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- Group size
- Up to 20
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
About this tour
Watch the Gulf glow at sunset while walking through the storms, scandals, and survivors that shaped Galveston's Seawall. This 90 min walking tour covers ~1 mile, runs Oct-Dec, starts ~30 min before sunset.
Start at the legendary Balinese Room—hear about the Maceo family's Prohibition-era casino and its famous "Ranger's Run." Pass Murdoch's, rebuilt after every major storm since 1900, and the site of Electric Park, once "the Coney Island of the South." Visit the Pleasure Pier, born as a WWII rec facility, stop for sunset photos at the seawall's granite groins, and pass the Sea Turtle Mural at McGuire-Dent Rec Center—with an optional ice cream stop at Fish Tales.
On the walk back: Fort Crockett's real WWII coastal defenses and the tragic story of Sister Katherine and the orphans lost in the 1900 storm—leading into our final stop, the historic Hotel Galvez, built on the very site where they tragedy washed ashore.
All ages, max 20, ends where it starts.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: The Balinese Room site—2107 Seawall Blvd, at 21st Street (right across from the Galvez, where the tour ends).
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Itinerary
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- 1
The oldest continuously operating business on the seawall, rebuilt time and again after Galveston's hurricanes.(pass by)
- 2
From WWII-era military recreation facility to today's amusement pier.(pass by)
- 3
Grab an ice cream or drink before heading back.(10 min)
- 4
Sea Turtle Mural — Our turnaround point, with a colorful mural honoring the Gulf's sea turtles.(pass by)
- 5
Tour ends here, on the very site where that tragedy washed ashore. Hear the hotel's one ghost story before we say goodbye.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Knowledgeable Guide
Not included
- Drinks and treats are optional and are not included in the ticket price
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Galveston, Texas
- Meeting point
- The Balinese Room site—2107 Seawall Blvd, at 21st Street (right across from the Galvez, where the tour ends)
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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