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Take a one-hour carriage ride through Galveston’s Strand district to hear stories of the 1900 storm, port life, and carved flood-damaged trees. This relaxed, family-friendly tour departs from Kemper and The Strand and runs at three miles per hour.
Take a one-hour carriage ride through Galveston’s Strand district to hear stories of the 1900 storm, port life, and carved flood-damaged trees. This relaxed, family-friendly tour departs from Kemper and The Strand and runs at three miles per hour.
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Operated by Galveston Carriage Tours by Sacred Spur Carriage · Galveston, Texas
The carriage rocks forward at three miles per hour; the city opens in a series of close-in vignettes — cast-iron facades, salt-streaked brick, and horses padding along historic cobbles. You feel the wind off the Gulf and hear the street-level rhythms of The Strand while the driver threads stories about merchants, storms and civic rebirth.
easy.
1 hour (60 minutes).
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal walking required
The public carriage tour runs approximately 60 minutes and follows a fixed loop through The Strand district.
Yes — public group tours require a minimum of four riders; if your party is smaller, consider checking available dates or booking a private carriage.
Yes — the operator is stroller accessible and offers specialized infant seats on request; note this when booking.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure; cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.
Galveston rose as a 19th-century port and was largely transformed by the catastrophic 1900 hurricane; many downtown features reflect post-storm rebuilding.
Operators encourage visitors to avoid feeding wildlife, minimize noise around nesting birds, and support local preservation efforts that protect historic fabric and coastal habitats.
Galveston Carriage Tours by Sacred Spur Carriage operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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