The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Galveston, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the darker side of Galveston on a ghost tour. Pass by mansions and other historical sights where spooky and mysterious things are said to have happened, and hear about the island's secrets, paranormal events, and haunted history that dates back 150 years. This tour is a fun way to learn a bit about Galveston's history.
- Explore Galveston on a ghost tour for a different perspective on the island
- Hear about local haunted houses
- Family-friendly activity provides great bonding time
- Short tour doesn't take up much of your time
What's Included
- Guided walking tour
- Limited Parking provided; free street parking
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2310 Sealy Ave, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
The tour will begin on the corner of 24th and Sealy Avenue, under the open-air gazebo (across from 2310 Sealy Ave. Rosenberg Library) Free parking for tour guests in the parking lot accessible from 23rd street.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your evening experience begins after dark. Meet your guide in the heart of historic Galveston, and get ready to discover a new perspective on the city that few other visitors get to encounter.
As you set off on foot, you’ll be accompanied by your guide, who’s well-versed in Galveston’s history—as well as its many ghostly stories and tales of unexplained happenings. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the area at a pace that’s accessible for most.
You’ll continue to many of the city’s key sights. Get up close and personal with historical villas, visit the largest mansion on the island, and stay alert in case of any supernatural encounters. Hear insider facts and stories you’d never encounter on your own.
Finally, your short-but-sweet tour ends right where it started, with time left over for dinner or additional excursions.
As you set off on foot, you’ll be accompanied by your guide, who’s well-versed in Galveston’s history—as well as its many ghostly stories and tales of unexplained happenings. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the area at a pace that’s accessible for most.
You’ll continue to many of the city’s key sights. Get up close and personal with historical villas, visit the largest mansion on the island, and stay alert in case of any supernatural encounters. Hear insider facts and stories you’d never encounter on your own.
Finally, your short-but-sweet tour ends right where it started, with time left over for dinner or additional excursions.
1
1859 Ashton Villa
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Adams League Mansion
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Avenue M
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
2213 Avenue K
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The Mansard House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Virginia Point INN
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Active military personnel free
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 1,673 reviews
Sandra_B, Jun 2026
This was a fun experience blending island history and tales of the supernatural. Wear decent walking shoes.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We're glad you enjoyed the blend of Galveston's fascinating history and supernatural legends. And that's great advice—comfortable walking shoes definitely help make the experience even more enjoyable! We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on another ghostly adventure. 👻
Jill_M, Apr 2026
Rob was a great guide!! Very knowledgeable and informative. Next time I’d go at night to add to the experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Boo indeed! Thank you for joining us—we’re thrilled you had a great time with Rob. He’ll love hearing your kind words, and we agree… the nighttime atmosphere makes the experience even spookier. Come haunt us again soon!
Angela_S, Mar 2026
Very fun and energetic host. The tour was historic and enjoyable (and very spooky)! Made my first time in Galveston a great time.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you had such a fun (and spooky!) first visit to Galveston—what a great way to experience the island. Hope to see you again next time you’re in town! 👻
John_S, Mar 2026
Great tour. Our guide,Tyler, was good and knowledgeable. Good price for an hour and a half tour. And you learn a bit of Galveston history as well.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and Tyler’s storytelling—he’ll love hearing this. It’s the perfect mix of history and hauntings! Hope to see you again soon 👻
Kimberly_B, Mar 2026
Avid ghost hunting family here giving this review so it might be harsh because we’ve been on many.
Tyler was our guide, he did okay but the whole experience could have been much better if he 1. Slowed down telling his stories. I’m a fast talker, but whoa he was fast. By the end I quit listening and watched the shadows walking by the windows… that I got on video!
2. If the tour size was smaller y’all would do better in tips and ratings. We had 30-40 people in our group and it makes it hard to connect with your guide when you can barely get to him through the mass group to ask questions.
3. Tyler could brush up on common knowledge about the locations you can easily google. I asked him if the homeowner died in the home. 3 people around me said “great question”. He said yes. I said “how” he responded “natural causes”. I asked which room. He said he didn’t know. Nothing else. He added no color he turned back to his iPad to keep flipping pics.
He left these details out of the entire storyline though for everyone.
In my opinion, adding creepy details and being able to answer general questions are a huge value add to make the tourists feel more connected to the guide and story.
The tour has potential, but when we returned 15min early and he talked super fast and didn’t answer questions I thought.., hmmm did we race back to make the company more money for promo pics with the ghostbusters truck? Or were we just checked off the list as another paid tour tour in the books and on to the next?
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the thoughtful and honest feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to share it.
