Overview
This tour will cover much of the island, its history, and historic sites. I will play a 45-minute documentary giving you an good introduction as we drive to Galveston on our drip-down movie screens. This is a mostly driving tour that also incorporates about 1 hour to walk and shop along the historic Strand Street. We will have other stops for photo taking. Galveston was the largest city in Texas in 1870 and 1880 and was the wealthiest city as well until the 1900 Great Storm. The Great Storm was a monster hurricane that killed at least 6,000 people on September 8th. More people died in this Galveston hurricane than ALL other hurricanes that have hit the mainland US in history. On the return trip, we can show you the documentary Isaac's Storm from the History Channel. This will be fun-filled, entertaining and educational tour of a once great city that is still a fun place to vacation.
What's Included
- Entrance fee
- Guide
Meeting Location
901 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Bishop’s Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
The Strand
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Texas City
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
The Seawall
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Port of Galveston
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand 1894 Opera House (pass by)
Avenue O
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- If parents or grandparents bring their own infant seats, the children can sit in them after they are secured.
- Travelers will have their option to choose the type of food that they want to eat. For example, Seafood, barbecue, steak, Mexican, Asian, Greek, or something else. Everyone pays for his/her meal.
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Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Galveston Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Galveston Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance fee
- Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- If parents or grandparents bring their own infant seats, the children can sit in them after they are secured.
- Travelers will have their option to choose the type of food that they want to eat. For example, Seafood, barbecue, steak, Mexican, Asian, Greek, or something else. Everyone pays for his/her meal.
