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Sinners & Saints: Galveston Walking Tour
4.1
9 Ratings
Galveston
Explore Galveston’s dark past on a walking tour of the Red Light District. Hear ghostly tales and discover why it was called Pleasure Island.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Galveston - We will discover Galveston’s past at several locations.
- Galveston Railroad Museum - We discuss its influence on the area’s growth and its reputation as one of our more haunted buildings.
- 201 26th St - Maze Nightclub was one of the oldest “sin houses” in Galveston. We explore its long history and the ongoing events there.
- 2706 Market St - Here, we delve into the history of the Maceo family, their contributions to the island, and the tale of a woman who helped her lover escape jail.
- 2711 Market St - At Gypsy Joynt, we share the amusing history of the place and its significance to the red light district.
- 2727 Market St - We discuss the deaths of some of the more prominent madams and the reality behind their glamorous lives.
- 2528 Postoffice St - We explore how women became central figures in politics during their peak times.
- Antique Warehouse - We talk about the historical appearance of the Line and the early 1900s experiences of these women.
What's Included
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
Age 16 and up ONLY
In the early 1900s, Galveston had the highest number of “working girls” per capita in the world, and many of these women simply disappeared. Join us as we explore the dark history of Galveston’s Red Light District. Listen to the tales of spirits who refuse to leave the only homes they ever knew. Discover the “vices” that earned Galveston the nickname Pleasure Island, and see the places managed by “good guy” mobsters who kept everything running smoothly.
Location
123 25th St
25th Street
Meet on the steps of the Railroad museum. Your tour guide will find you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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R7638uhlindac
Apr 27, 2022
Beware of the black cat! - We really enjoyed the history in the stories Rachel told. At the scariest story, in the alley, a black cat walked behind us. That added a little spook to the evening😉
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Randy_r
Jan 15, 2022
Wonderful tour ! - Rachel was a great tour guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. Learned so much that we never knew about the red light district. Will be taking more tours in the future.
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505suzanner
Oct 2, 2021
Rachel was excellent!!! - Rachel was very prompt entertaining and personable. She is was very observant of surroundings and a pleasure as a guide.
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253brianaw
Sep 7, 2021
10 out of 10 - The Sinners & Saints tour was AMAZING! Rachel was my tour guide and she was SPECTACULAR and super duper sweet!
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Jumpstaaa
Aug 10, 2021
So Much Fun, a Night to Remember! - We absolutely had a blast on the tour with Brandi as our guide. she not only was extremely sweet and kind, but she also had so much knowledge of the city and all of her stories were so entertaining and it was so cool to be able to see the sights as she was explaining the spooky history of various buildings/areas. Book this tour asap!!
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Wendywc321rx
Aug 8, 2021
I highly recommend taking this tour! - We had a wonderful time on this tour! I had no idea that Galveston had such a rich history. The tour offered a perfect mix of mystery, fun, and knowledge!
Our tour guide, Brandi, was charming and well-informed. All in all, my family and I had a great evening!
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436rayu
Aug 7, 2021
Street Walking Spirits! - Wow. Heard all the stories about Galveston’s past, but didn’t really know what the real deal was. Brandi Wright opened up the tales with spine tingling reality about the real goings on and about how the spirits linger. Came away with memories of the life they had back then.
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Mary_e
Dec 28, 2022
Awful experience No experience - poor organization - No guide arrived
We want a refund asap
My family was let down because the organization is terrible
No one should ever do business with Viator
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Stephen_r
Jul 5, 2022
Unhappy at present - No one ever showed up. I had written them over a month ago asking if they were going to do a 4th of July tour. I called and it went to voice mail. I drove from Austin to Galveston to do tour mainly. Very disappointing.
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