Galveston Gilded Age Architecture Tour

If anyone is looking for an insight into Galveston's gilded age, then this tour is a must. Our guide Gin was a fund of information, all delivered in a pleasant and light hearted manner. We were on a port day on a back to back cruise and the port was overwhelmed and we were slightly late because we had to wait nearly an hour and a half for a taxi. Not only did Gin wait for us but her husband was on hand too to help us (my wife is wheelchair bound). We criss-crossed the old streets of Galveston,taking in stories of the various buildings and their inhabitants - magical. At the end Gin and AJ not only called a taxi (we are in our 70s and don't do things like Uber)for us but made sure we got back to the cruise port safely. A charming couple!

Enthralling. Tour Guide Gin was an incredible resource and story teller. We’ve been coming to Galveston for years but had no idea about the history of use buildings until now. Grateful to her and Carriage House for the experience.

This tour with Gin was so awesome! She knew so much about the local history and architecture. We had a fun afternoon driving around in our pink Model T golf cart.

Tour guide/host very knowledgeable. Wonderful experience and so much fun. I would highly recommend taking this tour early in your visit to Galveston.

This was a fun and informative tour! Jen knows her stuff, she was super friendly and eager to share Galveston’s history with us. The houses are beautiful. The only negative is the ride is quite bumpy and if you are prone to motion sickness it might be a little rough. I definitely recommend it though!

The Galveston Gilded Age Architecture Tour in a Model T was absolutely unforgettable! Cruising through town in such a unique vintage car made the experience feel like stepping back in time, and the historic homes we saw were simply breathtaking. From the ornate mansions of the Gilded Age to the whimsical tree sculptures carved after Hurricane Ike, every stop had a story to tell. Our guide, Gin, was outstanding—professional, knowledgeable, and full of fascinating details that brought Galveston’s history to life. She struck the perfect balance between being informative and entertaining, and the two hours truly flew by. If you want to see Galveston in a way that’s both fun and deeply meaningful, this tour is a must. It’s a blend of architecture, art, and history that you won’t forget.

Bring cushions for the ride. It’s bumpy and gets painful after a while. Other than that it was a great tour. Our guide was animated, funny and very informative.

Enjoyable every minute of the tour, the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. Want to return and do it again!

We really enjoyed our tour with Jen! She is very knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. We would highly recommend Carriage Haus Rentals and Jen!!!

Despite decades of touring Galveston, we all four enjoyed this tour. We learned a lot on this tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. You don’t go inside the properties, but you can really get a good view and learn a lot about Galveston & the area.