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Home/Destinations/Galveston/Galveston highlights
Highlights · Galveston itinerary

Galveston Highlights: The Best Itinerary

See the very best of the historic Gulf island. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Dolphins
  2. 2Moody Mansion
  3. 3The Strand
  4. 4Best

A dolphin cruise

Dolphins in the harbour.

The Moody Mansion

Gilded-age grandeur.

The Strand

Victorian downtown.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Galveston — prices per person.

Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Destin
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
5.0(307)·2 hours
from$36/ person
via Viator
Fort Lauderdale Private Yacht Tour: Mansions & Intracoastal
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Private Yacht Tour: Mansions & Intracoastal
5.0(352)·2–6 hours
from$299/ person
via Viator
Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise
Akaroa
Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise
5.0(2,273)·2 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)
Newport
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)
4.9(4,485)·2h 40min–3h
from$50/ person
via Viator
Key Largo Bay Dolphin Sunset Tour
Key Largo
Key Largo Bay Dolphin Sunset Tour
5.0(209)·1 hour
from$66/ person
via Viator
Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour
New York City
Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour
4.9(403)·2 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Dolphin Sightseeing Tour near Shell Island in Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach
Dolphin Sightseeing Tour near Shell Island in Panama City Beach
4.9(302)·1h 30min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York
New York City
Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York
4.8(1,440)·2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator

Galveston highlights — FAQ

What are the must-see highlights?
A dolphin cruise, the 1895 Moody Mansion and the historic Strand.
How long do the highlights take?
Two days let you enjoy the harbour, the mansions and the old town.
What is the top highlight?
A dolphin cruise from Pier 21, a favourite for all ages.

Explore more in Galveston

Dolphin CruiseGhost TourThe StrandMoody MansionHarbour Cruise