Space City Galveston Island Self Guided Tour with Transfer
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Escape Houston and discover Galveston Island with comfortable, convenient transportation from Downtown Houston. Relax aboard our Mercedes shuttle and leave the traffic, parking, expensive rideshares, and stressful Texas highways behind. Enjoy approximately 5 hours of free time to explore Galveston at your own pace, with a helpful Galveston Tip Sheet featuring top attractions, historic landmarks, restaurants, shops, and local favorites.
Explore Seawall Boulevard, visit Murdoch’s beach house, discover the historic Hotel Grand Galvez, experience Pleasure Pier, or venture into Galveston’s historic Strand District. Rent a bike or scooter, ride the Galveston Trolley, admire Victorian architecture, or simply enjoy the Gulf breeze and laid-back coastal atmosphere. Whether you're planning a Galveston day trip from Houston or looking for an easy Gulf Coast escape, this shuttle makes getting there simple, comfortable, and stress-free.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 7.5 hours
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Guided experience
German, Portuguese, CMN, YUE, HR, French, HU, Chinese, UK, SK, SR, Korean, Malay, Greek, English, KU, Italian, Spanish, CS, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, FA, Polish, Hebrew, Turkish, Dutch
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Air-Conditioned Mercedes shuttle
- Galveston Tip Sheet (25+ languages) highlighting top local attractions, landmarks, and food options
- 5 hours to explore Galveston Island at own freedom
- Round-trip transportation from meeting point to Galveston Island
- Professional driver
Not included
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Please meet for check-in outside the Bank of America Tower (Capitol St. side) about 5 minutes before your departure time. Look for NASA shuttle to arrive in front of the giant, colorful Miro sculpture
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Stop 2
With approximately 5 hours of free time in Galveston, you’ll have the freedom to explore the island at your own pace. Use our helpful Galveston Tip Sheet to discover top attractions, historic landmarks, restaurants, shops, and local favorites along the way. Take in the best shopping and cultural part of Galveston Island called The Strand where we will have the first shuttle drop-off. Step inside the gorgeous plaza-style Saengerfest Park in the heart of the Strand District or ride the historic red Trolley to find a place for some bites/drinks. Visit the iconic Seawall Boulevard where you can go biking, scootering, walking and taking in the oceanside views, fresh seafood, amusement rides, and beachside shops. Step inside the incredible Grand Galvez Hotel and feel the history or get a cocktail at the hotel restaurant bar. Stop and grab a snack at the Murdoch's Beach house and sit on the deck-side rocking chairs for astonishing gulf coast views.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Please meet for check-in outside the Bank of America Tower (Capitol St. side) about 5 minutes before your departure time. Look for Mercedes shuttle to arrive in front of the giant, colorful Miro sculpture.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $80.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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