Why choose this Houston tour ?
5-Hr Private Tour, 1 Price for all.
1-hr road travel to Island, 3-hrs on Island for your party only, 1-hr return travel to Houston. Doorstep pickup from your hotel, BnB in Central Houston area by a certified Ambassador knowledgeable of your destination. Presidential SUV for 2-4 or Passenger van for up to 8. Hear cool stories and fun facts about the Island.
See Galveston Bay, Galveston Beach Seawall, Historical Strand, Ports, historical churches, cemeteries, monuments, museums and early Victorian Mansions with opportunities for photo stops.
*Travelers can opt to skip island tour for direct drop at an Island destination for 3 hours of ocean view dining & cocktails, gift shopping, or beach walking.
Receive Island Visitors Guide, maps, brochures, dining vouchers from participating merchants and 1 free souvenir to remember your day.
Make the most of your Houston adventure
What makes Private Galveston Sightseeing Tour 5-hr with Houston hotel pickup a unique experience ?
“The Strand” is Galveston’s original business district and is currently a waterfront entertainment and dining district consisting of sidewalk cafes, gift shops, taverns and other interesting establishments. It also has views of the Cruise port which caters to known cruise lines such as Disney and Royal Carribbean. Its a great place to spend an hour on foot for quick bites and drinks.
The Moody Mansion was built in 1895 and former home to W. H. Moody a Galveston businessman and father of a powerful Texas family. The 28,000 square foot home is available for self guided tour when customizing EXTRAS at checkout.
The Bishop’s Palace is a 1900s storm survivor built in 1982 by a master architect with ornate steel and stone. It’s lavish early Victorian interior consist of stained glass windows, Mahogany stair cases, marble fire places lined with Sterling silver, an Altar room and more. It’s exterior stone has countless hand chiseled creatures. It is available for self guided tour.
The official Opera House of Texas is a 1900s storm survivor where popular celebrities once performed and operates as a non-profit theater today. Self guided tours of it’s unique and lavish 1800s interior [travelers expense] are available when customizing your tour.
Bay side views of the Moody Garden’s Pyramid’s in Galveston Texas upon entry to the island.
One of the few places in the America with so many rides over water. This historical island theme park is a family oriented attraction with midway games, food venues and retail shops on a long pier extended over the Gulf of Mexico.
The Hotel Galvez has a history of interesting guest from it’s beginning in 1911. This elegant 4 Diamond hotel offers a public Spa and posh dining options as well as a museum.
Home to Houston’s ship channel, Seawolf Park, Ocean Star Museum, Royal Carribbean , Princess Cruise lines, Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant, Harbor House Hotel, Peanut Butter Warehouse.
61 st street Fishing Pier offers pier access, fishing gear rentals and bait for those who want to try their luck as well as cold beer, music, soft drinks and snacks. Great island views from their upper deck accessible for price of a soft drink. Great place to spend an hour over the water and beach area.
Rainforest Cafe is a jungle themed cafe on the Galveston Seawall offering variety of foods such as burgers, steaks, seafood, full service bar, gift shop and amusements for kids. Great place to spend an hour on the island.
Texas Seaport Museum is home to 1877 Tall Ship Elissa and located on Port of Galveston next to The Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant where you can pick fresh fish to be served or tour the Tall Ship Elissa. Great place for an hour.
Home to multiple early era trains on 4 tracks to tour as well as snack bar for burgers, hot dogs. Great place to spend an hour.
An early Victorian mansion and storm survivor now the visitors center is where the June 19th Emancipation Proclamation was read from. Ashton Villa is also one of the many island destinations believed to be haunted by ghost.
Island views from covered vehicle
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- All collapsible, non-motorized wheelchairs ok, traveler must be able to board vehicle without physical assistance from guide.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Galveston Island Tour
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Private Galveston Sightseeing Tour 5-hr with Houston hotel pickup Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Light refreshments
- Transport by luxury sedan, SUV , VAN or BUS
- Maps
- Pickup from select hotels in central Houston area. Areas outside central require additional fee
- Restroom stops and photo shoots anywhere on request
- Guided by Certified Tourism Ambassador
Not Included
- Food and drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Allstar Transportation Limousine & City Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 1 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
This is a customizable private tour for your party only. Infants must be included in total group size.
