• The Strand - The historic Strand, once the central business hub, now hosts a variety of shops, pubs, boutiques, and restaurants. Enjoy a leisurely walk to the gift shop if you wish.
• Moody Mansion - Once the residence of W. Moody, discover his story and achievements on the tour. Opt for a self-guided museum tour.
• 1892 Bishop’s Palace - Learn about the history of this survivor of the 1900 storm. Choose it as a museum visit for its remarkable views.
• Galveston Naval Museum - Available for viewing only.
• Minute Maid Park - Home to major league baseball.
• Downtown Historic District Market Square - A historic district.
• Grand 1894 Opera House - Opt for a museum visit or simply drive by.
• City Hall - Available for viewing only.
• Galveston Railroad Museum - Discover the history of the railroad. Explore antique trains both inside and out. Consider it as a museum visit.
• Toyota Center - Available for viewing only.
• Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum - Learn about the history and current practices of oil drilling. Opt for a self-guided museum visit if desired.
• Discovery Green - Discover its origins and purpose.
• Toyota Center - The home of NBA Basketball and the Houston Rockets.
• Galveston Island State Park - Features the USS Cavala submarine and USS Stewart Destroyer Escort. Available for viewing or as a museum visit.
• Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - An amusement park over the ocean in Galveston. Spend the entire day here if desired, with paid admission as an option for museum entry. Enjoy restaurants, rides, and water fun with nearby gift shops, or simply drive by for a view.
• 1859 Ashton Villa - One of the oldest and most haunted homes on the Island. Hear its story on the tour.

• Private transportation
• Professional guide/certified Tourism Ambassador for Galveston, Texas
• Bottled water/ salted snacks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (INSIDE CENTRAL HOUSTON ONLY)
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Enjoy complimentary pickup from your central Houston hotel, business, or home in an air-conditioned vehicle, either a luxury SUV or passenger van depending on group size. A certified guide will accompany you on a 5-hour day trip to Galveston, located 50 miles (80 kilometers) from downtown Houston.

Relish in 1 hour of picturesque road views each way while learning about the island’s history, from cannibals and pirates to gangsters and presidents. This is followed by a 90-minute sightseeing tour featuring Early Victorian Mansions, Moody Gardens Pyramids, ocean views, the Bay Area, beach area, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, Fort Crockett, The Pleasure Pier, The Sacred Heart Cathedral, and The Bishop’s Palace.

This private experience offers the flexibility to skip the sightseeing tour for a direct drop-off at museums, attractions, beach walking, shopping, enjoying margaritas at island pubs, or dining on fresh seafood and steaks at ocean view restaurants. Additional time can be added to enhance this experience.

• Not recommended for travelers who cannot go 2 hours without use of restroom
• Travelers with wheelchairs must be able to get in and out of chair without assistance from guide as well as get into vehicle
• Only foldable, collapsible, non-motorized wheelchairs can be accommodated on this trip.

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