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Discover the darker side of Galveston on a ghost tour. Pass by mansions and other historical sights where spooky and mysterious things are said to have happened, and hear about the island's secrets, paranormal events, and haunted history that dates back 150 years. This tour is a fun way to learn a bit about Galveston's history.

The stories that you’ll hear as we venture on our 1½ hour walking Ghost Tour, past the gilded mansions and palaces are only whispered about on Galveston. People here are too afraid to open a dialog with the dead… afraid to unlock the gates of hell. We’ll unravel the horrible, scary secrets that lurk inside the ghost sanctuaries… secrets kept for the past 150 years! We have researched stacks of photographs and letters from those who won’t stay dead! We dive warily into the haunted past and uncover the reasons why this unstoppable paranormal force still grips the island. Bring your garlic, crosses and silver bullets as we descend into the ghost hunt darkness. This Ghost tour is for believers and nonbelievers alike. You’ll turn from skeptic to ghost hunter and learn about Galveston’s unparalleled and fascinating paranormal history along way. This tour is appropriate for all ages. But beware, you may have to run fast… very fast to escape the clutches of the ghosts.

The ONLY Ghost tour on a bus in Galveston. So, of course it's a Ghost BUS Tour with audio and video. Hear in the voices and words of those who had the experience themselves, and get a nice bit of Galveston history along the way! We also offer Free WIFI, Free Cell Phone Charging and plenty of information and expertise to help you plan your stay on the Island.

I'm proud to have recently given my 800th ghost tour this past june 2020. Each has been unique and amazing.There are many ghost tours out there. Our ghost tour is a unique experience that really shows the history, ghosts, and places in a new and amazing perspective. I don't overbook and want the experience to be great in our small group setting. We typically collect paranormal evidence every night. 98% of the people that have been on my tours felt like they had an experience that goes beyond your typical ghost tour.

Get a spooky insight into Galveston’s troubled past—including everything from pirates to epidemics, mafia involvement to destructive hurricanes—during an offbeat ghost tour. See a different side to the city than that offered by most Galveston tours and cover more ground than you would on foot thanks to your Segway.

Enjoy an offbeat introduction to the spooky side of Galveston that few travelers get to experience during this private ghost walking tour of The Strand, ideal for travelers on a time budget. Gain an insight into the multitude buildings alone The Strand, learning tales of ghosts, pirates, and civil war soldiers that you wouldn’t uncover alone.

Galveston has seen a horrifying number of sudden deaths. An ungodly number of the islands dearly departed, well never departed. Their spirits are lurking in the shadows, alleys, staircases and stalk THE STRAND every day! The historic 19th century buildings on THE STRAND have become ghost sanctuaries. And the ghosts inside are just dying to meet you. Join us on our 90 minute walking tour as we explore the fascinating paranormal happenings on the strand, the original street of horror. Hurricanes, war, fire, and epidemics! The pirate Jean Lafitte even turned the island into a den of thieves. Galveston has more ghosts than any other city in U.S. Walking in the night, translucent figures will float by the windows. Shadows will suddenly appear and objects move of their own accord as we huddle closer to one another for are mutual protection. We never know what’s waiting for us around the corners. Beware and be scared! After all Galveston is nothing but “a cemetery with a beach attached.”

The stories that you’ll hear as we venture on our 1½ hour walking Ghost Tour, past the gilded mansions and palaces are only whispered about on Galveston. People here are too afraid to open a dialog with the dead… afraid to unlock the gates of hell. We’ll unravel the horrible, scary secrets that lurk inside the ghost sanctuaries… secrets kept for the past 150 years! We have researched stacks of photographs and letters from those who won’t stay dead! We dive warily into the haunted past and uncover the reasons why this unstoppable paranormal force still grips the island. Bring your garlic, crosses and silver bullets as we descend into the ghost hunt darkness. This Ghost tour is for believers and nonbelievers alike. You’ll turn from skeptic to ghost hunter and learn about Galveston’s unparalleled and fascinating paranormal history along way. This tour is appropriate for all ages. But beware, you may have to run fast… very fast to escape the clutches of the ghosts.

The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Walking Tour is our adults only, for ages over 16. We will visit the former red light district and discuss the darker vices of Galveston including pirates, Galveston’s original outlaws, brothels, clubs and yellow fever.

Galveston has seen a horrifying number of sudden deaths. An ungodly number of the islands dearly departed, well never departed. Their spirits are lurking in the shadows, alleys, staircases and stalk THE STRAND every day! The historic 19th century buildings on THE STRAND have become ghost sanctuaries. And the ghosts inside are just dying to meet you. Join us on our 90 minute walking tour as we explore the fascinating paranormal happenings on the strand, the original street of horror. Hurricanes, war, fire, and epidemics! The pirate Jean Lafitte even turned the island into a den of thieves. Galveston has more ghosts than any other city in U.S. Walking in the night, translucent figures will float by the windows. Shadows will suddenly appear and objects move of their own accord as we huddle closer to one another for are mutual protection. We never know what’s waiting for us around the corners. Beware and be scared! After all Galveston is nothing but “a cemetery with a beach attached.”

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.

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.

Our goes tour guides take you on a grand expedition through the historic silk stocking district and beyond while you soak in the sights and sounds of our eerie haunted island. We guarantee to the delight even the most skeptical ghost hunter. Our guides offer a unique, rich history on all that Galveston Island is and was and why this special place is considered the most haunted city in the United States. Our tours are meticulously researched and conducted by professionals. They are designed to scare, entertain, and educate.

The Ghosts of Galveston Tour is our all-ages, haunted history tour on Galveston Island. We will discuss Galveston’s history through the city’s hauntings and ghost stories, with an emphasis on the City’s Great Hurricane of 1900. We will also explore Galveston’s original citizens, the city’s part in the Civil War, and the impact of Yellow Fever. This tour will take you through the most haunted places Galveston has to offer including haunted railroads, mansion and orphanages.

An excellent way to learn about Galveston's History, hauntings and spectacular mansions. And, as a self-guided App-based tour, you can do it on your schedule and maintain social distancing.

Galveston Haunted Cemetery Tour is our all-ages cemetery tour where you’ll spend the evening touring Galveston’s Old City Cemetery and Trinity Episcopal Cemetery discussing the cemetery symbolism, yellow fever, The Great Storm, and of course, ghosts and hauntings.

Historic Galveston Ghost Tours specializes in custom events and personalized tours. We guarantee to delight even the most skeptical ghost hunter. Our guides offer a unique, rich history on all that Galveston island is and was and why this special place is considered the most haunted city in the United States. Our tours are meticulously researched and conducted by professional guides who join us from academia. They are designed to scare, entertain and educate. We hope that by joining one of our tours you'll have exciting and memorable experiences to take back home with you. We leave no grave stone unturned to bring you the written and oral histories that make Galveston the ghost capital of America. For the true history buff we have added the Galveston Red Light District Tour which bring alive the scandalous history of the largest red light district in the United States. We hope you'll enjoy your visit to Galveston and you'll tell friends about our tours.

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.