We’re glad you enjoyed the locations and that it’s a family-friendly experience, but you’re absolutely right on some areas we can improve. Pacing, group size, and adding more depth to the stories are all things we’re continuing to work on with our guides, and your examples help a lot.
With 7 different tours running every day, our goal is to make every guest feel engaged and connected. It can be tough for guides to know every detail, especially as we keep adding new stops to keep things fresh, but we know there’s a better balance to hit.
Thanks again for the feedback, it really does help. We hope you’ll give us another shot on a future visit, and enjoy the rest of your time in Galveston.
Juanita_H, Nov 2025
Great tour to see beautiful homes and learn about Galveston’s ghostly history. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the walking tour was very wheelchair friendly.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for joining us! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the homes, ghostly history, and that the tour was wheelchair friendly. Hope to see you again soon! 👻✨
Richard_D, Oct 2025
Fun, exciting and informative. Dave was a great tour guide. Very energetic and told good stories , he kept everyone engaged in the tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun and exciting time on the Historic Galveston Ghost Tour. Dave will be so happy to know his energy and storytelling made the night memorable. We hope you’ll come back and explore more of Galveston’s haunted history with us soon! 👻✨
Juliana_A, Oct 2025
It was a pretty fun experience I recommend it !! Lots of interesting stories. Our guide was very funny and told the stories very well
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a fun time on the Historic Galveston Ghost Tour and enjoyed the stories and humor along the way. Our guides love bringing Galveston’s spooky history to life! Hope to see you again for another hauntingly good time! 👻
Daniel_L, Oct 2025
We had a wonderful experience. We had our granddaughters with us and they got enough “scare” without experiencing nightmares.
My grandparents lived in Galveston and hearing the story of Robert Durst and seeing his house was the best part of the trip Dave knew so much about the 1900 storm that the horror of it became a reality
The question/answer was just enough. Dave continues to educate himself in the mystery of the island and I can imagine that if you repeat the experience (and we probably will) you will learn new facts.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and heartfelt review! We’re delighted that you and your granddaughters had such a wonderful experience on the Historic Galveston Ghost Tour. Dave truly loves sharing Galveston’s stories — from the mysteries of Robert Durst to the powerful history of the 1900 Storm — and it means so much that his passion came through. We’d love to have you back again soon for another evening of history, hauntings, and new discoveries! 👻🌙
Stephen_B, Oct 2025
It was hard to understand the guide. He spoke very fast. They should have a handout about what we were seeing
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that you had difficulty understanding the guide — we always want our stories and history to be clear and enjoyable for everyone. We appreciate your suggestion about providing a handout and will be sure to pass that along to our team. Your input helps us continue improving the experience for all our guests.
Lea_M, Oct 2025
It was very well done and was very interesting. Tyler gave a very good presentation and had some pictures of very strange phenomena that previous groups had captured.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for joining us and for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed Tyler’s tour — he’s great at bringing Galveston’s haunted history to life. Those photos from past guests definitely add to the mystery of this island! 👻
Laura_R, Oct 2025
It was a very interesting tour. Our guide provided great history and storytelling along the way! He was very knowledgeable about the island.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your time with Dave — his enthusiasm and love for Galveston’s history really do make the tours special. 👻 We can’t wait to welcome you back for more spooky adventures when you return!
Jeremy_E, Sep 2025
It was a good time. The ghost didn't come out but the tour was entertaining. I highly recommend the tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much, J! 👻 We’re thrilled you had a great time on the tour, even if our ghostly friends decided to stay hidden that night. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’d love to see you again for another spirited adventure! 🌙✨
Regina_S, Sep 2025
Dave was great! He had a lot of island history and ghost history to share. The walk was great and Dave made sure we all stayed safe anyway he could find possible from his experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for joining us on The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour and for sharing such kind words about your experience! We’re delighted to hear that Dave made your walk both safe and memorable while bringing Galveston’s rich history and ghostly tales to life. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him — he’ll be thrilled to know he made your evening so special. We hope to welcome you back for another spooky adventure! 👻
Mary_G, Sep 2025
Dave was a terrific historian of Galveston, so fun! Would totally recommend this tour, we had a great time ands enjoyed all the stories
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun time with Dave — he really does bring Galveston’s haunted history to life in such a unique way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another tour soon for even more stories and adventure!
Halle_B, Aug 2025
It was very informative and fun! The instructor was very funny and made it very interesting! Would definitely come again!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for joining us! 🌟 We’re so glad you had a fun and informative time, and we can’t wait to haunt with you again! 👻
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Faisal_A, Aug 2025
Had a blast with my sons. Bring your walking shoes. You get breaks at each stop. Wish we could go inside any of the places
Response from Host, Aug 2025
So glad you and your sons had a blast! 👻 Thanks for the tip on walking shoes—we agree. We wish we could take guests inside too, but we’re happy you enjoyed the spooky stops along the way!
