Galveston Island tours, things to do and tickets

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.

This is the highest rated tour according to Google and TripAdvisor in Galveston. 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.

Unlike other cemetery tours on Galveston Island, our tour is thoroughly researched by academics. This is the only cemetery tour that takes you to the sites where actual apparitions have appeared and paranormal happenings have been sighted.

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.

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.

Welcome. This is a unique small group walking Paranormal tour. 1952 tours later, I still enjoy sharing this experience with people who appreciate history and the paranormal- the things science can't explain readily.

Paranormal and historical research has given me so much enjoyment, and I continue to want to share that with others. I love Galveston and appreciate those that keep it beautiful. If you'd like a private tour or have any questions feel free to find my on my main website.

All info beyond factual history is my personal creation, my personal accounts, collective evidence created since business inception, and my sole creative intellectual property.

This is a tour that will educate you on the history of Galveston, inlcuding the silk stocking district, the railroad museum, John Laffite Place and so much more.

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.”

Galveston's most fun water adventure! The entire family will enjoy the thrill and excitement of right-angle turns, accelerated speeds, and “The Hamilton Spin,” a maneuver that spins the boat 360° on its axis throwing a head-high wall of water into the air.

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.”

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.

The Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl takes you and your favorite drinking buddies through Oleander City’s most haunted pubs and restaurants. From the ghosts of hurricane victims still lost in the wreckage to civil war soldiers who still stand for Texas, you’ll need every drop of liquid courage to relive these sordid tales from the past, let alone walk the blood-stained streets of The Strand. So, saddle up, catch a buzz, and see how much you can stomach with Ghost City Tours.

Spot the beautiful dolphins in Galveston Bay on this dolphin-watching boat tour in Galveston. Experience exciting encounters with these majestic marine animals on a cruise.

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.

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?

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.”

Experience the marvelous sunset over Galveston with a local & certified tour guide, by driving a Segway through the Seawall. Photograph these beautiful moments to keep as remembrances.

Come experience the epic story of Texas and the American West! The Bryan Museum, located in Galveston, TX in the 1895 Galveston Orphans Home, houses the Bryan Collection, one of the world’s largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West. The collection spans more than 12,000 years, with pieces ranging from ancient Native American cultural artifacts to twenty-first century objects. The adventure of history comes alive at The Bryan Museum.

This is The Original Ghost Tour on the Strand! For over 25 years Ghost Tours of Galveston has guided the Original Strand Ghost Tour. This Tour is a walking tour that meets at the Railroad Museum and tours the Strand telling the best stories of ghostly sightings and apparitions in Galveston! This is the ONLY Ghost Tour that has permission to enter a building in the Historic Strand District after the building has closed up for the night! Bring your camera and your ghost-hunting equipment too! Ghostly tales of days gone by mixed with stories of modern-day tellings of paranormal experiences! Learn the history of Galveston and the stories of the ghosts that choose to stay here even in death! Ghost Tours of Galveston Tour is a small local business our guides are Certified Tourism Ambassadors.

Reel Men Fishing Charters works to create lasting memories for our customers. We strive to make your fishing experience fun and entertaining. We cannot guarantee the fish will bite, but we promise we will work hard to find the fish. Anglers will be fishing for the fish that are in season and biting along the jetties. No specific species are targeted on the jetty trips, although we will provide the appropriate gear and bait for the season we are fishing. The north and south jetties extend 5 miles into the Gulf of Mexico and the jetty trips fish in this area.