Galveston Mob History Tour: Interactive Island Adventure

Embark on an interactive island adventure ride through the captivating history of Galveston. Explore the rise and fall of the ‘Free State of Galveston’ in a vintage electric golf cart. Discover the secrets of speakeasies, casinos, and the colorful characters that shaped this notorious island.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galveston Island - Come explore with Willy Dee and learn about a period in the early 20th century when Galveston became known for its illegal gambling, drinking, and other criminal activities.
What's Included
  • Replica Ford Model-T cart rental
  • Private Guide
What's Not Included
  • Child Car and Booster Seats
Additional Information

Ride, Tour and Experience the “Free State of Galveston” in a Carriage Haus Model-T replica electric golf cart!

Your posse will engage with old Galveston on this interactive 90-minute tour led by an experienced and highly rated Galveston Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) who will serve as your private driver or guide you as a passenger.

Experience an international city that was on top of the world until a storm left it broken and destroyed. Discover the raising up of an island, literally, to become the notorious playground of the South. Roll through neighborhoods once in ruin and rubble, but revived with renegades, restoration, and riches.

Hear the old tales from the underground speakeasies and casinos, as well as some modern-day scuttlebutt. Meet the players and OGs who impacted the island forever. Journey on this cultural and historic adventure back in time to the roaring decades that created intriguing Galveston legends.

  • Car seats and Booster seats available for an additional cost payable to operator upon arrival
  • Bluetooth speakers available for an additional cost payable to operator upon arrival
Location
Carriage Haus Rentals
Broadway Avenue J
2127 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550
Cancellation Policy

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

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Art_r
Jul 27, 2024
Awesome experience! - David went above and beyond. Very knowledgeable and informative. With the Tommy gun props the Italian accent here and there and some music from that era, he really had you stepping back in time. Will definitely recommend this tour.
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Howard_k
May 19, 2024
Best tour on the island - Willie Dee is a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about the history of Galveston this was the best tour we took on our visit can't wait to come back and take another tour
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Brenda_j
May 19, 2024
Mob Tour - Willy D had a great personality and was wonderful to take a tour with. He was passionate about the mob history of Galveston.
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Tracy_s
Apr 28, 2024
Fun Tour with Friends. - We learned a lot of interesting history of Galveston and our tour guide was entertaining and funny. This was a great tour. Highly recommend.
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Pamela_b
Apr 22, 2024
Fun and unique experience - Enjoyed learning about how the mob influenced so much of the Galveston we know and love. Fun tour in the Model T golf cart.
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Ellen_g
Apr 17, 2024
Mob History Tour - Took the ride with Willie D and it was amazing. Very cool car and he was so knowledgeable and funny! Highly recommended
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Dawn_d
Apr 4, 2024
Don’t miss this Mob History Galveston Tour! - Willie D was such a great tour guide! He was so knowledgeable about the history of Galveston and drove us around in the bullet- riddled Model T that was so much fun waving at the crowd and enjoying the “honk” of the car! We loved his voice and him getting into character to describe all the interesting folks that made Galveston such a hot spot! The history started before the 1900 Storm and included the rebuilding of Galveston and even information about Tilman Fertitta that I had already assumed! Such an incredible story about the Moody, Maceo, and Fertitta families! Taking pictures with the “guns” made some memories that will be treasured! DEFINITELY recommend Willie D and the Mob History Galveston tour! You won’t regret it!
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Susan_m
Mar 27, 2024
AMAZING Customer Service - At the very last minute a group of us were not able to go on this tour due to an unexpected health issue. There are not enough words to describe the kindness and grace we were given by this company. I am so grateful for the understanding. Thank you and if we ever make our way to Galveston again we will certainly re book with you.
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Soosie61
Mar 27, 2024
AMAZING Customer Service - A group of us were not able to go on this tour at the very last minute due to an unexpected health issue. There are not enough words to describe the kindness and grace we were given by this company. I am so grateful for the understanding. Thank you and if we ever make our way to Galveston again we will certainly re book with you.
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Amy_b
Mar 18, 2024
Fun and Interesting - This was a very interesting tour. He not only pointed out the points of interest but also had photos to show and memorabilia. He had glasses and hats for us to wear if we wanted to.
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