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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $25.00

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Tue 24 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)

Meander218796

May 2021

Rob has a great, energetic personality. He is very knowledgeable about Galveston history. Enjoyed the tour very much.

Response from Host

May 2021

Thank you for your awesome review. We're glad that you had a good time. We also want to thank you for allowing us to share a part of Galveston's fascinating history with you. We hope to see you again soon

AllyBoobior

May 2021

It was a dark and stormy night! So Rob threw in some ghost stories with the tour. I’m a haunted tour guide with Haunted ATX in Austin, Tx, so this was perfect for our group. Hearing about the history of some of the women of Galveston was so fascinating. I would recommend grabbing a cocktail at Daiquiri Time Out while in the area.

Response from Host

May 2021

Grabbing your cocktail at daiquiri time out is always a great recommendation LOL. Last night we had a lot of tour guides on our different tours. We appreciate you all coming. And when we get a good review from our colleagues it really is something special thank you

Andrea_P

May 2021

Rob, our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. He told us about Galveston history that we hadn't heard before. He was well versed in the red light district and the politics as well as organized crime around the town.

Response from Host

May 2021

Thank you for allowing us to share some of Galveston's forgotten history with you. We hope you had a great time. Thank you for taking the time to write we really appreciate it see you again soon