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Galveston is an island city on the Gulf Coast of Texas. It’s known for Moody Gardens, where giant glass pyramids house sharks, monkeys and other animals. Amusement rides and restaurants line Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier on the south shore. West is bird-rich Galveston Island State Park, with its trails, kayak launches and fishing spots. Stewart Beach and East Beach are on the island’s eastern end.

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4.9/5

Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston

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.

$34.86
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4.8/5
1 h

Haunted Harbor Tours – Galveston Ghost Boat

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

$56.02
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4.8/5
1 h 40 mins

Galveston's Best Pub Crawl Tour and Guided History Walk

Our pub crawl is not only about drinking; it's an adventure that celebrates the rich history, tragedy, and triumph of the city on stilts. **Bar locations are provided as examples - other locations will be visited - requests are welcome** Listen to true tales of gangs, prostitutes, and pirates who frequented the very streets on which you will be walking. Expect to visit 2-3 popular local bars and listen to an expert guide share personal stories of the Island's history & tell you it's tales. Note** tour itinerary as listed is subject to crowds, business hours, and the group's preference! Not all locations will be visited.**

$33.00
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3/5
4 h

Professional Photo Shoot in Galveston

Book your professional photo shoot in one of Galveston's many unique locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see undiscovered locations and get the best photo story from your Galveston visit. We can tailor each photo shoot to meet your requirements. We can travel to your location or we can suggest a location for the photo shoot. Our photoshoots are ideal for solo travelers, couples, groups, hen/bachelorette and stag/bachelor parties, families, secret proposals/engagements, honeymoons, and experienced or new influencers and models. Within 14 days of the shoot, you'll receive a link to your private online viewing gallery. For a 1-hour shoot you'll receive 20 final photos, for 2 hours you'll receive 30, for 3 hours you'll receive 40, and for 4 hours you'll receive 50.

$180.12
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5/5

Island and Bolivar Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride

If you can't decide between soaring over West Bay, checking out Battleship Texas, or flying over Bolivar Point Lighthouse, this is the flight for you. We wrapped up all the beauty and history of Galveston in one flight that lets you see the entire island and more. This is the whole shebang! 60 minute biplane ride experience (40-45 minutes in the air). Tour of the Bolivar peninsula, town of Galveston and historical points on the island, West End, and West Bay. The whole shebang! Price per ride, 2 passenger max. MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF PASSENGERS is 300 lbs. due to length of ride and fuel required to have on board.

$550.00
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4.7/5
2 h

The Bryan Museum Admission

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.

$15.00
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2 h

Pubs and Grub Tour on Galveston Island

Like to drink? Want to taste some of the unique local cuisine without busting your bar-hopping stride? Enjoy Galveston Island Premier Pubs n’ Grubs bar bites & adult drinking tours.

$167.79
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4.3/5
2 h

Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour

The Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour is a perfect blend of history and indulgence, offering a memorable and delicious experience for both locals and visitors alike. Whether you have a sweet tooth or a penchant for history, this tour provides a delightful way to explore Galveston's past while savoring its most delightful confections.

$27.06
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4.8/5
1 h 30 mins

The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

*The Official Ghost Tour of Galveston* Highest rated tour - Locally Owned & Operated! Walk the haunted streets of Galveston on the island’s most unforgettable ghost tour. In just 1½ hours, you’ll uncover dark secrets of the city's grand mansions and forgotten landmarks. These are true stories, whispered for over 150 years, and still terrifying locals today. Our expert guides reveal chilling evidence through historic photos, letters, and eyewitness accounts from those who never truly left. Believer or skeptic, this tour has turned thousands into true ghost hunters. Family-friendly but genuinely eerie, this is the must-do haunted tour in Galveston. We do not enter any buildings.

$33.00
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4.7/5
2 h

Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

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.

$34.99
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4.3/5
1 h

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 and reveal a tragic history filled with unspeakable acts and learn how the trauma of the triad of war, oppression, and disasters spawned the most infamous ghosts and harrowing hauntings of the Lone Star State - the perfect location for sunshine, suffering, and ghost sightings. It comes as no surprise that this Gulf Coast Texas town began with a bang–a shocking shipwreck and a booming canon. Centuries later it would officially be settled, leading to the construction of Hendley Market, where you’ll discover a building filled with the memories and trauma from the bloodshed and deaths the Battle of Galveston left in its wake. A single cannon shot from the roof may be where it all began for this seaside town, but the haunted and iconic building is where it continues.

