Texas Gulf Coast tours, things to do and tickets

Explore Space Center Houston, the leading science and space exploration learning center with over 400 space artifacts and different exhibits. Discover one of Houston’s top attractions and home to the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center.

Experienced captains offer you information on the history of Galveston while you spot some of the most beautiful dolphins. Our staff is friendly, and we will welcome you and make sure that you leave with a wonderful experience.

*The Official Ghost Tour of Galveston* Highest rated tour - Locally Owned & Operated! Walk the haunted streets of Galveston on the island’s most unforgettable ghost tour. In just 1½ hours, you’ll uncover dark secrets of the city's grand mansions and forgotten landmarks. These are true stories, whispered for over 150 years, and still terrifying locals today. Our expert guides reveal chilling evidence through historic photos, letters, and eyewitness accounts from those who never truly left. Believer or skeptic, this tour has turned thousands into true ghost hunters. Family-friendly but genuinely eerie, this is the must-do haunted tour in Galveston. We do not enter any buildings.

Enjoy an unforgettable sightseeing tour around Houston, along with roundtrip transportation and admission tickets to the NASA Space Center.

Space Center Houston is one of Houston’s top attractions, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston’s first Smithsonian Affiliate and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awardee. The center features more than 400 space artifacts as well as numerous permanent and traveling exhibits, attractions and theaters related to the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human space-flight program – all for one admission price.

Discover the hidden side of Houston on the Houston Tunnel Tour, rated the top city tour in Houston for over 8 years and counting. Go beneath Downtown Houston and explore the largest downtown tunnel system in the United States—an incredible underground network connecting iconic skyscrapers, historic landmarks, award-winning architecture, and modern business districts. Escape the Texas heat in air-conditioned comfort while your local guide reveals fascinating Houston history, architecture, hidden gems, insider stories, and fun facts. See the original Texas skyscraper, Houston’s oldest bank, remarkable downtown buildings, and even a vintage 1959 BMW perfect for photos. Part Houston history tour, part architectural adventure, and completely unique, this is one of the best things to do in Houston for visitors and locals alike.

Hop onboard an open-top double-decker bus to experience panoramic views of Houston on a guided tour with informative commentary onboard. Explore the city's top attractions and sites from your seat.

WELCOME WORLD CUP FANS. Service Includes: Official City & Mural tour and NASA tour Admission ticket. After your amazing double-decker Houston City and Mural tour, experience the excitement of outer space at Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where you can hop aboard a tram for an orientation tour. One of Houston’s top attractions, Space Center Houston features interactive displays ranging from space artifacts to a full-size rocket and space shuttle. See real astronauts at work at the NASA facility and learn about space exploration from fascinating hands-on exhibits. Your day also includes: NASA Tram tours to Training facilities and Saturn V Rocket park.

Explore one of America’s most popular museums, and encounter everything from dinosaurs to space stations.

Get a Houston CityPASS® and experience 5 must-see attractions, handpicked and packaged together at a 50% savings. Your ticket is valid for 9 consecutive days including the first day of use.

Explore one of the most attended museums in the country at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Visit North America's largest dinosaur hall, see the beauty of the Lester and Sue Smith Gem Vault and many more. The museum is regularly voted one of the top attractions in Houston and this is your chance to find out why. The purchase of a Permanent Exhibit Hall Ticket at the Houston Museum of Natural Science will give you access to the permanent exhibits only.

Welcome Y'all to Houston!! From the HCT Visitors Center, explore Houston on an 80-minute Houston sightseeing morning or evening tours, which travels by double-deck and single-deck unique open top buses around the city, including sights such as the Convention Center, Minute Maid Park, Historic District & Market Square, Downtown Aquarium, Houston Heritage Society Park, Financial District, Midtown, Museum district, and more. Hop on and off to enjoy unobstructed views of breathtaking architecture and live onboard commentary. Experience Houston's most noteworthy attractions and explore it like never before! Alternate vehicles may be used according to the number of passengers, weather, or traffic conditions.

This TX location is at Houston's CityCentre plaza right by popular nearby dining and shopping options. Our favorite places to eat include Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Daily Gather, and Yard House, all perfect if you want to turn your escape room experience into a night out on the town. You can also grab some dessert at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams to celebrate a win or get an “I almost escaped” pick-me-up. The Escape Game Houston at CityCentre has 7 escape room adventures to choose from, including our hardest game, Prison Break. All the rooms can accommodate up to 8 players, except for Playground, which can fit 12 players. These adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. We offer the best escape rooms and the fastest customer support. Come see why our escape rooms win awards.

