Beach Town Tours

Highly recommend! Wasn’t sure what to expect of a kayaking tour and this was actually my first time ever kayaking. I had a blast!
Julie was so knowledgable and has a great personality. We made our way through a little path which was fun to maneuver through, found hermit crabs (which you’re able to take home as a souvenir) and since we got there for the 6:30 tour we were able to get beautiful pictures with the sunset in the background.
Again I definitely recommend to everyone for whatever occasion. Birthday, date night, or just to try out! Me and my friends are coming back again soon.

My friends and I had a great time kayaking with Julie for the sunset tour. I thought it would be just an out and back. But Julie went through great length to teach us about the wildlife of Galveston bay, and pointing out the animals. I highly recommend Julie and Mike, as they will cater the tour base on weather condition and the age of the participants.

Fabulous experience! Julie was a great tour guide and very knowledgable. We planned a trip to Galveston the morning of and found Beach town tours online and called for reservations. We got a call right back and they were very accommodating. We have done numerous adventurous activities and my wife and I agree this was the best experience thus far! Very memorable and highly recommended, thanks again!

I bought the Kayaking deal through Groupon for two! We bought this to enjoy kayaking as this was our first time. I called Beach Town Tours and confirmed the dates. Julie was very knowledgeable about the location and bay area and also suggested timing and attire requirements. We chose morning hours for Kayaking as this would be best to enjoy and also we could enjoy Galveston for rest of the day.
After reaching the spot and signing the waiver, it was time for some safety briefing and know-​how of Kayaking. Julie briefed us about kayaking and what to expect. She suggested we go with 2 seater as that would help us to navigate with ease with one helping other. We got into water after very short teaching and within 5 mins we were on our own with her watching us over off-​course to make sure we are on route!
Throughout our Kayaking, Julie kept us informed regarding the bay area flora and fauna and she was super knowledgeable. We stopped in the middle of the bay area where we could get down and see some shell formations. After a while we were back in the sea for some more kayaking and next 2 hours was pure fun! Time flew by and we were longing for more which Julie accommodated. We kayaked for some little extra time.
I highly recommend Beach Town Tours for anyone looking for Kayaking experience or want to re-​live the experience in bay area. I also learnt she also organizes cycle trip around Galveston Island which we want to try next.
Thanks Julie for making our Kayaking memorable and fun! We will be back for some more action…

Great experience! Julie was a fantastic person who enjoys what she does. Kayaking is great for everyone even for beginners like myself! Definitely recommend this place! Will be back!!!

This was just such an amazing experience. It’s so worth it come in out here and relaxing with the calm environment around you. Great for couple dates or just family trips. Highly recommend this for everyone. Plus it is a great workout.

Julie was a great tour guide and we loved seeing all of birds. This was a fantastic trip.
We will be back with friends to do this adventure again.

First time kayaking and we loved it. Guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable of the islands and wildlife. We had a wonderful time!

Three friends and I took the sunset tour today, and it was essentially all of our first time. We bought the Groupon intending to use it for spring break, but since it rained, the owners let us reschedule for another day, but we didn’t end up going until the end of the summer! They were totally cool with it.
Julie led our tour and gave us a quick demo before we began. We didn’t have to pick which tour until we got more out into the water, but decided to go on what I *think* is their bay tour. It was so much fun and I’m so glad we finally ended up doing this! Once we got out to South Deer Island, Julie gave us a mini bio lesson on the oysters and wildlife in the area, which was really interesting!
The entire experience was great, and I would definitely do it again! The only negative thing was that there was annoying traffic on the way (since we picked the sunset tour, we had to drive through rush hour traffic) but that’s definitely not their fault lol.
More things to note:
–they provide small boxes to put your car keys/​phone in if you please
–Julie offered to take photos of us at the end when we were almost back, as the sun was setting, from almost every angle possible
–both Mike and Julie are really sweet and funny
–don’t forget sunscreen/​bug spray and chapstick! (and a snack and water!)

Bought a Groupon for a kayak tour a couple of weeks ago and emailed the business to schedule an evening tour for ⁷⁄₂₇. Got an email back that simply said our confirmation email was on its way. We never received the email. We called the morning of ⁷⁄₂₇ and got voicemail at both numbers listed. Left a message requesting a call back to confirm our tour. We also sent an email. We never received a response and never heard from anyone after NUMEROUS calls throughout the day. Come 6:30 (the last tour of the day) we couldn’t find the business location either. There’s no address on their website and local businesses couldn’t seem to direct us either. We never got our tour and are highly disappointed in the business. We would not recommend this to others and will be disputing the charge on our card to get our money back.

