Tours & Activities 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 with guaranteed sightings.

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. Anglers will be fishing for the fish that are in season and biting along the jetties. No specific species are targeted on the jetty trips, although we will provide the appropriate gear and bait for the season we are fishing. The north and south jetties extend 5 miles into the Gulf of Mexico and the jetty trips fish in this area.

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.

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.

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.

Your tour guide, Mike is a 13th generation Galveston native who has lived on the island his whole life. Having worked in the Galveston night life for over 15 years, he knows everyone in front of and behind the bar! You are guaranteed to make new friends along the way, while enjoying your favorite beverage. Listen to true tales of bootleggers, ghosts, revolutionaries, presidents and pirates who frequented the very streets on which you will be walking. Our pub crawl is not merely about delightful libations; it's an adventure that celebrates the rich history, tragedy and triumph of the city on stilts. So Many stories to cover in Galveston's historic district. Especially at night. Let us guide you through the streets and most eerie spots on this unforgettable adventure. Come and connect with fellow pub crawlers and explore the city's hidden gems beyond typical tourist spots and enjoy a night out like no other.

Discover the history of Galveston on a bus tour. Pass by key landmarks, such as the Galveston Railroad Museum, as your guide shares fun historical stories.

A shorter version of our popular Town of Galveston Tour. A true bucket list item! 20 minute biplane ride experience (10-12 minutes in the air). A smaller scenic circle of the town, including Pleasure Pier and Battleship Texas . 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.

Ride, Tour and Experience the "Free State of Galveston" in a Carriage Haus 1908 Model-T replica electric golf cart! Your posse will engage with old Galveston on this IslandTreasureHunts.com 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.

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.

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 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.

For a fun and 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.

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.

Join us as we take a moonlit stroll through the oldest cemetery in Galveston. You will hear real-life ghost stories that have been passed down by generations and visit the graves of spirits, refusing to leave. The shadows are lurking and you can feel their stares the moment you enter the gates.

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.

Includes round-trip transportation from IAH Airport, Houston to the Galveston cruise terminals in Galveston, TX for up to 10 passengers. Your safety and your time are our priorities. You will not wait too long for our vehicles at the airport as many of the other operators do, this is a private shuttle service. We offer insured clean in and out Vans, Minibuses, and SUVs driven by professional chauffeurs who know well all Houston and Galveston highways and they are familiar with the cruise terminals procedures. A quick response, and excellent reviews. Your satisfaction is our target, so there are no hidden costs and you'll be picked up by professional, friendly, and properly dressed chauffeurs

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.

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.

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.

This one-of-a-kind tour is personally led by Kimber Fountain, author of three books on Galveston history including Galveston's Red Light District: A History of The Line, offering you a firsthand experience of her decade of research into the topic. A professional speaker and riveting storyteller, Kimber brings to life the tales, both tragic and triumphant, of the women who wanted to make their own rules and the city that wanted to let them. The tour also highlights the fascinating subject of Kimber's third book, the Maceo family and the era known as The Free State of Galveston. See former brothels that still exist in Galveston, accompanied by dozens of historic photos that offer visitors an insight into this history that only Kimber can give.

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.

Join us on this 90 minute walking tour, as we trek through the alleys and stroll through the original “Wall Street of the South. Apparitions may suddenly appear in windows and you feel like you’re being watched. You will hear the tragic stories that took place on this infamous street and understand why Galveston is the most haunted city in America

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.

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.

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.

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.