Tours – Galveston Island Guide

Featherfest 2023 Set for April 18th-23rd

Welcome to FeatherFest 2023! April 18-23, 2023 ~ EVENTS BY DAY FeatherFest Headquarters at Galveston Railroad Museum Hosted by the Galveston Island...

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Festivals

2023 Galveston Homes Tour To Be Held May 5-7 & 12-14

THE GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOUR RETURNS MAY 5-7 & 12-14, 2023 Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours...

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Downtown

Six Fun Ways To Tour Galveston

By DiscoverGalvestonTexas.com So you finally made it to the island and now you want to see it all. There are many fun...

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Downtown

Things to Do in Galveston on a Rainy Day

By Leah Cast Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re...

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Downtown

Turtles About Town: Social Distancing Exploring Art

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More To Do

Harbor Tours: Take Time to See Some Dolphins

There are three harbor excursions that allow you to learn about Galveston’s port and, more than likely, see a dolphin or two....

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Downtown

Every Saturday – Rides on The Harborside Express

Every Saturday! Towering at the head of the Strand, the vast Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in...

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Downtown

June Rosenberg Treasure of the Month: Schmidt’s Garden

Pictured above: This photo is believed to have been taken at Schmidt’s Garden during Galveston’s 1876 Maifest celebration. During the month of...

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Fun, Historic & Haunted Tours of the Island

There’s a lot to see on Galveston Island! Check out these fun tours of this beautiful island:

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Downtown

The Cool & Totally Fun “Views, Brews & ‘Tails” Tour

When on vacation, who doesn’t want to sip an ice-cold beer or cocktail while enjoying the views from a great patio? With...

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Family

Get Outside: So What CAN We Do, Self Guided Tours

Has boredom set in yet? Why not get out of the house and take a self-guided tour and get some fresh air....

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Downtown

A Fun Tour by Kimber Fountain “Galveston’s Red Light District”

Every Wednesday-Saturday (7pm) From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of...

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Family

GHF Continues Cool Virtual Events

Although Galveston Historical Foundation won’t be holding its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour this year, the foundation isn’t leaving its annual celebration...

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Family

Online Learning Resources Plentiful in Galveston

By Mary Beth Bassett is the public relations coordinator for the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Park Board of Trustees....

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Family

Beach & Bay Explorations at Galveston State Park

Galveston Island State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call...

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Downtown

Boots: Tour the Island’s Best and Most Authentic Places

Halloween Offerings If you’ve spent much of any time here, you’ve no doubt already heard your fair share of Galveston’s haunted history....

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Food

Galveston Island Brewing: Free Brewery Tours Every Saturday

Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap...

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Downtown

Island Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages

By Terry Card Texans who live close to the heady atmosphere of space technology at NASA and Johnson Space Center will appreciate...

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Downtown

Dash Beardsley Ghost Tours of Galveston

Join a haunted ghost tour like no other! Galveston’s oldest and longest-running ghost tour is owned and operated by Dash Beardsley, the...

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Outdoors

Galveston’s Fantastic Bird Migration

By Jim Stevenson At the beginning of February, when thoughts are cluttered with Super Bowl, taxes and that special person on Valentine’s...

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History

Sin City of the South Tour

Explore Galveston’s Free State period from 1920-1958 with this hour long tour. Learn the history of gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution in Galveston....