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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Michelle_h
Mar 20, 2026
History and a stroll - Learned a bit of history that not only involves Galveston but also their overall impact in the U.S. Easy pace and enjoyable time.
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Bruce_b
Mar 18, 2026
Jay was a funny guy. He... - Jay was a funny guy. He was able to tell us a lot about Galveston history whilst we walked by many beautiful buildings - and a few not so pretty 🤣 The tour length was just right. So much to take in. I'd recommend this to anyone visiting the city.
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Joelle_a
Mar 18, 2026
Awesome - Jay was awesome and very knowledgeable! Ask questions! Bring your walking shoes and camera! Beautiful weather for an enjoyable walk!
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Jamie_h
Mar 8, 2026
Interesting tour - We really enjoyed our tour. We learned a lot about Galveston's history. Our tour guide grew up on the island and shared a lot of interesting historical information.
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Becky_s
Feb 16, 2026
We throughly enjoyed our... - We throughly enjoyed our tour, our gal was very nice and very knowledgeable. We had a great time with her!
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Laura_s
Jan 18, 2026
Fun tour in historic Galveston! - This is a relaxed and informative tour of some of the older, historical areas. Our guide, Jay, grew up on the island and shared fun facts and rumors! We learned alot from him!
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C4650gujohna
Jan 14, 2026
Excellent walking tour - Guide was knowledgeable and fun. Lots of fun little facts and referrals about the island.
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Wendy_r
Jan 9, 2026
Wonderful tour in galveston - Wonderful, lots great information condensed about galveston. Walking tour of outside homes, learned why island is haunted.
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Davidfr8459fu
Jan 8, 2026
Great Galveston stories - Jay provided lots of interesting historical nuggets in a relaxed and engaging manner. He truly enjoys sharing his stories and experiences with others. Easy walking your - with our spry 83 yo grandma!
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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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From $25
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).