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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $25.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $25.00

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 (14)

DeniseM_G

Jun 2022

Nice enough tour guide. Just repetitive and boring. Not enough racy stories, mostly architectural info

Response from Host

Jun 2022

I'm sorry you were disappointed. Thank you for letting me know. I'll get with the tour guide and see what's happening with that tour

A2388ANkristenp

Aug 2021

Let people know this is NOT a ghost tour. The description does not say that its just and informational tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Sorry you felt misled. We've tried to present the red light district tour as an alternative to the ghost tour. we'll have to make it clearer. Please contact me John 832-245-0492 for a complimentary ghost tour. Thank you for writing.

EMM-Exploring

Mar 2021

Rob was our guide and did a fabulous job on hus presentstion. Very informative an learned a lot about Galveston’s history we wouldn’t have gotten otherwise.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Rob literally interviews people who lived through the era to find out some more interesting detail. He does a great job. Thank you for taking the time to compliment him. We're glad that you had a wonderful time. And we hope that you'll visit us again soon. And that your vacation on Galveston was fantastic