Private Tour of Galveston

Badge of Excellence

Houston, USA

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Houston, Texas

4.6

(30)

Hip Hop and R&B Paint Party Experience

from $35

Houston, Texas

Jet Ski Rental in Clear Lake Houston Texas

from $89

World Cup: Houston NASA Space Center Ticket & Live Spanish Guide

from $200

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Maximize time in Galveston with a private sightseeing tour. Get picked up at your hotel or meet your guide at a meeting point and set out on a city tour. Learn about local history and architecture as you see top landmarks including the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, The Strand, and the Seawall. Get your bearings in Galveston with this private tour or customize the itinerary according to your interests.

Explore Galveston with a private tour
Learn about local history and landmarks
Personalize the itinerary according to your interests
Hotel pick-up is included

What's Included

Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will work out all of the pickup details when we contact you for our pre-tour consultation.

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (Pass By)

The Strand (Pass By)

The Seawall

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Port of Galveston (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

4.6

based on 38 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Trip to Galveston!

Kathy_C, Jan 2026

Very interesting view of Galveston history. She is very knowledgeable and pleasant! We learned a lot about the history of Galveston . A great tour to get to Galveston for our cruise!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Love our tour guests that are in town for the cruises! Our tour and a nice seafood lunch makes for a great day in Galveston!

Very good experience..

Thomas_K, May 2025

Very good experience and educational. It was nice to see and drive was nice with supporting information

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you! I enjoyed spending time with you both!

Marna was a great tour...

Charles_S, May 2025

Marna was a great tour guide - and Galveston is such an interesting place you really need to take the tour

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you Charles! I enjoyed meeting you and sharing the history and uniqueness of Galveston!

Very accommodating,...

Mary_B, Mar 2025

Very accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable guide. Would highly recommend tour, she took us places we requested.

An interesting history presented in a warm and friendly way.

Mark_W, Feb 2024

The history of Galveston is amazing. Its early role as a major port city, its pleasure palaces with roots in organized crime, and its emergence as a tourist mecca. We especially enjoyed the historic homes that are featured. The tour guide had a great knowledge of the island and kept my wife and I engaged for the entire time, — over two hours. We also enjoyed the comfortable ride.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Such a lovely couple! I enjoyed meeting you both and sharing Galveston with you!!

Galveston Island

Soma_D, Nov 2023

Awesome tour guide Marna, shares loads of information about Galveston . Recommend others to take the trip

Had a great time !

Mary_P, Apr 2023

How friendly are guide was. She had great knowledge of the history of the city. I wish the tour could have been longer.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thanks Mary!!

Fun Informative Tour

Bryon_N, Apr 2023

We r eally enjoyed the privacy of the tour, just the 1 of us and the tour host/driver. On time, picked us up at our Airb&b. Knowledgeable of the Galveston area and could relate personal memories. Guide was nice and friendly.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

We are so glad you enjoyed your tour! Being a lifelong resident of the Houston Galveston, Marna appreciates being able to share those memories!

Great Informational Tour

David_W, Nov 2022

Wonderful, detailed tour of Galveston. We learned a lot about the history of the Island. We are looking forward to our next trip so we can see some of the great spots in more detail.

Great History Tour

Brian_D, Sep 2022

Great tour very knowledgeable of the History of Galveston. Learned a lot I didn’t know about Galveston. Had a gray time would highly recommend this tour. Nothing better than riding in the A/C and getting a more personal history tour.

Poor customer service

Ruth_C, Jun 2022

This tour was canceled and I would not have known until I called them. Extremely unprofessional. Seeking a full refund.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Yes, we take full responsibility for cancelling your tour. There was a mixup with your driver. A full refund was given and we hope to make it up to you the next time you visit the city.

Tour guide not in the know

Priscilla_B, Apr 2022

Our tour guid was 20 minutes late. Was not as informative as we had hoped. Gave some information that was not accurate. Then returned us 15 minutes early. Not as enjoyable as we had hoped.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

We are so disappointed that you were not satisfied. All of our facts shared are accurate and research based. I believe your guide was late due to a mixup with your hotel address since there are 2 La Quinta hotels on the Seawall. While we strive to make all guests happy, there are times where we fall short. We are sad that your experience was not what you expected.

Galveston History

momlinda7, Feb 2020

I was picked up at the Port and shown highlights of Galveston by locals who know the history. It was on an individual basis so no crowds and buses which added to the experience. Money and time well spent. I highly recommend this tour. Once it was over I was dropped off at my hotel near Hobby Airport. They made a pit stop for me at Buc-ees Convenience Store and wow is all I can say.

Likely to Sell Out