This small group 8 hour climate-controlled tour includes hotel pickup, return, museum admission, and a 1 hour city tour of landmarks, attractions, parks, stadiums. Hear lifestyles of the rich & famous on a visit to elaborate River Oaks before transport to Galveston for more history and sightseeing. Island stories ranging from pirates to the Great Storm of 1900, by a certified guide. Discover why Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Dean Martin and other celebrities came to the Oleander city while viewing landmarks, statues and monuments like Ft. Crockett, Moody Mansion and more. Free entry to choice of Texas Railroad Museum, Moody Mansion, Bishop's Palace, Ocean Star Museum, USS Stewart / USS Cavalla or Grand Opera House 1894. Take ferry ride across bay to Dolphin watch and stroll Strand District to gift shop and dine before return to Houston hotel. Complimentary bottled water, snacks while touring. Galveston Island is 50 miles/ 80 KM from Houston and a 1 hour drive