$26.00
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5/5

Bolivar Lighthouse Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride

This is a unique opportunity to view a true piece of Texas history from the air. Bolivar Point Lighthouse, lit in 1872, is one of only two iron lighthouses in Texas. Along the way, you'll get a great view of East Beach and Stewart Beach along with the large vessels making their way through the Ship Channel. 40 minute biplane ride experience (22-25 minutes in the air). Tour of the Bolivar Peninsula and historical lighthouse. Price per ride, 2 passenger max. Maximum weight of passengers is 350 lbs.

$450.00
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3.4/5
1 h 30 mins

The Phantoms of the Strand Tour

Join us on this 90 minute walking tour, as we trek through the alleys and stroll through the original “Wall Street of the South. Apparitions may suddenly appear in windows and you feel like you’re being watched. You will hear the tragic stories that took place on this infamous street and understand why Galveston is the most haunted city in America

$25.00
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3.5/5
2 h 30 mins

Hysterical Historical Scavenger Hunt

This 3.1 mile round-trip walking scavenger hunt follows the Galveston Trolley route and includes sights such as the Postoffice Arts District, historic mansions, churches, monuments, iconic sculptures, storm survivors, The Strand, wall murals, and more! You will have fun and be challenged as you will make your way through the PostOffice arts and theater district, turn-of-the-century mansions, hurricane storm survivors, and local hot spots! You will answer multiple choice questions, complete fun challenges, and experience a few surprises... Encounter and take selfies with heroic and historic figures! Because your phone is your tour guide and there is no time limit, feel free to take stops along the way. Enjoy all that Galveston has to offer - and discover a new treasure along the way! -Please see your Viator Ticket for redemption instructions after booking-

$19.95
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2 h

Jamaica Beach Jig Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

$23.20
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4/5
2 h

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Adventure in League City

Crazy Dash of League City is a great way to see the city! Use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. Find them in any order you choose and submit a photo for points. You'll also complete challenges for points. See your score on the rankings compared to others who have played across the country when you are finished. All games have a remote host that will chat with you during the game. Crazy Dash is our most easy-going scavenger hunt. Come have some fun in League City today!

$10.00
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1 h

Zombie Scavenger Hunt in League City

Survive an apocalypse in League City today with Zombie Scavengers! An app will provide you with a list of items needed to survive the zombies. Find these items in any order you'd like and perform fun zombie themed challenges for points. Come up with a system to get the most points in order to survive the zombie apocalypse. Your friendly remote host will help you throughout the game via chat. Get enough points to survive the zombie apocalypse in League City today!

$20.00
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2 h

Scavenger Hunt in League City

Walk around League City while completing the Wacky Walks scavenger hunt. Use an app to find a list of objects around the city and participate in fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others around the country! All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in League City.

$10.00
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1/5
45 mins

Finding Poseidon's Trident Scavenger Hunt

This .6 mile round-trip walking scavenger hunt begins at the Poseidon sculpture and includes sights such as the Seawall, Convention Center District, Fort Crockett area and iconic sculptures including dolphins and a sea turtle! Help Poseidon find his trident! The Greek god of the seas has lost his trident as a fierce storm wreaked havoc on the island. The trident was broken in pieces and scattered. Local sea creatures and clues from the beach will help you discover the whereabouts of the pieces of the trident and return them to the proper owner before the power of the trident gets into the wrong hands. Because your phone is your tour guide and there is no time limit, feel free to take stops along the way. Enjoy all that Galveston has to offer - and discover a new treasure along the way! -Please see your Viator Ticket for redemption instructions after booking-

$19.95
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4.6/5
1 h

Private Carriage Tour of Galveston

For a fun and exciting trip for the entire family, to learn about Galveston history and to appreciate the heritage of our equines. This tour allows you to experience Galveston at 3 miles per hour, while relaxing in one of our carriages.

$150.00
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