Private Tour of Galveston


1 hour 30 minutes
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 9
Mobile ticket

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.

Inclusions

  • Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, 2501 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-7955

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

Pass By: The Strand, 2100 Strand St, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-1633

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

Stop At: The Seawall, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX

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

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Port of Galveston, 123 Rosenberg Drive, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550

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

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
255theresar
May 2023

It was my first time in Houston. Marna was a guest guide, super sweet, personable. I had an absolutely great & memorable experience! Definitely recommend!

arian491
May 2021

They pick you up from your hotel. Tour leader was very friendly and well informed about the city of Galveston. The thing I liked about this tour was that it has a local feeling, it is not a big bus, it’s a car so you get to know the tour leader as well.

dc4opera
November 2020

We greatly enjoyed our tour of Galveston with Joyride. Pick up was prompt at our hotel and transportation was provided both to and from the island. Interesting and informative narrative was provided as we drove around making photo stops here and there. Recommended!

robynl48
March 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. ...

momlinda7
February 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 Airp...

Linda N
February 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-...

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