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)

Kelsey_M

May 2021

Such a fun and informative tour! Highly recommended. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable! Book yours!

Response from Host

May 2021

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to write. We really appreciate your awesome review

Marcelyn N

Feb 2021

We had Rob and he was great!!!! Very interesting walking tour of the old red light district. It’s about 1.5 hours and it’s packed full of details! Not strenuous at all but on your feet. Glad we did this, the reviews we read were accurate!

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Some review thank you for taking the time to write your awesome review. We're glad you had a great time. The red light district tour is a wonderful introduction to the history of Galveston and makes a lot of people stay more interesting we hope to see you on another tour

Jill E

Jan 2021

This was our first evening activity and the knowledge we gained made the entire trip more fun. Our guide Rob was fantastic, he had a ton of information and delivered it with flair and humor. He was also sensitive to the need for my elderly mother to be able to sit down during the stationary segments of the tour. He was able to find her a bench or curb (Galveston has unusually tall curbs!) to rest on while still being front and center so she didn't miss a bit of each fascinating story. Not only do I recommend this to all (appropriate) age visitors, I also suggest starting here as the stories will come back to you as you continue to explore this beautiful and fascinating city.

Response from Host

Jan 2021

People don't realize how interesting Galveston's history is .so complex. When you get to know who the players are the history comes alive. Thank you for your wonderful review and we're so glad you had a good time.