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Galveston Gilded Age Tour: Elite History Unveiled
4.9
16 Ratings
Galveston
Uncover the grandeur of Galveston’s elite during the Gilded Age. This tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into the city’s vibrant history and understand how these structures shaped Galveston into the “Wall Street of the South.”
Uncover the grandeur of Galveston’s elite during the Gilded Age. This tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into the city’s vibrant history and understand how these structures shaped Galveston into the “Wall Street of the South.”
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Galveston - Our certified tourism ambassador will meet you at our shop, and she will guide you through a fantastic journey through neighborhoods, telling stories and educating you when Galveston was known as the Wall Street of The South! You will see both grand homes and buildings and the stories behind them.
- Galveston - Our certified tourism ambassador will meet you at our shop, and she will guide you through a fantastic journey through neighborhoods, telling stories and educating you when Galveston was known as the Wall Street of The South! You will see both grand homes and buildings and the stories behind them.

What's Included
- Private Guide
- Replica Model T electric cart
- Private Guide
- Replica Model T electric cart
Location
2127 Broadway Avenue J
Broadway Avenue J
Meeting point is at our shop which is at the corner of Broadway and 22nd Street. Free parking in front of our entrance on 22nd Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(16 Ratings)
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Stephenandmeredith_h
May 12, 2025
Outstanding Tour of Galveston’s Historical Sites - This tour was amazing. Gin is the absolute best tour guide! We were so lucky to have her for a guide on Mother’s Day. We rode around in comfort in the lovely Model-T replica vehicle as Gin showed us all the beautiful homes and historical buildings, sites and gardens of Galveston. What a special event! We highly recommend this 2-hour tour, and especially we enjoyed listening to Gin as she is extremely knowledgeable and fun. We will be back for more of her tours.
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Christina_s
Apr 22, 2025
Galveston’s history told through its architecture while chauffeured in a replica model T car. - Jen’s passion about Galveston and its history really comes through in her knowledge on this architectural tour. It’s more than looking at pretty buildings, Jen explains how the people who lived in those buildings and 1900 hurricane made and changed Galveston. Riding in replica model T was a unique and special touch that just helped to transport you back to a time when Galveston was the place for millionaires, mobsters and more.
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James_m
Mar 30, 2025
Excellent tour! - Wonderful tour! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and took her time showing us some excellent architecture. Absolutely worth it!
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Lanie_tx
Mar 26, 2025
A wonderful way to experience the beautiful architecture of Galveston! - Wow! We had a wonderful tour with Jen, enjoying the architecture and history of Galveston. She is incredibly knowledgeable and personable. We used to own a house in Galveston, and she still showed us things we hadn't seen before. We learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the tour!
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Bob_b
Mar 22, 2025
Take the tour - Informative guide who knew everything.
Great way to see the island. Lots of info about the hurricane.
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Jimmie_h
Mar 7, 2025
Galveston getaway - Mimi’s House was perfectly located!
Very safe area and close to everything
The house was beautifully updated but still held onto its history
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Z1372xoscottw
Feb 17, 2025
Great tour - Great tour, guide took us all over old Galveston. She was very knowledgable and answered all of your questions. And she had blankets for us!
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Chucks740
Feb 6, 2025
Wanting To Get An Overview Of Galveston - The ride is a bit rough over city streets but the tour was terrific and our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
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John
Jan 12, 2025
Outstanding architectural review conducted in a model T Ford replica. Warm blankets were thoughtfully provided. - Our guide was very congenial and knowledgeable, adding many interesting details to the history of the architecture of Galveston.
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Ronald_c
Mar 25, 2025
Very Very Nice! - Excellent tour guide; intelligent, articulate, knowledgeable, friendly. Very interesting tour. Definitely recommended.
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