Activities, Camps and After School Classes in Galveston, TX

Step into the shadows of Galveston’s historic downtown and experience the Spooky Galveston Original Ghost Tour. Dash Beardsley the Ghost Man of Galveston started guidinh Ghost Tours in Galveston in 1998 and Spooky Gin honors his legacy on the Spooky Galveston Original Ghost Tour! As night falls over the Strand Historic District, your guide will lead you past 19th-century buildings still echoing with the spirits of the island’s past. Hear tales of restless souls from the Great Storm of 1900, haunted hotels, tragic love stories, and the lingering presence of Galveston’s most famous ghosts. With a perfect balance of history, mystery, and spine-tingling fun, this walking tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into Galveston’s haunted past. Whether you’re a skeptic, a true believer, or just looking for a unique evening adventure, the Original Strand Tour delivers a chilling experience unlike any other.

Juneteenth and Beyond is a Black owned and operated guided sightseeing and tourism business. We are amazing, passionate, professional, and knowledgeable about Galveston's African American culturally rich sites! It was founded by Dr. Araminta Coleman Sorrell, a native of Washington, D.C. who loves Galveston and its glorious history, especially its Black history. Juneteenth and Beyond is Galveston's very first African American guided history tour franchise.

*The Official Ghost Tour of Galveston* Highest rated tour - Locally Owned & Operated! Walk the haunted streets of Galveston on the island’s most unforgettable ghost tour. In just 1½ hours, you’ll uncover dark secrets of the city's grand mansions and forgotten landmarks. These are true stories, whispered for over 150 years, and still terrifying locals today. Our expert guides reveal chilling evidence through historic photos, letters, and eyewitness accounts from those who never truly left. Believer or skeptic, this tour has turned thousands into true ghost hunters. Family-friendly but genuinely eerie, this is the must-do haunted tour in Galveston. We do not enter any buildings.

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High-Performance Scooters, Fat Tire 2-Seaters. Our fleet includes powerful, smooth-riding scooters and fat tire two-seaters, perfect for cruising with a friend. Faster, more reliable, and way more fun than the competition. No Geofencing – Unlike Bird and Lime, your scooters have no ride restrictions, so you can explore freely without sudden shutdowns. Well-Maintained Equipment – Every scooter and e-bike is regularly serviced for a smooth, safe ride. Beginner-Friendly – First time? No worries! We offer quick tutorials to get you riding confidently. Safety First – Every rental includes a free helmet because your well-being matters. In-Person Customer Service – Skip the hassle of app-only rentals—your actual storefronts have staff ready to help. Fast & Hassle-Free Rentals – No complicated apps, just quick service so you can start riding ASAP. Open Late – 7 Days a Week – Ride until 2 AM, perfect for nightlife, tourists, and late-night fun.

Explore the masterpieces of Galveston's sculpture artists that have breathed a second life into something Mother Nature attempted to destroy. Take yourself or the family around to enjoy all the great tree sculptures. It's a great tour to learn about the efforts of local citizens and the Galveston Island Tree Conservancy, to restore many of the dead trees into sculptures that now decorate the island.

The Women of Galveston Tour is an hour long tour that provides an in-depth look at the women who helped shape the city of Galveston and how they worked to help the city become what it is today! From lobbying for clean milk and beautification of the cemeteries and esplanades to fighting for equal rights in health care and historical preservation, the women of Galveston are fascinating! Come get to know the women of Galveston on this tour!

Galveston Haunted Cemetery Tour is our all-ages cemetery tour where you’ll spend the evening touring Galveston’s Old City Cemetery and Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, discussing the cemetery symbolism, yellow fever, The Great Storm, and of course, ghosts and hauntings. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Galveston has often been referred to as a "Cemetery with a Beach attached." With a tragic history, it should come as no surprise stories of Vampires have long plagued the Island Your tour guide is a Certified Tourism Ambassador and this tour is the only Vampire Tour approved by the local Vampire Court. Stories of people believed to be vampires and information about vampires in pop culture will be told.