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Home/Destinations/Galveston/Galveston history
History · Galveston itinerary

Galveston History: The Best Itinerary

Galveston is one of Texas’s most historic towns. Here is how to explore its past — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1The Strand
  2. 2Moody Mansion
  3. 3Mansions & murder
  4. 4Deeper

The Strand

The Victorian commercial district.

The Moody Mansion

A gilded-age family home.

Mansions & murder

Scandal along Broadway.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

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(4,490)·2h 40min–3h
from$50/ person
via Viator
Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour
Austin
Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour
5.0(251)·2 hours
from$30/ 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
Austin Murder Walk
Austin
Austin Murder Walk
4.8(350)·1h 45min
from$40/ person
via Viator
Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York
New York City
Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York
4.8(1,444)·2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour
Salem
Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour
4.8(1,569)·1h 40min–2h
from$36/ person
via Viator
Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting
Nashville
Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting
4.7(2,388)·45 min
from$33/ person
via Viator
San Antonio's Ultimate Ghost and Murder Walking Guided Tour
San Antonio
San Antonio's Ultimate Ghost and Murder Walking Guided Tour
4.8(294)·1h 30min
from$26/ person
via Viator

Galveston history — FAQ

What history can you see in Galveston?
The Victorian Strand, gilded-age Broadway mansions and the story of the deadly 1900 hurricane.
What was the 1900 hurricane?
The deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history, which reshaped the island and led to the Seawall.
What is the top historic site?
The 1895 Moody Mansion, a window into Galveston’s wealthy heyday.

Explore more in Galveston

Dolphin CruiseGhost TourThe StrandMoody MansionHarbour Cruise