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Galveston: 45-Minute Dolphin Cruise from Pier 21Spot dolphins on a 45-minute heated cruise from Pier 21 in downtown Galveston. Captains share local history. Small groups, all ages welcome, two blocks from the Strand.
- 2,688 reviews
- 4.87★
- Duration
- 40m–45m
- start times · Every day
- 13
Historic Galveston Ghost Tour: 1½ Hours of True HauntingsWalk haunted Galveston streets with a live guide uncovering 150 years of documented ghost stories: true accounts, historic photos.
- 1,872 reviews
- 4.83★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 4
Galveston Ghost Boat Tour: 60 minutes of haunted harbor storiesSixty-minute ghost boat tour through Galveston's historic harbor at night with a live English-speaking captain and crew sharing shipwreck legends.
- 491 reviews
- 4.77★
- Duration
- 1h
- start times · Every day
- 5
Recommended (7)
Galveston Red Light District: Organized Crime & Vice History Tour
- 283 reviews
- 4.84★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Galveston: Ghosts of the Strand Night Walking Tour
- 281 reviews
- 4.74★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Galveston: Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour with Local Stories
- 204 reviews
- 4.65★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghost Stories & Local Bars
- 176 reviews
- 4.71★
- Duration
- 2h
Galveston Island E-Bike Tour: History & Wildlife Experience
- 168 reviews
- 4.87★
- Duration
- 2h
Galveston Walking History Tour: Red Light District & Strand Street
- 138 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Top rated (6)
Galveston: Juneteenth Van Tour & Black History SitesFeel Galveston’s Black history with a local guide, from the Middle Passage Marker to the Absolute Equality Mural. Includes air-conditioned van and certified guide.
- 113 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Tue–Sun
- 2
Galveston: Segway History Tour on The Strand & SeawallRoll through Galveston’s historic Strand, see the Pleasure Pier, Bishop’s Palace, and end at the Seawall with a local guide. Includes Segway rental.
- 117 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 2h
- Every day
- 09:00
Galveston: Mansions & Murder Walking Tour with Local GuideWalking tour of Galveston's Victorian mansions and dark history. Visit Texas's oldest public library, learn about serial killers. Wheelchair accessible, 2-3 hours.
- 104 reviews
- 4.83★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 3
Galveston: Night Ghost Walking Tour in Red Light DistrictStep through Galveston's old red light district on a night ghost tour, hear stories of pirates & outlaws, and explore brothels with a local guide. Adults only.
- 105 reviews
- 4.77★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Every day
- 21:00
Galveston Harbor Cruise: 45-Min History & Dolphin Sightings45-minute narrated harbor cruise in Galveston with local history, Gulf views, and wildlife. Family-friendly, restrooms on board, near public transit.
- 123 reviews
- 4.75★
- Duration
- 45m
- start times · Every day
- 14
Galveston Sunset Harbor Cruise: BYOB Adult EveningSixty-minute sunset cruise in Galveston Bay with live narration, BYOB drinks allowed, and restroom on board.
- 107 reviews
- 4.66★
- Duration
- 1h
- start times · Wed–Sun
- 2
Lowest price (10)
Galveston: Ghost Walking Tour Past Mansions & Haunted HistoryWhispers, haunted mansions, and local legends: walk Galveston’s shadowy streets with a guide. Includes accessible route, stories, and all ages welcome.
- 75 reviews
- 4.75★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 3
Moody Mansion Galveston: Self-Guided Audio TourSelf-guided audio tour of the 1895 Moody Mansion in Galveston with free parking. Walk through the restored home of one of Texas's wealthiest families.
- 85 reviews
- 4.68★
- Duration
- 45m–1h 30m
Galveston Dolphin Tours: Experienced Captains, Small GroupsWatch dolphins in their natural habitat on a 45-minute Galveston Bay tour. Expert captains with over 10 years of experience guide you safely with provided life jackets.
- 14 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 45m
- start times · Every day
- 7
Galveston: Haunted Walking Tour & Ghost Stories at NightFeel the chill of Galveston's haunted past on a guided walking tour with real ghost stories, city legends, and local history. Evening departures, family-friendly.
