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Ghost Tours of Galveston

25th and Strand Street, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550
832 892 7419
Ranked #13 of 41 attractions in Galveston
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas
Owner description: The Original Strand Ghost Tour:Galveston's very first public,year round walking ghost tour. Filled with history, mystery and legend. The #1 ghost tour... more » Owner description: The Original Strand Ghost Tour:Galveston's very first public,year round walking ghost tour. Filled with history, mystery and legend. The #1 ghost tour in the state of Texas and the #2 most popular ghost tour in America! 100% fascinating! This tour meets on the steps of the Railroad Museum (25th and Strand Street) Mon-Sat. at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday at 6 p.m.; it is also the only all-year around tour.The Secret Society Cemetery Tour:Come and uncover the hidden and buried secrets of Galveston's very own residents!Time travel with us and walk through the lives of the strange and infamous of Galveston's haunted past. Truth is stranger than fiction! This tour meets at the entrance gate of the Old City Cemetery on 43rd and Broadway Street on Sat. and Sun. at 6 p.m.. Times and days are subject to change.For any inquiries, call our information line at (409) 877-1794. The price for both tours is $15 for adults, $10 for children 10 years old and younger. No reservation required( with a limit of 100 people per tour). « less
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Wasted my 40 dollars a tour that started late and wasn't worth it! The lady always says we JUST MISSED something. Save your money and go get drunk at Bubba Gumps.

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Alvin, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

If you are a believer or a skeptic you will LOVE this tour. I, however am a believer. I thoroughly enjoyed the history, the haunting stories, and the walk down the streets of the strand. The buildings themselves have stories within them and the tour guide will disclose their secrets. I plan on coming back and doing the other tours... More

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Conroe, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

When we finally made it to Galveston without the kiddos we did the ghose tour and were midly disappointed. It was a GREAT history lesson with a good amount of walking, a nice little break, and a great guide. But we were hoping for a little more spook. Maybe we should try one of the other ghost tours offered.

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Pueblo, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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Fun tour to hear ghost stories and history. Very casual and it was a little longer than advertised.

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Houston, Texas, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012
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Galveston is without a doubt one of the most haunted place in the states. Don't know about the tour, but hang around, relax, and the chosts will find you!

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Columbia, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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My boyfriend and I went on a little trip over our Winter Break to Galveston and we has a blast on the ghost tour. It gives you a good overview of the history of the island while also entertaining you with stories. My boyfriend was very skeptical and didn't think it would be much fun, but afterwards we were both... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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Of course we would all love to go in the haunted buildings and do investigations but realistically why would people expect all of those buildings to be open? We walked away from christy's tour with information on so many places that we did go back the next day when they were open and poked around on our own and looked... More

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Houston, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011
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Alright, if you have no interest in history or ghost stories, this isn't for you. I for one love hearing ghost stories and really enjoyed this tour. I learned a lot about the history of Galveston and heard some pretty cool stories. I had Dash and he was great! I even got some really interesting pictures while on the tour.... More

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League City, Texas
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011
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Many thousands of people take this tour and it is sad to me that reviews of it are typically done by those that are dissatisfied. Some come to the tour expecting one thing and instead enjoying it for what it is, rip it apart for what it is not. Some unfair and jaded views designed to attack the tour guides... More

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Boerne, Texas
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011
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This was boring and a total ripoff. This guy leads you around a neighborhood and stops in front of vacant houses and tells boring stories about who lived there and who died there and now the kids come back as ghosts to visit. BS. In my honest opinion this man does not know who ever lived in any of these... More

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