Historic 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 16 May

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Starting at $30.00

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Fri 16 May

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Experienced Tour Guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

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 (23)

jimmydK8096UH

Mar 2025

The tour was amazing. Tyler was great and loved his storytelling. Highly recommend. Nice chilly evening to bring a chill up your spine.

jodisshelties

Mar 2025

Nicki is great! She was very nice, informed, and took time to answer questions. She stayed a little longer with us and that was sweet of her. She gave us some spooky suggestions. Galveston is such a neat place and tours like this are much more entertaining than a book or Google. 👌🏼

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Historic Galveston Red Light District Tour with Nicki. She loves sharing her knowledge and making each tour a unique experience. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again for more spooky adventures in Galveston!

892nadiam

Oct 2024

Excellent tour! Charlie gave a lot of information and made it fun. The best part were the little bits of history given that aren't in a history book. Great tour!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for allowing us to share some of Galveston's awesome history with you we really appreciate it and the five stars we hope to see you again soon happy Halloween