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The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Tour - guided ghost tour in Galveston
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The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Tour

AN ADULTS-ONLY JOURNEY INTO GALVESTON'S DARKEST HISTORY FROM GHOST CITY TOURS

90-Minute Tour
Downtown Galveston
Adults Only 16+
Starts: 9 pm
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The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Tour: Overview

9 pm90-Minute Tour
4.8 Rated
Pet-Friendly
Ages 16+

$34.99

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Minimum Age Required

16 years

Looking for a ghost tour that's darker, spicier, and way more intriguing than your average haunted history walk? Welcome to Shadows of Revelry, Galveston's top-rated adults-only ghost tour, where we leave the kid-friendly tales behind and dive headfirst into the seedy, scandalous, and truly chilling corners of the island's haunted past.

Rated an impressive 4.7 stars and loved by thousands of guests, this tour is the perfect evening activity for those 16 and up who want something a little more raw, more risqué, and more unforgettable. Led by Galveston's best tour guides, you'll explore the city's dark past with mature stories, graphic history, and no filters, just ghost stories as they were meant to be told.

This isn't your average ghost tour. Shadows of Revelry is for those who want a grown-up exploration of Galveston's haunted underbelly, a side of the island few visitors get to experience. The stories are real, raw, and sometimes unsettling, as we shine a lantern into the forgotten corners of Galveston's red-light past, where spirits of the city's most misunderstood residents still make their presence known.

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Starting Time

Nightly: 9 pm | 90-Minute Tour

Adults Only Ghost Tour

This tour is for ages 16 and older only

Pet Policy

This is a pet-friendly Ghost Tour

Alcohol Policy

You may NOT bring your alcoholic drinks on this Ghost Tour

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Perfect mix of history and spooky stories. Highly recommend!

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The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Tour FAQ

Everything you need to know before you go

The Shadows of Revelry Tour is an adults-only experience recommended for ages 16 and up. It features mature themes, graphic historical content, and strong language that may not be suitable for younger guests.

This tour explores the darker, more scandalous side of Galveston's haunted history, including the Red Light District, with uncensored stories of tragic love, betrayal, and violence. It's designed for adults who want a more intense, unfiltered ghost tour experience.

The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and covers about 1 mile of walking through historic downtown Galveston, focusing on the former Red Light District and other notorious locations.

The Shadows of Revelry Tour runs nightly at 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM. We recommend booking in advance as this popular adults-only tour often sells out.

Yes! Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome on our tours. Many guests bring their furry companions along for the late-night adventure.

The tour meets at Saengerfest Park, at the corner of Strand Street and Tremont Street in Galveston. Your guide will be waiting for you at this intersection.

Yes, all tours offered by Ghost City Tours, including the The Shadows of Revelry Ghost Tour is a walking Ghost Tour. Don't worry, our tours are only about a mile in length and you'll have plenty of chances to sit and enjoy the stories along the way. Why be crammed into a Trolley, next to people you don't know, when you can experience our haunted locations as they were meant to be experienced?

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Our Money Back Guarantee applies only if you complete the tour in full. We're happy to reschedule your tour at no cost. If you miss your tour, we'll issue a raincheck valid in any of our cities. Refunds will not be given for no-shows, early departures, or inability to attend. We do not give refunds due to the scariness level of the tours. You must notify us within 24 hours of your Tour otherwise your claim will be dismissed.