Galveston Carriage Tour: Family-Friendly History Ride

Embark on an enthralling journey suitable for all family members, and delve into the history of Galveston while appreciating our equine tradition. Enjoy the leisurely pace of three miles per hour while comfortably seated in a carriage during this tour of Galveston.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Strand - A vast array of information from 1900,
    ZZThe Strand** - A comprehensive compilation of data from the year 1900, detailing ‘The Great Storm’, up to contemporary times, including trees that have suffered flood damage and have been transformed into artistic sculptures….
What's Included
  • Private transportation
Location
2201 The Strand
The Strand
You will find our carriages parked at the corner of Kemper and The Strand, located on the yellow striped area. Ask for Sacred Spur Carriage Company.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sherri
Jun 30, 2024
Awesome Tour!!!! - Wonderful tour all around. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, told great stories about the history of the area and the route was nice with little traffic. Such a great way to see the city and get away from the busy area. 110% would do it again next time we are here.
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Steven_s
May 3, 2024
You gotta do this!!!!!! - Great ride!!!! Great city!!!! Great driver!!!!!! Just a wonderful trip through a nostalgic city. What a value.
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Sherpa21901393780
Apr 11, 2024
Worth it! - My spouse and I made a last minute decision to ride after passing the horse carriage earlier in the day. Sky was our driver. He was friendly, fun, and informative. He was quick to answer questions about the horse and the ride. We had a fabulous time and highly recommend!
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Blossp2024
Apr 6, 2024
We had a blast! - We had a wonderful time...We were given the opportunity to see alot of different things and learn the history of Galveston. Our tour guide was super cool and laid-back we loved it ❤️
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R2078tielisabethl
Mar 30, 2024
Lots of fun - Great tour and friendly tour guide. We had a blast and would go on this tour again. I highly recommend this tour to anyone!!
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620gabbies
Nov 8, 2023
highly recommend - Great time, our guide was funny and informative(history, great places to eat/visit). City was beautiful. We went around 9pm great after dinner option before going for a drink.
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Flyer34052766031
Sep 30, 2023
Awesome carriage ride, the best in Galveston - Lilly the horse was adorable and the driver was super friendly. She was very knowledgeable about the local history. We thoroughly enjoyed our 1 hour carriage ride around downtown Galveston it was at 9pm so it was enchanting.
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Steve
Sep 30, 2023
Best carriage ride in town. - It was a great way to see the downtown area and a beautiful evening ride. The host was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the town and shared many stories with us. Very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a nice relaxing tour through town.
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Josh_l
Sep 2, 2023
You will not be disappointed! - Our guide was amazing and she was so knowledgeable about the history of Galveston! We 100% recommend taking a carriage ride with them! One of our favorite things we did!
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