Set Sail into Galveston's Haunted History! Climb aboard the island's only haunted boat tour - now in a thrilling 60 minute experience packed with eerie legends, ghostly tales, and unforgettable harbor views after dark. Your captain and crew will guide you through Galveston's chilling past, sharing stories of shipwrecks, lost souls, pirates and the spirits still said to roam these waters. With the harbor lights as your backdrop you will experience Galveston like never before What to expect: 1. 60-minutes of ghost stories, legends and spooky maritime history A nighttime cruise through Galveston's historic harbor 2. Multiple departures nightly - choose the time that fits your evening plans 3. Family friendly adventure with a fun spooky twist the best value when you book directly through our official site

The Lady in Black is the most talked about tour guide in all of Galveston. Her tour is thoroughly researched to give you the most accurate historical information about the famed Old City Cemetery. This is the only cemetery tour that takes you to the sites where actual apparitions have appeared and paranormal happenings have been sighted.

This experience offers a chance to escape the busy theme parks and crowded lines to discover the quiet side of the Orlando area as we traverse mud, dirt, sand, and water. To ensure you have the best experience possible, review the following guidelines and requirements: Vehicle and Driver Requirements: Each Buggy is assigned to two confirmed guests. Drivers must be at least 16 years old to operate the vehicle and can rotate as drivers at designated locations. Anyone under the age of 16 may ride as a passenger only. Operational Limits: Each Buggy has a maximum weight capacity of 440 lbs. and a maximum height limit of 6'2". What to Expect: This is an outdoor adventure through rugged environments. Please expect to encounter bugs, bumps, dirt, and mud; we recommend dressing for a tour that is not "smooth or clean." Reservations: All guests are required to have a confirmed reservation to participate. We ask that you review these details carefully to avoid any confusion upon arrival.

Visit the Burke Baker Planetarium at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Soar through the universe, experience the vastness of space, roam planetary surfaces, and navigate asteroid fields.

This Houston, TX location is at The Galleria shopping and entertainment center, Texas' largest shopping location with more than 400 stores. Nearby are plenty of popular dining and shopping options. Some of our fave places to grab a pre-game bite include Velvet Taco, Shake Shack, and JOEY Uptown. Don't forget to swing by Le Macaron or Creamistry for a post-game treat. Each of our escape games is a uniquely immersive experience with multiple rooms to escape from. The Escape Game Houston at The Galleria has 5 unique escape room adventures to choose from, including our newest game, Cosmic Crisis. All of our rooms accommodate up to 8 players. These adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. We offer the best escape rooms and the fastest customer support. Come see why our escape rooms win awards.

Step into Galveston’s most scandalous secret, where the police stopped at the bridge and vice ruled the island. Return to an era where Galveston was known as "America’s Playground", a wide-open paradise of sin where gambling, booze, brothels, and back-room deals flourished under the protection of organized crime. As long as the money flowed, visitors were treated like family and indulgence came without consequence. Casinos pulsed through the night, and The Red Light District thrived behind unmarked doors. Corruption was no longer whispered, it was expected. This was Galveston’s own Vegas dream, complete with world-class entertainers like Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin performing just steps away from prostitution, payoffs, and illicit pleasures. On this tour, you’ll uncover the stories they tried to bury, the places where power was bought with favors, and how Galveston became one of the most notorious Red Light Districts in America, all hiding in plain sight.

Galveston has seen a horrifying number of sudden deaths. An ungodly number of the islands dearly departed, well never departed. Their spirits are lurking in the shadows, alleys, staircases and stalk THE STRAND every day! The historic 19th century buildings on THE STRAND have become ghost sanctuaries. And the ghosts inside are just dying to meet you. Join us on our 90 minute walking tour as we explore the fascinating paranormal happenings on the strand, the original street of horror. Hurricanes, war, fire, and epidemics! The pirate Jean Lafitte even turned the island into a den of thieves. Galveston has more ghosts than any other city in U.S. Walking in the night, translucent figures will float by the windows. Shadows will suddenly appear and objects move of their own accord as we huddle closer to one another for are mutual protection. We never know what’s waiting for us around the corners. Beware and be scared! After all Galveston is nothing but “a cemetery with a beach attached.”