Galveston Island Tours
Walk with the Dead: Galveston Old City Cemetery Tour
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Walk with the Dead: Galveston Old City Cemetery Tour
By Historic Galveston Ghost Tours
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Ages 4-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Guided walking tour
What's not included- Parking Fees
- Start:
- 3928 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550, USAYou will meet “THE Lady In Black” near The corner of 40th street and Broadway ,Halfway down 40th street to the middle of the cemetery where there is a lane dividing the cemetery in half Park on 40th halfway down the block buy the gate
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 129661P16- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Active military personnel free
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 129661P16
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- 3928 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550, USAYou will meet “THE Lady In Black” near The corner of 40th street and Broadway ,Halfway down 40th street to the middle of the cemetery where there is a lane dividing the cemetery in half Park on 40th halfway down the block buy the gate
- 1Old City Cemetery in Galveston is over 200 years old and is said to be one of the most unnerving sites in Texas. In that time, the cemetery has become the resting place for a menagerie of souls who bring a touch of mischief, mystique and the macabre to the island’s haunted history. You will meet “The Lady In Black” who will uncover the mysteries at the heart of Texas’ more unsettling stories.
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- P2624IOleahf0 contributionsStrand Ghost TourExtremely interesting and informative. Thomas was obviously very knowledgeable and kept the tour going with his jokes! Highly recommend!Written September 15, 2024
- CarG_100 contributionsGood night out.Noelle was great and engaging. There was a diverse aged of guest and everyone was engaged. Nice pace. Make sure to wear bug spray.Written September 15, 2024
- B4871LWjamesj0 contributionsThomas was a great host.Even though I was the only one on the tour that night, my man Thomas handled it in a very professional manner. He told me all the stories and made the entire tour entertaining. Usually there are more people on the tour, but due to Hurricane Francine I'm sure most people avoided booking such entertainment that particular night. But, if you have a chance to book the Strand tour, make sure you do so. Thomas will make it worth your while.Written September 12, 2024
- H1271DKashleyw0 contributionsStrand TourGreat tour! Very informative about Galveston history & included lots of dad jokes. I would highly recommend. Took time to give a tour to just 2 people.Written September 9, 2024
- valerietV8678EB0 contributionsRed Light DistrictLoved this tour. It was my first ghost tour. Tour guide had so much information that was interesting and fascinating in the Red Light District. I am definitely going to sign up for other tours. We had so much fun.Written September 9, 2024
- 616tesb0 contributionsRed light district tourJeff was very informative and went above and beyond to answer everyone’s questions. I would definitely refer people to his tours. Thank you so much Jeff. Everyone remember to bring cash to tip because we unfortunately had noo cash.Written September 8, 2024
- R1546WLdanielc0 contributionsFun times aheadThomas was an awesome tour guide. He made me feel the stories as if I was there. So much fun definitely want to do another tour!Written September 7, 2024
- CourtneyB13640 contributionsHistoric Ghost TourTook the Historic Galveston Ghost Tour with Dave. He was very personable and a great storyteller with stories that I hadn't heard before. The tour itself was a decent amount of walking, so be prepared for that.Written September 4, 2024
- CourtneyB13640 contributionsGhosts of the Strand tourThomas was an awesome storyteller with great energy (and dad jokes). The tour itself isn't physically over a very long distance, but with Galveston's history it didn't need to be.Written September 2, 2024
- cahrynng0 contributionsGhost Tour with ThomasThomas is an amazing storyteller. He gives all the details (good and bad) while also inserting some humor into the history of Galveston.Written August 31, 2024
- 490kristianf0 contributionsHaunted History of a Harbor TownHighly recommend this tour! Our tour guide Thomas was extremely informative, very social and open to questions and knows the city better than most locals! I highly recommend taking the tours at night and bring some water! You wont walk super far, but it is Texas after all!Written August 25, 2024
- 620alexal0 contributionsLoved it!Loved how he told us about the history/stories. Really enjoyed our time. Went for a friend’s birthday and the tour guide made a joke about one of our other friend’s mullets. Our safe word was “banana”, we had a blast.Written August 24, 2024
- taracY4803ZU0 contributionsPub crawl / good scary stories.Thomas was a 10/10 tour guide! Set the tone and informed me of sooo many things I had no idea about before. It was only me and my girlfriend looking to have some fun and Thomas definitely made that happen! Thank you again :)Written August 23, 2024
- AbigailB0416040 contributionsAwesome History Tour!This tour was very interesting, informative, and entertaining. It was just me and my partner on the tour. Our tour guide, Mike, was funny and very good at story telling.Written August 22, 2024
- cloeyc3650 contributionsBest tour everThomas did an amazing job his humor and passion about the history of Galveston had us laughing and excited to learn more.Written August 21, 2024
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Evan F
Dallas, TX56 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This was a fun and informative cemetery tour. We learned a lot about the history and a little about the current state of things. I wasn’t aware of many of the changes to the cemetery over the last century and that was neat to see - especially its impact on those who couldn’t afford to the upkeep when those changes were implemented.
