Galveston Historical Tour: Explore by Air-Conditioned Bus
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147 Ratings
Galveston

This trip offers an enlightening overview of Galveston’s past, featuring the Silk Stocking District, the Railroad Museum, John Laffite Place, and much more.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Galveston - This is a 45 minute historical bus tour through Galveston giving history on landmarks from the 1900 storm.

  • Galveston Railroad Museum - Pass by the Galveston Railroad Museum which explores the history and future of the railroad.

What's Included
  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • Historical tour of Galveston
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Location
2100 Harborside Dr
Harborside Drive
You will meet 30 minutes before scheduled time and check in at the kiosk at Pier 21 next to Willie G's. There is parking at Pier 21 for rate but we do not validate for parking
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(147 Ratings)
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Louann_m
Mar 21, 2024
So much history - Our tour guide was fantastic. We loved our tour. I would recommend this tour to anyone new to the island.
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Tysann_h
Mar 18, 2024
Fun Times - Traveled from Midwest. Fun and educated tour driver. Galveston is a city with tons of History. A must see.
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Lori_w
Mar 4, 2024
Your worth your while! - DEFINITELY glad we decided to do tour!! Perfect length of time. Great guide. Soooo informative- learned a lot in a short amount of time; made me wanna come back some day. Had no idea the history here! After tour, wish we had more time to explore more - the things the guide pointed out! He also gave an excellent dinner recommendation right by tour.
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Sharmondloch
Feb 25, 2024
Bus history tour - Great narrator of tour and funny😊 Very interesting facts Got info never knew about Galveston and the big Hurricane
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Y2402qqpaull
Feb 20, 2024
Didn't know I didn't know so much - Excellent trip around the island. Grew up in Houston and been to Galveston many times but learned a great deal that I didn't already know. Tour guide was very entertaining. Would recommend.
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Edward_b
Feb 18, 2024
A great overview of the... - A great overview of the city and its history. I learned many things about Galveston and Texas that were never taught in school.
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Linda_h
Mar 17, 2024
Good overview of the Cuty - The Galveston Historical Tour was an inexpensive way to get an overview of the City. Although I have been to Galveston many times, I still learned a few new facts about the City and its inhabitants.
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Cdawn2500
Mar 11, 2024
The only reason I gave it a 4 is because I feel it was too short for paying $25 a person. - Absolutely enjoyed my bus tour in Galveston! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history and landmarks, making the experience both informative and engaging. The tour flowed smoothly, and the guide's enthusiasm added an extra layer of enjoyment. Highly recommend!
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Mariesc7206yb
Feb 19, 2024
Bad Business - One star as zero is not an option. Hard to rate a tour that didn’t happen. Booked this tour 1 month prior to our tour date of Jan 26, after 4 pm the day before our tour I got a call from the company to say something was wrong and they couldn’t offer tour. Offered us a dolphin tour or refund. None of our group was interested in the dolphin tour (we saw them for free on the ferry) so opted for refund. Still waiting for refund over a month later. Despite text message and phone call to company. Doubt I will ever see it.
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Sherry_k
Feb 17, 2024
Undependable Historical Galveston Tour - After driving from the Woodlands, Tx., we received a call in Galveston that said there would be NO air conditioned bus tours Feb.14, 2024. We paid for tickets that said we were booked at 11am on that date. Disappointed & trying to get a refund took a lot of effort. They are not dependable!
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