Galveston Red Light District Tour

Overview

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.

City: Galveston

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $25.00

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $25.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Guided tour

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Active military personnel free

What To Expect

Antique Warehouse

Originally the Oleander Hotel in 1913. Listed in the Green Book as safe haven in the Jim Crow south. A place where the African American travelers could stay their journey to Galveston.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (58)

mikefM6913FX

Oct 2021

We took the tour tonight, 10/24.21. Ron was high-energy and a lot of fun! We are Galveston history buffs, but we still learned some things. We are mid-50's and it was not difficult. Plenty of time to sit and rest, and plenty of walking. It was a lot of fun! Get to the meeting place a little early and you can grab a bite to eat at the Gypsy Joint and some drinks to go next door at the Daiquiri bar.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Glad you enjoyed yourself. Rob works very hard to keep his tours interesting and fresh. Glad you enjoyed it. We hope to see you again soon

Blake_L

Oct 2021

Our tour guide was awesome! Learned so much history of Galveston that we had no idea. Definitely better for adults than children. Our tour guide was so friendly and gave us so much extra information.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for your awesome review! We appreciate your kind words. Please come see us again soon

Joseph_G

Oct 2021

He was a great storyteller they kept your attention the entire time. Be prepared to do just a little walking, and know what this tour is about before you get there!

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Glad you enjoyed a very unique part of Galveston's history. Thank you for taking the time to write. Absolutely people should know that they will be reviewing the history of the red light district in galveston. We hope to see you on one of our other tours soon