progress from pain, and art from destruction. You will discover destroyed tree stumps and ocean trash turned into treasured sculptures. Hear stories and fun facts from local builders, designers, architects, and residents who help reconstruct Galveston. Sit back and relax as you are chauffeured in a replica Model-T cruising in style through the Galveston Island historic districts and experiencing the heritage of the most resilient city on earth!

Explore the Old City Cemetery of Galveston Island with a local guide on this walking tour. Unravel scary secrets that lurk inside the ghost sanctuaries as you learn about the city's paranormal history.

Our beautiful bright red Waco Biplane truly expands the horizons here at Galveston Island! Join a rare few and experience the historic Pleasure Pier, Gulf beaches, and Galveston downtown from a new perspective. Price per ride, 2 passenger max. Maximum combined weight of passengers is 400 lbs.

Learn about the history of Galveston while visiting the city’s most haunted locations on this adults-only guided walking tour at night. Delve into the more macabre and darker aspects of Galveston.

No Ghosts! Follow along for detailed stories of Galveston’s storied past on this immersive 90-min walking tour through the island’s most historic locations. From hurricane-scarred landmarks to the scandalous backstreets of the old “Red Light District,” you’ll discover the bold characters, hidden stories, and cultural forces that shaped the Free State of Galveston. We’ll stroll through beautifully preserved 19th-century architecture, explore how Galveston rose to become Texas’s richest city, and reveal how vice, wealth, and resilience collided in a city that refused to follow the rules. Hear tales of consequential natural disasters, notorious brothels, gangs and political drama—all just steps from grand theaters and elegant homes. Whether you’re a history buff, architecture lover, or simply curious about Galveston’s secret past, this tour delivers a captivating, eye-opening journey through the city’s complex legacy. Bring the family and see Galveston in a whole new light!

Experience the haunted corridors of Mayfield Manor. This Victorian manor stands as a solemn sentinel to one of the most harrowing chapters in the island city's history – the devastating 1900 storm.

If you can't decide between soaring over West Bay, checking out Battleship Texas, or flying over Bolivar Point Lighthouse, this is the flight for you. We wrapped up all the beauty and history of Galveston in one flight that lets you see the entire island and more. This is the whole shebang! 60 minute biplane ride experience (40-45 minutes in the air). Tour of the Bolivar peninsula, town of Galveston and historical points on the island, West End, and West Bay. The whole shebang! Price per ride, 2 passenger max. Maximum combined weight of passengers is 400 lbs.

Learn about the history of Galveston while visiting the city’s most haunted locations on this guided walking tour at night.

Our beautiful bright red Waco Biplane truly expands the horizons here at Galveston Island! Join a rare few and experience the West End, San Luis Pass, and West Bay from a new perspective. This is also a unique opportunity to get a birds eye view of all the canal-front homes on the West End. 30 minute biplane ride experience (16-18 minutes in the air). Tour the bays and beaches of the West End of Galveston island. 2 passenger max. Maximum combined weight of passengers is 400 lbs.

Explore the hidden treasures of Galveston's downtown Strand. Along this guided tour, you'll stop at historic buildings and hear the spooky tales of the island's past.

Who Haunts that Strand? On our GPS navigated, spookily narrated and music infused solo walking tour you'll discover Galveston at your own pace and on your own schedule. With the built in EMF Reader in our app you can detect ghosts in the area! Go anytime (1am? That's spooky fun!) The tour never expires. And for the price, it's the best deal in the south. Galveston was once the largest city in Texas and one of the richest in the world. Today it’s one of the most haunted cities in the United States. You'll be guided to its most haunted spots and discover the spooky stories of those that walk in the afterlife. It’s a haunted solo adventure not to be missed. I’ll meet you at the front door of the Tremont House Hotel, that’s if you’re not yellow belly.

Galveston's pirate history is celebrated and commemorated with pride, as visitors from far and wide flock to its shores to explore the remnants of its colorful past.

The Great Storm Talk and Tour was created as a partnership between Spooky Galveston and the Galveston County Museum. This Tour offers a historical look at the 1900 storm with the retelling of stories of those who endured the storm.

Take a journey to learn more about Galveston's dark past on this historic ghost tour. Discover many historic sites and experience a chilling yet thrilling tour of Galveston history.

We offer kid and adult sumo suits where you are able to wrestle in a clean, sterile, and safe environment! We we want you to leave refreshed and relaxed after letting out that stress. We're happy to have you here!

Discover notable sites around Houston and Galveston on this guided day trip, including the Moody Mansion and Minute Maid Park. Learn about the history of these cities from local guides.

For a fun exciting trip for the entire family, to learn about Galveston history and to appreciate the heritage of our equines. This tour allows you to experience Galveston at 3 miles per hour, while relaxing in one of our carriages. **We have a minimum requirement of 4 people. **

Explore the Strand District on a historical walking tour and pub crawl in Galveston. Learn about the city's history as you stop at bars to grab drinks (own expense).

Our brewery tour is walk through Galveston Island over the years. Start with a view of our original brewhouse, our journey to our current brewhouse and a look into what is to come in the future. Enjoy this intimate tour with one of our brewers while enjoying a beer tasting of your choice. Must be 21+ for tasting beer.

A Walking Tour with History, Brothels & Ghosts. We’re combining Galveston’s two most popular tours! Join us for Ghost on the Strand meets Galveston Red Light District Tour.

