Galveston Mansions and Murder Tour

Uncover the mysterious and eerie past of Galveston on the Mansions and Murder tour. Explore hidden stories, opulent mansions, and chilling mysteries that will leave you spellbound.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rosenberg Library - Begin your trip back into the past at the oldest continuously running, free public library in Texas.
  • Moody Mansion - Discover the history behind this beautiful Victorian style mansion.
  • 1859 Ashton Villa - Discover the history behind the first mansion on Broadway, and the first brick home in Texas. Learn about the…
What's Included
  • Tour guide services included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity not included
  • We are not able to enter the mansions
Additional Information

For those passionate about history and entranced by the shadowy unknown, the ‘Mansions and Murder’ outing in Galveston is an absolute must-experience tour. This captivating adventure takes you through the opulent timeline of the island, unraveling the untold tales of grand mansions and spine-tingling enigmas that will fascinate you.
The ‘Mansions and…

Location
Rosenberg Library
Sealy Avenue
Meet in front of the statue of Henry Rosenberg at the 23rd street entrance. Note: This is a walking tour. Note: We are not allowed to enter the mansions because they are all privately owned.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Linda_w
Dec 31, 2025
Very informative and... - Very informative and interesting, I learned some of Galveston’s early history. It was a nice paced walk.
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Joanne_r
Nov 2, 2025
Mansions/Murder Tour - Excellent tour. Tour guide was very informative and was very knowledgeable of Galveston’s history. Easy walking tour. We would recommend this tour.
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Cheryl_h
Oct 31, 2025
We had an Enjoyable... - We had an Enjoyable afternoon!! The tour was filled with history tidbits and interesting architecture.
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Cindy
Oct 26, 2025
Amazing tour - fun and informative! - Ms. Berns was the most amazing tour guide! Her knowledge and obvious love for her job was very evident! We were complete captivated from the minute the tour started until the end . Her stories were wonderful and we especially like that she pictures so we could better identify with what she was saying. I had my dog with me and she made sure at all times our comfort and safety was a top priority. I would love to take another tour where she was our guide . I highly recommend this tour to see some beautiful homes and learn more about this historic and beautiful city !
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James_n
Oct 22, 2025
The tour guide knew a lot... - The tour guide knew a lot of information about the history of the city and many of the masions of Galveston.
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Andrew_m
Oct 19, 2025
Excellent tour. Would... - Excellent tour. Would highly recommend. Tour guide was super friendly. Would definitely take his other tours.
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Lindamarieware
Oct 18, 2025
Coming back again and bringing friends - Great tour with jay. Have spent lots of time in Galveston, but Jay was able to tell us some stories and show us some sites. We’ve never seen before. Planning on bringing him back some friends when they visit for Thanksgiving.
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Jason_w
Oct 15, 2025
A warm Halloween. - Be mindful of the weather. Might be a little warm for “northerners “. Stay hydrated and enjoy the day. God bless.
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Heather_w
Jan 2, 2026
Guide was knowledgeable... - Guide was knowledgeable and told interesting stories. You couldn’t go inside the mansions because they are privately owned.
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Julie_p
Dec 24, 2025
Historical Tour - Lovely walk through the neighborhood and library. Lots of history. Not a spooky mansion tour but there were good stories.
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From $25
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).