Private Tour of Galveston

Overview

If you want to see all that Galveston Island has to offer, you will want to come with Joyride to capture all the history, fun and excitement that one of the oldest cities in Texas has to offer. Our tour guides share the knowledge of how the Storm of 1900 devastated the city and changed its trajectory for development. They know fun facts that kept the city thriving through the rough times of rebuilding and how Clara Barton played a special role in the city as well. They share tidbits of the intrigue, mystery and “illegal” activities that surrounded the city before and after the big storm! If you love old buildings and homes, you will love The Strand area! Let your guides show you what Galveston offers today and what makes it thrive like no other city in Texas.

City: Houston

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $115.00

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Fri 20 Sep

Starting at $115.00

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What's Included

Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

See the history Pleasure Pier where there are huge rides and attraction right out over the ocean on the seawall.

The Strand

One of the most historic parts of the Galveston Islands is the stand, where many of the old business, shops and restaurants are.

The Seawall

See the Gulf of Mexico at the Seawall in Galveston, where there are miles of beaches, surfing, sand castles and much more.

Port of Galveston

This is where all of the cruise ships come in to dock every week.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (14)

robynl48

Mar 2020

Communication and promptness was great. Kind tour guide. But, for the money ($100+/person) and time (less than 1.5 hours) we were quite disappointed in the quantity of what we were shown/shared in Galveston. Felt our time and especially our money could've been spent in several other better ways. We hope if Galveston is included in your company tours in the future, you will reconsider the details this tour. It could really use some help.

momlinda7

Feb 2020

I was picked up at the Port and shown highlights of Galveston by locals who know the history. It was on an individual basis so no crowds and buses which added to the experience. Money and time well spent. I highly recommend this tour. Once it was over I was dropped off at my hotel near Hobby Airport. They made a pit stop for me at Buc-ees Convenience Store and wow is all I can say.

Linda N

Feb 2020

I did this tour post-cruise thru Joyride Tour Company and was very pleased with them. Was time and money well spent. I was able to see history and highlights from the eyes of locals. I was picked up from the port and dropped off at my hotel near Hobby Airport. I was fascinated by the stop at Buc-ees’s Travel Center—- largest convenience store ever!! Another real plus is the tour was by your individual group and not as many as they could pack in. I was a solo traveler .