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This is Galveston’s best self-guided ghost tour with professional narration and music. Explore at your own pace with nothing to download, headphones optional, 7-day access. Every stop blends real history with chilling legend, crafted from local records and eyewitness accounts.

Galveston has a unique history—one filled with underground speakeasies and casinos, as well as mobsters and a historic hurricane. Hear all the juicy details in a private setting, away from crowded group tours when you book this Galveston Private Mob History Tour. Travel the interactive route around the city as your guide tells you about the mobsters who made a big impact on Galveston.

Listen to stories about murder, mayhem, and otherworldly encounters as you embark on a nighttime walking tour through Galveston. Join a small group and follow your guide through alleyways, past haunted mansions, and shadowy corners to reveal their dark secrets. Learn of past residents who can't seem to move on to the other side as you and keep your eyes peeled for paranormal sightings.

Galveston is full of awesome old mansions, but if you don’t know where to look for them, you could pass them by without noticing. Take this Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour and see sights such as Moody Mansion while you hear about the creepy history of the city from your guide. Plus, a walking tour keeps you active as you trek on foot at a comfortable pace.

Uncover the sordid past of Galveston, Texas on a spooky walking tour along the Strand. Follow your guide as they point out several locations that are known for eerie paranormal activity. Galveston has seen a lot of devastation over the years—hurricanes, pandemics, wars, fires, and pirates—and has become a haven for ghosts.

Cover more ground than you could on foot and explore a lesser-known artistic side to Galveston during this in-depth tree sculpture Segway tour. Ideal for first-time visitors or those looking for a new perspective on Galveston, listen as your local guide tells you more about the carvings than most travelers get to learn.

Go behind the scenes of Galveston’s demolitions, renovations, and reconstruction of some of its most well-known buildings and structures with this Galveston Demolition, Renovation, and Reconstruction Private Tour. This private tour is just for you and your group and takes you through the East End Historic District and the Strand District to see some of the city’s oldest buildings, including Victorian-era homes.

If you’d like to ride around Galveston Island to learn more about the area, but don’t want to head out in a large group that can either go too fast or too quickly, book this Galveston Island private e-bike adventure tour. This e-bike tour takes you to top highlights such as the 1859 Ashton Villa and Galveston Seawall, as your guide tells you about the history, culture, and wildlife of the island in the comfort of a private group.

Ideal for travelers who want to dive into the 1900 hurricane’s history of Galveston, this Galveston Voices of the 1900 Storm Private History Tour takes you around the island to hear stories, see buildings that withstood the storm, and more. Plus, since this is a private tour, you can move at your own pace without others rushing you along.

Visit five popular Galveston treat shops in just a few hours during this Galveston Sweets and Treats Food Tour—perfect for foodies who are short on time while in the city. This food tour takes you to eateries, including a shop with a working 1920’s soda fountain, a chocolate factory, and an old-time drug store. Plus, a guide tells you about the history as you go, making sure you get more from each stop than if you visited alone.

Prebook this popular Galveston Secrets of the Strand District Walking Tour to guarantee your spot on the tour on the day you prefer to go. Dive into the district’s history with a guide who knows it well. See main attractions in the area such as the Galveston Railroad Museum, Tremont House, and Grand 1894 Opera House, as you learn how each played a big role in the city’s past.

Galveston has a spooky history, but if you try to explore the city’s cemeteries alone, you’d miss out on some really awesome stories. This Galveston Spooky Cemetery Ghost Tour heads to both the Old City Cemetery and Trinity Episcopal Cemetery with a guide leading the way and providing commentary to your group. Hear about the city’s history, along with, of course, ghost stories.

See many of Galveston’s top attractions in a single excursion—and enjoy a fun and fast-paced way to explore—on this Segway tour of the city. Pick between several daily departure times, meet your guide, and get acquainted with your Segway. Once you feel comfortable, set off and discover key city highlights. Tour the Strand Historic District, admire the 1892 Bishop’s Palace, spot the Moody Mansion, and much more.

Enjoy an offbeat introduction to the spooky side of Galveston that few travelers get to experience during this private ghost walking tour of The Strand, ideal for travelers on a time budget. Gain an insight into the multitude buildings alone The Strand, learning tales of ghosts, pirates, and civil war soldiers that you wouldn’t uncover alone.

If you want to get professional photos taken while in Galveston, try this Galveston Photo Shoot Experience that caters to your requirements and personal style, too. Pick your preferred length of photo-shoot time when booking, and then get great photos taken during your shoot in beautiful locations. Afterward, get access to your photos quickly—within 14 days of your shoot—by using an online viewing gallery provided by your photographer.

This Galveston Private Ghost Tour sets itself out from many others like it by taking you to the city’s historic districts by a Ford Model-T replica. Plus, unlike other ghost tours, this one is just for you and your private group, giving you an intimate look into Galveston’s history and paranormal happenings. As you ride, see historic mansions, hotels, and architecture as your guide tells spooky tales.

Hear stories of Galveston’s rise in the 1800s, including battles and pirate ships, without ever having to take out your own guidebook, with this Galveston history private e-bike tour. Stay active while learning about the city’s history—a great combination for active history buffs. Plus, because this is a private tour for your own personal group, you can avoid the annoyance of riding in groups that are so big you miss out on hearing all the details.

Go back in time to when Galveston was run by the mob and declared a free state on this guided group tour. You’ll explore the Red Light District with your guide, who will tell you stories not found in guide books. Hear about legends like Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and more on this tour that lasts around an hour and a half.

Prebook this Galveston Women of the Past History Tour to get information about the historic women of the city that you wouldn’t get if you explored Galveston on your own. Follow a guide through historic areas of the city as you listen to tales about women of the city’s past. Hear how they helped shape the city by lobbying and fighting for what they believed in.

Uncover the grandeur of Galveston's elite during the Gilded Age. This tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into the city's vibrant history and understand how these structures shaped Galveston into the "Wall Street of the South.

Go back in time to when Galveston was run by the mob and declared a free state on this guided group tour. You’ll explore the Red Light District with your guide, who will tell you stories not found in guide books. Hear about legends like Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and more on this tour that lasts around an hour and a half.

There are many ghost tours offered in Galveston, but this Galveston Vampire Tour takes a different spin on the paranormal activity within the city. Explore sights such as the Tremont Hotel, Galveston Railroad Museum, and Galveston Trolley Station with a guide as you hear about the city’s vampire-related history. Plus, this super spooky tour takes you around just before midnight to set the mood.

Get more from a walk around Galveston’s the Strand District when you go with a guide during this Galveston the Phantoms of the Strand District Ghost Tour. This ghost tour passes main spooky areas of the city such as a haunted trolley station, an eerie hotel, and a ghostly theater. Plus, your guide tells the tales of the dark history that goes along with why locals call these places haunted in the first place.

Step into the shadows of Galveston’s historic downtown and experience the Spooky Galveston Original Ghost Tour. Dash Beardsley the Ghost Man of Galveston started guidinh Ghost Tours in Galveston in 1998 and Spooky Gin honors his legacy on the Spooky Galveston Original Ghost Tour! As night falls over the Strand Historic District, your guide will lead you past 19th-century buildings still echoing with the spirits of the island’s past. Hear tales of restless souls from the Great Storm of 1900, haunted hotels, tragic love stories, and the lingering presence of Galveston’s most famous ghosts. With a perfect balance of history, mystery, and spine-tingling fun, this walking tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into Galveston’s haunted past. Whether you’re a skeptic, a true believer, or just looking for a unique evening adventure, the Original Strand Tour delivers a chilling experience unlike any other.