Private Tour

Town of Galveston Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Our beautiful bright red Waco Biplane truly expands the horizons here at Galveston Island! Join a rare few and experience the historic Pleasure Pier, Gulf beaches, and Galveston downtown from a new perspective.

Price per ride, 2 passenger max. Maximum combined weight of passengers is 400 lbs.

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

Who can ride? Thrill enthusiasts 6 years and older. Younger riders between the ages of 6 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Anyone under 18 is required to have a guardian-signed waiver on file.

Our Waco can accommodate up to 400 pounds in the front seat with 1 or 2 riders. The entry to the front seat is somewhat small, so anyone with mobility limitations may have difficulty boarding the aircraft. Please call us with any questions.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Use of retro flying cap and goggles

Gratuities

What To Expect

Galveston Island

Travelers will see both the bays and beaches as they circle the town of Galveston, learning points of interest and information about the island along the way. Scallywag Air offers a guided air tour experience truly unlike any other experience on the island!

Admission Not Applicable

Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA

View the Tallship Elissa from the air.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Galveston Island Biplane Ride

Duration: 30 minutes: 30 minute biplane ride experience (16-18 minutes in the air). Tour of the town of Galveston & historical points on the island
Town of Galveston

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing experience
Pam S,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Can't say enough about this experience. Purchased this adventure as an anniversary gift for my husband. We thoroughly enjoyed the flight and were very impressed with our pilot, Sarah. She was professional, very informative regarding the plane and took great care in making sure we felt comfortable and safe. I would highly recommend this one-of-a-kind adventure!
Awesome flight!
Pbrock1957,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Most incredible flight. Cadence was very good. Highly recommend this trip. Cadence explained everything before we took off and delivered!
Worth it!
ashleygN3959IC,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Exciting and fun! We felt completely comfortable and enjoyed the flight. Would highly recommend and would definitely go again!
Nothing like the feeling of flying!
dmcg3,
Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing experience! Great views of Galveston Island from above and wasn't one bit scary. Warning - your hair will be tangled (even though we both had short hair) but it was worth it!
5 Stars - def recommend!
Jacqueline O,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nathan was a fantastic pilot! Nice, fun and great sense of humor. Very accomplished pilot and we felt like we are in great hands. The flight was a 5/5 - would def recommend!!!
On the sky with my grandchildren
Luis Ernesto D,
Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is a great experience. The team in charge is friendly and very competent. The flying time and the route with all the different motions make for a great experience. The plane is comfortable and never gives a sense of being a risk. Then views are fantastic, overall a great experience and one that can be shared with friends or as was my case family. I strongly recommend it
So much fun!!
LAS-22014,
Nov 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So much fun to soar through the air! We had a beautiful clear day, 68 degrees. We wore vests and windbreakers, but would have been fine with a sweatshirt. Highly recommend!
City of Galveston air tour
SITFORLIFE,
Oct 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The city Galveston air tour was a once in a lifetime experience. The views were spectacular from the open-air cockpit. The pilot Nathan was very informative about what we would see and gave very clear instructions beforehand. The takeoff and landing were so smooth. My wife and I had a great time. This air tour is highly recommended by both of us. Jerry L. Oct 24
Flight for 2!
Jill E,
Aug 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Loved the experience in an open cockpit. The view was spectacular too! Pilot was so knowledgeable and professional.
Hands down the best time!
H9080OMamberr,
Jun 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was awesome!!! I'm terrified of heights and planes but I'm always up to try something once. I didn't want the flight to end! My daughter and I had a blast! We both said it's the most fun thing we've ever done! Highly highly recommend! It felt so safe and I will definitely be booking again!