Historic Galveston Bus Tour with Pirates, Mansions & More

What you'll do:

Experience the rich history of Galveston in one of our 45-minute bus tours! Come indulge yourself in the history of Galveston and the beautiful sights it has to offer in our custom, air-conditioned bus.

Join us on our 45-minute narrated tour throughout the island, visiting many of our important and interesting landmarks that make Galveston historic.

From the pirates of our past to the massive mansions of the first tycoons of Galveston, our bus tours travel through the historic east side of the island, giving you a captivating experience in the comfort of our new fleet.

Why we love it for your party:

• Pirates & mansions (Get ready to hear tales of swashbuckling pirates and the grand mansions of Galveston’s first tycoons—talk about a ride with flair!)
• Breeze through history (No need to break a sweat—tour Galveston’s coolest historical spots in a comfy, air-conditioned bus)
• 45-minute adventure (Quick, fun, and packed with history—perfect for party vibes without losing any time!)
• History with a twist (From ghostly pirate stories to lavish old-school mansions, you’ll be hooked on the wild history of Galveston)
• Snap-worthy sights (Perfect for a party photo-op, with stunning views and quirky facts at every turn—just hop on, sit back, and enjoy the ride)

About this experience partner:

Baywatch Dolphin Tours has been operating out of Galveston Harbor for over a decade. Our goal is to offer affordable fun for all ages on our 45-minute Dolphin watching excursion.

We’re located at Pier 21 in front of Harbor House Hotel. Just two blocks from the historic Strand District in downtown Galveston.

We have four vessels in our fleet that were built with Dolphin Tours, Burials at Sea, and private events in mind. We are now offering enclosed and heated tours, with a 360-degree view for the ideal dolphin watching experience.

Additional Information:

• Bus includes air conditioning
• You will check in at kiosk 30 minutes prior to scheduled tour, then load bus 15 minutes prior. Bus will leave exactly on time and will not be able to wait on late passengers