Galveston Island Ghost Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The stories that you’ll hear as we venture on our 1½ hour walking Ghost Tour, past the gilded mansions and palaces are only whispered about on Galveston. People here are too afraid to open a dialog with the dead… afraid to unlock the gates of hell. We’ll unravel the horrible, scary secrets that lurk inside the ghost sanctuaries… secrets kept for the past 150 years! We have researched stacks of photographs and letters from those who won’t stay dead! We dive warily into the haunted past and uncover the reasons why this unstoppable paranormal force still grips the island. Bring your garlic, crosses and silver bullets as we descend into the ghost hunt darkness. This Ghost tour is for believers and nonbelievers alike. You’ll turn from skeptic to ghost hunter and learn about Galveston’s unparalleled and fascinating paranormal history along way. This tour is appropriate for all ages. But beware, you may have to run fast…
very fast to escape the clutches of the ghosts.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Active military personnel free
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
1859 Ashton Villa
Ashton Villa The extremely wealthy eccentric Betty Brown’s spirit is forever roaming the elegant halls of Ashton Villa. Many have seen Betty wearing a turquoise dress and carrying a fan during lavish event held at the mansion. Even death can’t keep Betty from being the life of the party…and scare the guests half to death.
Sealy Mansion (Open Gates) John Sealy wanted to the best for his family so, we decided to build them the largest and most lavish house on the Island. The children play room was in the attic and had a Broadway stage. To this day the children continue to perform for anyone brave enough to witness the stage doors opening and closing by themselves. Magnolia Sealy, the head of the household is seen wandering the halls too shy to speak with visitors.
What‘s Included
Experienced Tour Guide
Parking Fees
Options
Galveston Island Ghost Tour
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thomas was great!
947KimberlyG,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas was an excellent tour guide. He was the perfect mix of history, humor, and spooky. We learned a lot and my whole family enjoyed the tour (kids were 14 and 10).
Great guide!
lisahV1477UZ,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler was our guide and he was AMAZING! Very knowledgeable and a great storyteller! We went during the day and it was great! Tyler told us about the Halloween tour and we would love to check out
Best tour our family has ever done
859cherih,,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best things we have done in all of or many years of coming to Galveston! Our tour guide Tyler was the best! We heard stories about the island that we never knew!
Very interesting. Dave...
Deanna M,,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting. Dave was a great guide and storyteller. I love ghost tours. My husband and daughter enjoyed it, as well.
Great Ghost Tour!
Carri G,,Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dave was a wonderful guide as we walked through the streets from stop to stop and he told stories at each location. Very fascinating! We all enjoyed it!
Fun and educational
micahd709,,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas was great the tour was informative and interesting there was some great jokes and the inter time it was a wonderful experience
Spooky historical walking tour
33lynnn,,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas was such a great storyteller! My dad, husband, and I came to visit Galveston for Christmas and wanted to hear about the island’s history. Thomas did a great job at telling spooky stories along with historical facts. We would highly recommend!
Fun night
Kelly S,,Dec 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was fun learning some more Galveston history and the creepy stories were awesome as well. Loved looking at all the old buildings too.
Spooky history
LORETTA M,,Nov 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! We enjoyed our quirky guide, Dave, and we learned a lot of local stories, history, and lore. Some of the stories were just too bizarre to NOT be true! Definitely recommend!
Dave in Galveston is the best!
Lacy V,,Nov 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our guide, Dave! He did a phenomenal job building suspense! I look forward to returning to Galveston to do another tour with him!
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Operated by Historic Galveston Ghost Tours