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)

Janet_K

Apr 2022

It would have been helpful to print off photos, instead of looking in her phone. Also, without going into a building or home, it kind of seemed “not real”. A little disappointing, just looking at the outside of buildings. The info & history were fun to learn. Tour guide was very animated and fun to be with. This tour would be fantastic just adding a couple visual tools. It would be great if little coffee shop offered small discount or one of the boarding homes let us in the lobby.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

I agree with everything you've said. We've tried to make a deal with the coffee house. We've asked permission to go in some of the buildings. But because of insurance regulations they're not having it thank you for taking the time to write

bordelon4

Mar 2022

We “Walked The Line” & it was very interesting hearing about the underworld of Galveston!! The tour guide Nikki was the best! Shared a ton of information about the island and vice.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

I thank you for allowing us to share some of the Galveston's awesome history with you. Glad you had a good time. We hope to see you again in the future. I'll make sure Nikki sees your review

Linda P

Feb 2022

Nikki was friendly and early. My husband and I were the only two on the tour which was special as you don’t always hear well with a group. She did say frequently that she needed to learn more. Not sure I learned much new.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

I'm sorry that you or disappointed. All of our tour guys are constantly learning more to keep their chores fresh and interesting. Hopefully we'll do better next time