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1 hour 30 minutes
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The Lady in Black is the most talked about tour guide in all of Galveston. Her tour is thoroughly researched to give you the most accurate historical information about the famed Old City Cemetery.
This is the only cemetery tour that takes you to the sites where actual apparitions have appeared and paranormal happenings have been sighted.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Active military personnel free
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Old City Cemetery
Old City Cemetery in Galveston is over 200 years old and is said to be one of the most unnerving sites in Texas. In that time, the cemetery has become the resting place for a menagerie of souls who bring a touch of mischief, mystique and the macabre to the island’s haunted history. You will meet “The Lady In Black” who will uncover the mysteries at the heart of Texas’ more unsettling stories.
We will tour historic gravestones & call for Spirits.
Guided walking tour
Parking Fees
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Through the several cemeteries
389 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
287Bridgety,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very Informative, insightful, and fun!! You learn about the history of the cemetery and the people of Galveston. Annette, our guide, is passionate about the cemetery, and it shows!




O7155CBjamieg,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Annette was very knowledgeable about each cemetery and provided great history of Galveston. The tour lasted the amount of time advertised. She did a great job.
Ausecl,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Annette did a great job and is committed to the protection of the cemetery as well as sharing the history of their residents. An excellent tour so worth the time.



E563KCarielp,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Super interesting and a lot of fun.

3012RR,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Annette was very knowledgeable and respectful of the cemetery and its “residents” We gained knowledge about the cemetery and Galveston that we were not aware of. No apparitions seen but a possible light orb.
Mobile66307812382,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
My Tour guide was Salem and she did well for what information and knowledge she had of the place and we had a great time I just wish that there was more information known about the cemetery outside of what was disgust tonight but I still had a great time thank you Salem and it was nice meeting you
Excursion51960022584,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very knowledgeable and new her history!
Snotty577,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Lady in Black was very knowledgeable. Had a good rapport with the guide and the spirits as well as the other tour members.
A8JJmartinb,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I am history teacher and this was much more focused on paranormal investigation that really the history of the people buried there. It was interesting to hear about the raising of graves (or lack thereof) as they raised the level of the island. A lot of time spent trying to capture orbs (many of which are just lights as are in the middle of the city at night), and I felt our guide was too much into giving personal life advice. In contrast, Tyler who did the haunted city walk about outstanding as a storyteller who focused on the history of Galveston. We could have spent more time walking the cemetery rather than hanging out on a ledge with our guide for 30 minutes.
G5636GAallenm,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a very good time and Lady Salem was very knowledgeable on the history and had some funny and spooky stories.
Operated by Historic Galveston Ghost Tours