Galveston Red Light District: Historic Guided Tour
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Galveston
Join Kimber Fountain, author and historian, on a captivating guided tour of Galveston's Red Light District. Explore the city's intriguing past, visit former brothels, and uncover the stories of the women who defied societal norms.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Postoffice Street - Street of Galveston’s former red light district
  • Antique Warehouse - Former brothel
  • Market Street - Site of former brothels
What's Included
  • Expert local guide included.
Additional Information

This unique tour is guided by Kimber Fountain, who penned three books on the history of Galveston including ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’. She offers an immersive experience based on her extensive decade-long research. Kimber’s compelling storytelling and professional oration vividly illuminate the narratives of women who pursued their individual freedoms and a city that allowed them to do it. Her third book, dealing with the Maceo family and the period referred to as ‘The Free State of Galveston’, also features prominently on the tour. Kimber takes you to former red-light establishments that are still standing in Galveston, accompanied by a wealth of historical photographs, providing a unique perspective on this chapter of history.

Location
605 25th St
25th Street
Meet on the north steps (front-right side) of the old Galveston Post Office/Customs House/Courthouse at the corner of 25th and Church Streets
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ambassador778537
Oct 8, 2019
Kimber Fountain's Galveston Historic Tour - Kimber is a gem. Full of wonderful tidbits in addition to an amazing depth of knowledge of the area. Two in our group had mobility issues but no problem for Kimber. She jumped in our car and gave us the best tour we've had in a long while. We asked for a Galveston historic tour as opposed to just the Red Light District and Kimber really delivered. I grew up in Southeast Texas and visited often when I was young. I thought I knew quite a bit but we all learned things we never knew. Definitely recommend Kimber!
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Pickettdaniel
Jun 30, 2019
Excellent Historic Tour - This was an excellent, enjoyable tour conducted by Kimber Fountain. Kimber is an outstanding tour guide who has great subject knowledge which she shares with joy and enthusiasm. A fascinating tour that brought back memories of high school boys making trips to the Galveston Red Light District in the late 1950s. At that time I didn't realize that I and my friends were visiting an area that would become part of Galveston's history.
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