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Galveston has been called a cemetery with its own beach, and the island wears its dead close to the surface — salt air, storm-battered Victorian buildings along the Strand, and streets rebuilt over the thousands lost to the Great Storm of 1900. Ghost City Tours leads nightly walking tours across the island, from the doors of Trinity Episcopal Church through the historic Strand District to the haunted halls of the Tremont House hotel, where the Gulf keeps giving up its ghosts.
Our local guides tell the true, researched history behind each haunting — the 1900 hurricane, the harbor's Civil War dead, the disease and disaster that filled the island's graves. Bring the whole family on the Ghosts of Galveston Tour or the Haunted Cemetery Tour through Broadway and Old City cemeteries, or keep it to the adults with the Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl and the Shadows of Revelry, a late-night walk into the island's old red-light district and the madams and lost souls said to linger there.
Ghost City Tours has been telling the country's darkest stories since 2012, and on Galveston we've built a tour for every kind of night — families, date nights, cemetery walks, and pub crawls. Book your Galveston ghost tour today and meet the spirits this haunted island city never quite managed to bury.
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As the Gulf breeze turns cool, Galveston's darker side wakes. This family-friendly 90-minute walk starts at Trinity Episcopal Church and moves through the historic Strand District, tracing the true stories of the island's spirits who never left.
A 90-minute walk through Galveston's most haunted cemetery after dark, entering at the gates on Avenue K. Move among the graves of those lost to the island's storms, disease, and disaster, and hear the stories of the spirits said to still linger.
A 2-hour, adults-only crawl through Galveston's historic taverns, starting at the corner of 25th and Strand. Trade the usual bar scene for ghost stories and a drink at some of the island's most haunted watering holes, each with its own documented hauntings.
Galveston's darkest, adults-only walk — 90 minutes after dark from Saengerfest Park into the island's former red-light district, with uncensored stories of the madams, brothel workers, and troubled souls said to linger there.
Join thousands of satisfied guests who have discovered the dark secrets and ghostly tales that make Galveston one of America's most haunted cities.
Join millions of happy guests who've experienced Galveston with Ghost City Tours
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| Attribute | The Ghosts of Galveston Tour | The Galveston Haunted Cemetery Tour | The Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl | The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Tour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 90 min | 90 min | 120 min | 90 min |
| Walking distance | 1 mi | 1 mi | 1 mi | 1 mi |
| Pace | Leisurely | Leisurely | Leisurely | Moderate |
| Age requirement | All ages | All ages | 21+ | 16+ |
| Family-friendly | Ideal | Ideal | Not suitable | Not suitable |
| Paranormal intensity | ||||
| Scare factor | ||||
| In the rain | Operates rain or shine | Operates rain or shine | Excellent | Operates rain or shine |
| Best for | Family vacationPre-dinnerWeekend getaway | Family vacationPre-dinnerWeekend getaway | BacheloretteBachelor partyWeekend getaway+2 | Date nightAfter dinnerLate night+1 |
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Galveston is one of America's most haunted cities
Galveston has a rich and often dark history that spans centuries. From tragic tales to unexplained phenomena, our city is filled with paranormal activity.
Our expert guides will lead you through the historic streets, sharing authenticated ghost stories and local legends that will send shivers down your spine.
Learn about Galveston's most famous hauntings and the real history behind them.
Visit actual haunted sites where paranormal activity has been reported for generations.
Our guides are passionate storytellers who know Galveston's dark history inside and out.
Join thousands who have experienced the paranormal side of Galveston. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, our tours will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Real places · Documented history
Explore the paranormal hotspots
Galveston is home to numerous haunted locations, each with its own tragic tale and ghostly residents.
We've documented 20 real haunted places in Galveston — each one an actual site with a researched history, not a legend we invented.
View all haunted locations in GalvestonRead the full story behind each haunted location, then see the tours that walk you through them.
Deep dives into the dark history that made Galveston one of America's most haunted islands
Galveston is one of the most haunted cities in Texas. The reasons are not supernatural. They are historical.
The 1900 Galveston Hurricane killed up to 12,000 people in a single night. More than a century later, the storm's ghosts have never left the island.
Pirates really operated in Galveston. Jean Lafitte's colony, buried treasure legends, and vice district violence still haunt the island.
Galveston was occupied, besieged, and fought over during the Civil War. The soldiers who died here may never have left.
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Ghost City began operating tours in 2012, and before long, we became the Best Ghost Tour Company in the entire World. Our dedication to quality and authenticity has not only set us apart from the rest but made us the leader in the industry.
Ghost City operates a full Guest Services office, open from 7 am - 11:30 pm, seven days a week. We're here to help.
Since our founding, over 9,000,000 people have joined Ghost City for a tour. This doesn't happen unless you're excellent.
We employ and support Veterans from all Branches. We thank you for your service and are proud to offer you a discount!
We're so confident that you'll love your Ghost Tour we offer a Money Back Guarantee.
The best Tour Guides want to work with Ghost City. You won't find better tour guides in Galveston.
We're not just a Ghost Tour company - we're a team of people who love ghost hunting and exploring the paranormal.
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We understand that you may have some questions about our Ghost Tours - and you don't want to call. Below you can find the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we get about our tours.
ALL of our Ghost Tours are Walking Tours. Walking Tours allow you to immerse yourself in the stories we tell.
Most of our ghost tours last between 60-90 minutes, covering approximately 1 to 1.5 miles of easy walking.
Our ghost tours run 7 days a week, year-round! Check our booking calendar for specific times and availability.
Most of our tour routes are wheelchair accessible as we stay on city sidewalks and paved areas.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Bring your camera - you never know what you might capture!
We do not sell our tickets through Groupon or any other discount platform. We believe in providing exceptional value at our regular prices, and we stand behind the quality of our tours. You can purchase tickets directly through our website or by calling our Guest Services team.
Our tours take you to the most haunted locations in Galveston, where we share the dark history and paranormal stories of each site. While we don't typically enter private buildings, you'll stand in the very spots where tragic events occurred and spirits are said to linger. Many guests have captured unexplained phenomena in their photos!
We offer a Money Back Guarantee because we're confident you'll love your tour. If you take the tour and don't love it, we'll give your money back. We also offer free reschedules anytime, even after your tour has started, in case of weather or unexpected circumstances.
Children are considered ages 6-12 for our family-friendly tours. Kids 5 and under are free! We recommend our family tours for children who can walk for about 1.5 hours and enjoy spooky (but not too scary) stories. For more intense experiences, we offer adults-only tours for guests 16 and older.
Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome on most of our outdoor walking tours! However, they're not permitted on our Haunted Pub Crawl tours due to venue restrictions. Please keep in mind that some pets may be sensitive to paranormal activity - we've seen some interesting reactions!
Our Guest Services team is here to help 7 days a week from 7 AM to 11:30 PM.
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