Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
On the Magical History Tour, our experienced tour guides will take you on a tremendous Segway journey. We’ll start with the famous downtown area of Galveston – the Strand Historic District. For a time, it was also known as “The Wall Street of the South.”
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 18 must be accompanied by parent / guardian.
What To Expect
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
The tour will pass the rebuilt Pleasure Pier, which was once the home of the Flagship Hotel.
1892 Bishop's Palace
There will be opportunities for taking photographs and videos along the tour with special attention given to The Bishops Palace, The Sacred Heart Cathedral, and the Sealy and Moody Mansions.
Options
3pm Magical History Tour
12pm Magical History Tour
9am Magical History Tour
What‘s Included
Guided tour
Use of Segway
Insurance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour guide,...
Terry M,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour guide, history of Galveston was very interesting, recommend doing the 9:00am tour during summer season. 2 hours may have been a bit long for people 50 and older. Starts to hurt your legs a little.
Definitely do this tour!!
65businesstraveler,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an amazing tour! We got so much history about Galveston & got see all sorts of things! I would definitely recommend this. 2 adults were 1st time Segway users & it was extremely easy to learn & master. A fun way to see & learn. Thanks for all the recommendations of places to check out too! Dee was fantastic!!
What a great way to see historic Galveston
cathleene2014,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! So much to see in historic Galveston and the Strand. Asa is an excellent guide—knowledgeable and experienced. We’ll be booking again.
Deep into Galveston Histoty
Vivian R,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very friendly and individualized tour showcasing the main historical areas of downtown Galveston. Larry was great.
I would go again!
Sue P,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Larry was a great guide. We used the trip to plan other activities during the week and Larry helped with that, along with giving us a great dose of history, which we wanted. You can tell he tailors the trip to his audience.
Awesome trip!! Was very fun
sandyb6369,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very informative, helpful and awesome tour guide. We saw a lot of historical sites. Segway's were a great way to get around town. Easy enough to learn how to ride quickly. I would definitely do this again. And watch out if you give your camera to the tour guide. He might take lots of pictures of himself. LOL
Fantastic way to see Galveston!
Annie W,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was our first segue tour and we loved it! We learned a lot about the history of the area and got to see various properties that were owned by famous people. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone new to the area or visiting on a vacation.
Awesome Segway Guided Tour
bryant 171,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an awesome tour. Aziel was our guide, and he was a wealth of knowledge when it came to the history of Galveston historical homes and buildings. This was our first time on a segway. After a short training on how to use the segway we were off and enjoying the historical district of Galveston. I would highly recommend doing this tour if you have an opportunity.
5 stars
keithmd2689,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was awesome and very educational!! There is a lot to see and learn about Galveston! The segways are easy to ride and not dangerous! The guide knew hiss history and a lot of fun facts!
Really great tour!
41charlenef,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I love Galveston and go there often, but still learned so many new and interesting things. Matthew was an excellent guide. He made the Segway part fun and comfortable, and his passion for history was evident. This was the most memorable thing I did on this trip, and I will definitely do it again. Totally recommend!
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