To start, we met Annette outside of the cemetery. NOT the address on the listing, but directly across Broadway from there. Most of the group figured this out, but she called to help those who went to the address on the booking.
Then she showed us pictures on her phone of what we could expect to see and what those things might mean. I must admit to being a bit of a skeptic, but I definitely captured some of these things in my photos, so that was a neat addition to the tour.
We toured the Old City Cemetery and saw different sections, including the Episcopalian and Catholic sections. Along the way, Annette showed us the impact of the raising of the island at different points, told us about specific gravestones, and told us about general trends about death in Victorian and Edwardian times. I found the history to be quite insightful - and I’m glad I live today!
Great job to Annette and thank you for one of the most information cemetery tours I’ve been on.
To start, we met Annette outside of the cemetery. NOT the address on the listing, but directly across Broadway from there. Most of the group figured this out, but she called to help those who went to the address on the booking.
Then she showed us pictures on her phone of what we could expect to see and what those things might mean. I must admit to being a bit of a skeptic, but I definitely captured some of these things in my photos, so that was a neat addition to the tour.
We toured the Old City Cemetery and saw different sections, including the Episcopalian and Catholic sections. Along the way, Annette showed us the impact of the raising of the island at different points, told us about specific gravestones, and told us about general trends about death in Victorian and Edwardian times. I found the history to be quite insightful - and I’m glad I live today!
Great job to Annette and thank you for one of the most information cemetery tours I’ve been on.
Written December 30, 2023
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Wow, Annette has gotten some wonderful reviews have passed, but this is really outstanding. thank you for such a wonderful review. We really appreciate it we hope to see you again soon
Written December 31, 2023
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Emily G
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Friends
The cemetery was beautiful and the tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable on the history. However, the surrounding area is actually quite unsafe, there were several verbally aggressive homless people circling us and making us feel uncomfortable. Annette, while knowledgeable, was crass and was more of a strict school teacher than a friendly guide, and we felt we couldnt ask questions out of turn, which considering it was a paid tour and not a school class, was very offputting. If you plan on going, bring something to protect yourself, or go during the day.
Written July 29, 2023
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I meant the tour guide usually has excellent reviews. I'll immediately speak to her about her performance. Sorry, you were disappointed.
Written July 30, 2023
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Matt and Nichol... S
1 contribution
May 2023
Great experience. Galveston has quite a bit off interesting history. We took our family of 6, kids ranging in age 8-14 and they thought it was interesting. Our 10 year old talked about the stories when we left and is saving this information to discuss with his classmates. Wish we would have brought big spray as the mosquitoes were out. Good experience, would do again, but with bug spray!
Written May 17, 2023
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I'm glad your family enjoyed themselves. Thank you for the great review.We hope to see you again soon. And yes it is a good idea to bring bug spray.
Written May 17, 2023
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DayTrip258618
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
We left in the middle. Don’t spend your time or money. I’d like a refund, frankly. The tour guide spent more time verbally disparaging the homeless people around the cemetery than she did talking about the history. She was also bossy and rude.
Written August 18, 2024
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Unfortunately you have the wrong take on Annette. Not only does she take care of the cemetery but she helps the homeless people who live there every day. Every day! Your criticism is not only unfounded but unfair I spoke to the other people on your tour and they all agreed that you were outrageous and rude . I stand by the five star that our tour guide consistently receives.
