Galveston History: 90-Min Walking Tour

Uncover Galveston’s hidden past on a 90-min walking tour. Explore historic sites, scandalous stories, and architectural gems. Perfect for history enthusiasts.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galveston Railroad Museum - This tour begins with an introduction, covering the basic history of Galveston and the background of the Railroad Museum.
  • Saengerfest Park - The discussion here focuses on the significance of The Strand street, Saengerfest Park, Galveston’s Mardi Gras, and its former status as the “Wall Street of the South.”
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What's Included
  • Private Tour Guide
  • Specialized Tour
Additional Information

No Ghosts! Join a knowledgeable guide for an in-depth exploration of Galveston’s rich history on this 90-minute walking tour through the island’s most historic sites.
From landmarks marked by hurricanes to the intriguing alleys of the former “Red Light District,” uncover the daring personalities, hidden tales, and cultural influences that shaped the Free…

Location
123 Rosenberg St
Rosenberg Street
In front of the Galveston Railroad Museum Shearn Moody Plaza
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lauracc9540ps
Jun 30, 2025
History of Powerful Women, Pirates, and Gangsters - The history of Galveston is so fantastic, our guide made it come alive. Great stops well placed in the shade and cooled insides, and the guide personalized the tour for our needs. My daughter doesn’t like ghost stories so he made sure to tell the stories in a way that made her feel safe.
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Clorissaw720
Jun 27, 2025
Great!!! - Larry was awesome! Lots of fun and very knowledgeable. Got to visit several bars and learn a lot about Galveston’s history! Highly recommend!
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764kendallw
Jun 27, 2025
Great!! - Larry was great and entertaining!! He took us to several places and told us many stories!! We was well entertained and ready to learn more!!
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109ediee
Jun 27, 2025
Great experience - Very knowledgeable. Lots of interesting tidbit information on the history of the island. Fascinating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Johnnysaurusrex
Jun 24, 2025
Great Galveston Activity! - Was looking for a non-beach option for our friend group, and stumbled upon this tour. What a wonderful surprise! The staff were incredibly friendly, and our whole crew had a great time. Walking distance from lots of bars and restaurants, and we couldn't have picked a better activity for the afternoon!
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M6655phrachelc
Jun 23, 2025
Don’t skip this walking tour! - Fantastic walking tour! Learning about the history of Mardi Gras in Galveston was very cool. Highly recommend for a fun & unique activity to do with both friends and family
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Laurenwh4454ml
Jun 23, 2025
1000/10 experience! must do when in galveston! - Absolutely LOVED this ghost tour! The guide was super friendly, funny, and made everyone feel welcome. The walking route was really manageable and still packed with tons of cool, spooky spots. Whether you're a believer or just in it for the history and fun vibes, this tour is 100% worth it. Would definitely do it again regardless of the time of year or season.
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Italias391
Jun 21, 2025
Wonderful fun night . - Had a wonderful time visiting new bar places and the tour guy was very funny & knew a lot about these buildings. . Had a wonderful time with my husband I will definitely recommend to friends & family. We enjoyed every spot.
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Explorer232314
Jun 27, 2025
Pub Crawl with Friends - The bars were fantastic. The woman who was in training was doing a wonderful job of problem solving when things were crowded.
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Michael_d
Jun 22, 2025
Not what we expected at... - Not what we expected at all when booking the activity to learn about the history of Galveston, Texas….
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).