The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Recommended by 97% 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
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
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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 1,577 reviews
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!
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