Get a spooky insight into Galveston’s troubled past, including everything from pirates to epidemics, mafia involvement to destructive hurricanes, during an offbeat ghost tour. See a different side to the city than that offered by most Galveston tours and cover more ground than you would on foot thanks to your Segway.
This tour swaps walking for a Segway, which lets you cover more ground than you would on foot while still hearing the ghost stories. That makes it a good fit for anyone who wants an offbeat way to see Galveston and does not want to trade distance for a two-hour walk. The subject matter ranges across the island's troubled past, from pirates and epidemics to mob involvement and destructive hurricanes.
Galveston was once one of the country's largest port cities, and it has absorbed more than its share of catastrophe over the years, which gives a tour like this plenty to work with. Riding a Segway is a distinctive angle on the city compared with a standard walking tour. Note that Segway tours typically involve a brief training period and can carry their own age or ability requirements, so check the operator's terms if that applies to your group.
Questions people ask
How is this different from a walking ghost tour?
You explore on a Segway rather than on foot, which lets you cover more ground and see a different side of the city than most Galveston tours. It is pitched as an offbeat alternative to a standard walk.
What topics does the tour cover?
It digs into Galveston's troubled past, including pirates, epidemics, mafia involvement, and destructive hurricanes. Expect a mix of history and ghost lore.
Do I need experience on a Segway?
The tour is designed around the Segway as the way you get around. Segway tours generally include a short orientation, so check the operator's requirements before booking.
