10 Tours in Galveston That You Shouldn't Miss

Enjoy this 4-hour fishing tour and choose a morning or afternoon in the water fishing for Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Sharks, and many other fishes all within sight of beautiful Galveston Island. This is a private fishing trip for up to 6 people per boat with a captain and deckhand on board. Groups of all sizes are welcome, there are multiple boats for larger groups.

Inclusions: Fish cleaning services at the dock, Fuel for the boat, Professional guide, Rods and reels, Tackle and bait

Exclusions: Everyone over 16 needs a Texas Fishing license. These can be purchased at the marina on site., One day all-water licenses are $11/person for residents and $16/person for non-residents., Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Experienced Tour Guide

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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 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.

Inclusions: Experienced Tour Guide

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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 to run fast… very fast to escape the clutches of the ghosts.

Inclusions: Experienced Tour Guide

Exclusions: Parking Fees

Our goes tour guides take you on a grand expedition through the historic silk stocking district and beyond while you soak in the sights and sounds of our eerie haunted island. We guarantee to the delight even the most skeptical ghost hunter. Our guides offer a unique, rich history on all that Galveston Island is and was and why this special place is considered the most haunted city in the United States. Our tours are meticulously researched and conducted by professionals. They are designed to scare, entertain, and educate.

Inclusions: Certified Guide

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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.

Inclusions: Walking Tour

Exclusions: No Transportation, No Hotel Pickup/ Drop- Off, Gratuity Not Included

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.”

Inclusions: Local guide / guided tour, Use of Segway

Exclusions: Insurance

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.

Inclusions: Guided tour

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I'm proud to have recently given my 1000th historic paranormal tour this past dec 2020. Each has been unique and amazing.There are many ghost tours out there. Our ghost tour is a unique experience that really shows the history, ghosts, and beauty of Galveston in a new and amazing perspective. I don't overbook and want the experience to be great in our small group setting. We typically collect paranormal evidence every night. 98% of the people that have been on my tours felt like they had an experience that goes beyond your typical ghost tour.

Inclusions: Bug spray

Exclusions: Bottled water

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.”

Inclusions: Experienced Guide Tour

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