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

Sat 19 Oct

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Starting at $25.00

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Sat 19 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)

Frank_P

Sep 2022

Annette was very helpful and it was plain to see that she loved her work! Certainly a wealth of information

Response from Host

Sep 2022

If you want to learn about Galveston's awesome history it's best to start with the cemetery. And no one knows the cemetery better than annette. So glad you had a great time. Thank you for taking the time to write I'm going to make sure and that sees your review

Kathy_C

Sep 2022

All of it I woke up still thinking about it I tryed to put myself back in those times as a women from then and wow what a ruff life those girls had sleeping with 25 men a night and then having to have abortions all the time what there body’s went threw and there minds

Response from Host

Sep 2022

It was a very very hard life. Thank you for allowing us to share some of Galveston's history with you. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. Please come see us again soon

FeiHuang1109

Sep 2022

It was definitely a fantastic tour. We got to know a lot of history about this area as well as Galveston. Our tour guide was imfomative, she introduced things in a vivid way. It is great to know the stories behind those normal buildings what have made us feel more about everything in Galveston. I highly recommend this tour !!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for allowing us to share some Galveston's awesome history with you. We're glad that you had a great time. And also thank you for writing such a wonderful review. We really appreciate it. We hope to see you again soon