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)

richardmI9465DS

May 2022

My favorite part of the tour was learning about the history of Galveston and Jean Lafitte and just how the city operated back in those times. The guide, Rob was very knowledgeable spoke very clearly and took us to several locations and explain to us what each building meant and what was going on back in those days.

Response from Host

May 2022

Rob spends many an hour in the library making sure to keep his tours fresh and interesting. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your awesome review. We hope to see you again soon

Diane_N

Apr 2022

Enjoyed the tour of Moody Mansion. Also loved the tour of the Red Light District in Galveston. Tour guide Nicki was so informative!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Glad you had a great time. Thank you for taking the time to write such an awesome review. We really appreciate it. Hope to see you in one of our other tour soon John

0breannaf

Apr 2022

Our tour guide did a great job explaining the history of the red light district. She was entertaining and engaging.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

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