Things to do in Galveston, Texas (TX): The Best Sightseeing Tours

Outdoor adventure company offering kayak rentals and tours in Galveston Bay where you can see and experience wetlands, oyster reef, mid-bay island bird nesting areas and coastal habitats.

Texas Pedal Tours is a new, fun, and exciting pedal-shuttle touring company located in Galveston, TX. It's simply the most exciting entertainment on-wheel in the area. This eye-catching, upbeat, and safe shuttle is the most exciting sightseeing vehicle of its kind and always lead by a fun-loving Chauffeur and Host.

Galveston Lantern Tours is a Boutique Tour Company we specialize in small group tours and private tours! We do Ghost tours and Historical Tours in Downtown Galveston!

​Angler Charters, the longest running charter service out of the Galveston Yacht Basin, is committed to providing you with a fishing and boating adventure of a lifetime. We focus on high-quality service and customer satisfaction whether you are looking to fish Galveston with friends and family, book an offshore business trip for clients, or simply cruise the Bay and enjoy the sunset. If we are taking you fishing, our goal is to get you on the fish in a timely and enjoyable fashion, then insure you have an incredible experience catching them! Our knowledge of the waters, passion for fishing, and top-of-the-line equipment have proven time and time again that Angler Charters is the best choice around. Enjoy your adventure aboard a 38 foot Hatteras with an air conditioned galley, shaded fishing deck, and marine head. Half-day and full day fishing trips available. Sightseeing cruises and harbor tours are a great way to experience Galveston, too! Let Angler Charters take you out!

Galveston Historic Tour provides daily driving tours of historic Galveston on a 14 passenger climate controlled van. This sight seeing tour gives visitors an overview of Galveston's history, sights, and attractions. The live narrated tour also includes local shops and restaurants, so guests will know where the locals go. During this hour long tour, guests will also drive by sights including the Broadway Mansions, Historic Downtown, the Harbor, Victorian Homes, and Tree Carvings.

Explore the Island's diverse culture and amazing cuisine with a little mystery, on this food & mystery casual, walking food tour of Galveston Island's Historic Downtown Strand District. Why only eat at one restaurant when you can try most of them! You enjoy generous sample, portions from some of the Strands Downtown Galveston's locally owned restaurants, experiencing their unique dining atmosphere. ​Using only the freshest ingredients in made-from-scratch dishes and original recipes. You are certain to discover a new culinary treat along this tour no matter what your style! Here on the Strand, Downtown Galveston Island's, Taste of the Strand food & our Tapas on the Strand food n' drink pairing tours. Bon ton Roulette! Keep in mind gratuities are greatly appreciated, for your tour guide specialist who is working hard rain or shine to give you a fantastic food or food n' drink pairing tour adventure! We're looking forward to seeing you on Island time! See website for more times &details

As requested by the mayor of Galveston all passengers must wear a face mask. At Galveston Duck Tours we offer a unique way of seeing the city. We start at 25th street and Seawall Blvd. Next to the Pleasure Pier. Your Captain will present to you Galveston Islands facts and present attractions. The Duck proceeds to enter the water at Offats Bayou, witch is located at 61st and Heards Lane. The protected waters of the bayou are ideal for boating and observing wildlife that thrive on and around our barrier island. We then drive the Duck back on to the streets and return to the historic East end of the city. Along the way your Captain will point out various mansions and century old buildings. Before returning to the point of departure. Your tour guide and captain will have given you a general overview of the many attractions and history of Galveston.

The Original Strand Ghost Tour:Galveston's very first public,year round walking ghost tour. Filled with history, mystery and legend. The #1 ghost tour in the state of Texas and the #2 most popular ghost tour in America! 100% fascinating! This tour meets on the steps of the Railroad Museum (25th and Strand Street) Mon-Sat. at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday at 6 p.m.; it is also the only all-year around tour.The Secret Society Cemetery Tour:Come and uncover the hidden and buried secrets of Galveston's very own residents!Time travel with us and walk through the lives of the strange and infamous of Galveston's haunted past. Truth is stranger than fiction! This tour meets at the entrance gate of the Old City Cemetery on 43rd and Broadway Street on Sat. and Sun. at 6 p.m.. Times and days are subject to change.For any inquiries, call our information line at (409) 877-1794. The price for both tours is $15 for adults, $10 for children 10 years old and younger. No reservation required( with a limit of 100 people per tour).

Ghost Tour with a Psychic Medium, Sonya Succi is going to take you out on Galveston's historical strand. We are going to learn all about Galveston's deaths and destruction as well as pick up all of the ghostly activities. I also as a medium will pick up on loved ones that have come with you on the tours and tell you the messages you need to receive. Everyone on my tour gets a free face reading!