Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Return to a time when the mob ran Galveston and their guests were treated as if they were family. When you crossed the bridge you enter "The Free State of Galveston," where the only rules were mob rules. The stars of the era were world class entertainers brought in to perform in the casinos, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin. Everyone was enjoying their own "Vegas Dream" right here in Galveston.
Experienced Tour Guide
Departure Point
2711 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
We will meet outside of Gypsy Joynt Restaurant.
Return Details
2711 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
We will meet outside of Gypsy Joynt Restaurant.
Antique Warehouse, Galveston, Texas, United States Originally the Oleander Hotel in 1913. Listed in the Green Book as safe haven in the Jim Crow south. A place where the African American travelers could stay their journey to Galveston. 20 minutes
2706 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA The starting point of the Mace Empire. Formally Sam and Rosarrio first barber shop where they bootlegged wine and spirits for their thirsty guest. 20 minutes
2528 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA Formally the home of Molly Waters. One of the most famous houses on the island. Molly is Galveston's most infamous Madam as she retired a millionaire. The house is currently being restored. 20 minutes
2602 Santa Fe Pl, Galveston, TX 77550, Verenigde Staten At the height of the Red Light district, the railroad brought in 40,000 men a day all looking for love. 20 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Anne H
08 Mar 2023
Tour guide was very informative and great answering questions. He was able to provide historical information as well as current updates. Definitely recommended ????
Brian_K
16 Jan 2023
Tour guide never showed up at the meeting point. There was also no contact information besides an email address. Still waiting for refund.
M7558WApatriciag
16 Oct 2022
I thought this was a ghost tour. It was a history tour, but I really enjoyed it, regardless. Rob was great as a tour guide . He was very funny , friendly and made the experience a wonderful experience. Definitely will book another tour whenever I make another trip to Galveston. I recommend it. It was fun and interesting. Keep up the great work Rob.
This tour in
Galveston
is organized by
Historic Galveston Ghost Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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