Galveston Ghost Tour: Explore Haunted Historic Strand
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95 Ratings
Galveston
Embark on a spine-chilling Galveston Ghost Tour and uncover the haunted history of the Strand. Explore ghost sanctuaries, encounter translucent figures, and experience the paranormal on this 90-minute walking tour.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Galveston Railroad Museum - At its height this railroad station saw over 40,000 people a day on their way to Galveston’s bars, casinos and brothels. An engineer by the name of William Watson would entertain the passing crowds by doing handstands on the cattle guard of the engines. One unfortunate day he SLIPPED and was immediately decapitated. A derby hat was still securely sitting on the head they found A MILE AWAY!
  • The Tremont House - SO many dignitaries, soldiers, politicians and even presidents have checked in… BUT SOME NEVER CHECKED OUT. Crying sobs are heard on the stairwells and in the halls. A Civil War soldier marches up and down the lobby in front of everybody to see. A little boy plays in the hotel rumored to be the ghost of a child run over outside the front of the hotel. One helpful ghost will even unpack for you!
  • Grand 1894 Opera House - Charles F. Coghlan a famous British actor sailed to Galveston to grace the stage of The Grand Opera House. But poor Charles died before the curtain was ever raised. What to do with this distinguished visitor’s body? While waiting for the answer THE GREAT STORM demolished the island and carried Charles coffin out to sea. It floated from Galveston to Prince Albert Sound before it finally made land…ABOUT A MILE FROM WHERE CHARLES WAS GOING TO RETIRE!
What's Included
  • Expert tour guide
Additional Information

A terrifying surge of sudden deaths has swept across Galveston. Countless souls of the island’s deceased have not journeyed into the beyond. Their spirits can be found lurking in the shadows, alleys, staircases, and they haunt THE STRAND daily! The 19th-century constructions on THE STRAND have turned into ghost havens. The specters inside are eagerly awaiting your visit.

Join us for a 90-minute journey on foot as we delve into the intriguing spectral occurrences on the strand, the initial street of terror. Hurricanes, warfare, infernos, and outbreaks! Pirate Jean Lafitte has even transformed the island into a thieves’ harbor. Galveston is teeming with more spirits than any other city in the U.S.

As we walk in the dark of the night, ethereal figures will drift by the windows. Shadows will pop up unexpectedly and items will mysteriously move on their own as we huddle close for shared safety. We never know the horrors that await us at each turn. Watch out and prepare to be frightened! After all, Galveston is in essence “a graveyard with an adjoining beach.”

Location
2411a The Strand
The Strand
Your tour guide will meet you at 2411 Strand in front of Patrick's bar. There's a sign that hangs over the sidewalk that reads Patrick's. Please wait for your tour guide under the sign not in the bar. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour Starts
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jamesoh6689mu
Apr 13, 2024
Our tour guide Thomas was very knowledgeable and skilled about Galveston Island and its history! We had a wonderful time - We will definitely do this tour again! Our tour guide Thomas was great and very knowledgeable and scaled about the history of Galveston Island! We had a wonderful time! We highly recommend this
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Brucejz8097us
Apr 10, 2024
Amazing Adventure of History & Lore - Had an amazing time with a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. I would recommend this tour without a doubt! Can’t wait to go to the others.
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Lindsey_v
Apr 8, 2024
Fun, energetic and informative. - Thomas did great. He understood the history and was ready for our tour. He was energetic and we learned a lot.
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476nevadad
Mar 30, 2024
Best tour by far! - Thomas was an excellent tour guide! He was extremely personable and was easy to converse with! He was exceptionally knowledgeable in the history and had an answer for every question! I’ve been on several other tours and Thomas, by far, was the best guide!
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Amand_k
Mar 25, 2024
Great tour - History was very interesting. Great guide! We could hear him well! Glad we gave this a go! Would not recommend for under 12 since there is lots of info on death.
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Rowana874
Mar 24, 2024
Creepy History and Amazing storytelling! - Thomas is such a good storyteller. You learn a whole lot on this tour! He's good at keeping people together on the tour and puts a lot of passion into telling the history! I would definitely give it a go! The reveal at the end is the best part. (But you gotta go on the tour to know what I'm talking about!)
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Dawn_k
Mar 17, 2024
Very creepy ghost walk - Thomas was very knowledgeable. The stories of the dead in Galveston were very creepy. It was extremely entertaining
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M2339jrkarinag
Mar 10, 2024
Ghost on the strand ghost tour - Me and my boyfriend were very pleased with our experience on this tour, thanks so much to Thomas, he’s super knowledgeable about the island and its history. We enjoyed hearing the islands paranormal stories and its events while strolling the city. We were very intrigued by all of the history and it made us appreciate Galveston so much more. We definitely recommend this tour and definitely ask for Thomas! He made our experience really enjoyable and kept the group engaged.
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Kristy_f
Mar 6, 2024
Family fun ghost tour - Christopher, our tour guide was awesome!! He knew a lot about the history of Galveston. He was very animated which made the stories even better. We definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun nighttime activity with teenagers!! Not too scary but very interesting and informative!!
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S5964igjeffreya
Feb 29, 2024
Great time worth the money! - The tour guide Christopher was great so much interesting history i didn't know. very spooky at night! i would do it again with friends soon. Thank you again great fun!!
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