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

Sun 20 Oct

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Starting at $25.00

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Sun 20 Oct

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)

Dena_S

Jul 2021

Rob was excellent!!! He was funny and kept us hanging on every word. We would for sure go back and listen to him again. He knew his history and made it fun!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Galveston's history has so many twists and turns it takes someone who studied a long time to get all the nuances. Rob certainly knows his stuff. We appreciate the awesome review and we thank you for writing. Please come visit us again soon

sadillion

Jul 2021

Rob has done his research.! This tour is more than brothels, it’s all the juicy Galveston history. The good , the bad and the ugly. If you are looking for a tour that is out of the ordinary give this one a try.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Galveston has an amazing history doesn't it? Thank you for allowing us to share it with you. And we really appreciate your awesome review please come see us again

Alex_D

Jul 2021

Tour guide Rob was great! Very knowledgeable! Learned a lot of new information! And he shared his mosquito spray!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

I'm glad that Rob did a great job. And that he was considerate with his mosquito spray! LOL thank you for writing such a wonderful review. We really appreciate it. We hope to see you again soon