Historic Galveston Red Light District Tour
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Galveston, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Make stops around Galveston and hear about the history
- Be prepared to do some walking
- Easily meet your guide to start the tour
- Tour for under two hours, and the rest of the day is free
What's Included
- Experienced Tour Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2711 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
We will meet outside of The Leeland House
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Antique Warehouse
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Maceo Spice & Import Company
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Island Carriages
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Galveston Railroad Museum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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
4.6
based on 26 reviews
It is a walking tour and it was enjoyable finding out about the local history. The tour guide is obviously knowledgeable and personable .
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! 🌙 We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Galveston’s Red Light District and learning about its fascinating — and sometimes risqué — history. Our guides love sharing these stories and bringing the past to life. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you on another tour soon! 👻✨
Our tour guide was Amazing she had a lot of interesting information… was not in any hurry took her time and made sure we didn’t have any questions… definitely recommend
Response from Host, May 2024
I'm glad you had an awesome adventure.Thank you for the 5 stars.We're really appreciated.We hope to see you again soon.Then again thank you for your recommendation
Easy walking experience with lots of historic details. Tour guide was pleasant, knowledgeable and kept a good pace for all
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you for the five stars. We appreciate if. Glad that you had an awesome experience. Please come see us again soon
Nice enough tour guide. Just repetitive and boring. Not enough racy stories, mostly architectural info
Response from Host, Jun 2022
I'm sorry you were disappointed. Thank you for letting me know. I'll get with the tour guide and see what's happening with that tour
Rob, our tour guide, made the tour interesting and entertaining. He ensured that everyone on the tour was safe and secure, and was very engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
Response from Host, Jan 2021
Just woke up to this awesome review. I had a great time too thank you for taking the time for writing hope to see you again soon rob
Coming from Carrollton, Texas I didn't know any of the history that was presented to me. Our tour guide was very entertaining and full of history. One of the best tours I've been on.
Response from Host, Jul 2020
Thank you for your awesome review! I'm glad you enjoyed it. we should certainly hope this is one of your highlights if your trip to Galveston and you'll visit us again soon
We had a great tour of the Red Light District with Rob on a very cold night recently. Rob was informative and humorous. We all thoroughly enjoyed the evening!
Response from Host, Mar 2020
The Galveston history certainly is fascinating. We are so glad that you joined us and had a great time! We hope to see your family soon on one of our other tours. Thank you again
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