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)

Anonymous

Feb 2022

Our guide Niki was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and fun. The pace was very relaxed and she was open to any and all questions

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Glad Nikki did a good job. Thank you for allowing us to share some of Galveston's history with you. We hope to see you again soon

Kert_H

Jan 2022

Very good tour, lots of interesting information. Our tour guide had lots of facts and presented in a manner that had you engaged

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Who knew Galveston had such a fascinating history. Glad that you had a good time we hope to see you soon thank you for the five stars

Monica_R

Jan 2022

My mother and I came to Galveston to get away for a few days and decided to take this Red Light District tour. We were able to walk to the meeting spot from our hotel. We were the only two people on the tour so it felt like we were getting the VIP treatment. Our guide was delightful and very knowledgeable. It was quite cold, so we cut the tour a little short but our guide was kind enough to drive us back to our hotel. When we got back, we discussed how much we’d learned. Truly fascinating history. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who is interested in learning more about Galveston’s history.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for braving the cold. Glad you enjoyed yourself. And glad that you had an awesome time. We really appreciate you coming see you soon