Written August 18, 2024
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Chasity M
25 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Ms. Annette was our tour guide. She was magnificent and knew the history of Galveston which she shared. She was very knowledgeable of the inhabitants in the cemetery as well. The only thing I would recommend is to give the group at least 20 minutes to walk around the cemetery alone towards the end of the tour and then meet back at the gate to end 😊😊. Very pleased with the tour
Written September 18, 2022
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Thank you for your awesome review. We really appreciate it. You're welcome to tour and walk around the cemetery at any time. Picture taking is best at sunset. We're glad you had an awesome adventure and we hope to see you again soon
Written September 18, 2022
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cdawn2500
La Porte, TX13 contributions
During my recent Galveston escape, we booked a Cemetery Tour that we enjoyed. Guided by an insightful narrator, we delved into the city's rich history in the setting of the cemetery. The stories shared were both intriguing and thought-provoking, offering a deeper appreciation for Galveston's past. It's the kind of experience that should be added to a vacation agenda. Highly recommended for those seeking a unique and enriching adventure.
Written March 10, 2024
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What a wonderful review.Thank you, and thank you for the 5 stars.We really appreciate it.Cemetery is a great way to begin your vacation. Thank you for allowing us to share some of Galveston's awesome history with you.Please come see us again
Written March 10, 2024
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Halo Heaven D
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
The tour was very interesting! Annette was our tour guide and you could tell she was quite knowledgeable on the history of this town and it’s past. She also had a sense of humor which added on to the experience. Although we toured around 10:00 pm, Annette made us feel very safe and intrigued throughout the entire experience. We also got to take tons and tons of pictures of “orbs” and the cemetery. I would definitely recommend taking this tour next time you visit!
Written July 20, 2023
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Wow, thank you for such a wonderful review. I know, and that appreciates it. I'm glad you hadn't lost some experience, and again, thank you for the five stars we hope to see you soon
Written July 20, 2023
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Scenic51891002351
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
The Lady in Black was knowledgeable on the History of Galveston. We did capture some ORBS .. I took many photos and need to go through them again. We loved her and her humorous nature. I highly recommend going ..this is our 3rd year going to Historic Galveston Ghost Tours for our daughter's Birthday...we did 2 others one at Old Town Springs and Houston Herman Park ..
Written October 22, 2023
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Thank you for allowing us to share your daughter's birthday period and thank you for the wonderful review. We really appreciate it period glad that you had an awesome adventure period happy Halloween, see us again soon.
Written October 22, 2023
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ExecuTiff
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
This was a great tour filled with a lot of interesting stories and history. Our guide took us through a couple of Galveston's cemeteries pointing out interesting headstones and mausoleums. We had plenty of time to take pictures and she ended the tour with suggestions on other haunted spots to check out on the island.
Written June 21, 2022
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You got the right to the heart of Galveston's history. Glad that you had a great tour. Thank you for writing. And we hope to see you on one of our other tours soon
Written June 21, 2022
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Renee F
Homer Glen, IL5 contributions
Well, I wasn’t going to leave a review, because I didn’t have anything nice to say, but after seeing The owner comment on Darrell’s review thinking it was my group, I had to. We showed up on time, 2 women and 3 children, it is not the nicest neighborhood with a liquor store across the street.
8:03 I called tour company because guide was not there. Owner told me guide was there talking to 5 people on tour. The 5 people were in my car. So lied to me. Told me it only works if I get out of my car. 2 women and 3 children in shady area. No thanks
Guide finally did show up and was very angry because owner sent him numerous angry texts to get to the F***ing tour spot. Guide showed us these
Guide was new to area, 2 months, and made comment that he was suppose to be in strand tonight because that is where he makes his money. These are things that shouldn’t be said on a tour like this
Tour could be good it they work out kinks and make people feel secure in unsecured surroundings
8:03 I called tour company because guide was not there. Owner told me guide was there talking to 5 people on tour. The 5 people were in my car. So lied to me. Told me it only works if I get out of my car. 2 women and 3 children in shady area. No thanks
Guide finally did show up and was very angry because owner sent him numerous angry texts to get to the F***ing tour spot. Guide showed us these
Guide was new to area, 2 months, and made comment that he was suppose to be in strand tonight because that is where he makes his money. These are things that shouldn’t be said on a tour like this
Tour could be good it they work out kinks and make people feel secure in unsecured surroundings
Written November 22, 2023
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Unfortunately, it was a very difficult night all around. the tour guide who you mentioned is been fired. I'm very sorry that you did not have the experience that you expected. I did speak with you about returning your money before the tour began because I couldn't get him on the phone. apparently he showed up and was angry that I was trying to reach him. Frantically. again. I apologize if the tour wasn't up to your expectations.
Written November 24, 2023
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