Island and Bolivar Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride
Overview
If you can't decide between soaring over West Bay, checking out Battleship Texas, or flying over Bolivar Point Lighthouse, this is the flight for you. We wrapped up all the beauty and history of Galveston in one flight that lets you see the entire island and more. This is the whole shebang!
60 minute biplane ride experience (40-45 minutes in the air). Tour of the Bolivar peninsula, town of Galveston and historical points on the island, West End, and West Bay. The whole shebang!
Price per ride, 2 passenger max. MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF PASSENGERS is 300 lbs. due to length of ride and fuel required to have on board.
What's Included
- Use of Retro Flying Cap and Goggles
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
2115 Terminal Drive
Galveston, TX 77554, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (pass by)
Bolivar Point Lighthouse (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Who can ride? Thrill enthusiasts 10 years and older. Anyone under 18 is required to have a guardian-signed waiver on file.
- Age and weight restrictions - 300lb max
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-410855P5
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 9 traveler reviews collected by City Helicopter Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Helicopter Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
- Use of Retro Flying Cap and Goggles.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Island and Bolivar Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Island and Bolivar Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride will be included in your confirmation email from City Helicopter Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Use of Retro Flying Cap and Goggles
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Who can ride? Thrill enthusiasts 10 years and older. Anyone under 18 is required to have a guardian-signed waiver on file.
- Age and weight restrictions - 300lb max
