Galveston Island Treasure Hunt Tours
Derails, starting points, parking, transportation and more!
Scavenger on the Strand
Aye mates! Here be the most fun to be had on the Strand and Pier 21!
It's an easy to moderate .9 mile, 50-75 minute round trip tour beginning and ending at Saengerfest Park.
You will answer multiple choice trivia questions and complete fun challenges on this interactive mobile guided and self-paced tour!
You will embark upon historic architectural wonders, witness storm survivors, gaze upon island landmarks, and encounter iconic hot spots!
25 challenges, 3 selfie stops, and 1 bonus! Win up to 100 Treasure Coins and a prize pack of local discounts!
PARKING: Please see signs for parking regulations. After 6pm daily parking is free on most downtown city streets. The Galveston Island Trolley stops at Saengerfest Park and is priced at $1 per adult and children ride free!
RIDE AND TOUR: Although the Scavenger on the Strand is designed as a walking tour, you may choose to complete the hunt with a ZippE Bike, Galveston Golf Cart, or bicycle from Island Bicycle Company. (See discounts below)
Hysterical Historical Hunt
It's a moderate to hearty 3.1 mile, 3.5-4 hour round trip tour beginning and ending at Saengerfest Park.
On this challenging and fun mobile guided tour you will make your way through the PostOffice arts and theater district, turn-of-the-century mansions, hurricane storm survivors, and local hot spots! You will answer multiple choice questions, complete fun challenges, and experience a few surprises! Encounter and take selfies with heroic and historic figures!
34 challenges, 3 selfie stops, and 1 bonus! Win up to 100 Treasure Coins and a prize pack or local discounts!
PARKING: Please see signs for parking regulations. After 6pm daily parking is free on most downtown city streets. The Galveston Island Trolley stops at Saengerfest Park and is priced at $1 per adult and children ride free!
RIDE AND TOUR: Although the Scavenger on the Strand is designed as a walking tour, you may choose to complete the hunt with a ZippE Bike, Galveston Golf Cart, or bicycle from Island Bicycle Company. (See discounts below)
Finding Poseidon's Trident
This is a easy level 0.6 mile 45-60 minute adventure on the Seawall near the Galveston Island Convention Center District and the Fort Crockett area. Also, many picnic tables are located on the route.
Help Poseidon find his trident! The Greek god of the seas has lost his trident as a fierce storm wreaked havoc on the island. The trident was broken in pieces and scattered. Local sea creatures and clues from the beach will help you discover the whereabouts of the pieces of the trident and return them to the proper owner before the power of the trident gets into the wrong hands.
25 challenge stops, 2 selfie stops, and win up to 100 treasure coins and a prize pack of local discounts!
PARKING: Please see signs for parking regulations. After 6pm daily, parking is free on on the Seawall and city street parking on nearby 53rd & Fort Crockett Blvd. The Galveston Island Trolley stops at 53rd and Seawall, and is priced at $2 per adult and children ride free!
RIDE AND TOUR: Although the Finding Poseidon's Trident is designed as a walking tour, you may choose to complete the hunt with a ZippE Bike, bicycle or surrey from Island Bicycle Company. (See discounts below)
Seawall Stroll
PARKING: Please see signs for parking regulations. After 6pm daily, parking is free on on the Seawall and city street parking on nearby 21st & 22nd Streets. The Galveston Island Trolley stops at 21st and Seawall, and is priced at $2 per adult and children ride free!
RIDE AND TOUR: Although the Seawall Stroll is designed as a walking tour, you may choose to complete the hunt with a ZippE Bike, bicycle or surrey from Island Bicycle Company. (See discounts below)
