Top things to do in Galveston, Texas

Baywatch Dolphin Tour  in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (1553 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 28.00

 

Experienced captains offer you information on the history of Galveston while you spot some of the most beautiful dolphins. Our staff is friendly, and we will welcome you and make sure that you leave with a wonderful experience.

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The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (1302 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Highest rated tour | Locally Owned & Operated! The stories that you’ll hear as we venture on our 1½ hour walking Ghost Tour, past the gilded mansions and palaces are only whispered about on Galveston. People here are too afraid to open a dialog with the dead… afraid to unlock the gates of hell. We’ll unravel the horrible, scary secrets that lurk inside the ghost sanctuaries… secrets kept for the past 150 years! We have researched stacks of photographs and letters from those who won’t stay dead! We dive warily into the haunted past and uncover the reasons why this unstoppable paranormal force still grips the island. Bring your garlic, crosses and silver bullets as we descend into the ghost hunt darkness. This Ghost tour is for believers and nonbelievers alike. You’ll turn from skeptic to ghost hunter and learn about Galveston’s unparalleled and fascinating paranormal history along way. This tour is appropriate for all ages. But beware, you may have run.

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The Galveston Cemetery Tour - Walk With The Dead! in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (327 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Our tour is thoroughly researched by academics to give you the most accurate historical information about the famed Old City Cemetery. This is the only cemetery tour that takes you to the sites where actual apparitions have appeared and paranormal happenings have been sighted.

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Galveston Haunted Harbor Tour: 1-Hour Boat Ride at Night  in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (259 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 45.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Set Sail into Galveston's Haunted History! Climb aboard the island's only haunted boat tour - now in a thrilling 60 minute experience packed with eerie legends, ghostly tales, and unforgettable harbor views after dark. Your captain and crew will guide you through Galveston's chilling past, sharing stories of shipwrecks, lost souls, pirates and the spirits still said to roam these waters. With the harbor lights as your backdrop you will experience Galveston like never before What to expect: 1. 60-minutes of ghost stories, legends and spooky maritime history A nighttime cruise through Galveston's historic harbor 2. Multiple departures nightly - choose the time that fits your evening plans 3. Family friendly adventure with a fun spooky twist the best value when you book directly through our official site

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Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (241 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Galveston has seen a horrifying number of sudden deaths. An ungodly number of the islands dearly departed, well never departed. Their spirits are lurking in the shadows, alleys, staircases and stalk THE STRAND every day! The historic 19th century buildings on THE STRAND have become ghost sanctuaries. And the ghosts inside are just dying to meet you. Join us on our 90 minute walking tour as we explore the fascinating paranormal happenings on the strand, the original street of horror. Hurricanes, war, fire, and epidemics! The pirate Jean Lafitte even turned the island into a den of thieves. Galveston has more ghosts than any other city in U.S. Walking in the night, translucent figures will float by the windows. Shadows will suddenly appear and objects move of their own accord as we huddle closer to one another for are mutual protection. We never know what’s waiting for us around the corners. Beware and be scared! After all Galveston is nothing but “a cemetery with a beach attached.”

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Galveston Red Light District Tour in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (223 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

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 enter "The Free State of Galveston," where the only rules were mob rules. The stars of the era were world class entertainers brought in to perform in the casinos, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin. Everyone was enjoying their own "Vegas Dream" right here in Galveston.

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Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (197 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

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 cemetery symbolism, yellow fever, The Great Storm, and of course, ghosts and hauntings. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

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Al's Ghost tour : a small group experience  in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (186 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Welcome. 2025 tours later, I still enjoy sharing this small group walking tour with people who appreciate history and that which science can't readily explain, the Paranormal. Paranormal and historical research has given me so much joy, and I continue to want to share that with others. I love Galveston and appreciate those that keep it beautiful. All info beyond factual history is my personal creation, my personal accounts, my collective evidence created since business inception, and my sole creative intellectual and physical property.

