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Private Galveston Island Experience with Luxury Transport from Houston

Private Galveston Island Experience with Luxury Transport from Houston

Overview

2 Hours road travel, 2 hours on Island for your private party of 4 or less starts with doorstep pickup from your hotel, home, BnB in Central Houston area by a certified Ambassador knowledgeable of your destination. Enjoy 1 hour of scenic views each way in a covered, air-conditioned vehicle while hearing island history, fun facts, and stories.

On the island see Galveston Bay, Galveston Beach Seawall, Historical Strand, Ports, historical churches, cemeteries, monuments, museums and early Victorian Mansions with opportunities for brief photo stops.

*Travelers can opt to skip island tour for direct drop at an Island destination for 2 hours of ocean view dining & cocktails, gift shopping, or beach walking.

Receive Island Visitors Guide, maps, brochures, dining vouchers from participating merchants and 1 free souvenir to remember your day.

City: Houston

Sat 18 Jan

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Starting at $525.00

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Sat 18 Jan

Starting at $525.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Light refreshments

Transport by luxury sedan, SUV , VAN or BUS

Maps

Pickup from select hotels in central Houston area. Areas outside central require additional fee

Restroom stops and photo shoots anywhere on request

Guided by Certified Tourism Ambassador

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
All collapsible wheel chairs ok however traveler must be able to board vehicle without physical assistance from guide.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

The Strand

"The Strand" is Galveston's original business district and is currently a waterfront entertainment and dining district consisting of sidewalk cafes, gift shops, taverns and other interesting establishments. It also has views of the Cruise port which caters to known cruise lines such as Disney and Royal Carribbean. Its a great place to spend an hour on foot for quick bites and drinks.

Moody Mansion

The Moody Mansion was built in 1895 and former home to W. H. Moody a Galveston businessman and father of a powerful Texas family. The 28,000 square foot home is available for self guided tour when customizing EXTRAS at checkout.

1892 Bishop's Palace

The Bishop's Palace is a 1900s storm survivor built in 1982 by a master architect with ornate steel and stone. It's lavish early Victorian interior consist of stained glass windows, Mahogany stair cases, marble fire places lined with Sterling silver, an Altar room and more. It's exterior stone has countless hand chiseled creatures. It is available for self guided tour.

Grand 1894 Opera House

The official Opera House of Texas is a 1900s storm survivor where popular celebrities once performed and operates as a non-profit theater today. Self guided tours of it's unique and lavish 1800s interior [travelers expense] are available when customizing your tour.

Moody Gardens

Bay side views of the Moody Garden's Pyramid's in Galveston Texas upon entry to the island.

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

One of the few places in the America with so many rides over water. This historical island theme park is a family oriented attraction with midway games, food venues and retail shops on a long pier extended over the Gulf of Mexico.

The Grand Galves Spa

The Hotel Galvez has a history of interesting guest from it's beginning in 1911. This elegant 4 Diamond hotel offers a public Spa and posh dining options as well as a museum.

Port of Galveston

Home to Houston's ship channel, Seawolf Park, Ocean Star Museum, Royal Carribbean , Princess Cruise lines, Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant, Harbor House Hotel, Peanut Butter Warehouse.

Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier

61 st street Fishing Pier offers pier access, fishing gear rentals and bait for those who want to try their luck as well as cold beer, music, soft drinks and snacks. Great island views from their upper deck accessible for price of a soft drink. Great place to spend an hour over the water and beach area.

Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA

Texas Seaport Museum is home to 1877 Tall Ship Elissa and located on Port of Galveston next to The Fisherman's Wharf restaurant where you can pick fresh fish to be served or tour the Tall Ship Elissa. Great place for an hour.

Galveston Railroad Museum

Home to multiple early era trains on 4 tracks to tour as well as snack bar for burgers, hot dogs. Great place to spend an hour.

1859 Ashton Villa

An early Victorian mansion and storm survivor now the visitors center is where the June 19th Emancipation Proclamation was read from. Ashton Villa is also one of the many island destinations believed to be haunted by ghost.

Galveston Island

Island views from covered vehicle

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