Top Galveston Sightseeing Tours

Take a walk down memory lane and through Galveston's eerie cemeteries during this nighttime walking tour. Spend the evening visiting several graveyards including Old City, Broadway, Evergreen, and the Yellow Fever yard to hear stories of past Galveston residents. Learn about the symbolism of the cemeteries, the yellow fever plague, the Great Storm, and the paranormal activity in the city.

Galveston's history is filled with dark and gruesome moments. Uncover the city's haunted past as you walk around town with a small group and tour guide. Stop at historic mansions and buildings that are known for paranormal activity and keep your eyes peeled for any otherworldly guests that might make an appearance.

One of a kind tour that showcases the history, wildlife, architecture, and local lifestyle that Galveston Island has to offer. Minimum 2 persons per tour.

If you want to see all that Galveston Island has to offer, you will want to come with Joyride to capture all the history, fun and excitement that one of the oldest cities in Texas has to offer. Our tour guides share the knowledge of how the Storm of 1900 devastated the city and changed its trajectory for development. They know fun facts that kept the city thriving through the rough times of rebuilding and how Clara Barton played a special role in the city as well. They share tidbits of the intrigue, mystery and “illegal” activities that surrounded the city before and after the big storm! If you love old buildings and homes, you will love The Strand area! Let your guides show you what Galveston offers today and what makes it thrive like no other city in Texas.

Age 16 and up ONLY In the early 1900’s, Galveston had more “working girls” per capita than any place in the world and the fate of these women was that the simply vanished. Join us as we walk through the dark side of Galveston’s Red Light District. Hear the stories of the spirits, refusing to leave the only homes they ever knew.. You’ll learn about the “vices” that caused Galveston to earn its nickname: Pleasure Island and see the places, regulated by “good guy” mobsters that kept everything running smoothly.

Discover Galveston’s ghostly past on a bus tour through the city. Climb aboard your spacious vehicle and set off on a ghost hunting adventure with a small group. Listen to ghostly tales from your ghost guide which are enhanced by audio and visuals and pass by haunted buildings to learn about their otherworldly residents.

Get up close and personal to Galveston’s sordid past on this small-group walking tour. Come in close contact with paranormal activity as you tour Old Galveston. Your guide provides first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that’s been experienced in this haunted town, once known for bootleggers and brothels. Get ready to be spooked and capture your experience on camera.

The island of Galveston, Texas sits right on the Gulf of Mexico, a body of water teeming with dolphins. Set sail from the harbor and spend time searching for these playful creatures with a tour guide. Board a covered vessel, perfect for keeping you cool under the Texan sun, and learn about the ecology of the area while you sail.

Discover the darker side of Galveston on a ghost tour. Pass by mansions and other historical sights where spooky and mysterious things are said to have happened, and hear about the island's secrets, paranormal events, and haunted history that dates back 150 years. This tour is a fun way to learn a bit about Galveston's history.

Discover Galveston’s sordid past during an evening walking tour of the city’s Red Light District. Join a small group and your guide to walk the streets and listen to stories of mobsters, bootleggers, and brothels. Learn how the island was once a “sin city,” where men could come to drink, gamble, and look for love once they crossed into the mob-run “Free State of Galveston.”

Uncover the sordid past of Galveston, Texas on a spooky walking tour along the Strand. Follow your guide as they point out several locations that are known for eerie paranormal activity. Galveston has seen a lot of devastation over the years—hurricanes, pandemics, wars, fires, and pirates—and has become a haven for ghosts.

Enjoy an offbeat introduction to the spooky side of Galveston that few travelers get to experience during this private ghost walking tour of The Strand, ideal for travelers on a time budget. Gain an insight into the multitude buildings alone The Strand, learning tales of ghosts, pirates, and civil war soldiers that you wouldn’t uncover alone.

Uncover the sordid past of Galveston as you walk through the historic Strand district during this nighttime ghost tour. Listen to spooky stories of sudden deaths and paranormal sightings as you explore important landmarks like the Railroad Museum, Tremont House, and the Grand 1894 Opera House. The city is just waiting to show you its eerie past.

Dive deeper into Galveston’s ghostly past on a walking tour of the city’s top ghost locations. Join a guide and small group for a nighttime stroll through the haunted streets, listening to ghoulish tales that are sure to scare even the most skeptical ghost hunter. Learn about the eerie history of Galveston, from the Civil War to the Prohibition era, and the many lives that were lost over the years.

An excellent way to learn about Galveston's History, hauntings and spectacular mansions. And, as a self-guided App-based tour, you can do it on your schedule and maintain social distancing. Because this is SELF-GUIDED, you do not need to start at our location. Download the App from www.Galveston.VIP and contact us for the unlock code and to answer any questions.

Who Haunts that Strand? On our GPS Navigated, spookily narrated and music infused solo walking tour you'll discover Galveston at your own pace and on your own schedule. Go anytime (1am? That's spooky fun!). The tour never expires. And for the price it's the best deal in the south. Galveston was once the largest city in Texas and one of the richest in the world. Today it’s one of the most haunted cities in the United States. You'll be guided to its most haunted spots and discover the spooky stories of those that walk in the afterlife. It’s a haunted solo adventure not to be missed. I’ll meet you at the front door of the Tremont House Hotel, that’s if you’re not yellow belly.

GTX Charters is here to give you an unparalleled Galveston adventure that few people have gotten a chance to experience! There is so much happening both historically and ecologically in Galveston Island and its bay that we would love to show you. Come join us and we will share our passion of this beautiful part of the Gulf Coast.