Best of Galveston Sightseeing Tour from Houston Small Group

4.9
(9 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Galveston, Texas is a charming Southern retreat just 50 miles from Houston. It's a destination full of art, historic architecture, chic boutiques, ghost legends and more - all tucked within a quaint Gulf Coast barrier island. While you drive, listen to the history and legends that formed the city from your guide, with plenty of time to ask questions and stop for photos. Get a closer look at Galveston’s history on a sightseeing tour Avoid crowded tourist buses and explore Galveston in a small group. Learn about Galveston’s rich history from our knowledgeable and friendly tour guide.

What's Included

Taxes & Fees Included
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Toyota center 1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002 At the intersection of Polk and La Branch st Please look for a White Ford Transit Van Please check your text messages Your guide should have contacted you with instructions. Or, open your reservation and tap “Meeting Point” for directions.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    History of Houston and Galveston

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Opened in 2015, The Bryan Museum, located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home in Galveston, Texas, US, houses The Bryan Collection, one of the world's largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West.

    7 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The Moody Mansion, also known as the Willis-Moody Mansion, is a historic residential building in Galveston, Texas located at 2618 Broadway Street. The thirty-one room Romanesque mansion was completed in 1895

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Ashton Villa is a fully restored, historic home located on the corner of 24th and Broadway in Galveston, Texas, United States. Constructed in 1859, it was one of the first brick structures in Texas

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate 19,082 square feet Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    The Port of Galveston is the port of the city of Galveston, Texas. It was established by a proclamation issued by the Congress of Mexico on October 17, 1825, while the land known today as Texas was still part of Mexico. The Port of Galveston is the oldest port in the Gulf of Mexico west of New Orleans

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    History of Pirate -Jean Lafitte

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Historic Downtown

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Victorian Houses

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    restroom break and enjoy Galveston Seawall

    25 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Fun Texas Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Small Group
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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