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Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (134 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.99

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Step into the shadows of Galveston’s haunted past as you embark on a chilling and thrilling night of ghostly tales and spirited toasts. The Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl is not your average bar hop—this is a paranormal party through time, tragedy, and twisted tales that linger in the moonlit streets of one of Texas’ most haunted cities. Your journey begins with historic local watering holes, where the drinks are cold and the stories are chilling. Led by a seasoned storyteller with a taste for the macabre, you’ll weave through the island’s old saloons, seedy taverns, and atmospheric pubs—all with haunted histories and spectral sightings to match. Raise a glass where pirates once plotted and soldiers drank their last; sip slowly as you hear about tragic love stories, vengeful spirits, and restless souls that refuse to be forgotten. Whether you believe in ghosts or just enjoy a good story with your stout, this tour is perfect for anyone looking for a wickedly fun night out.

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1900 Storm on the Strand Ghost Tour in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (107 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Galveston has seen a horrifying number of sudden deaths. An ungodly number of the island's dearly departed, well, never departed. Their spirits are lurking in the shadows, alleys, staircases and stalk the Strand every day! The historic 19th century buildings on the Strand have become ghost sanctuaries, and the ghosts inside are just dying to meet you. Join us on our 90-minute walking tour as we explore the fascinating paranormal happenings on the strand, the original street of horror. Hurricanes, war, fire, and epidemics! The pirate Jean Lafitte even turned the island into a den of thieves. Galveston has more ghosts than any other city in U.S. Walking in the night, translucent figures will float by the windows. Shadows will suddenly appear and objects move of their own accord as we huddle closer to one another for are mutual protection. We never know what’s waiting for us around the corners. Beware and be scared! After all Galveston is nothing but “a cemetery with a beach attached.”

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The Shadows of Revelry Walking Ghost Tour in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (104 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Walking Tour is our adults only, for ages over 16. We will visit the former red light district and discuss the darker vices of Galveston, including pirates, Galveston’s original outlaws, brothels, clubs, and yellow fever. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

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Magical History Segway Tour in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (101 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 75.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

On the Magical History Tour, our experienced tour guides will take you on a tremendous Segway journey. We’ll start with the famous downtown area of Galveston – the Strand Historic District. For a time, it was also known as “The Wall Street of the South.”

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Spooky Strand Ghost Tour in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (78 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Galveston has seen a horrifying number of sudden deaths. An ungodly number of the islands dearly departed, well never departed. Their spirits are lurking in the shadows, alleys, staircases and stalk THE STRAND every day! The historic 19th century buildings on THE STRAND have become ghost sanctuaries. And the ghosts inside are just dying to meet you. Join us on our 90 minute walking tour as we explore the fascinating paranormal happenings on the strand, the original street of horror. Hurricanes, war, fire, and epidemics! The pirate Jean Lafitte even turned the island into a den of thieves. Galveston has more ghosts than any other city in U.S. Walking in the night, translucent figures will float by the windows. Shadows will suddenly appear and objects move of their own accord as we huddle closer to one another for are mutual protection. We never know what’s waiting for us around the corners. Beware and be scared! After all Galveston is nothing but “a cemetery with a beach attached.”

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The Ghosts of Galveston Guided Walking Tour in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (73 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.99

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

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 stories, emphasizing the Great Hurricane of 1900. We will also explore Galveston’s original citizens, the city’s part in the Civil War, and the impact of Yellow Fever. This tour will take you through Galveston's most haunted places, including haunted railroads, mansions, and orphanages. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

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Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (71 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 50.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Juneteenth and Beyond is a Black owned and operated guided sightseeing and tourism business. We are amazing, passionate, professional, and knowledgeable about Galveston's African American culturally rich sites! It was founded by Dr. Araminta Coleman Sorrell, a native of Washington, D.C. who loves Galveston and its glorious history, especially its Black history. Juneteenth and Beyond is Galveston's very first African American guided history tour franchise.

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Replica 1908 Model-T Electric Golf Cart Rental  in Galveston

Galveston , Texas

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (71 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 119.08

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

If you are considering renting a golf cart, why settle for an ordinary one when you can get around in a Model T electric cart? Our carts are a unique way to explore our historic town or visit the famed Seawall on your way to the beach. Who would not want to drive in a replica 1908 Model-T Electric Golf Cart adorned with the distinct ahooga horn?

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