Galveston Mansions and Murder Tour

Uncover the mysterious and eerie past of Galveston on the Mansions and Murder tour. Explore hidden stories, opulent mansions, and chilling mysteries that will leave you spellbound.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rosenberg Library - Begin your trip back into the past at the oldest continuously running, free public library in Texas.
  • Moody Mansion - Discover the history behind this beautiful Victorian style mansion.
  • 1859 Ashton Villa - Discover the history behind the first mansion on Broadway, and the first brick home in Texas. Learn about the…
What's Included
  • Tour guide services included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity not included
  • We are not able to enter the mansions
Additional Information

For those passionate about history and entranced by the shadowy unknown, the ‘Mansions and Murder’ outing in Galveston is an absolute must-experience tour. This captivating adventure takes you through the opulent timeline of the island, unraveling the untold tales of grand mansions and spine-tingling enigmas that will fascinate you.
The ‘Mansions and…

Location
Rosenberg Library
Sealy Avenue
Meet in front of the statue of Henry Rosenberg at the 23rd street entrance. Note: This is a walking tour. Note: We are not allowed to enter the mansions because they are all privately owned.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Tom_s
Sep 19, 2024
Interesting and Fun! - Tour Guide was excellent. He presented the Historical Facts in a very interesting and formative way. I would recommend taking the walking tour during the cooler parts of the day. Possibly bring an umbrella for shade.
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Kristine_w
Sep 8, 2024
Great stories! - Tour was great! Our guide had some wonderful and interesting information to share. He answered all our questions and more.
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Asalerno
Sep 2, 2024
Fun and historical Galveston - Guide was very knowledgeable and I learned new things about Galveston that I didn’t know! The info about Durst was very captivating!
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Frank_k
Jul 16, 2024
A Unique Tour of Galveston - A great tour learning about the past of Galveston with some juicy stories thrown in from time to time. The visit to the library was wonderful. Highly recommended!
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232caith
Jul 7, 2024
Jay was the best! - During the summer early morning is best! Jay was our guide and he was amazing! I didn’t have a water and he offered me one! Jay was very knowledgeable and provided us with a great and informative tour! The tour itself was super interesting and we saw some beautiful homes!
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Sam_w
Jun 14, 2024
Enjoyable walk in history - We enjoyed our walking tour. It was informative and entertaining. Jay was awesome and answered all our questions. We learned a lot about Galveston and enjoyed our walk.
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Jessica_p
May 28, 2024
Wonderful time! - Our tour guide was wonderful! We asked a lot of questions and she quickly answered. Even regarding things about Galveston not on the tour.
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Tour794606
May 11, 2024
Good Walk - Good walk for the Mansions & murder tour. I highly recommend it. Early morning was best for cooler temps. Bug spray is a must. Have fun fun
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Philippb5115ji
Apr 21, 2024
Mansions and mysteries of Galveston. - Jay was a fantastic guide! Very personable and knowledgeable! Highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in the history of Galveston!
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Christine_s
Apr 21, 2024
Recommend - Really good tour. The guide was very informed and told lots of interesting stories. Worth the price to see a part of town we wouldn’t have gone to
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