Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour
Overview
The "Mansions and Murder" tour offers a delightful mix of history, mystery, and local folklore. It's perfect for both locals looking to uncover hidden gems and history buffs eager to explore Galveston's darker side.
Don't miss this opportunity to step back in time and immerse yourself in the intriguing history of Galveston. The "Mansions and Murder" tour is an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the island's rich and enigmatic past.
Book your tickets today for a journey you won't soon forget!
Note: We are not allowed to enter the mansions because they are all privately owned.
Inclusions
- Tour Guide
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy St, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-2296
Begin your trip back into the past at the oldest continuously running, free public library in Texas.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Moody Mansion, 2618 Broadway St, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-4427
Discover the history behind this beautiful Victorian style mansion.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway St, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-4642
Discover the history behind the first mansion on Broadway, and the first brick home in Texas. Learn about the colorful lady who called this home.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy St, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-2296
There are many other stops and stories along the way. Come and enjoy the colorful history and see the "Darkest Place" on the island, the house where a serial killer lived while disguising himself as a deaf mute woman named Dorothy, and other stories that make Galveston great.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Jay was very knowledgeable about galveston history. He explained alot, and answered all the questions we had. He also gave us information on things to do while we were there.
Jay was very knowledgeable about galveston history. He explained alot, and answered all the questions we had. He also gave us information on things to do while we were there.Loved the tour and our guide! He was very knowledgeable and made the tour a fun experience! Worth the time and money!
Loved the tour and our guide! He was very knowledgeable and made the tour a fun experience! Worth the time and money!We learned so much about Galveston’s history. Jay made our tour fun and interesting. Great opportunity to learn about Galveston.
We learned so much about Galveston’s history. Jay made our tour fun and interesting. Great opportunity to learn about Galveston.Amazing tour! It was very hot outside, but everything we saw and everything our tour guide said was very interesting. We would definitely recommend!
Amazing tour! It was very hot outside, but everything we saw and everything our tour guide said was very interesting. We would definitely recommend!This tour was very interesting. Jay was very knowledgeable and shared great stories and history of Galveston and the homes we walked by on the tour. Jay did a few recommendations and we took his advice and we are very grateful.
This tour was very interesting. Jay was very knowledgeable and shared great stories and history of Galveston and the homes we walked by on the tour. Jay did a few recommendations and we took his advice and we are very grateful.Well we did get to go on the tour because I had not noticed that it was a walking tour. While that would have been great, my 81 year old mom was with us, and I had a toe infection. It was kind of your company to even let us cancel. But we will be back. Love Galveston. Enjoyed talking to the tour ...
Well we did get to go on the tour because I had not noticed that it was a walking tour. While that would have been great, my 81 year old mom was with us, and I had a toe infection. It was kind of your company to even let us cancel. But we will be back. Love Galveston. Enjoyed talking to the tour guide while she waited for the rest of the group. Thanks so much!!!