Spooky Strand Ghost Tour

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Active military personnel free

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Experienced Guide Tour

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

Options

Daily Tours

Discount Galveston Ghost Tours

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Reviews

4.72

78 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Very cool experience the...
Justin L,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very cool experience the tour guide was professional the way he explained everything with expressing himself with the different stories and things about the town
A Decent, Solid Ghost Tour
James T,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Not sure if I believe all the stories told, but we had a great tour guide (Thomas). The tour was also not too taxing for older folks; plenty of stops where you could take a seat for a few minutes.
He talked and gave a good...
Elizabeth N,
May 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
He talked and gave a good history along with interactions. He was very polite. Small group but very fun
Top notch presentation - learned so much Galveston history
Sue F,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Thomas was an excellent guide. His presentation was engaging with so much detail about Galveston’s history and development as a city in the 1800’s. Their port was a critical part of their businesses and for a while Galveston was the capital of Texas. But when the 1900 storm hit Galveston, it devastated the city and changed its future. The worst natural disaster ever in the U.S. Thomas told us about the long recovery of Galveston and that ghosts are part of their city. One fascinating fact after another throughout the tour! I highly recommend this tour.
To many people on the tour
Bethany R,
Oct 29, 2023
- Viator
3.00
The group had about 40 people and it was for everyone to see and hear the tour guide. The history was nice to learn but just just hard to hear.