Galveston Red Light District: Mob History Tour

Step back in time and explore the dark and intriguing history of Galveston’s Red Light District. Discover the secrets of the mob-run casinos and the world-class entertainers who graced their stages.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Antique Warehouse - Originally the Oleander Hotel in 1913. Listed in the Green Book as safe haven in the Jim Crow south. A place where the African American travelers could stay their journey to Galveston.
  • Maceo Spice & Import Company - The starting point of the Mace Empire. Formally Sam and Rosarrio first barber shop where they bootlegged…
What's Included
  • Guided tour of Galveston’s red light district
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the days when Galveston was under mob control, and guests were cherished like family members. Across the bridge lay ‘The Free State of Galveston,’ a land abiding solely by mob laws. A-list personalities like Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin were some of the elite entertainers invited to perform in its casinos. Everyone indulged…

Location
2711 Market St
Market Street
We will meet outside of the Leeland House.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(217 Ratings)
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Safari01487926579
Feb 22, 2025
This is the tour group you want! - Fascinating history all around you in Galveston. We absolutely love this tour group (Historic Galveston Ghost Tours) We've gone on other tours they offer and have never been disappointed. Noelle was our guide for the day and she's a delight! So much historical knowledge makes the tour and buildings come alive. Thanks again
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327fabianaj
Feb 16, 2025
Excellent tour of the Galveston Madam business - I went with a group of friends and had a great time. Rob is very engaging and enthusiastic! I learned some more about Galveston's history
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Rick
Jan 14, 2025
Fun afternoon in Galveston - Had a fun, enjoyable, informative afternoon tour of Galveston's famed Red Light District. Great way to learn more about Galveston's history, boh past and not so past, while spending time with friends and getting your steps in.Our tour guide was fantastic, can't wait to do more tours with her.
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Mindynic
Jan 14, 2025
Great time in the red light - Our tour guide was excellent we had a great time! It was a girls birthday weekend and a bunch of us love history 😊
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Oj_s
Jan 2, 2025
History Tour - We took the tour in the evening. Our guide Jeff was very knowledgeable and gave us great stories and historical references.
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D5215tijamieh
Jan 1, 2025
Red Light District - Galveston's history is AMAZING!! My guide Jeff was really knowledgeable, and provide some really interesting facts.
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827kennyj
Jan 1, 2025
Sweeeet! - Awesome and knowledgeable tour! Lots of brothels, ghosts, drinks and some goblins. Very cool time and super duper fun!
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Stacyrw1308qj
Jan 1, 2025
Awesome walking tour! - Jeff was so knowledgeable and took us on a great walking tour through town. Didn’t know how much I was missing on all my trips to Galveston and now I have so much I need to come back to check out.
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Kristen
Jan 1, 2025
Best Pub Crawl - Jeff was great for our pub tour. Not enough time to get all the stories and drinks. Could have gone another hour or more. So much history and lots of history. Highly recommend!
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Travel67169297699
Jan 22, 2025
Wrong tour - We signed up for the ghostly pub crawl and got the red light tour. While the tour was informative, we would have preferred the other
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