Jennifer_S, Aug 2025
Lots of fun history. Engaging guide. Cool architectural perspectives. Got a great sense of the history of Galveston and its spooky lore.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for joining us and for your kind words! 🌟 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the mix of Galveston’s fascinating history, beautiful architecture, and spooky stories. 👻 Hope we can share more ghostly tales with you next time you visit!
Margaret_S, Aug 2025
Great tour by Dave. He gave us a good overview about the history of Galveston and its paranormal activity. Enjoyed it.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you, Margaret! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Dave and the glimpse into Galveston's haunted history. Hope you’ll join us again for more ghostly fun! 👻
Amber_S, Aug 2025
Had a great time! Tyler was knowledgeable and entertaining. May have even snagged a picture of a ghost.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much! 🌟 We’re so glad you had a great time with Tyler—his mix of knowledge and entertainment really makes the tour special. 👻 And hey, snagging a ghost picture? That’s the ultimate souvenir! We hope to see you back soon for more spooky adventures! 🖤
p7f8t7rtqh, Aug 2025
The tour guide was very informative and we learned a lot, would definitely recommend this experience to anyone
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear you found the tour informative and enjoyed learning about Galveston’s history. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more ghostly adventures soon! 👻🖤
Macie_G, Jul 2025
Dave was so great! We had so much fun, he was very informative and made even the gruesome details a bit lighter to hear. We will definitely be booking again!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much! We're so glad you had a fun (and spooky!) time with Dave—he has a real gift for sharing Galveston's haunted history with just the right mix of chills and charm. We can't wait to have you back for another ghostly adventure! 👻💀✨
Cody_F, Jul 2025
Dave was our tour guide and he did an amazing job keeping all of us entertained. We had a really large group, much larger than the normal, about 35 people. Still, we were all well informed on the historical aspects of Galveston plus the spooky details (and photographic proof!) of the haunted places we visited. Highly recommend. We went at 8pm which was a great time for the sun to set as we embarked on our tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled you had a blast with Dave—he’s fantastic at keeping big groups engaged and entertained, and we’re glad you enjoyed both the history and the haunts. Sunset is such a perfect time for the tour too—adds just the right touch of eerie atmosphere! Hope to see you again on your next visit to Galveston! 👻🌅
Jeremy_T, Jul 2025
The tour was very informative. The guide was knowledgeable and mad the experience fun. I would recommend to everyone.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you, J! We’re so glad you had a great time on the tour! It means a lot to hear that you found it both fun and informative. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon! 👻🌙
Paige_R, Jul 2025
They were very professional and full of information. They made it fun had music for us to listen to. Knew all the spots to go to!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It looks like the title might’ve been for another local attraction, but we’re thrilled you joined us for the Historic Galveston Ghost Tour and enjoyed yourself. We’d love to have you back for more ghostly tales next time you’re in town! 👻
Heather_M, Jul 2025
This was a great historical ghost tour. I would highly recommend. Our guide Tyler was great... very engaging and informative.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Heather! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it both engaging and informative. Tyler truly has a passion for Galveston's history and loves connecting with our guests—he’ll be so happy to hear your kind words. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again for another spooky stroll through the island’s past! 👻🌙
Jessica_R, Jul 2025
Tyler was very knowledgeable and friendly making the tour a great experience. It was fun learning about the spooky history of Galveston.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much, Jessica! 🌙 We're thrilled you had a great time on The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour with Tyler — he truly loves sharing Galveston's haunted history in a fun and engaging way. We hope to see you again for more spooky stories soon! 👻💀
GARY_K, Jul 2025
Boo
Very spooky!!
Great history of the ghostly houses on the island. Enjoyed the walk through history
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for joining us on The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour! 👻 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the spooky stories and rich history of the island’s haunted homes. Hope we gave you a chill or two! Come back and see us again soon! 🖤
Corie_K, Jul 2025
This tour was informative and included great details and facts. Dave was engaging, interesting and fun.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour and found it both informative and fun. Dave loves sharing the fascinating history of Galveston, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We hope to see you back on the island for another adventure soon!
Jeannette_W, Jun 2025
We did the 8:00 tour in June. The weather was pleasant. It was a large group but Dave did job making sure everyone could hear.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks so much, J! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and that Dave made sure everyone could hear—even with a big group! Hope to see you again soon! 👻
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