Enjoy a comfortable, indoor tour and discover the history of The Queen of the Gulf with the exclusive Grand Galvez Ghost Tour. Delight in a blend of history and paranormal intrigue as you explore the Grand Galvez Hotel. This guided experience offers a rare glimpse into the tales of the island's most famous hotel, renowned for its ghostly encounters & incredible important history. Geared for adult audiences, this 90-minute walking tour promises to engage both history buffs and thrill-seekers alike. - Exclusive access to the Grand Galvez Hotel's history - 90-minute easy walking tour - Daily tours with limited availability for a more intimate experience - Locally owned with the most 5-star reviews in Galveston
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:44 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 15 of the next 56 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
OFFICIAL GHOST TOUR OF GRAND GALVEZ Step inside the historic Grand Galvez for an exclusive, 90-minute ghost tour exploring the hotel’s haunted history, beautiful architecture, and infamous ghost stories while hearing documented encounters, tragic stories, and lingering legends tied to the island’s most iconic hotel. This immersive walking experience blends history, hauntings, humor, and storytelling inside one of Texas’ most legendary landmarks. Perfect for couples, families, and paranormal enthusiasts looking for a spooky evening completely indoors at the Grand Galvez.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Grand Galvez Tour Experience lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $44 per person for this Galveston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM.
It can: 15 of the next 56 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 Please meet your guide inside the Grand Galvez Hotel lobby, next to the 1911 Coffee Shop. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Blake was a fantastic tour guide! He shared so many great stories and historical experiences with us! The Galvez ghost tour was so much fun!
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you had such a fun time exploring the Grand Galvez with Blake and enjoyed the history and stories he shared. We hope to see you on another tour soon!
Ariel was awesome! Knew her history and kept a nice pace for a big group.
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Grand Galvez experience with Ariel. She does a fantastic job bringing the history to life while keeping everyone engaged. We appreciate the great review! 👻
Blake was awesome! Very informative of the history
Thank you for the great review! 👻 We’re so glad you enjoyed the Grand Galvez experience with Blake. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him, and we hope to see you again!
It was fun and very informative. Our tour guide was amazing. Will definitely do the tour again next time we are back in Galveston.
Thank you for joining us! We're so glad you had a fun and informative experience, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with your guide. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back the next time you're in Galveston!
It was nice to see the inside of historic hotel, but the tour was mostly history of the 1900s hurricane and lacked significant ghost stories.
Thank you for joining us and for letting us know about your experience. We're glad you enjoyed exploring the historic Grand Galvez, and we truly appreciate your comments. We'd love the opportunity to welcome you back on another tour. Please give us a call at 832-245-0492—we'd be happy to help make your next visit an even more enjoyable one.
Emmy our guide was awesome. We loved hearing the history and she was alot of fun. We happen to run into her the next day and she gave us some great suggestions for food
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Grand Galvez tour with Emmy. Her knowledge, fun personality, and love for Galveston truly shine. We hope you enjoyed her food recommendations too!
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