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5-10 people
1894 Grand Opera House
An Ambassador poses at a park monument

5-Hr Private Galveston Sightseeing Tour, Transport from Houston

By Allstar Transportation Limousine & City Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$936 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

5-Hr Private Tour, 1 Price for all.
2 Hours road travel, 2 hours on Island for your private party of 4 or less starts with doorstep pickup from your hotel, home, BnB in Central Houston area by a certified Ambassador knowledgeable of your destination. Enjoy 1 hour of scenic views each way in a covered, air-conditioned vehicle while hearing island history, fun facts, and stories.

On the island see Galveston Bay, Galveston Beach Seawall, Historical Strand, Ports, historical churches, cemeteries, monuments, museums and early Victorian Mansions with opportunities for brief photo stops.

*Travellers can opt to skip island tour for direct drop at an Island destination for 2 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.

Activity location

  • Galveston Island
    • Galveston Island, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Almeda Mall
    • 555 Almeda Mall
    • 77034, Houston, Texas, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Mini-Bus 11-17 people
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Party Shuttle Bus: Accommodates up to 17 people for 1 flat rate and adds 1.5 additional hours to your experience.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
S$1,203.93 x 1 TravellerS$1,203.93
Total
Price is S$1,203.93
Until Mon, 29 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLight refreshments
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by luxury saloon, SUV , VAN or BUS
  • What's includedWhat's includedMaps
  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup from select hotels in central Houston area. Areas outside central require additional fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedBathroom stops and photo shoots anywhere on request
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided by Certified Tourism Ambassador
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • All collapsible wheel chairs ok however traveller must be able to board vehicle without physical assistance from guide.

Activity itinerary

The Strand (Pass by)
"The Strand" is Galveston's original business district and is currently a waterfront entertainment and dining district consisting of pavement 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.
Moody Mansion (Pass by)
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 customising EXTRAS at checkout.
1892 Bishop's Palace (Pass by)
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 chiselled creatures. It is available for self guided tour.
Grand 1894 Opera House (Pass by)
The official Opera House of Texas is a 1900s storm survivor where popular celebrities once performed and operates as a non-profit theatre today. Self guided tours of it's unique and lavish 1800s interior [travellers expense] are available when customising your tour.
Moody Gardens (Pass by)
Bay side views of the Moody Garden's Pyramid's in Galveston Texas upon entry to the island.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (Pass by)
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 Grand Galves Spa (Pass by)
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.
Port of Galveston (Pass by)
Home to Houston's ship channel, Seawolf Park, Ocean Star Museum, Royal Carribbean , Princess Cruise lines, Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant, Harbour House Hotel, Peanut Butter Warehouse.
Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier (Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
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.
Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA (Pass by)
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.
Galveston Railroad Museum (Pass by)
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.
1859 Ashton Villa (Pass by)
An early Victorian mansion and storm survivor now the visitor centre 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.
Galveston Island
  • 2h
Island views from covered vehicle

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGalveston Island
    • Galveston Island, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAlmeda Mall
    • 555 Almeda Mall
    • 77034, Houston, Texas, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMedical Center Area
    • Houston, Texas, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE1700 Travis St
    • 1700 Travis Street
    • 77002, Houston, Texas, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Galleria
    • 5085 Westheimer Road
    • 77056, Houston, Texas, United States

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