Our most popular Galveston cruise lets you see the Galveston Channel and the surrounding area including the most popular sights on the northern part of Galveston. These include the Elissa, the Ocean Star museum, Pier 21, the Port of Galveston, the Battleship Texas, SeaWolf park, the SS Selma, and sailing towards the Galveston jetties all within 3 hours and with the option to stay out longer if you’d like to get closer offshore! This charter best conforms with all ages because of our ability to seek more protected waters or return to dock at any point that anyone becomes uncomfortable.

Explore Galveston's most historic and haunted bars and pubs. Bring your favorite drinking buddies through the city, savor a drink and hear spooky stories from your guide.

This is a unique opportunity to view a true piece of Texas history from the air. Bolivar Point Lighthouse, lit in 1872, is one of only two iron lighthouses in Texas. Along the way, you'll get a great view of East Beach and Stewart Beach along with the large vessels making their way through the Ship Channel. 40 minute biplane ride experience (22-25 minutes in the air). Tour of the Bolivar Peninsula and historical lighthouse. Price per ride, 2 passenger max. Maximum combined weight of passengers is 400 lbs.

Explore the streets of Galveston and learn about the city's sordid past on this walking tour. Walk around the Red Light District and embark on a journey through history with a guide.

Enjoy a sampling of 4 of our beers in a beer flight. Your beer flight will include four 4 oz. tasters of your choice.

Discover the darker side of Galveston on a guided ghost tour. Hear about local haunted houses and the island's secrets as you explore the city on a walking tour.

Life got you tired? Work got you stressed? At the Rage Cage where unleashing your frustrations is what we do! While you’re here, kick back and enjoy our arcade and beer and wine bar and don’t worry about the mess left behind - we’ll cover the cleanup. Here at Rage Cage - we want you to leave refreshed and relaxed after letting out that stress. We're happy to have you here!

Uncover the sordid past of Galveston on a ghost tour of the Strand district. Listen to spooky stories of sudden deaths and paranormal sightings as you explore important landmarks.

Life got you tired? Work got you stressed? At the Rage Cage where unleashing your frustrations is what we do! With an activity such as Axe Throwing- we can fit you in to rage away. While you’re here, kick back and enjoy our arcade and beer and wine bar and don’t worry about the mess left behind - we’ll cover the cleanup. Here at Rage Cage - we want you to leave refreshed and relaxed after letting out that stress. We're happy to have you here!

Luggage storage Galveston. Store your bags in our secure and convenient location in Cruise Terminal. Insurance and 24/7 customer support are included in every booking. Plus, NO size restrictions!

The 1900 Storm has become known as the worst natural disaster to ever happen in the United States. On September 8th, 1900, the city of Galveston was forever changed! The city had no warning a storm was coming and the impact was devastating. Between six and twelve thousand people lost their lives. Neighborhoods were unrecognizable, left in total ruin. The debris created a 20 ft wall minimizing the damage done in the Historic District. Over one hundred years later the buildings are the only survivors left that endured the 1900 Storm. Join me on a 2-hour journey as I tell the stories of the storm. Hear personal stories of survival and loss as you see the locations where it all unfolded 122 years ago!

Experience the excitement and history of one of the very first cities in Texas, as well as an island all to itself, on a private guided tour of Galveston Island with included pickup and drop-off.

This guided tour explores the fascinating history of Galveston's infamous brothels and the women who worked there. It also reveals the locations where these women lived, worked, and socialized and explains the city's notorious reputation for houses of ill repute.

Enjoy a happy hour pub crawl in Galveston with a local guide. Visit the former sites of Galveston's seedy Red Light District, combined with nationally-known haunted locations.

Today The Great Storm is still considered to be the worst natural disaster to ever happen in the United States. The Great Storm Tour offers a look back at this event and includes a walking tour of the Historic District with stops along the way where stories of Galvestonians that endured the storm are told. Learn about the city of Galveston and see where Isaac Cline's office was as the past comes to life.

Discover the dark secrets of Galveston on a guided walking tour. Hear about the city's history and the ghosts that still haunt it.

Enhance your island time in Galveston with our 2-hour golf experience and the newest golf craze - indoor golf. Begin with professional golf instruction from our PGA teaching professional, followed by 18 holes of virtual golf designed to improve your game while playing on the best courses worldwide. Refine your swing under the guidance of a PGA teaching professional within our comfortable, indoor climate-controlled facility. Learn tailored drills aimed at enhancing your golf swing and overall performance on the course. After your lesson, play 18 holes of renowned courses across the globe, such as St. Andrews, Pebble Beach, or Yellowstone Country Club, using our cutting-edge Trackman Golf Simulator. Come rain or shine, we are open seven days a week, ensuring your golfing adventure is always just a booking away. Don't miss out on this tailored indoor golfing experience - reserve your spot now and discover the high-tech fun of indoor golf.

Explore Galveston's most haunted cemetery after the sun goes down in this spooky group tour. Walk amongst the dead, where many people have seen shadow people, and heard voices beyond the grave.

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Sea kayaking tour to visit WW1-era shipwreck SS Selma, a historical landmark 1-mile north offshore Galveston Island in the Galveston Ship Channel. Witnessing surfacing dolphins is possible.

This is how the pros do it! Learning to make a sand castle or sculpture using these methods is a revelation to most! It's a fun and unique way to spend your time and can enhance your experience on the beach forever.