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.

Customer Ratings
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Carmen_r
Jul 13, 2025
Our tour guide was... - Our tour guide was delightful, Ms. Burn, very knowledgeable and happy to share her knowledge, happy to have that experience.
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Elsa_p
Jul 1, 2025
Murder and Mansion Tour - Great tour. Jay was very knowledgeable regarding the history of Galveston. We even saw an unexpected something in the Rosenberg Library.
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Carol_m
Jun 27, 2025
Mansion tour - This was a fun walking tour. You will want to take some water! Jay was our tour guide amd was super knowledgeable.
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Tamaratp4076be
Apr 23, 2025
Great tour! Fun and fabulous! - Such a great tour! Jay was fun and knowledgeable. We had a great time and learned a lot. It was a beautiful day and the architecture and stories were awesome!
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Dawn_l
Apr 7, 2025
Well Worth It - Had a great time. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The Mansion was gorgeous, well maintained and time period was well represented.
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Cynthia_c
Feb 27, 2025
Excellent tour - Excellent tour! We learned so much, and Jay was awesome! Highly recommend! The stories made Galveston come alive for us!
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Albert_v
Feb 22, 2025
Loved the stories of Galveston. Interesting history - Check the weather and dress accordingly. It is a walking tour and it was a cold day. Some people of our group looked very uncomfortable.
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Bobby_m
Feb 16, 2025
Galveston walk.... - Jay is a wonderful tour guide very informative. Wear comfortable shoes. Great tour. We had a pleasant day tempature wise., keep that in mind.
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Boardingpass681221
Mar 24, 2025
Family friendly tour. - It was an easy walking tour. Lot of interesting little tidbits. Jay was friendly and easygoing allowing the group to go at its own pace.
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Brandy_w
Jul 3, 2025
It’s just an ok tour. - It was an ok tour. More historic than spooky. Tour guide was funny and informative but it was just too hot.
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From $22
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).