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Includes complimentary pickup from your central Houston hotel, business or home in Air-Conditioned vehicle [Luxury SUV or Passenger Van based on group size] by a certified guide to begin your 5-hour Day Trip to Galveston which is 50 miles/ 80 kilometers from downtown Houston.
Enjoy 1 hour of scenic road views each way while being briefed on island history from cannibals and pirates to gangsters and presidents followed by 90-minute Sightseeing Tour to include Early Victorian Mansions, Moody Gardens Pyramids, Ocean Views, Bay Area, Beach Area, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, Fort Crockett, The Pleasure Pier, The Sacred Heart Cathedral, The Bishop's Palace
This Private Experience allows you the option to skip Sightseeing for direct drop off at Museums, Attractions, Beach Walking, Shopping, Margarita's at Island Pubs or Dining on fresh Seafood, Steaks at Ocean View Restaurants. Additional time can be added to this experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pickup all travelers from all central Houston homes, hotels, Air BnB or business. Pickup from other areas outside central Houston such as IAH are available for additional fee which is payable at time of the pickup. Email us at towncars@allstarhouston.com for fee from outside locations.
Itinerary
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Historical Strand is the original central business district now home to shops, pubs, boutiques, restaurants. Take a quick stroll down the block to gift shop if desired
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Former home of W. Moody. Find out who he was and what he did on the tour. Enter as a museum choice for self guided tour
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Hear the history of this 1900s storm survivor. Enter as museum choice for extraordinary scenery
Admission ticket free -
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Viewing only
Admission ticket free -
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Historical district
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Enter as museum choice if desired, or drive by.
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(Pass by)
Learn the history of the railroad. View antique trains inside and out. Spend time here as a museum choice
Admission ticket free -
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Learn the history and current procedure of oil drilling. Enter as a museum choice if desired. Self-guided.
Admission ticket free -
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Hear its origin and purpose.
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USS Cavala submarine and USS Stewart Destroyer Escort. View only or enter as museum choice.
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An amusement park over the ocean in Galveston. Choose to spend whole day here if desired with paid admission as option for museum entry and enjoy restaurants, rides and fun on the water with gift shops next door or just drive by for viewing
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One of the oldest homes on the Island as well as most haunted. Hear it's story on the tour.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot go 2 hours without use of restroom
- Collapsible, non-motorized wheelchairs can be accommodated. Occupant must be able to board and disembark the vehicle without assistance from the driver.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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