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Home/Destinations/Houston/Galveston Island

Galveston Island Tours

Gulf Coast getaway: day trips from Houston reach Galveston Island, with its historic Strand district, Victorian mansions, pleasure pier and long sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. A breezy seaside escape.

174 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston
Galveston
Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston
4.9(2,631)·40 min–45 min
from$35/ person
via Viator
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Galveston
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
4.8(1,808)·1h 30min
from$33/ person
via Viator
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
Houston
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets
4.2(757)·7 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Astroville Houston Tunnel Tour: Downtown History & Hidden Gems
Houston
Astroville Houston Tunnel Tour: Downtown History & Hidden Gems
4.9(740)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission
Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science General Admission
4.4(656)·3 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator
Haunted Harbor Tours – Galveston Ghost Boat
Galveston
Haunted Harbor Tours – Galveston Ghost Boat
4.8(454)·1 hour
from$56/ person
via Viator
The Galveston Cemetery Tour - Walk With The Dead!
Galveston
The Galveston Cemetery Tour - Walk With The Dead!
4.8(420)·1h 30min
from$31/ person
via Viator
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Galveston
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
4.7(281)·1h 30min
from$31/ person
via Viator
Galveston Red Light District Tour
Galveston
Galveston Red Light District Tour
4.9(274)·1h 30min
from$31/ person
via Viator
Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour
Houston
Houston City Tour 2.5-hour Van Tour
4.8(240)·2h 45min
from$64/ person
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Houston CityPASS®
Houston
Houston CityPASS®
4.2(184)·9 days
from$82/ person
via Viator
Galveston Island E-Bike Adventure Tour
Galveston
Galveston Island E-Bike Adventure Tour
4.9(167)·2 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Houston Downtown Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Tradition & Fusion
Houston
Houston Downtown Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Tradition & Fusion
4.8(161)·3h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
The Galveston Walking History Tour
Galveston
The Galveston Walking History Tour
4.9(133)·1h 30min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Houston Sightseeing Tour and Galveston Day Trip
Houston
Houston Sightseeing Tour and Galveston Day Trip
3.9(120)·6 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins
Galveston
Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins
4.7(118)·45 min
from$44/ person
via Viator
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Galveston
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
5.0(111)·1h 30min
from$50/ person
via Viator
Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour
Galveston
Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour
4.8(101)·1h 30min
from$27/ person
via Viator
Galveston Sunset Tour – Sophisticated Adult Oriented Cruise
Galveston
Galveston Sunset Tour – Sophisticated Adult Oriented Cruise
4.6(98)·1 hour
from$49/ person
via Viator
Galveston's Best Pub Crawl Tour and Guided History Walk
Galveston
Galveston's Best Pub Crawl Tour and Guided History Walk
4.8(89)·1h 40min
from$33/ person
via Viator
Houston Hollow Heart Hauntings Ghost Tour
Houston
Houston Hollow Heart Hauntings Ghost Tour
4.7(80)·1 hour
from$26/ person
via Viator
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
4.7(79)·45 min–1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
The Ghosts of Galveston Guided Walking Tour
Galveston
The Ghosts of Galveston Guided Walking Tour
4.7(76)·1h 30min
from$30/ person
via Viator
Galveston Island Ghost Tour
Galveston
Galveston Island Ghost Tour
4.7(75)·1h 30min
from$24/ person
via Viator
The Bryan Museum Admission
Galveston
The Bryan Museum Admission
4.7(68)·2 hours
from$15/ person
via Viator
Private Space Center Houston-NASA Day Trip With Houston City Tour
Houston
Private Space Center Houston-NASA Day Trip With Houston City Tour
4.8(64)·5–8 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Houston City Tour and Downtown Aquarium All Rides Pass
Houston
Houston City Tour and Downtown Aquarium All Rides Pass
4.6(61)·4–6 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour
Galveston
Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour
4.9(61)·1h 30min
from$27/ person
via Viator
The Galveston Architecture Tour - Visit Historic Homes & Mansions
Galveston
The Galveston Architecture Tour - Visit Historic Homes & Mansions
4.8(51)·1h 30min
from$39/ person
via Viator
Galveston Seawall SegwayTour
Galveston
Galveston Seawall SegwayTour
5.0(44)·1 hour
from$59/ person
via Viator
First Mate Open Cockpit Biplane Ride in Galveston
Galveston
First Mate Open Cockpit Biplane Ride in Galveston
4.9(44)·18 min–20 min
from$220/ person
via Viator
NASA Space Center Houston Ticket + Transport & Tunnel Tour
Houston
NASA Space Center Houston Ticket + Transport & Tunnel Tour
4.9(43)·7–8 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
HTX Adventure Park Admission – ATV Rental Fee Not Included
Houston
HTX Adventure Park Admission – ATV Rental Fee Not Included
4.5(42)·1 hour
from$20/ person
via Viator
Galveston Tree Carvings Segway Tour
Galveston
Galveston Tree Carvings Segway Tour
4.8(39)·1h 30min
from$67/ person
via Viator
Taste of the Strand all-inclusive family friendly food tours
Galveston
Taste of the Strand all-inclusive family friendly food tours
4.6(37)·2h 15min
from$135/ person
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Private Carriage Tour of Galveston
Galveston
Private Carriage Tour of Galveston
4.6(33)·1 hour
from$150/ person
via Viator
1 Hour Horseback Ride in Houston Area
Houston
1 Hour Horseback Ride in Houston Area
5.0(31)·1 hour
from$65/ person
via Viator
Galveston Mob History Private Tour
Galveston
Galveston Mob History Private Tour
5.0(30)·1h 30min
from$95/ person
via Viator
Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour
Galveston
Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour
4.3(14)·2 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Galveston Island Brewing Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting
Galveston
Galveston Island Brewing Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting
4.2(9)·30 min–1h
from$10/ person
via Viator
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight
Galveston
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight
4.4(5)·5 min–30 min
from$10/ person
via Viator
Historic Strand District Walking Tour in Galveston
Galveston
Historic Strand District Walking Tour in Galveston
5.0(2)·1 hour
from$35/ person
via Viator
Full Day Electric Bike Rental in Galveston Texas
Galveston
Full Day Electric Bike Rental in Galveston Texas
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Galveston Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Driving/Walking Audio Tour)
Galveston
Galveston Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Driving/Walking Audio Tour)
1h 15min
from$5/ person
via Viator
Houston Airport (HOU) to Galveston Arrival Private Transfer
Houston
Houston Airport (HOU) to Galveston Arrival Private Transfer
55 min
from$51/ person
via Viator
Private Houston to Galveston Minibus Transfer | 16 Passengers
Houston
Private Houston to Galveston Minibus Transfer | 16 Passengers
1h–1h 10min
from$51/ person
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Private Transfer from Galveston Port to Houston Airport (HOU)
Houston
Private Transfer from Galveston Port to Houston Airport (HOU)
55 min
from$148/ person
via Viator
One Way or Round Trip Shuttle Transfer from Houston & Galveston
Houston
One Way or Round Trip Shuttle Transfer from Houston & Galveston
1h 30min
from$395/ person
via Viator

Galveston Island in Houston — FAQ

How far is Galveston from Houston?
About an hour south, a popular day trip to the coast.
What is there to do in Galveston?
Beaches, the historic Strand, the pleasure pier and Victorian architecture.
Is Galveston worth a day trip?
Yes — its beaches and historic charm make it a lovely escape from the city.

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