Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Name: Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Price: 31 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.74 (277 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.”

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Galveston Railroad Museum

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!

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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!

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Tour guide

Options

GHOST ON THE STRAND

Reviews

4.74

277 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

243

Highly recommend!
jjsells1,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Tyler did a great job in blending historical facts, passion for the Great Storm being memorialized, and recorded accounts of sightings.
Historically, significant, but yet, Golish
Camper05538805372,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very detailed, well explained, Thomas was amazing. Next time we visit we will book another. I’m a history nerd so I was listening closely to everything. Thank you so much.
Entertaining and informative
S3182XQwilliamb,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
The Strand ghost date night.
Paradise01365189936,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
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.
You will die laughing!!!
M'Lissa W,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
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chrismF6094LA,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
10/10 would do again!
487hailies,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Fun and informative experience
espavorealtygroupu,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thomas was amazing and brought the history of the island to life! We learned so much and we're entertained as well! Thank you! :)
great stories of spooky galveston!
U3365SAsusanw,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thomas was amazing! He’s funny and had lots of history for us, which is just what we wanted. Lots of stories and details about the past- who haunts Galveston and why! Was fun to bring family and our neighbor. Will recommend. Thanks for a great tour, Thomas!
Tours well worth it
X5002TKgeorgeo,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a fun tour! We went with another couple and loved walking around, hearing the stories, and getting a little spooky. Seeing Galveston in the evening was honestly eye-opening, such a beautiful city!