Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Historic Galveston Ghost Tours
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S3182XQwilliamb
2 days ago
Thomas was a very entertaining and informative guide. His knowledge of local history added to the experience and made the tour as educational as it was entertaining.

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.”

Departure Point

  • Your tour guide will meet you at 2411 Strand in front of Patrick's bar. There's a sign that hangs over the sidewalk that reads Patrick's. Please wait for your tour guide under the sign not in the bar. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour Starts
Return Details
  • Your tour guide will meet you at 2411 Strand in front of Patrick's bar. There's a sign that hangs over the sidewalk that reads Patrick's. Please wait for your tour guide under the sign not in the bar. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour Starts
Duration1 hour and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Galveston Railroad Museum2602 Santa Fe Pl, , Galveston, TexasAt 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!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel2300 Ship Mechanic Row Street, Galveston, TX 77550SO 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!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Grand 1894 Opera House2020 Post Office St, , Galveston, TexasCharles 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!Duration: 10 minutes

Additional 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
Inclusions
  • Tour guide
Redemption Instructionslook for Patrick's bar. Will meet you in front of Patrick's bar under the sign that hangs over the sidewalk that says Patrick's 15 minutes prior to the tour start timeVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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S3182XQwilliamb
Thomas was a very entertaining and informative guide. His knowledge of local history added to the experience and made the tour as educational as it was entertaining.
Paradise01365189936
Tour was good, but I thought we were going in the haunted buildings not just stand outside and talk about them. But with that being said Rob was excellent and told us a lot of cool and interesting things. Rob was amazing and knew a lot and he was easy to talk to. We would have liked a little more time at some of the stops. I knew we would be walking, but I didn't realize how many stairs we would be going up and down. Unfortunately I have a bad knee and after going up and down it started to hurt a bit. I thought the price was good. This would be good for a date night, night on the town, you learn a lot about Galveston is a little time. There was a perfect amount of people in our group.
M'Lissa W
Thomas is a great story teller and we were riveted until the end! Plenty of great stories and jokes! It was a great Christmas Eve tour with my family.
chrismF6094LA
Thomas was our tour guide. He was funny and very knowledgeable. Although we didn’t go into any haunted buildings it was Still very good. I highly recommend taking this tour & it very affordable price.
487hailies
Amazing experience! Very educational but entertaining and tour guide made sure to add a level of interaction with the group aside from the information, asking us if we had any stories or encounters, cracking jokes, etc.

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