- 76 reviews
- 4.66★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Every day
- 20:00
Spooky Strand Ghost Tour in Galveston: 90-Minute Walking TourWalk THE STRAND at night with a guide who knows which 19th-century buildings hold the most active spirits.
- 82 reviews
- 4.72★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 3
Galveston: Pub Crawl History Walk with Local StoriesStart your night in Galveston with a guided pub crawl, local bars, true tales of pirates & gangs, and a rooftop view: includes all fees and flexible stops.
- 91 reviews
- 4.76★
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Replica 1908 Model-T Golf Cart Rental in GalvestonRent a replica 1908 Model-T electric golf cart in Galveston and drive yourself around the historic district.
- 91 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 9
Private Tour of Galveston: The Strand & Seawall HistoryPrivate tour of Galveston with a live guide covers The Strand's historic district, the Seawall, Pleasure Pier and the cruise ship port, all in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- 40 reviews
- 4.60★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Mon–Sat
- 4
Half-Day Jetty Fishing Trip from Galveston: 4-Hour CharterFish the North and South Jetties off Galveston for 4.5 hours with a guide, boat, gear and bait included. You supply your own license.
- 44 reviews
- 4.89★
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 3
Jetty Fishing Charter from Galveston: Reel in Gulf fishFish the north and south jetties extending into the Gulf of Mexico on a full-day charter from Galveston with an experienced guide providing all gear and bait.
- 11 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 6h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
More options (10)
Haunted History Pub Crawl Galveston: Ghost Stories & BarsWalk Galveston's haunted past with a guide through 2-4 bars, hearing paranormal tales and Red Light District history as you sip drinks in the Historic Strand.
- 8 reviews
- 4.75★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Fishing Charters in Galveston: Redfish, Trout & TarponFish for redfish, speckled trout and tarpon in Galveston Bay with Captain Shawn Warren, a guide with over 30 years on the water.
- 6 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 4h
Galveston Seawall Sunset Walking Tour: Storms & SurvivorsWalk the Galveston Seawall at sunset with a guide who tells the stories of the 1900 hurricane, Prohibition-era casinos.
- 1 review
- 4.00★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Every day except Saturday
- 17:00
Group Shuttle Galveston to Houston: Up to 14 PassengersGroup shuttle service from Galveston to Houston airports and hotels for up to 14 passengers, with professional drivers and flexible pickup times between 7am–10pm.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
Galveston to Hobby Airport: Private Shuttle for 10 PassengersPrivate shuttle from Galveston hotels or cruise port to Houston Hobby Airport. Fits 10 passengers with luggage, professional driver, water included. 55 minutes, fixed price.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 55m
Galveston to Hobby Airport: Private SUV Transfer for 6Private SUV transfer from Galveston cruise port to Houston Hobby Airport. Fits 6 passengers with luggage, professional driver, water included. Fixed all-inclusive price.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
Galveston to IAH Airport: Private Van Transfer for 10Private van transfer from Galveston cruise port to IAH Airport Houston. Fits 10 passengers with luggage space, professional driver, and water. 70 minutes.
- Duration
- 1h 10m
Private SUV Galveston to Houston IAH Airport: Up to 6 PassengersPrivate SUV shuttle from Galveston cruise terminals or hotels to Houston IAH airport for up to 6 passengers with luggage.Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 410per group
Galveston Port to Houston Airport: Private Transfer IAHPrivate transfer from Galveston cruise port to Houston IAH airport. Flight tracking, nameplate pickup, up to 15 passengers, no hidden fees.
- Duration
- 1h 25m
Galveston Port to Houston Airport: Private Transfer HOUPrivate transfer from Port of Galveston to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Flight-tracked pickup, nameplate greeting, up to 15 passengers, no hidden fees.
- Duration
- 55m
Galveston at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03
- Most booked: Galveston: 45-Minute Dolphin Cruise from Pier 21, US$ 35 (40m–45m, 4.87★ · 2,688).
- Top rated: Historic Galveston Ghost Tour: 1½ Hours of True Hauntings, US$ 33 (1h 30m, 4.83★ · 1,872).
- Best value: Galveston Ghost Boat Tour: 60 minutes of haunted harbor stories, US$ 56 (1h, 4.77★ · 491).
Of the 37 experiences: 35 with free cancellation, 35 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup and 24 bookable last-minute.