Ghost Tours of Galveston
Ghost Tours of Galveston
Ghost Tours of Galveston
3.5
City Tours • Walking Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Private Tours
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7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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The Original Strand Ghost Tour:Galveston's very first public,year round walking ghost tour. Filled with history, mystery and legend. The #1 ghost tour in the state of Texas and the #2 most popular ghost tour in America! 100% fascinating! This tour meets on the steps of the Railroad Museum (25th and Strand Street) Mon-Sat. at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday at 6 p.m.; it is also the only all-year around tour.The Secret Society Cemetery Tour:Come and uncover the hidden and buried secrets of Galveston's very own residents!Time travel with us and walk through the lives of the strange and infamous of Galveston's haunted past. Truth is stranger than fiction! This tour meets at the entrance gate of the Old City Cemetery on 43rd and Broadway Street on Sat. and Sun. at 6 p.m.. Times and days are subject to change.For any inquiries, call our information line at (409) 877-1794. The price for both tours is $15 for adults, $10 for children 10 years old and younger. No reservation required( with a limit of 100 people per tour).
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KristiannaBuchman
1 contribution
Nov 2022
I was very satisfied with our tour, I felt like it was long enough for what I paid, the tour guide was sweet and informative and really set the mood. The whole vibe was right. Plus on top of everything, me and my boyfriend actually caught some pictures on our phones with some sketchy stuff in them!
Written November 16, 2022
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ShowMeFam
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
Our tour guide was great, and it was fun learning a bit about Galveston history. I did another tour like this in a different city and loved it. This one was different and maybe that's why it was just meh for me. There was some history, but it felt a bit disjointed and more like an assortment of ghost spottings, rather than a singular story of a haunted city. It would be more compelling if it was all weaved together into a single tale of the most haunted city in America.
Written June 20, 2022
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Melody T
West Jordan, UT38 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
The tour was full of historical facts. The tour guide was personable but seemed a little unsure sometimes. Maybe he was new? We enjoyed the history but were kind of hoping for a couple of ghost stories.
Written August 11, 2022
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Julie H
4 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Might have been informative but didn’t start on time, did not limit group to ten as stated on website ( groups of ten turned into 61 and the notation of groups of ten was removed from site after purchase) tour guide was obviously waiting for Dash Beardsley to give a surprise visit in his hearse. His arrival was staged with admirers who gushed over his original song. We left ASAP. Groupon $6 group walked past us with attentive guide and small group and would have been the way to go.
Written November 13, 2020
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Diane L
Onalaska, TX27 contributions
Jan 2023
I had wanted to schedule a ghost tour for a long time. I booked my entire family for this tour. Lots of history. I plan to return and explore the city more extensively, and return to some of the places to ask about their ghost experiences. My three young grandsons were enthralled with the experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Written January 16, 2023
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4anlaxer
Harrison, NY2 contributions
Oct 2021
My first visit in Galveston and kept hearing about how haunted the island was so it peaked my interest to find a ghost tour. I went on this tour and I learned a lot from Annette about the history and how the ghost encounters coincide. I highly recommend taking this tour if you are in the area and want to learn about the great island of Galveston.
Written October 28, 2021
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Sonya L
1 contribution
Nov 2021
We went on this tour on a cold and windy night but it was worth it! My husband and I were the only people on the tour so we had Creola all to ourselves. She was very informative on the history of Galveston and had a fun personality. There is so much history in Galveston it seems like every building has a story. Definitely worth going on this tour!
Written November 21, 2021
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MurderSheWrote
Houston, TX1 contribution
Feb 2022 • Family
Overall a great tour! Our tour guide Andrew was very informative and entertaining. I left the tour with some great ghost stories to tell as well has a new found respect for the history of Galveston. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone wanting to bring the kids out and also anyone who has an interest in history!
Written February 15, 2022
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Jack C
League City, TX1 contribution
Jun 2021
It’s good to have a guide that knows about and cares about the souls on the tour. She had so much knowledge on the area and helped us to understand better what causes their distress. We loved the story of the adventurous and sometimes crazy Betty Ashton the best.
Written June 28, 2021
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spikeydlux
Houston, TX1 contribution
Dec 2022
Massive thank you to our tour guide Madeline who came out on the COLDEST night of the year (during the 2022 December freeze) to give us a great talk about Galveston history and ghosts! We were the only two people registered for the tour and she could have easily cancelled and stayed home and warm.
This was a really great tour, an excellent introduction to some Galveston and Texas history as well as a really interesting history of ghostly experiences on the Strand. Our guide was BOI (born on island) and knew so many people who work downtown that she was able to tell us some of their firsthand experiences with the local hauntings. We came away with some great stories to tell, new businesses to visit on her suggestion to do some ghost hunting of our own, and lots of interesting tidbits to follow up on.
Excellent experience for the price, definitely recommend!
This was a really great tour, an excellent introduction to some Galveston and Texas history as well as a really interesting history of ghostly experiences on the Strand. Our guide was BOI (born on island) and knew so many people who work downtown that she was able to tell us some of their firsthand experiences with the local hauntings. We came away with some great stories to tell, new businesses to visit on her suggestion to do some ghost hunting of our own, and lots of interesting tidbits to follow up on.
Excellent experience for the price, definitely recommend!
Written January 3, 2023
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Denton H
5 contributions
Is this a walking tour?
lkunsell
3 contributions
Yes, a walking tour, but many stops while the guide speaks. The sidewalks are level except for a few spots. I took my flashlight because I'm afraid of falling. I had no trouble at all. The guide kept us aware of any bumps in the sidewalks.
Jessica C
Houston, Texas, United States
Hello, do you recall your tour guide's name?
kimberleyann62
Jacksonville, TX27 contributions
Oh sorry I don't remember a young woman full of energy
I am a huge paranormal believer and adventurer. Been to all haunted sites in San Antonio TX even the ones your not supposed to. I want to know which tour is more likely to experience paranormal activity. I know activity happens at all times and every where, but which tour has a history of having the most activity and highest creepy factor. FYI I am not afraid of cemeteries but if that's the best for me let me know please.
Cruzealot
Door County, WI24 contributions
Definitely not Ghost Tours of Galveston. The guide uses pictures on her computer to demonstrate ghost activity. There was absolutely nothing scary about it. I recommend you get the book "Ghosts of Galveston" and explore on your own. It gives you awesome locations to visit. Don't miss the painting hanging at Hotel Galvez. Very creepy. Have fun.
Tasha W
9 contributions
Do you actually get to go inside some "haunted" buildings, or just see them from the outside?
Most all of these are businesses that you can enter most any day of the week. Many of these businesses have closed at the time of the tour arrives at their location. Even though the tour company tells stories about the buildings and businesses, they have no keys or special permissions to enter a business after hours.