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Demo and Reno Galveston Reconstructed Private Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Galveston, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Go behind the scenes of Galveston’s demolitions, renovations, and reconstruction of some of its most well-known buildings and structures with this Galveston Demolition, Renovation, and Reconstruction Private Tour. This private tour is just for you and your group and takes you through the East End Historic District and the Strand District to see some of the city’s oldest buildings, including Victorian-era homes.
  • Explore Galveston’s rebuilt and renovated attractions in just a couple of hours
  • A guide tells you what was done to restore buildings and structures
  • Move through Galveston in a fun Ford Model-T replica vehicle
  • This private tour is limited to just seven people—perfect for families

What's Included

  • Replica Ford Model-T cart rental
  • Private Guide
  • Car seats and Booster seats available for an additional cost payable to operator upon arrival

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Carriage Haus
    2127 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

    2127 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.5:00 pm

Itinerary

East End Historic District (Pass By)

Galveston (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Car seats and Booster seats available for an additional cost payable to operator upon arrival
  • Bluetooth speakers available for an additional cost payable to operator upon arrival
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Illinois Visitors

Linda_D, Feb 2026
Our guide, Dave, did a great job. We enjoyed his knowledge of the area and the places he showed us. We loved the information about the houses that were the projects from Restoring Galveston. Great tour.

Great Galveston Tour

Amy_F, Aug 2025
This tour was great! We saw & learned so much. Willie D is an amazing tour guide & so informative. Thank you!!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us. Your support means the world to our team, and we're so glad we could help make your time in Galveston memorable. Ahooga

Best tour in galveston

Jim_H, Jun 2025
This tour covers historical houses and a special emphasis from the HGTV show, Restoring Galveston. The tour guide, Willie G, was awesome and super engaging. Great pictures and conversations.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Willie Dee is an excellent guide, and loves his job! Thank you so much for the great review. Ahooga!

This was such an...

Anne_H, May 2025
This was such an enjoyable experience and I 100% recommend it. From the start of tour, when we got to choose our vehicle, to the end it was amazing. Our guide, Willie D, was extremely knowledgeable about Galveston’s history. He was a lovely man and made the tour so much fun.

Response from Host, May 2025

Willy Dee is fantastic! So glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to see you back soon! Ahooga

If you watch Restoring...

DIANE_M, Apr 2025
If you watch Restoring Galveston, this is the tour you’re looking for. Willy D took us by many of the houses featured on the show and it was great to see them in person! If you don’t watch the show you will still learn some Galveston history and be amazed by the before and after on the houses, and the beauty of the Victorians in the HistoricEast end.

Response from Host, May 2025

Willy Dee definitely knows his stuff! So glad that you enjoyed the tour and hope to see you back soon! Ahooga

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Jud_W, Dec 2024
Willie Dee made the tour! His kindness and knowledge whetted our appetite for more. The tour was like a moving encyclopedia of Galveston. Seeing the many houses from Restoring Galveston and inside information on each home reached beyond our expectations. We will return and see it all over again!

Fabulous

Nancy_K, Oct 2024
Absolutely fabulous tour! Willie D was a knowledgeable and fun tour guide. Riding in the electric Model T was a great way to see the homes. We appreciated the pictures he had of each place when it was either destroyed by a hurricane or before the Restoring Galveston team began their Reno. There is so much history in Galveston
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