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Five Fabulous Free Tours in Galveston
Galveston’s rich heritage and stunning beauty make it an ideal setting for tours of all types. Whether you’re here for a quick getaway or a full-fledged vacation, you’ll find a number of tours available, including many that are free. To get you started, we’ve listed five of our favorites below.
Project S.I.T. (Seawall Interpretive Trail)
Rent a surrey or bicycle and discover this impressive display of 70 seawall benches transformed by area artists.
Thousands of trees were lost or damaged in 2008 due to Hurricane Ike, but creativity saved the day when local artists made sculptures of the remnants. Most of these are located in the East End Historic District, ideal for bicycle tours.
Park your car and climb aboard to enjoy a free ferry ride to Bolivar Peninsula and back.
This interactive and completely free app includes historic photographs, a 25-minute history, and a 20-minute narrated ghost tour.
Available for Android and iPhone, this free app from the Galveston Historical Foundation comes pre-loaded with a free walking tour of the Strand.
Where to Stay
For ideal beachfront views, make reservations at Hotel Galvez & Spa. Use your tour app and explore the Hall of History on the lower level. Prefer stunning harbor views? Then you’ll love the Harbor House Hotel & Marina at Pier 21.