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Great Storm Hurricane Talk & Tour at the Galveston County Museum

The Great Storm Talk and Tour was created as a partnership between Spooky Galveston and the Galveston County Museum. This Tour offers a historical look …More

The Great Storm Talk and Tour was created as a partnership between Spooky Galveston and the Galveston County Museum. This Tour offers a historical look...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App

Who Haunts that Strand? On our GPS navigated, spookily narrated and music infused solo walking tour you'll discover Galveston at your own pace and on …More

Who Haunts that Strand? On our GPS navigated, spookily narrated and music infused solo walking tour you'll discover Galveston at your own pace and on...

45 to 55 minutes Free Cancellation
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$10
Great! Galveston Red Light District Tour

Return to a time when the mob ran Galveston and their guests were treated as if they were family. When you crossed the bridge you …More

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Return to a time when the mob ran Galveston and their guests were treated as if they were family. When you crossed the bridge you...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (3)
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$31
Historical E-Bike Tour of Galveston

This affordable tour showcases the unique history of Galveston Island. See the elegant architecture from the Island's glory days of the late 1800's and learn …More

This affordable tour showcases the unique history of Galveston Island. See the elegant architecture from the Island's glory days of the late 1800's and learn...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (11)
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$120
The Galveston Walking History Tour

Follow a local expert guide for detailed accounts of Galveston’s storied past on this 90-min walking tour through the island’s most historic locations. From hurricane-scarred …More

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Follow a local expert guide for detailed accounts of Galveston’s storied past on this 90-min walking tour through the island’s most historic locations. From hurricane-scarred...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (137)
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$35
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

Explore the rich naval history at the Galveston Naval Museum, home to the legendary WWII vessels USS Cavalla and USS Stewart. This museum offers a …More

Explore the rich naval history at the Galveston Naval Museum, home to the legendary WWII vessels USS Cavalla and USS Stewart. This museum offers a...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (20)
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$14
Galveston Tree Carvings Segway Tour

Explore the masterpieces of Galveston's sculpture artists that have breathed a second life into something Mother Nature attempted to destroy. Take yourself or the family …More

Explore the masterpieces of Galveston's sculpture artists that have breathed a second life into something Mother Nature attempted to destroy. Take yourself or the family...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (38)
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$67
The Galveston Architecture Tour - Visit Historic Homes & Mansions

*The Only Walking Architecture Tour - Locally Owned* *Part of your Ticket goes to local architectural restoration* *Not wheelchair friendly / moderate-heavy walking* Delve into …More

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*The Only Walking Architecture Tour - Locally Owned* *Part of your Ticket goes to local architectural restoration* *Not wheelchair friendly / moderate-heavy walking* Delve into...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (67)
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$39
Galveston Island E-Bike Adventure Tour

This one-of-a-kind tour on an electric bike showcases the history, wildlife, architecture, and local lifestyle that Galveston Island has to offer. …More

This one-of-a-kind tour on an electric bike showcases the history, wildlife, architecture, and local lifestyle that Galveston Island has to offer....

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (167)
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$85
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

Galveston Haunted Cemetery Tour is our all-ages cemetery tour where you’ll spend the evening touring Galveston’s Old City Cemetery and Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, discussing the …More

Galveston Haunted Cemetery Tour is our all-ages cemetery tour where you’ll spend the evening touring Galveston’s Old City Cemetery and Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, discussing the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (204)
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$30
Galveston Island Red Light District Tour

Return to a time when the mob ran Galveston and their guests were treated as if they were family. When you crossed the bridge you …More

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Return to a time when the mob ran Galveston and their guests were treated as if they were family. When you crossed the bridge you...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$31
Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour

Discover the hidden gems and untold stories of Galveston's iconic Strand District with our captivating "Secrets of the Strand" tour. Steeped in history and brimming …More

Discover the hidden gems and untold stories of Galveston's iconic Strand District with our captivating "Secrets of the Strand" tour. Steeped in history and brimming...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (62)
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$27
The Grimoire Ghouls and Graves: Galveston Ghost Tour

Learn how lost souls from devastating catastrophes share the streets with spirits whose victims were the casualties of war and innocence lost. Join Galveston Ghosts …More

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Learn how lost souls from devastating catastrophes share the streets with spirits whose victims were the casualties of war and innocence lost. Join Galveston Ghosts...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.7 (28)
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$26
The Ghosts of Galveston Guided Walking Tour

The Ghosts of Galveston Tour is our all-ages, haunted history tour on Galveston Island. We will discuss Galveston’s history through the city’s hauntings and ghost …More

The Ghosts of Galveston Tour is our all-ages, haunted history tour on Galveston Island. We will discuss Galveston’s history through the city’s hauntings and ghost...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (74)
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$30
Galveston Mob History Private Tour

Step back in time to the roaring days of Galveston's notorious past, when the island was known as the "Free State of Galveston" and gambling, …More

Step back in time to the roaring days of Galveston's notorious past, when the island was known as the "Free State of Galveston" and gambling,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (30)
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$54
Galveston Gilded Age Architecture Tour

Step back in time and uncover the scandalous secrets of Galveston's notorious Red Light District! Once known as the "Free State of Galveston," the island …More

Step back in time and uncover the scandalous secrets of Galveston's notorious Red Light District! Once known as the "Free State of Galveston," the island...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (29)
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$54
Pirates of Galveston Tour with Lady Saelym

The Pirates of Galveston is more than a walking tour. It’s an interactive pirate adventure that turns guests into members of Lady Saelym’s crew and …More

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The Pirates of Galveston is more than a walking tour. It’s an interactive pirate adventure that turns guests into members of Lady Saelym’s crew and...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$33
Public Group Historical Carriage Tour of Galveston

For a fun exciting trip for the entire family, to learn about Galveston history and to appreciate the heritage of our equines. This tour allows …More

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For a fun exciting trip for the entire family, to learn about Galveston history and to appreciate the heritage of our equines. This tour allows...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (12)
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$35
Demo and Reno Galveston Reconstructed Private Tour

Discover the incredible transformation of Galveston on our private Demo & Reno Tour, where history, restoration, and remarkable architecture come to life! Sit back and …More

Discover the incredible transformation of Galveston on our private Demo & Reno Tour, where history, restoration, and remarkable architecture come to life! Sit back and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$54
Galveston Burial at Sea: Celebration of Life Charter

Galveston Burial at Sea offers a compassionate and meaningful way to honor the lives of our dearly departed loved ones. This Celebration of Life charter …More

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Galveston Burial at Sea offers a compassionate and meaningful way to honor the lives of our dearly departed loved ones. This Celebration of Life charter...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$750

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