Spooky Strand Ghost Tour

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4.72

75 reviews

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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

Options

Daily Tours

Discount Galveston Ghost Tours

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Reviews

4.72

75 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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.
Ghostfacers
Tayla B,
Oct 28, 2023
- Viator
5.00
My mom and I had a great time, Mike was so informative of all the ghosts and the buildings they inhabit, we ended up being the only 2 for the tour so that made it even more exciting and fun.
Great Guide!
Lillian I,
Jun 21, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Our guide was fun, entertaining, and informational! I will be recommending this tour to anyone I know of that wishes to visit Galveston anytime soon!
Entertaining and Informative
Angie E,
Oct 17, 2022
- Viator
5.00
Pirate John was a terrific host! We paused at three separate spots on the tour where we learned about the history of Galveston and the devastating effects of the 1900 storm. Our host was a great storyteller- he paused for distractions, sprinkled in some humor, and loaded his talk with amazing details. We even visited a spot he recommended after the tour for a chance to catch some pictures of ghosties. We passed some other tours along the way, but no one else was being entertained by a fully adorned, crooked walking pirate. Super fun and informative experience.