1900 Storm Private Tour: Galveston's Historic Disaster

Experience the devastation of the 1900 Storm in Galveston with a private tour. Hear personal stories of survival and loss as you explore the historic district and witness the lasting impact of this tragic event.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galveston Island - Embark on a cruise around Galveston Island and listen to tales of the catastrophic storm that forever altered the island’s history. The disaster claimed the lives of between six and twelve thousand people, leaving neighborhoods in complete devastation. Witness the surviving buildings and homes from the deadliest hurricane, the…
What's Included
  • Replica Ford Model-T cart rental
  • Private Guide
What's Not Included
  • Car seats and booster seats (available for additional cost)
Additional Information

The catastrophe of 1900 is remembered as the most horrific natural disaster in the history of the United States. Without prior warning, a storm hit the city of Galveston on 8th September 1900, changing its face forever.
The immense loss was felt with deaths ranging between six and twelve thousand individuals. Residential areas were reduced to…

Location
Carriage Haus Rentals
Broadway Avenue J
2127 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Diane_w
Sep 24, 2025
Renewed interest in Galveston - Travel throughout Galveston in an electric Midel T replica vehicle. Sat 4 comfortably, but7 would be a squeeze. Gin, our guide, is a true Galveston city expert, knowledgeable on a variety of topics. The tour was wonderfully detailed and fun. Felt like we had a very thorough overview of the history and tales of Galveston. More to return for from this tour company
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Freedom18568751270
Sep 18, 2025
Great Storm Tour - This was an excellent tour! Gin had so much knowledge and fascinating stories about the storm and Galveston. We felt like we saw almost the entire island, and Gin specifically asked about our schedule, extending the trip to 2 hours after we said we had the time. One note: the classic car/golf cart vehicle was quite bouncy, so there were a few uncomfortable moments when we hit bumps, etc. We really enjoyed this tour and would definately recommend it for anyone interested in the storm, or history in general.
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Carla_r
Aug 9, 2025
Gin is awesome!! - We enjoyed the open air ride and since we have experienced hurricanes, we understood all that Gin was telling us about the ravages of the the Storm of 1900. And now we know the rest of the story! Loved our Galveston get away ❤️
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Molly
Feb 5, 2025
A Very Informative Look Into The Deadliest Hurricane in US History - We really enjoyed this private tour. Riding in the open air replica 1908 Ford Model-T from Carriage Haus was fun. But the true highlight was our guide, Gin, and all of the great information she provided throughout the two hour tour. She showed us many of the buildings that survived the Great Storm, bringing to life what happened to the people within those buildings, the damage the buildings sustained, and the many heroes who helped save others from drowning. She helped us understand the aftermath of the storm and how different Galvestonians made the city safer for future generations and brought the city back to life. Gin made recommendations on other venues to explore to as well as great books to read to learn more about this disaster. Highly recommend! Will be back for some of the other tours that are offered.
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Global567012
Mar 14, 2024
Don’t miss this! - Wonderful and thorough history of the 1900 storm. So many stories about the storm, and the opportunity to see where it happened. Plan on doing it again next time we are here!
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From $50
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).