Beyond the City in Houston

Galveston Island is about 50 miles southeast. Kemah and Clear Lake are on the way, and Brazos Bend State Park is about an hour southwest. Some outings include transport from Downtown. Others meet on site, so you need a car.

Day Trip with Transport · Shared · About 6 hours

Houston Sightseeing Tour and Galveston Day Trip

Platform: Viator

Meeting / Departure: Houston City Tours Visitor Center, 1302 Dallas St, Downtown Houston (round-trip motorcoach to Galveston, about 50 miles)

Included: Houston sightseeing segment and round-trip transport to Galveston Island

Additional costs: Meals, attractions on the island

Requirements: Long coach time; check the partner page for details

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Boat Tour · Shared · 40–45 minutes

Baywatch Dolphin Tour – Pier 21 Galveston

Platform: Viator

Meeting / Departure: Pier 21, Galveston (about 50 miles / 55–75 min from Downtown Houston via I-45 South; no Houston pickup)

Included: Narrated harbor boat ride looking for wild dolphins

Additional costs: Transport to Galveston, parking

Requirements: Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed

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Transport + Admission Combo · Shared group · About 7 hours

NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with Tickets

Platform: Viator

Meeting / Departure: Houston City Tours Visitor Center, 1302 Dallas St, Downtown Houston (behind the Four Seasons)

Included: Downtown open-top sightseeing tour, Space Center Houston admission, round-trip transport from Downtown

Additional costs: Food, gratuities

Requirements: Check the partner page for minimum ages and accessibility

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