Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl: Texas' Spookiest Bars
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84 Ratings
Galveston
Embark on the Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl and experience the chilling stories of Texas' spookiest bars. Sip on liquid courage as you encounter ghostly Hurricane victims and civil war soldiers throughout Oleander City.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Shearn-Moody Plaza Executive - This tour will begin in front of the Shearn-Moody Plaza (25th & Strand) also know as The Railroad Museum. At this stop, you will hear about the haunted history of the Galveston Railroad Museum.
- Brews Brothers - You will get to purchase and enjoy local and regional beers from around Texas.
- Shark Shack - You will stop by the building that was a bank in the 1920s and hear about the ghost of a policeman that was killed when trying to stop a robber.
- Merchants Mutual Insurance Company Building - You will hear about the spirits of those who haunt the building.
- Hutchings, Sealy & Company Building - You will hear about the ghost of a woman named Sara who can be seen roaming the building.
- Saengerfest Park - You will discuss the history of the Saengfest Park and hear about the “hanging tree” where public executions took place.
- Hendley Market - You will discuss the Battle of Galveston in 1863 and hear about the ghosts of Civil War soldiers and other spirits that haunt the area.
- 3 Doors Down Bar - You will get to purchase and enjoy drinks at 3 Doors Down which has the absolute best lemon drops (hand made with fresh lemons) and the “little beer”, which is a tiny shot that tastes like soft serve ice cream.
- 302 21st St - You will discuss the history of the American National Insurance Annex building, also known as the Medical Arts Building. You will learn why it is known as the Suicide Building.
- O’Malley’s Stage Door - You will get to purchase and enjoy drinks at Molly’s Pub which is a charming Irish Pub right across the street from the haunted 1894 Opera House.
- The Grand 1894 Opera House - You will discuss ghost of Charles Francis Coughlan.
- Press Box - You will get the chance to purchase and enjoy drink at the Press Box which is a local favorite with a “Cheers” vibe located in one of the oldest building on the island.
- The Oleander - You will learn about the history of the Oleander Hotel located in the red light district. Researchers have made claims that this building is more haunted than the city’s cemetery.
- Shearn-Moody Plaza Executive - Your tour will conclude at the Shearn-Moody Plaza.
What's Included
- A delightful walk through history
- Engaging tales of the past
- A touch of spookiness with ghostly stories
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
Embark on the Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl with your preferred companions, traversing the most spook-infested bars and eateries of Oleander City. Whether it’s the spectral presences of hurricane casualties still entangled in the debris or civil war warriors steadfastly representing Texas, every sip of bravery-boosting beverage will be necessary to re-experience these chilling narratives from times gone by, not to mention navigating the gore-touched lanes of The Strand. Gear up, get a little tipsy, and test your tolerance with Ghost City Tours.
Location
123 25th St
25th Street
This tour will begin in front of the Shearn-Moody Plaza (25th & Strand), also known as The Railroad Museum.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(84 Ratings)
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Storyteller622138
May 20, 2024
Ghost tour Galveston - Pub crawl was so much fun! 6 in our group and two strangers that we felt were friends by the time we left! Jay was a huge resource in Galveston history not just the ghost sites! Would do it again
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39dlc
May 6, 2024
Making history fun! - Nice. Jay was a great guide. Enjoyed getting to know the pubs on the strand and some of their specialty drinks. Heard some history I wasn’t aware of though I have been in the houston area for years.
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Michael_c
Feb 27, 2024
Ghost fun - Excellent story telling. Good drink suggestions for each bar. Extra history thrown in to the mix. A lot of walking involved; saw parts of Galveston that I have never seen before.
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Charles_t
Feb 20, 2024
Fun evening on Galveston Pub Crawl - Had a great tour on a very windy and cold evening. Our tour guide, Jay, was entertaining, knowledgeable, and made the tour enjoyable.
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Passenger32661410934
Jan 21, 2024
Spooky fun with a slight hangover! - Jay was awesome! The story and history or Galveston were fascinating! Definitely recommend even if you’re local. 5 Stars!
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Alan_g
May 7, 2024
Listening to the... - Listening to the knowledge that Alan had on the history! Alan enjoys his job and you can tell! I loved hearing about the flood of 1900! Also enjoyed hearing about the red light district.
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Rich_g
Jan 21, 2024
Galveston - It was ok but a little boring and too cold to be walking outside. Guide was entertaining but since we originally wanted a historical tour which canceled, this is all we could get.
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Tanya_b
Mar 29, 2024
The pub crawl was fun but did not get enough ghost stories. Learned more from the owner of the Press Box Pub. - The tour guide was up front and did not turn around when he was giving us the information so you could not hear the ghost stories. We also went to a pub were there were locals that were very rude to the tour group and the owner of the pub did not stop them. I expected more. We heard the most from the owner at the pub Press Box about the haunted town and pubs than the quite.
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Emerald_a
Apr 22, 2024
Incomplete, inaccurate and unprofessional - Extremely disappointed and awful experience that did not go for half of the time paid. Guide was distracted with friends and chaos. Please contact me for more information.
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Chrisgo1351ex
Feb 18, 2024
Don’t do this - Total crap. Don’t waste your money. Embarrassing to say we did this. The stories are bogus and the guide knew it. We- all of us- laughed at the stories and guide.
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