Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour
Description
If you're a history enthusiast with a taste for the mysterious and eerie, the "Mansions and Murder" tour is an absolute must-do in Galveston. This captivating excursion takes you on a thrilling journey through the island's rich past, unveiling the hidden stories of opulent mansions and chilling mysteries that will leave you spellbound. 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.
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Itinerary
Begin your trip back into the past at the oldest continuously running, free public library in Texas.
Discover the history behind this beautiful Victorian style mansion.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(92)
Easy to book, efficiently handled, and excellent follow-through. We have used them in the past with the same exceptional results..
You don’t get to go into the mansions. We were disappointed to find that out. Tour guide was knowledgable and entertaining.
It’s was a great walk with a lot of information about Galveston. If you like learning about the history of Galveston it’s the tour to take.
As a first time visitor to Galveston, this walking tour with Jay gave us a taste of the Historic District with its interesting history, facts and stories. Easy to meet up for the tour, and with just 4 people we had a lot of opportunity to ask Jay questions - he is a delight!
This was fun. The stories were great and the tour included information about the history of Galveston Island. Be prepared to walk!
Jay was awesome. Was a small tour so were able get some off subject a little and had a great time. Totally worth it!
It was a great tour. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to enjoy Galveston history.
Pretty easy walk. A lot of interesting things you wouldn’t know if you hadn’t taken the tour. Jay was easy to understand with a lot of knowledge.
This tour was fun and interesting, especially because I love architecture! There were some amazing homes to see and the stories were fun to hear.
I really enjoyed the tour. The tour guide made it so much fun and interesting that I would recommend anyone to see this guide.
