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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $25.00

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Fri 27 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)

Carol_F

Feb 2022

Our tour guide, Nikki was wonderful! She was so funny and lively and very informative. My husband and I had the tour to ourselves so it was like a private tour. We had a great time!!

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Nikki said that you she had a wonderful time too. Thank you for taking the time to write we really appreciate it and thank you for the five stars we hope to see you again soon

sheris389

Feb 2022

We booked this tour based on the description on Trip Advisor, which in no way reflects the actual tour. The entire tour is about prostitution with 15 minutes discussion of the mob. No discussion of the Rat Pack performing in Galveston. If you want to learn about early contraception, mercury induced abortion and the cost for the girls this is the tour for you. Our tour began with our guide, Rob, talking about the local vagrants, the lack of public toilets and bad mouthing local businesses. I'm not too used to guides dropping the F bomb while conversing. Not thrilled about the glorification of prostitution when we currently live with human trafficking, presenting the facts in a bit more respectful manner would have been more professional. The off color jokes were juvenile and more appropriate for frat party. Hands down the worst tour we have ever been on. Save your money and perhaps try a ghost tour or at least be very clear that this is not a tour about gangsters as suggested in Trip Advisor.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Sorry you were disappointed. Obviously this was not the tour for you. Rob usually receives excellent reviews. I will discuss your complaints with him immediately thank you for your input

Donna_H

Feb 2022

NIKKI was a great tour guide !! Brought the stories to life. She is a very good story teller !! I could visualize the area and the seedy history that went with that area.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

I'm glad that you enjoyed yourself!. Yes Nikki is an excellent storyteller. We hope to see you again soon and one of our other tours. Thank you for taking the time to write and the five stars