Had such a great kayaking experience with Mike, our tour guide. He was extremely friendly and took the time to give tell us about some of Galveston’s interesting history in addition to suggesting places to eat afterward. Great overall experience! And an excellent workout!

We went out on a kayaking tour with a group of 6, All at very different skill levels and experiences with kayaking. Julie and Mike met us at the launch site and let the newbies practice in the calm water before we headed out. Mike went out with us and was a great guide! All kayaks had seat cushions with backs! We would highly recommend this company and will use them again! Don’t forget to take sunscreen, snacks, and water on the kayak with you. Mike and Julie provided waterproof containers for our car keys and bungee cords to tie down our ice chest.

Julie and Mike gave us an outstanding first ocean kayaking experience! Professional and friendly, we received personalized attention and a pace our small group could handle. We are looking forward to another tour in the future! You’ll love this husband and wife team, and they offer something for everyone.

GREAT time. Owners are super nice and friendly. Very knowledgable of the area too. They have first rate equipment and safety is first and foremost. We went at noon on a not too hot day… my suggestion is bring water and sunscreen and a hat. He will pace the tour to fit individual needs. GREAT time!!! They also rent kayaks if you’ve already kayaked… it’s super easy.

me and a friend took the sunrise tour. it was pretty foggy… and having never been on a kayak… we were worried we’d tip it over [to say the least!!]
we toured with julie… and had a blast! it was easier than we thot… and soo much fun. we left wanting to go buy a kayak
it’s like an adventure being in kayak… relaxing, one with nature… we just loved it
were going back this summer!
support this local husband-​wife business… very friendly and knowledgeable

We went on a tour at 5:30pm and had a blast! We weren’t sure which tour to pick at first but Mike and Julie gave us options to tailor the tour to our liking. Mike was our guide and he was very nice and knowledgeable and pointed out features of the bay and wildlife for us. The tour was very laid back and paced perfectly that we were able to just relax in the kayak and watch the sunset at the end of the tour, which started at 5:30 sharp and ended a good 10 minutes after 7:30. Their equipment and kayaks were also clean, new, and above all, comfortable. The tandem kayak we had had nice seat pads with back support. I highly recommend going on a tour with them if you are looking for a fun experience in the Galveston Bay.

Our family kayaked at sunset with Mike and Julie, whom we found very knowledgable and accommodating. Mike interacted easily with all of us, peppering the evening with his humor. He even switched places with a member who experienced an uncomfortable fit in the kayak! They’re well versed in the regional wildlife and the waterways. Julie smoothly handled all administrative details, which included a weather cancellation and rescheduling. Julie and Mike work beautifully together and easily earned our tip. Nice to learn their business is growing and they’re adapting to the resulting growing pain. Make your reservation now!

We used our Groupon for a kayak tour and had a lovely time with our guide. She was personable, informative, and worked with our preference for a shortened tour (I was 30 weeks pregnant and had to use the rr). Great experience for both tourists and islanders alike! Prepare to work your shoulders!

Julie and Mike are awesome.
My husband and I took a 2 hour tour with them and had a great time. Would recommend this for everyone. Beginner and experienced kayakers!

Julie and Mike are absolutely fantastic tour guides and and buddies to have alongside while you’re kayaking. We took the night kayaking tour (found off Groupon). We used a tandem kayak although there was an option for single kayaks as well. Although it was a 2-​hour tour, my arms did not get exhausted. There were times I got tired but Julie and Mike always made sure we went at a speed that we were comfortable with, so I could take a rest (also since the waters were very calm, the kayak glided easily through the water and did not require as much exertion for paddling).
They took us through a bay instead of the open beach side of Galveston facing the sea wall, which ended up being the best choice because the bay is sheltered from the wind so our trip was through pleasant calm waters. While we did not see many fish (only a couple small ones darting through the water), this is mostly due to the fact that a) it was nighttime and b) the bay has relatively murky waters.
We paddled out towards the bird sanctuary island where Mike told us some kayak tours go, and then we rounded about through a small maze of reeds. We then took a little trip around the bayside houses (giant rich houses with boat docks) to admire the estates and talked about how we wish we were rich like that.
All in all, a great tour for a fantastic price ($ 30 for two!). We were on the tour with just one other couple, which was nice because the tour was more personal and we got to spend more time talking to everyone. Next time I’m going back to Galveston, I’m definitely coming back for another tour.