Ride, Tour and Experience the "Free State of Galveston" in a Carriage Haus Model-T replica electric golf cart! Your posse will engage with old Galveston on this interactive 90-minute tour led by an experienced and highly rated Galveston Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) who will serve as your private driver or guide you as a passenger. Experience an international city that was on top of the world until a storm left it broken and destroyed. Discover the raising up of an island, literally, to become the notorious playground of the South. Roll through neighborhoods once in ruin and rubble, but revived with renegades, restoration, and riches. Hear the old tales from the underground speakeasies and casinos, as well as some modern-day scuttlebutt. Meet the players and OGs who impacted the island forever. Journey on this cultural and historic adventure back in time to the roaring decades that created intriguing Galveston legends.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $153.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 9 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Come explore with Willy Dee and learn about a period in the early 20th century when Galveston became known for its illegal gambling, drinking, and other criminal activities.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Galveston Mob History Private Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $95 per person for this Galveston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $153. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 PM.
It can: 9 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 2127 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 7 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Carriage Haus Rentals.
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Our tour guide had a lot of facts and documents. It was really nice. It wasn’t just made up stuff. He had a lot of fun props to make it such a fun experience!!! he had a great sense of humor! And took us to see a lot of great cool stuff that actually tied in with our family history!
Such a fun way to learn about the events of the island, including the gangs here after the hurricane 🌀 in 1900
Fun, fun, fun! Great personalized trip in a Model T replica sightseeing & mob history in Galveston. I would highly recommend as it was so worth the price.
Great combination of history and fun! Just the ride through town is awesome. We would do it again in a heartbeat!
Willie G, was fantastic (although you didn’t hear it from me). Not only did he have great info he was entertaining and got the whole gang into the act!
Willie Dee is an excellent tour guide and loves his job! Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us. Your support means the world to our team, and we're so glad we could help make your time in Galveston memorable. Ahooga
We thoroughly enjoyed our time. It was an exceptional way to gain knowledge of Galveston’s historical experiences and culture as well as see the sights all while enjoying the light-hearted humor. We would encourage any and all ages to grab the opportunity to experience this GEM of Galveston!
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us. Your support means the world to our team, and we're so glad we could help make your time in Galveston memorable. Ahooga
Willie D is a great guide!! Easily the best tour we've been on!! Very knowledgeable and kept it fun and interesting!! You get an experience you can't refuse!!
Sean, Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us. Your support means the world to our team, and we're so glad we could help make your time in Galveston memorable. Ahooga
Willie D is an excellent tour guide, and has a vast amount of knowledge of the history of the mob and gangsters in Galveston. We were shocked to learn that the mob has been in Galveston for so many decades and all of their illegal activities. Willie D has a notebook to show us pictures of the gangsters and some of the buildings where they were. His enthusiasm and the way he told stories made us hang on to every word. We did not realize how wealthy Galveston was in the last century and how prominent Galveston was the major cities of the United States. This is the best tour we have ever been on, both Willie D himself and his content. !!!!!
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us. Your support means the world to our team, and we're so glad we could help make your time in Galveston memorable. Ahooga
David was very funny and extremely knowledgable. He had a history story about the people and places that made Galveston what it is today. He tied the past into now seamlessly! A wonderful way to spend 1/1/2 hours!
Thank you so much for the excellent review! We're thrilled you had a great experience and truly appreciate your support. Hope to see you again soon.
I’ve been on a lot of tours, but this one was definitely one of the most incredible. If you’re in the area, it’s worth the money! -Beezy J
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your support means the world to our team!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston Mob History Private Tour | 1h 30min | 5.0 (30) | $95 | |
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