Tyler was fantastic, he managed to keep control of the group while keeping it funny and…read moreinformative! This was a fun way to spend a couple hours in the evening while learning some Galveston history and folklore.

I took this tour with Chris and he was very knowledgeable and provided a wealth of information…read moreabout historical Galveston. I enjoyed it

Nearly 19,000 square feet of a step back in time makes this a great break from the heat and beach…read more The historical explanations are sort and interesting. Highly recommended.

During a long weekend trip last week to Galveston, I was fortunate enough that a waitress at BLVD…read moreSeafood recommended I check this old house out. It was nicely laid out and you could walk up and buy a ticket with a self guided audio tour of the place that included historical tid bits about the family and what was happening in the area at the time they lived in it. They apparently have private tours of the upstairs/attic areas but those you have to book and pay for in advance. I enjoyed the audio tour and even bought a few items at the quite spacious gift store! At times I felt like I was the only one in the house because it was probably a non tourist heavy day. You can easily park on the street and walk in to buy a ticket the day of...well at least on the day I was there!

Did you know that Galveston, Texas used to be the "Ellis Island" of the South? Immigrants from all…read moreover the world would come through Galveston and either move into central Texas via the railroads (hence the large German and Czech populations of Texas Hill country and Oklahoma) or they'd take the Mississippi River North towards Illinois and Iowa or branch off into Tennessee. Galveston used to be a bustling, metropolitan and diverse city with languages from all over the world being spoken here. When the East Coast talked of limiting immigration, especially to Jews fleeing Russian pogroms, New York financier and philanthropist Jacob Schiff and Galveston's B'nai Israel's Rabbi Henry Cohen spearheaded the Galveston Plan to reroute Jewish immigrants from the East Coast to Texas. There was a substantial fear that the poverty, overcrowding and cultural differences in Jewish immigrant neighborhoods would increase anti-Semitic frustrations on the East Coast, which would then lead to immigration restrictions on Jews. While some Jews fleeing pogroms fled to Palestine, tens of thousands of them came to Galveston to settle in the South and Midwest. Not only was Galveston a place for freedom for immigrants fleeing persecution abroad, Galveston was an important stop on runaway slaves' path to Mexico or even Northern states that had outlawed slavery. I didn't know any of this before visiting this museum. The museum at this historic seaport was incredibly informative and so well done. Our ticket came with entry to the museum and access to the tall ship Elissa and we paid for an add-on of the Galveston harbor tour in a boat. It was an excellent tour, the ship was actively being trained on and restored while we were there and the museum was fantastic. Highly recommended! Visited November 2025

The strand was good and lots of information from the tickets seller for the dolphin tours. We…read morelearned that they just came back from New York. They will be open in a few weeks.

This was a wonderful and crazy interesting tour. Kimber, the author of the book "Red Light…read moreDistrict" (sold all over the island), was the guide and she was such a pleasure to listen to. She had so many fun facts that you simply wouldn't find easily by your own doing. We learned, we laughed, we had a blast! Highly recommend it.

If you live in TX and/or have been to Galveston, you know some of Galveston's history. But with…read morethis tour you learn about some of the city's history you haven't heard before and it is very interesting. Dave did a good job. It is an easy walkable tour with a few places to sit during the tour. Glad we added it to our things to do list.

We did the harbor tour today and it was so fun. Very informative! We saw so many dolphins too!read more

We went to Elissa as part of the Dickens on the Strand festival and it was our favorite part of the…read morefestival! Of course it's open other times too. It was clean, amazingly fun to see all the spaces. If you have a baby you'll want to baby wear them. Strollers can't go below deck because it's stairs. We took kids 2+ years old and it was possible and functional for them. Some of the stairs are tight or small spaces but you don't have to take the smallest stair you can take one main stair down and then back up. The crew were so kind and helpful! The atmosphere was light and jolly. We have a delightful time. There is a bathroom in their gift shop and benches by the gift shop for anyone who needs to sit. There is also parking just there near it, paid is what we used, not sure about unpaid. Worth every penny!

March 18, 2022 Galveston Island Texas…read more Went to an event that was sponsored by the Villa but was put on by "Rockstar Beer Festivals" We sat at a sold out show for about an hour 15 minutes. We listened to the narrator tell us ghost stories about the owners of Ashton Villa and other well knowns while we sipped cocktails (not one craft beer though which there is plenty of local breweries here) They "tried" to make it like the ghosts were present in the home, but, that was funny not haunted. We stayed in the big banquet room the entire time; we never toured the home (I've seen this home before but, I'm sure others had not, my friend included) C'mon, now if you're during a haunted ghost story event in a beautiful 3 story "historical" home that's a survivor of the 1900 storm that wiped out this island...you gotta move around and see the place. Disappointed. The drinks were very tasty. The crew was nice. The narrator was a good story teller AND he hammered a 6 inch nail into his nose, besides the awesome location, these were the best parts. For $46...and a BIG emphasis on tipping, it wasn't worth it. 5 STARS for the location. 3 for the event.

I grew up coming here and as an adult went to a few weddings. Today I went to celebrate Juneteenth…read morebecause it began in Galveston and this is where General Gordon Granger read off the proclamation for the emancipation of the slaves. As Ashton Villa was the site of the reading, it holds a special place in history. I am proud of this beautiful home in my wonderful hometown.

Fun and entertaining, knowledgable guide; HIGHLY recommend.read more

From the owner: Galveston Tour Co…read more Business hours: 9am to 5pm, seven days a week Average ticket price range: $20 to $30 Tours: Galveston Mansions and Murder Tour: Learn about the city's rich history and culture on this fascinating tour of some of Galveston's most notable mansions. Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour: Indulge your sweet tooth on this tour of some of Galveston's best bakeries and candy shops. Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Tour: Discover hidden gems that most visitors never see on this off-the-beaten-path tour of Galveston's historic Strand district. Tour type: Walking tours Our tours are led by experienced guides who are passionate about sharing their knowledge of Galveston. We offer a variety of tour times and options to fit your schedule and interests. Book your tour today and start exploring Galveston with Galveston Tour Co.!

This is a good way to learn some of the more meaningful and surprising history of the island. Our…read moreguide was Michael. He was excellent. He spoken loudly enough to be heard, was knowledgeable, able to answer questions, and if he didn't have an answer, he said so. We took the 6 o'clock tour, Since it was not dark, it was not particularly scary. I would not recommend this for children under 12 simply because they would not be interested in the subject.

Was a really cool experience! The guide (forgot name) was really good! Spoke very clear with a lot…read moreof confidence! Which sounds like it should be that way but we also did a ghost tour at the stockyards. And The tour guide there seemed unsure about a lot lol! I snapped some pictures where I caught something. I showed them to the guide he said those are definitely orbs. Also... during the tour something tugged on my shoulder as if someone was trying to get my attention. I thought it was my g/f but she wasn't anywhere near me. Nobody was. It wasn't a slight tug. It was hard enough to where I immediately noticed. And I was near the middle of the street with nothing around me nor was I caught on anything.

Rented two Mokes but couldn't make it st the last minute. The guy at the rental place was so nice…read moreand easy to deal with. He got our reservation cancelled and got our money back no problem. Hope we get to actually ride next time!!

My grandmother enjoyed riding in this beautiful Moke electric vehicle in Galveston. It was a unique…read moreway to get around on the island. It turned heads left and right. It has a BT speaker and a rear view camera. It's perfect for a photo shoot and to just cruise up and down the Galveston seawall. If you're not looking for a boring golf cart ride, book Galveston Moke Rentals!