TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10
Galveston Historic Ghost Walking Tour 90 min
Top 27% · 1 hr 30 min · 1,875 reviews
from $33
2 providers
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Galveston Ghost Walking Tour 90 min
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
Average
116 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Galveston
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Galveston’s former red-light district after dark and hear spooky stories of pirates, outlaws, brothels, clubs, and yellow fever.
About this tour
After dark, Galveston’s streets reveal a shadowy past. On this 90-minute Galveston Ghost Walking Tour, follow a guide through the island’s former red-light district and hear stories of the people and places that shaped its darker history.
The walk explores tales of pirates and Galveston’s original outlaws, along with the brothels, clubs, and yellow fever that left their mark on the city. Your guide brings these stories to life on a nighttime stroll, pairing local history with a fun, spooky atmosphere. Meet at the intersection of Strand Street and Tremont Street. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed. It is intended for guests ages 17 and older; travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Join the Galveston Ghost Walking Tour for an after-hours look at the island’s past, where every stop adds another layer to its stories of vice and intrigue.
Highlights
- Explore Galveston’s former red-light district after dark
- Hear stories of pirates, outlaws, brothels, clubs, and yellow fever
- Discover the darker side of the island’s past
What's included
Included
- Guided nighttime walking tour
- A fun and spooky evening
Not included
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
4.77 / 5 · 105 reviews
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
4.91 / 5 · 11 reviews
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Important information
- For ages 17 and older
- Wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals allowed
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- Public transportation is available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Meet your guide at the intersection of Strand Street and Tremont Street
- Groups of 10 or more should contact the private and group sales coordinator
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.77 on Viator and 4.91 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Galveston
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1.
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