Galveston Mansions and Murder Tour: Unveiling Island's Mysterious Past
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29 Ratings
Galveston
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: 1 day learn more
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 colorful lady who called this home.
  • Rosenberg Library - 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.
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 Murder’ tour presents an enticing blend of historic accounts, secrets, and local parables. It’s the ideal choice for locals wanting to discover hidden treasures and history enthusiasts eager to delve into the dark corners of Galveston’s past.

Don’t let this chance to journey through time and dwell in Galveston’s captivating history slip by. The ‘Mansions and Murder’ tour promises to be an enduring encounter leaving you with a fresh perception of the island’s rich and mystifying history.

Secure your reservation today for an experience which you’ll carry forward!

Please note: Due to private ownership, entry into the mansions is not permitted.

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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Jessica_p
May 28, 2024
Wonderful time! - Our tour guide was wonderful! We asked a lot of questions and she quickly answered. Even regarding things about Galveston not on the tour.
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Tour794606
May 11, 2024
Good Walk - Good walk for the Mansions & murder tour. I highly recommend it. Early morning was best for cooler temps. Bug spray is a must. Have fun fun
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Philippb5115ji
Apr 21, 2024
Mansions and mysteries of Galveston. - Jay was a fantastic guide! Very personable and knowledgeable! Highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in the history of Galveston!
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Christine_s
Apr 21, 2024
Recommend - Really good tour. The guide was very informed and told lots of interesting stories. Worth the price to see a part of town we wouldn’t have gone to
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Joan_e
Apr 8, 2024
such an interesting tour!... - such an interesting tour! Showed us parts of Galveston that we would not have a reason to ever pass by!
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Julie
Mar 25, 2024
Great tour - She was very knowledgeable and told us a lot of history. She also told us additional Items about the town and culture. Responded to our questions with great adoration. It was obvious that she is very proud of Galveston and represented her home town well.
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Joshua
Mar 23, 2024
Poly couple murder tour - It was my wife’s birthday and she loves murder mystery. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and thoughtful and made us feel like we were in the time period
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D8323kibradleyp
Feb 11, 2024
Great tour - Bern was very friendly and super knowledgeable about the history of Galveston. We would definitely would recommend this tour.
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Mary_c
Apr 7, 2024
Nothing spectacular - - The host did a good job of explaining, was personable and took us on a leisurely walk. We saw the outside of the houses only and were clustered within a few blocks.
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Shawnjh1819mr
Mar 8, 2024
Something to do... - WELL...if you're looking for something to DO in Galveston...this is something to do. There's not much to DO in Galveston. The streets are dirty and weedy and everything seems old and worn down, from the neighborhoods to the beach. Not very many people walking around (guess its not spring break yet) and not much shopping to do. BUT the tour guide was friendly & nice and she did a decent job answering our questions. There was ONE murder discussed on this tour and we saw the home the murderer lived in. My guess is there's more info on the ghost tours but we weren't that fond of doing a ghost tour.
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