Spooky Strand Ghost Tour
Description
Galveston has seen a horrifying number of sudden deaths. An ungodly number of the islands dearly departed, well never departed. Their spirits are lurking in the shadows, alleys, staircases and stalk THE STRAND every day! The historic 19th century buildings on THE STRAND have become ghost sanctuaries. And the ghosts inside are just dying to meet you. Join us on our 90 minute walking tour as we explore the fascinating paranormal happenings on the strand, the original street of horror. Hurricanes, war, fire, and epidemics! The pirate Jean Lafitte even turned the island into a den of thieves. Galveston has more ghosts than any other city in U.S. Walking in the night, translucent figures will float by the windows. Shadows will suddenly appear and objects move of their own accord as we huddle closer to one another for are mutual protection. We never know what’s waiting for us around the corners. Beware and be scared! After all Galveston is nothing but “a cemetery with a beach attached.”
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Itinerary
At its height this railroad station saw over 40,000 people a day on their way to Galveston's bars, casinos and brothels. An engineer by the name of William Watson would entertain the passing crowds by doing handstands on the cattle guard of the engines. One unfortunate day he SLIPPED and was immediately decapitated. A derby hat was still securely sitting on the head they found A MILE AWAY!
SO many dignitaries, soldiers, politicians and even presidents have checked in… BUT SOME NEVER CHECKED OUT. Crying sobs are heard on the stairwells and in the halls. A Civil War soldier marches up and down the lobby in front of everybody to see. A little boy plays in the hotel rumored to be the ghost of a child run over outside the front of the hotel. One helpful ghost will even unpack for you!
Charles F. Coghlan a famous British actor sailed to Galveston to grace the stage of The Grand Opera House. But poor Charles died before the curtain was ever raised. What to do with this distinguished visitor’s body? While waiting for the answer THE GREAT STORM demolished the island and carried Charles coffin out to sea. It floated from Galveston to Prince Albert Sound before it finally made land…ABOUT A MILE FROM WHERE CHARLES WAS GOING TO RETIRE!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Active military personnel free
- Active military personnel free
Reviews(82)
Great history and back story, not just hoakey paranormal stories. Tour guide was pretty cool. Kept it fun and interesting. I do wish we would have walked farther and seen a little more of the city but it was still worth it.
Thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed the mix of Galveston history and the paranormal, and that your guide kept things fun and interesting. We appreciate the feedback and hope you'll join us again on another tour to explore even more of the island! 👻
A lot of interesting history. Our guide, Thomas, was very knowledgeable and now understand why Galveston is so haunted.
It’s educational with the history and how knowledgeable the tour guide was. The tour guide was very friendly and made it fun.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the history and that your guide made the tour both fun and informative. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back for another spooky adventure soon!
We loved the stories and history. Definitely recommend. Thomas made it fun and interesting. Thanks for a fun tour.
Thank you for joining us! We’re so glad you enjoyed the stories and history. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Thomas — he loves making tours fun and memorable. Hope to see you again soon! 👻
Very cool experience the tour guide was professional the way he explained everything with expressing himself with the different stories and things about the town
Thank you so much, J! We're thrilled you had a cool experience on the Spooky Strand Ghost Tour. Our guides love bringing Galveston's haunted history to life, and it means a lot to hear their storytelling made an impression. Hope to see you again for more chills and thrills! 👻✨
Not sure if I believe all the stories told, but we had a great tour guide (Thomas). The tour was also not too taxing for older folks; plenty of stops where you could take a seat for a few minutes.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Thomas’ guiding style. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, we aim to make the Spooky Strand Ghost Tour both engaging and comfortable for everyone. Hope you'll join us again for another stroll through Galveston's haunted history!
He talked and gave a good history along with interactions. He was very polite. Small group but very fun
Thank you for the kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the Spooky Strand Ghost Tour—our guides love blending history with fun, interactive storytelling. Small groups make it even more personal! Hope you’ll join us again soon for more Galveston ghost tales!
Thomas was an excellent guide. His presentation was engaging with so much detail about Galveston’s history and development as a city in the 1800’s. Their port was a critical part of their businesses and for a while Galveston was the capital of Texas. But when the 1900 storm hit Galveston, it devastated the city and changed its future. The worst natural disaster ever in the U.S. Thomas told us about the long recovery of Galveston and that ghosts are part of their city. One fascinating fact after another throughout the tour! I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed Thomas’ tour and appreciated all the rich history Galveston has to offer. The 1900 Storm truly shaped the city, and we’re honored to help keep those stories—and spirits—alive. Hope to see you again on another adventure down the Strand!
Lots of history, thomas was very knowledgeable. Interesting ghost stories. He even took more time with us. He pointed out various buildings and definitely captured your attention.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Thomas. His deep knowledge of Galveston's history and captivating storytelling truly bring the city's haunted past to life. We love that he went the extra mile to make your experience unforgettable. Hope to see you on another spooky adventure soon!
Thomas led a great tour! He gave great bits of history while telling us stories of some of the more notable spirits all while being fun and telling jokes. The tour was a great way to get to know the island a little better on our first night.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you had a fun and informative time with Thomas. He’s great at mixing history with a bit of humor! We’re happy you got to learn more about the island’s haunted past on your first night—hope to see you again for more spooky tales!
