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

Wed 01 Oct

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Starting at $27.00

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Wed 01 Oct

Starting at $27.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Guided tour of Galveston's red light district

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 (219)

327fabianaj

Feb 2025

I went with a group of friends and had a great time. Rob is very engaging and enthusiastic! I learned some more about Galveston's history

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you and your friends had a great time on the Galveston Red Light District Tour. Rob truly brings history to life with his enthusiasm! We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you on another tour soon!

Travel67169297699

Jan 2025

We signed up for the ghostly pub crawl and got the red light tour. While the tour was informative, we would have preferred the other

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We have already offered you a complimentary extra tour, given the confusion on your booking. We hope you enjoyed your private tour with him tonight, & would consider coming back to experience our other tours, also.

Rick L

Jan 2025

Had a fun, enjoyable, informative afternoon tour of Galveston's famed Red Light District. Great way to learn more about Galveston's history, boh past and not so past, while spending time with friends and getting your steps in.Our tour guide was fantastic, can't wait to do more tours with her.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had an enjoyable and informative experience on the Red Light District Tour. Nikki loves sharing Galveston's rich history, and it’s wonderful to know you had such a great time. We’d love to have you join us again for another tour soon—there’s always more to discover in Galveston!